University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Week 5
October 6, 2008 | Football
Oct. 6, 2008
Former Tar Heels Alge Crumpler and David Thornton improved Tennessee to 5-0 Sunday, in a 13-10 win over the Ravens. Crumpler caught a touchdown pass and Thornton led the defense in the win. In other action, Madison Hedgecock helped the Giants improve to 5-0 and rush for over 200 yards in 44-6 rout of Seattle.
Sam Aiken, New England - In his sixth year as a pro, his first with the Patriots, the wide receiver played special teams in 31-20 win over San Francisco.
Ethan Albright, Washington - 37-year-old veteran deep snapper helped Redskins convert two field goals in 23-17 win over Eagles.
Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco - Rookie defensive end did not record a tackle in 31-20 loss against Patriots Sunday.
Dre' Bly, Denver - 10-year veteran defensive back recorded four tackles in 16-13 win over Tampa Bay.
Jason Brown, Baltimore - Center, who started all 16 games, last year at left guard, helped Ravens rush for over 100 yards in 13-10 loss to undefeated Titans.
Alge Crumpler, Tennessee-Veteran tight end, in first year with Titans, caught two passes for 15 yards and a touchdown in 13-10 win over Ravens, improving the Titans to 5-0.
Ronald Curry, Oakland-Veteran wide receiver in bye week with Oakland.
Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver - Veteran defensive end, who missed all of 2007 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, recorded four tackles and a sack in 16-13 win over Tampa Bay.
Greg Ellis, Dallas - Veteran linebacker recorded one interception in dramatic 31-22 win over the Bengals.
Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants - Fullback helped the Giants rush for over 200 yards in 44-6 rout of Seattle, improving New York to 5-0.
Vonnie Holliday, Miami - Veteran defensive end, entering 11th season in NFL, recorded two tackles and half a sack in 17-10 win over the Chargers.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Experienced running back out in 26-21 win over Jacksonville due to a sprained knee.
Julius Peppers, Carolina - Veteran defensive end recorded one sack and forced a fumble in 34-0 rout over Kansas City Sunday.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker converted two field goals in 26-21 win over Jacksonville.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Veteran center helped lead the Colts over the Texans 31-27, with 21 fourth-quarter points.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville -Safety, who returned from shoulder injury after missing 14 games in 2007, recorded four tackles in 26-21 loss to Pittsburgh.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Defensive tackle, entering his seventh season in the NFL, recorded one tackle in 16-13 loss to Denver.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Rookie defensive end helped Panthers' rout Kansas City 34-0.
Jeb Terry - Offensive lineman waived by San Francisco August 2, 2008.
David Thornton, Tennessee - Linebacker, entering his seventh season in the NFL, recorded four tackles in 13-10 win over Baltimore improving the Titans to 5-0.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper helped former Tar Heel Jeff Reed convert two field goals in 26-21 win over Jacksonville.
Wallace Wright, NY Jets - Third-year pro played in bye week with Jets.
