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NFL Update: Week 2
September 14, 2008 | Football
Sept. 14, 2008
Willie Parker rushed for over 100 yards for the second consecutive week and Greg Warren connected with Jeff Reed from 48 yards as the former Heels led the Pittsburgh Steelers' to a 10-6 win over the Cleveland Browns. In another rivalry game, catch Greg Ellis and the Cowboys face off against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night.
Sam Aiken, New England - In his sixth year as a pro, his first with the Patriots, the wide receiver was not active in 19-10 win over Jets.
Ethan Albright, Washington - 37-year-old veteran deep snapper helped Redskins convert three field goals in 29-24 win over Saints Sunday.
Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco - Rookie defensive end helped lead San Francisco over Seattle 33-30 Sunday.
Dre' Bly, Denver - 10-year veteran defensive back recorded five tackles in dramatic 39-38 win over San Diego.
Jason Brown, Baltimore - Center, who started all 16 games last year at left guard, as week two matchup between Texans and Ravens postponed due to Hurricane Ike damage.
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Ronald Curry, Oakland-Veteran wide receiver and team captain did not catch a pass in 23-8 win over Kansas City Sunday.
Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver - Veteran defensive end, who missed all of 2007 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, recorded one tackle in 39-38 win over Oakland.
Greg Ellis, Dallas - Veteran linebacker recorded two big sacks in wild 41-37 win over the rival Eagles Monday night.
Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants - Fullback caught one pass for five yards and helped the Giants rush for 200 yards in big 41-13 romp over Rams Sunday.
Vonnie Holliday, Miami - Veteran defensive end, entering 11th season in NFL, recorded three tackles in 31-10 loss to Cardinals.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Experienced running back rushed for 108 yards on 28 carries in Steelers' windy 10-6 win against the rival Browns.
Julius Peppers, Carolina - Veteran defensive end recorded three tackles in 20-17 win over Bears, leading the Panthers to a 2-0 start.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker converted the go ahead field goal from 48 yards to seal the Steelers' win over the rival Browns.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Veteran center expected to miss at least the first six weeks of the season after suffering ligament damage to his right knee in the preseason, Colts win 18-15 over Vikings Sunday.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville -Safety, who returned from shoulder injury after missing 14 games in 2007, recorded two tackles in 20-16 loss to Bills Sunday.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Defensive tackle, entering his seventh season in the NFL, helped lead Tampa Bay over Atlanta 24-9 Sunday.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Rookie defensive end was not active in Panthers' 20-17 win over Bears Sunday.
Jeb Terry - Offensive lineman waived by San Francisco August 2, 2008.
David Thornton, Tennessee - Linebacker, entering his seventh season in the NFL, recorded three tackles in 24-7 win over Bengals Sunday.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper connected with former Tar Heel Jeff Reed on 48-yard field goal in close 10-6 win over the rival Browns.
Wallace Wright, NY Jets - Third-year pro played special teams in 19-10 loss to New England.
