University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Week 11
November 17, 2008 | Football
Nov. 17, 2008
Julius Peppers recorded two sacks and forced a fumble in the Panther's 31-22 win over the Lions. Peppers now has nine sacks on the season and five in the last two weeks. Alge Crumpler and David Thornton continue their consistent play as the Titans defeated the Jaguars 24-14, improving to a NFL best 10-0. In other action, Jeff Reed converted the game winning field goal and Willie Parker rushed for over 100 yards in the Steelers' 11-10 win over the Chargers.
Sam Aiken, New England - In his sixth year as a pro, wide receiver caught one pass for 43 yards in 34-31 overtime loss to Jets Thursday.
Ethan Albright, Washington - 37-year-old veteran deep snapper helped Redskins convert one field goal from 41 yards in 14-10 loss to rival Cowboys.
Matt Baker, Buffalo Bills - Placed on injured reserve (8/26) due to a broken rib.
Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco - Rookie defensive end recorded one tackle in 35-16 win over St. Louis Rams.
Connor Barth, Kansas City - Place kicker converted two field goals and two extra points in 30-20 loss to Saints.
Dre' Bly, Denver - 10-year veteran defensive back recorded five tackles and an interception in 24-20 win over Falcons.
Jason Brown, Baltimore - Center anchored offensive line in 30-10 loss to New York Giants.
Alge Crumpler, Tennessee-Veteran tight end helped caught one pass for eight yards in 24-14 come-from-behind win over the Jaguars, as the Titans improve to 10-0.
Ronald Curry, Oakland-Veteran wide receiver caught six pass for 73 yards in 17-15 loss to Miami.
Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver - Veteran defensive end, who missed all of 2007 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, recorded three tackles in 24-20 win over Atlanta.
Greg Ellis, Dallas - Veteran linebacker recorded one tackle in important 14-10 win over rival Redskins.
Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants - Fullback helped the Giants rush for over 200 yards against the NFL's best rush defense, as the Giants defeated the Ravens 30-10.
Vonnie Holliday, Miami - Veteran defensive end, entering 11th season in NFL, recorded four tackles and 1.5 sacks in 17-15 win over Oakland.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Experienced running back, who has missed four of last six games, rushed for 115 yards on 25 carries in 11-10 win over San Diego.
Julius Peppers, Carolina - Veteran defensive end recorded two sacks, forced a fumble, and five tackles in 31-22 win over lowly Lions.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker converted three field goals, including a 32 yard game winner, in 11-10 win over Chargers.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Veteran center anchored offensive line in 33-27 win over Texans.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville -Safety, who returned from shoulder injury after missing 14 games in 2007, recorded two tackles in 24-14 loss to undefeated Titans.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Defensive tackle, entering his seventh season in the NFL, recorded one tackle in 19-13 win over Minnesota.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Rookie defensive end recorded one tackle in 31-22 win over Detroit.
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 24-14 win over Jacksonville improving Tennessee to 10-0.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper out for the season with a torn ACL as Steelers' outlast Chargers 11-10.
Michael Waddell, Oakland Raiders - Signed in week nine by Oakland, defensive back was not active in 17-15 loss to Miami.
Wallace Wright, NY Jets - Third-year pro played special teams in 34-31 overtime victory over the Patriots Thursday.
