University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Week 10
November 10, 2008 | Football
Nov. 10, 2008
Julius Peppers recorded three sacks and forced two fumbles in a 17-6 win over the Oakland Raiders Sunday. The veteran defensive end now has seven sacks on the season as Carolina improves to 7-2. David Thornton and Alge Crumpler continue to help the lead the Titans, as Tennessee defeats Chicago 21-14 remaining undefeated at 9-0. In other news, Michael Waddell made his debut with Raiders Sunday and Kentwan Balmer and the 49ers will play Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals.
Sam Aiken, New England - In his sixth year as a pro, wide receiver caught two passes for 22 yards in 20-10 win over Buffalo.
Ethan Albright, Washington - 37-year-old veteran deep snapperin bye week with Redskins.
Matt Baker, Buffalo Bills - Placed on injured reserve (8/26) due to a broken rib.
Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco - Rookie defensive end played special teams in 29-24 loss to Arizona Monday night.
Connor Barth, Kansas City - Place kicker converted one extra point and did not attempt a field goal in 20-19 loss to San Diego.
Dre' Bly, Denver - 10-year veteran defensive back recorded five tackles and forced a fumble in 34-30 win over Browns Thursday.
Jason Brown, Baltimore - Center anchored offensive line helping the Ravens rush for over 100 yards in 41-13 romp over Texans.
Alge Crumpler, Tennessee-Veteran tight end helped caught three passes for 35 yards in 21-14 win over Bears, as Tennessee remains undefeated at 9-0.
Ronald Curry, Oakland-Veteran wide receiver was not active Sunday in 17-6 loss to Carolina.
Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver - Veteran defensive end, who missed all of 2007 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, recorded a tackle in 34-30 win over Browns Thursday.
Greg Ellis, Dallas - Veteran linebacker in bye week with Dallas.
Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants - Fullback helped the Giants rush for over 100 yards in 36-31 win over Eagles, improving the Giants to 8-1.
Vonnie Holliday, Miami - Veteran defensive end, entering 11th season in NFL, recorded three tackles and a sack in 21-19 win over Seattle.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Experienced running back has now missed four of the last five games and could be out for the season due to a torn labrum in his shoulder, as Steelers' lose 24-20 to Colts.
Julius Peppers, Carolina - Veteran defensive end recorded three sacks, seven tackles, and forced two fumbles in an ugly 17-6 win over Raiders.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker converted two field goals, with a long of 42 yards, in 24-20 loss to Indianapolis.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Veteran center anchored offensive line as the Colts outlast the Steelers' 24-20 Sunday.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville -Safety, who returned from shoulder injury after missing 14 games in 2007, recorded six tackles in 38-14 win over lowly Detroit.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Defensive tackle, entering his seventh season in the NFL, in bye week with Tampa Bay.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Rookie defensive end helped Carolina hold Oakland to only six points, in 17-6 win over Raiders.
Jeb Terry - Offensive lineman waived by San Francisco August 2, 2008.
David Thornton, Tennessee - Linebacker, in his seventh season as a pro, recorded six tackles in 21-14 win over Chicago as the Titans improve to 9-0.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper out for the season with a torn ACL as Steelers' lose 24-20 to Colts.
Michael Waddell, Oakland Raiders - Signed last week by Oakland, after being released from the Raiders at the conclusion of training camp, saw his first action in a 17-6 loss to Carolina.
Wallace Wright, NY Jets - Third-year pro played special teams in 47-3 rout over the St. Louis Rams.
