NFL Update: Week 16

December 28, 2009 | Football

By: UNC Athletic Communications

Dec. 28, 2009

Connor Barth and Jeff Reed both helped their respective teams to narrow wins Sunday. Reed connected on three field goals in a 23-20 win over Baltimore. Barth booted a 47 yard field goal in overtime as Tampa Bay shocked the Saints 20-17. Julius Peppers recovered a fumble and registered a sack in the Panthers 41-9 thrashing of the Giants.

Sam Aiken, New England- Veteran wide receiver and special teams caught one pass for seven yards in 35-7 win over Jacksonville.

Ethan Albright, Washington- Long-time deep snapper helped the Redskins convert four punts in a 45-12 loss to the Giants.

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 two field gioals, including the game-winner from 47 yards as the Bucs upset the Saints 20-17 in overtime.

Dre' Bly, San Francisco- Former three-time All-America cornerback recorded two tackles, forced a fumble and notched an interception in 20-6 win over Detriot.

Jason Brown, St Louis- Starting center anchored the offensive line as the Rams fell short Sunday in a 31-10 loss to Arizona.

Alge Crumpler, Tennessee- Veteran tight saw action is 42-17 loss to San Diego Christmas day.

Greg Ellis, Oakland- Defensive end registered two tackles and recovered a fumble in 23-9 loss to the Browns.

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 saw action is embarrassing 41-9 loss to the Panthers.

Jesse Holley, Dallas- Wide receiver is listed on the Cowboys' practice squad.

Vonnie Holliday, Denver- 12th-year defensive tackle notched two tackles and a sack but the Bronocos fell to the Eagles 30-27.

Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants- Rookie wide receiver caught six passes for 44 yards, but the Giants were dismantled by the Panthers 41-9.

Willie Parker, Pittsburgh- Running back had two rushes for 17 yards in 23-20 win over Baltimore.

Julius Peppers, Carolina- Defensive end registered three tackles, a sack and an 11-yard fumble recovery in 41-9 win over the Giants.

Richard Quinn, Denver- Rookie tight end saw action in 30-27 loss to Eagles.

Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh- Eighth-year kicker converted three field goals with a long of 39 yards, in what proved to be the game winner over the Ravens 23-20.

Garrett Reynolds, Atlanta- Rookie offensive tackle saw action in 31-3 win over Buffalo Sunday.

Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis- Veteran center anchored Colts offensive line in first loss of season, 29-15 to the Jets.

Gerald Sensabaugh, Dallas- Starting strong safety helped the Cowboys shutout the Redskins 17-0 Sunday night.

Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay- Starting defensive tackle helped Bucs shock the Saints 20-17 in overtime.

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 was inactive in 41-9 win over the Giants.

David Thornton, Tennessee- Eighth-year linebacker was inactive with a hip injury as the Titans fell to the Chargers 42-17 Christmas night.

Greg Warren, Pittsburgh- Deep snapper connected with Jeff Reed on three field goals as Steelers' defeated the Ravens 23-20

Wallace Wright, New York Jets- Special teams ace notched three tackles in 29-15 win over the Colts.