University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Week 14
December 14, 2009 | Football
Dec. 14, 2009
Hakeem Nicks continued to show his big play ability Sunday night, catching four balls for 110 yards and a touchdown. Nicks was targeted often and broke a 68-yard score in the Giants 45-38 loss to the rival Eagles. Alge Crumpler also turned in a solid performance catching a one-yard touchdown pass in the Titans rout over the Rams 47-7. Jeff Saturday and the Colts continue to roll defeating the Broncos 28-16 en route to their 22nd straight regular season win.
Sam Aiken, New England- Veteran wide receiver was inactive Sunday due to a shoulder injury, as the Patriots defeated the Panthers 20-10.
Ethan Albright, Washington- Long-time deep snapper helped Washington convert three a pair of field goals as the 'Skins rolled over the Raiders 34-13.
Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco- Defensive tackle had surgery to repair a torn labrum this past weekend and was placed on injured reserve.
Connor Barth, Tampa Bay- Second-year kicker booted a 43 yard field goal for Tampa Bay's only points in a 26-3 loss to the Jets.
Dre' Bly, San Francisco- Former three-time All-America cornerback recovered a fumble in the 49ers 24-9 dismantling of the Cardinals.
Jason Brown, St Louis- Starting center anchored the offensive line in a 47-7 loss to the Titans.
Alge Crumpler, Tennessee- Veteran tight end caught four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown Sunday in the Titans big win over the Rams 47-7.
Greg Ellis, Oakland- Defensive end was inactive with an injured knee but his Raider teammates picked up the slack, upsetting Pittsburgh 27-24.
Brooks Foster, St Louis- Rookie wide receiver, who was the Rams' fifth-round pick this year, is on injured reserve after ankle surgery.
Madison Hedgecock, New York Giants- Fullback helped keep the Giants amass over 500 yards on offense, including catching one pass for five yards, but the Eagles beat the Giants 45-38.
Jesse Holley, Dallas- Wide receiver is listed on the Cowboys' practice squad.
Vonnie Holliday, Denver- 12th-year defensive tackle registered three tackles as the Broncos fell to the undefeated Colts 28-16.
Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants- Rookie wide receiver proved to be a playmaker reeling in four catches for 110 yards with spectacular 68-yard touchdown catch in New York's 45-38 loss to Philadelphia.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh- Running back had three carries for 12 yards as Pittsburgh fell to Cleveland 13-6.
Julius Peppers, Carolina- Defensive end forced one quarterback hurry in a 20-10 loss to the Patriots.
Richard Quinn, Denver- Rookie tight end helped make room for Bronco running backs to rush for nearly 100 yards in a 28-16 loss to Indianapolis.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh- Eighth-year kicker converted two field goal attempts with a long of 42 yards, in the Steelers' 13-6 loss to the rival Browns.
Garrett Reynolds, Atlanta- Rookie offensive tackle helped the Falcons nearly defeat the Saints, falling 26-23 Sunday.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis- Veteran center anchors the offensive line to their 22nd straight regular-season win with a 28-16 defeat of the Broncos.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Dallas- Starting strong safety notched four tackles, but the Cowboys continue to struggle in December losing to the Chargers 20-17.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay- Starting defensive tackle recorded two tackles but Tampa fell to the New York Jets 26-3.
Brandon Tate, New England- Rookie wide receiver, a third-round pick of the Patriots, is on injured reserve with a knee injury and is out for the season.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina- Second-year defensive end saw action in the Panthers' 20-10 loss to the Patriots.
David Thornton, Tennessee- Eighth-year linebacker recorded two tackles in the Titans 47-7 rout over the Rams.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh- Deep snapper helped the Steelers convert a pair of field goals, but the Steelers fell short against the Browns 13-6.
Wallace Wright, New York Jets- Special teams ace notched two tackles as the Jets cruised over the Bucs 26-3.
