University of North Carolina Athletics
2004 NFL Update: Week Two
September 19, 2004 | Football
Sept. 19, 2004
Action during week two of 2004 NFL season included a stellar performance from former Tar Heel Julius Peppers who made six tackles and two sacks as the Carolina Panthers rebounded from their opening game loss to the Packers with a 28-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Peppers' former Carolina teammate and current wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders, Ronald Curry, caught five passes for 89-yards including one 43-yard touch down reception in the Raiders' 13-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Also, David Thornton of the Indianapolis Colts, had nine tackles and three assists in the Colts 31-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Update on former Tar Heels in the Pros during week two:
Sam Aiken, Buffalo Bills - did not play.
Dre' Bly, Detroit Lions - not Active.
Alge Crumpler, Atlanta Falcons - started at tight end and had three receptions for 49-yards in the Falcons' 34-14 victory over the Rams.
Ronald Curry, Oakland Raiders - substituted at wide receiver and caught five passes totaling 89-yards including a 43-yard touchdown reception and had one kickoff return for 10-yards in the Raiders' 13-10 victory over the Bills.
Russell Davis, Arizona Cardinals - started at nose tackle and had five tackles and one assist in the Cardinals' 12-23 loss to the Patriots.
Ebenezer Ekuban, Cleveland Browns - substituted at defensive end and had five tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and recovered one fumble in the Browns' 12-19 loss to the Cowboys.
Greg Ellis, Dallas Cowboys - started at defensive end and had four tackles, one assist and one sack in the Cowboys' 19-12 victory over the Browns.
Bernardo Harris, Baltimore Ravens - Free Agent
William Henderson, Green Bay Packers - substituted at full back and had one reception for 13-yards and made one tackle on special teams in Green Bay's 10-21 loss to the Bears.
Zach Hilton, New Orleans Saints - not active
Vonnie Holliday, Kansas City Chief - not active
Leon Johnson, San Diego Chargers - Physically unable to perform
Freddie Jones, Arizona Cardinals - started at tight end and made four receptions for 43-yards and assisted on one tackle in the Cardinals' 12-23 loss to the Patriots.
Keith Newman, Minnesota Vikings - ABC Monday Night Football - Minnesota at Philadelphia.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers - not active.
Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers - started at defensive end and had six tackles, two sacks and forced one fumble in the Panthers' 28-17 victory over the Chiefs.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers - made one point after conversion in the Steelers' 13-30 loss to the Ravens.
Dexter Reid, New England Patriots - substituted at safety and had one tackle on special teams in the Patriots' 23-12 victory over the Cardinals.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Colts - started at center and had one miscellaneous tackle in the Colts' 31-17 victory over the Titans.
Brian Simmons, Cincinnati Bengals - started at line backer and had four tackles, four assists, one touchdown on an interception return of 50-yards and one pass deflection in the Bengals' 16-13 victory over the Dolphins.
Ryan Sims, Kansas City Chiefs - started at defensive end in the Chiefs' 17-28 loss to the Panthers.
David Thornton, Indianapolis Colts - started at line backer and had nine tackles, three assists in the Colts' 31-17 victory over the Titans.
Jeb Terry, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - not active.
Michael Waddell, Tennessee Titans - substituted at corner back and had five kickoff returns for 81-yards in the Titans' 17-31 loss to the Colts.
Bracey Walker, Detroit Lions - Started at strong safety and had four tackles, one assist, one tackle on special teams and one fumble recovery in the Lions' 28-16 victory on the Texans.
