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NFL Update: Week 4
October 4, 2010 | Football
Oct. 3, 2010
Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks of the New York Giants caught eight passes and went over 100 yards for the third time in his career. Chicago's Julius Peppers also had a big game, recording a sack and a forced fumble. Meanwhile, Sam Aiken made his first catch as a Brown and long snapper Ethan Albright made his debut with San Diego.
Sam Aiken, Cleveland - Wide receiver caught his first pass as a Brown for seven yards and made a special teams tackle as Cleveland earned their first victory in a 23-20 win over Cincinnati.
Ethan Albright, San Diego - Long snapper, now in his sixteenth season, made his debut as a Charger and snapped for two successful field goals and five extra points in San Diego's 41-10 rout of Arizona.
Kentwan Balmer, Seattle - Third-year defensive tackle made one tackle in the Seahawks' 20-3 loss at St. Louis.
Connor Barth, Tampa Bay - Kicker and the Buccaneers were idle and will travel to Cincinnati next week.
Jason Brown, St. Louis - Former All-ACC center anchored an offense that accumulated 349 yards in a convincing 20-3 victory over Seattle.
Alge Crumpler, New England - Veteran tight end and the Patriots will take on the Dolphins in a key AFC East division contest Monday night.
Brooks Foster, Miami - Wide receiver is listed on the Dolphins' practice squad.
Madison Hedgecock, N.Y. Giants - Fullback helped lead the way for part of the Giants' 189 rushing yards before leaving with an injury in New York's Sunday night win.
Jordan Hemby, Indianapolis - Cornerback is on injured reserved for the season with a torn ACL.
Jesse Holley, Dallas - Wide receiver is listed on the Cowboys' practice squad for the second consecutive year.
Vonnie Holliday, Washington - Thirteenth-year defensive end was inactive in the Redskins' upset win at Philadelphia.
Kyle Jolly, Pittsburgh - Rookie offensive tackle is listed on the Steelers' practice squad.
Hakeem Nicks, N.Y. Giants - Carolina's all-time leading receiver set a career high for the second consecutive week with eight catches for 110 of the Giants' 195 passing yards in their victory over Chicago.
Julius Peppers, Chicago - Former All-America defensive end registered four sacks, including a sack, while also forcing a fumble and deflecting a pass in the Bears' 17-3 Sunday night loss to the Giants.
Richard Quinn, Denver - Second-year tight end was inactive in the Broncos' win at Tennessee.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran kicker converted two extra points but was unsuccessful on two field goal tries in the Steelers' 17-14 loss to Baltimore.
Garrett Reynolds, Atlanta - Second-year offensive tackle was inactive in the Falcons' win over San Francisco.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Four-time Pro Bowl center blocked for a Colts offense that threw for 348 yards but the defending AFC champions dropped a 31-28 decision to Jacksonville on a last-second field goal.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Dallas - Strong safety and the Cowboys had a bye week and will travel to Tennessee next weekend.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Veteran defensive tackle and the Buccaneers had an open date.
Brandon Tate, New England - Second-year wide receiver returned his second kickoff of the season 103 yards to assist the Patriots to a 41-14 rout of the Dolphins on Monday night football.
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 defensive tackle was inactive in San Diego's blowout win over Arizona.
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 - Sixth-year long snapper helped Pittsburgh net 45.6 yards on five punts and made a special teams tackle in the loss.
E.J. Wilson, Seattle- Rookie defensive end was inactive in Seattle's road loss at St. Louis.
Wallace Wright, Carolina - Wide receiver and special teams ace has been placed on injured reserve by the Panthers for an injured shoulder.
