NFL Update: Week 8

October 26, 2008 | Football

By: UNC Athletic Communications

Oct. 26, 2008

Ryan Sims recorded a sack in a 13-9 loss to Dallas, as Julius Peppers and Hilee Taylor led the Panthers' to a 28-24 come-from-behind win over Arizona. In other action, David Thornton, Alge Crumpler and the Titans remained the NFL's only undefeated team outlasting the Colts 31-21 Monday night.

Sam Aiken, New England - In his sixth year as a pro, wide receiver played special teams in 23-16 win over Rams.

Ethan Albright, Washington - 37-year-old veteran deep snapper helped Redskins convert four field goals in 25-17 win over Detriot.

Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco - Rookie defensive end played special teams in 34-13 loss to Seattle.

Connor Barth, Kansas City - Signed Tuesday as place kicker, was perfect on three extra points and converted first career field goal attempt from 30 yards in 28-24 loss to Jets.

Dre' Bly, Denver - 10-year veteran defensive back in bye week with Denver.

Jason Brown, Baltimore - Center anchored offensive line helping the Ravens rush for over 100 yards in 29-10 win over Raiders.

Alge Crumpler, Tennessee-Veteran tight end caught four passes for 35 yards in 31-21 win over Indianapolis, as Tennessee improves to 7-0.

Ronald Curry, Oakland-Veteran wide receiver caught two passes for 13 yards in 29-10 loss to Baltimore.

Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver - Veteran defensive end, who missed all of 2007 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, in bye week with Denver.

Greg Ellis, Dallas - Veteran linebacker recorded one tackle in 13-9 win over Tampa Bay.

Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants - Fullback help lead the Giants to a 21-14 road win over Pittsburgh.

Vonnie Holliday, Miami - Veteran defensive end, entering 11th season in NFL, recorded four tackles in 25-16 win over Buffalo.

Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Experienced running back not active in Steelers' 21-14 loss to Giants.

Julius Peppers, Carolina - Veteran defensive end recorded three tackles in 27-24 win over Arizona.

Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker converted two extra points and did not attempt a field goal in 21-14 loss to New York.

Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Veteran center anchored offensive line in 31-21 loss to undefeated Titans.

Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville -Safety, who returned from shoulder injury after missing 14 games in 2007, recorded one tackle in 23-17 win over Jacksonville.

Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Defensive tackle, entering his seventh season in the NFL, recorded one sack in 13-9 loss to Dallas.

Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Rookie defensive end recorded one tackle in 27-23 win over Arizona.

Jeb Terry - Offensive lineman waived by San Francisco August 2, 2008.

David Thornton, Tennessee - Linebacker, in his seventh season as a pro, recorded eight tackles in 31-21 win over Indianapolis helping Tennessee improve to a NFL best 7-0.

Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper left game after tearing ACL in 21-14 loss to Giants.

Wallace Wright, NY Jets - Third-year pro played special teams in 28-24 win over Kansas City.