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NFL Update: Week 6
October 18, 2010 | Football
Oct. 17, 2010
St. Louis' Jason Brown and Indianapolis' Jeff Saturday helped pave the way for offenses that rushed for over 100 yards in wins. Meanwhile, a pair of Cowboys had big days, as Gerald Sensabaugh made seven tackles, including one sack, and Jesse Holley made his NFL debut and was a part of three special teams tackles.
Kentwan Balmer, Seattle - 2008 first-round draft choice registered one tackle and one quarterback hurry as the Seahawks upset the Bears, 23-20.
Connor Barth, Tampa Bay - Third-year kicker struggled in a loss against New Orleans, as he missed field goals from 40 and 47 yards off of the right upright.
Jason Brown, St. Louis - Sixth-year center pave the way for running back Steven Jackson rush for 109 yards as the Rams moved back to .500 with a 20-17 win against St. Louis.
Alge Crumpler, New England - Veteran tight end made his first catch as a Patriot for four yards as New England beat Baltimore 23-20 in overtime to move to 4-1.
Brooks Foster, Miami - Wide receiver is listed on the Dolphins' practice squad.
Madison Hedgecock, N.Y. Giants - Fullback missed the Giants' 28-20 victory over Detroit with an injured hamstring.
Jordan Hemby, Indianapolis - Cornerback is on injured reserved for the season with a torn ACL.
Jesse Holley, Dallas - Wide receiver and special teams ace made his NFL debut after being activated from the practice squad during the week and made two special teams tackles and one assist in the Cowboys' 24-21 loss to Minnesota.
Vonnie Holliday, Washington - Veteran defensive end recorded one solo tackle and one assist as the Redskins were defeated 27-24 by Indianapolis.
Kyle Jolly, Pittsburgh - Rookie offensive tackle is listed on the Steelers' practice squad.
Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants - Second-year wide receiver was held to three catches for eight yards, but the Giants moved to 4-2 with a 28-20 win over the Lions.
Julius Peppers, Chicago - Ninth-year defensive end logged one solo tackle and one assist, but the Bears dropped a 23-20 decision to Seattle.
Richard Quinn, Denver - Second-year tight end saw action in the Broncos' heartbreaking 24-20 loss to the Jets.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Kicker converted all four extra point attempts and recorded one touchback on a kickoff as the Steelers defeated Cleveland 28-10
Garrett Reynolds, Atlanta - Second-year offensive tackle was inactive in the Falcons' loss at Philadelphia.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Twelfth-year center anchored an offense that racked up 469 yards, including 170 on the ground, in a 27-24 win over Washington Sunday night.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Dallas - Sixth-year strong safety had a productive day in the Cowboys' loss, recording seven solo tackles, including two for a loss and one sack, and a quarterback hurry.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Ninth-year defensive tackled registered one solo tackle and one assist in the Buccaneers' 31-6 loss to the Saints.
Brandon Tate, New England - 2009 third-round draft selection returned one kickoff for 19 yards and carried once for 22 yards in the Patriots' overtime victory.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Defensive end is listed on injured reserve and out for the year with a right knee injury.
Cam Thomas, San Diego - Rookie fifth-round draft pick made two tackles in the Chargers' loss at St. Louis.
David Thornton, Tennessee - Ninth-year linebacker begins the season on the Titans' physically unable to perform list due to offseason hip and shoulder surgeries.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Long snapper helped the Steelers net nearly 40 yards on six punts and snapped for four successful extra point tries in the Pittsburgh victory.
E.J. Wilson, Seattle- Rookie defensive end was inactive in the Seahawks' win at Chicago.
Wallace Wright, Carolina - Wide receiver and special teams ace has been placed on injured reserve by the Panthers for an injured shoulder.
