Published Dec 10, 2018
Pack Pros: NFL Week 14
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Here is a complete rundown of how the various former NC State players did in the NFL this past week:

CB David Amerson, Arizona Cardinals (2010-12): Started for the second time in three games since joining the Cardinals, who fell to 3-10 with a 17-3 home loss to the Detroit Lions, and had seven tackles (six solo) ... He played all 60 snaps on defense plus seven on special teams ... Amerson has 16 tackles (13 solo) and a pass defended for the Cards.

QB Jacoby Brissett, Indianapolis Colts (2014-15): The Colts improved to 7-6 after ending the Houston Texans' nine-game winning streak with a 24-21 win on the road, but Brissett didn’t play in the contest … Has completed 2 of 4 passes for two yards and rushed seven times for minus-seven yards in four games played this season.

CB Juston Burris, Cleveland Browns (2012-15): Played 18 snaps on special teams in the Browns' 26-20 home win over the Carolina Panthers, improving Cleveland to 5-7-1 ... The third-year pro was waived by the Jets, but then signed to their practice squad Oct. 30 ... The Browns signed him off the Jets' practice squad Nov. 7 ... This was his first game active for the Browns and he played four games earlier in the season for the Jets.

OLB Bradley Chubb, Denver Broncos (2014-17): The No. 5 overall draft pick recorded three tackles (two solo), including two sacks, and two quarterback hits in a 20-14 loss at the San Francisco 49ers, dropping the Broncos to 6-7 … Was in on 60 snaps on defense and one on special teams ... Has 47 tackles (34 solo), 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass defended in 13 games, all starts … Broke Von MIller's previous team record (11.5) for sacks by a rookie ... He is tied for fifth in the NFL in sacks and is three away from setting a new NFL rookie record … Was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month in October.

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RB Matt Dayes, San Francisco 49ers (2013-16): Played 13 snaps on special teams and assisted on a tackle during the 49ers' 20-14 home win over the Denver Broncos, improving San Francisco to 3-10 ... After being cut by the Cleveland Browns at the end of the preseason, he was signed to the 49ers' practice squad in October and has been brought up to the active squad … Has played four games for San Francisco but has not carried the ball yet.

QB Mike Glennon, Arizona Cardinals (2009-12): The Cardinals fell to 3-10 after losing 17-3 at home to the Detroit Lions … Hasn’t played in a game yet this season.

TE David Grinnage, Free Agent (2013-15): Was signed to the Jaguars’ practice squad after being released at the end of the preseason … Was promoted to the active roster and made his NFL debut Oct. 14, but then was cut by the Jaguars Nov. 12 … Had six receptions for 61 yards (10.2 yards a catch) in four games played, two of which were starts.

K Stephen Hauschka, Buffalo Bills (2007): Made 3 of 5 field goals, connecting from 31, 29 and 36 yards, having his 49-yarder blocked and missing wide left from 54 yards, during the Bills' 27-23 home loss to the New York Jets, dropping Buffalo to 4-9 ... Also made both of his extra points … Has made 18 of 22 field goals with a long of 54 and has converted 17 of 18 extra points ... His four missed field goals were all from at least 49 yards.

DL B.J. Hill, New York Giants (2014-17): The third-round pick had three tackles (one solo) while playing 43 snaps in a 40-16 win at the Washington Redskins … He has 41 tackles (29 solo), five sacks and two passes defended in 13 games, nine of which he started in for the 5-8 Giants.

RB Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts (2015-17): Came off the sideline to catch three passes for 16 yards, on five targets, and added three carries for a yard in a 24-21 win at the Houston Texans, which improved the Colts' record to 7-6 … Played 28 snaps on offense ... The rookie has carried the ball 76 times for 289 yards (3.8 yards per rush) and one touchdown, while hauling in 52 receptions for 314 yards (6.0 yards per catch) and two scores in 13 games, including three starts.

CB Dontae Johnson, Arizona Cardinals (2010-13): Was not active for the second straight week for the Cards after being picked up by Arizona on Nov. 27 ... The Cardinals lost 17-3 at home to the Detroit Lions, falling to 3-10 ... Buffalo released him in late October after signing him off waivers … Played one game for the Bills.

S Josh Jones, Green Bay Packers (2014-16): Received the start at safety and piled up six tackles (five solo) in a 34-20 home win over the Atlanta Falcons … Was in for 63 snaps on defense and nine on special teams ... Has played in 10 contests — starting twice — and has 34 tackles, including four special teams stops, and one sack for the 5-7-1 Packers.

DT Justin Jones, Los Angeles Chargers (2014-17): The reserve lineman had a solo tackle for the Chargers in its 26-21 home win over the Cincinnati Bengals, improving L.A. to 10-3 … Played 19 snaps on defense and two on special teams ... Has 14 tackles (five solo) and half a sack in 12 games, all as a reserve.

OL Ted Larsen, Miami Dolphins (2006-09): Started at left guard and played all 48 snaps on offense plus four on special teams for the Dolphins, who improved to 7-6 with a stunning 34-33 home win on the last play of the game over the New England Patriots … Larsen's downfield block was credited for freeing up the game-winning touchdown ... Miami rushed 21 times for 189 yards (9.0 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, and passed for 265 yards and three touchdowns while getting sacked four times … Has started 10 of 13 games at left guard.

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DL T.Y. McGill, Los Angeles Chargers (2011-14): The reserve played 11 snaps on defense and two on special teams but did not register a statistic in a 26-21 home win over the Cincinnati Bengals, improving the Chargers to 10-3 ... After being cut by the Chiefs, the fourth-year NFL veteran was picked up by the Chargers, but then waived Oct. 6 … He was inactive in the Chargers’ first four games before being released … The Eagles claimed him, but he failed the physical and was waived two days later on Oct. 10 … The Eagles signed him Nov. 6, but then cut him … The Chargers then brought him back … Has five tackles in five games played this season, three for the Chargers and two for the Eagles.

TE Pharoah McKever, Jacksonville Jaguars (2014-16/Finished at FIU): After being among the last cuts by the Steelers, he was picked up by the Cleveland Browns for their practice squad ... Was eventually let go, but then was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad to replace former NC State tight end David Grinnage, who was activated to the current roster before he was eventually cut … The Jaguars fell to 4-9 with a 30-9 loss at the Tennessee Titans … Has not been activated for a game yet this year.

OT Will Richardson Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (2015-17): The fourth-round rookie made the Jaguars' roster, but was not active for the first six games … Was then placed on injured reserve with a hurt knee … The Jaguars fell to 4-9 with a 30-9 loss at the Tennessee Titans.

QB Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers (2000-03): Completed 19 of 29 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown for a 99.8 passer rating while leading the Chargers to a 26-21 home win over the Cincinnati Bengals to improve to 10-3 … Also ran twice for seven yards ... He has completed 284 of 409 throws (69.4 percent) for 3,638 yards with 29 touchdowns and six interceptions, and he has rushed 16 times for five yards … Ranks third in the NFL in quarterback rating (114.5) among quarterbacks with at least 100 pass attempts, tied for fourth in touchdown passes, eighth in passing yards and ninth in completion percentage.

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RB Jaylen Samuels, Pittsburgh Steelers (2014-17): Made his first career start and ran 11 times for 28 yards and caught all seven passes thrown his way for 64 yards, but the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-21 on the road to the Oakland Raiders, dropping Pittsburgh to 7-5-1 … Played 48 snaps on offense and nine on special teams ... Samuels has 23 carries for 59 yards (2.6 yards per carry) and 14 receptions for 118 yards (8.4 yards a catch) and a touchdown in 11 games this season.

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OG J.R. Sweezy, Seattle Seahawks (2008-11): Started at left guard in the 8-5 Seahawks' 21-7 home win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night … Played all 66 snaps on offense plus had three reps on special teams ... The Seahawks rushed 42 times for 214 yards (5.1 yards a rush) and a touchdown, and threw for 72 yards with a sack and an interception ... Has started all 13 of Seattle's games this season.

DE Kentavius Street, San Francisco 49ers (2014-17): After tearing his ACL in a pre-draft workout, the fourth-round pick has been on the 49ers' reserve/non-football injury list … The 49ers improved to 3-10 with a 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos.

OG Joe Thuney, New England Patriots (2012-15): Started at left guard and played all 82 snaps on offense plus seven on special teams in the Patriots' 34-33 loss at the Miami Dolphins ... Has started all 13 games this year at left guard and helped New England rush 30 times for 77 yards (2.6 yards per rush) and one touchdown, and pass for 358 yards and three scores while allowing two sacks.

S Jack Tocho, Free Agent (2013-16): For the second straight year, he missed the final cut but was added to the practice squad by the Vikings ... Minnesota since waived him and he’s been trying out for various teams.

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay Packers (2013-14/Finished at USF): Caught both passes thrown his way for 19 yards in a 34-20 home win against the Atlanta Falcons … Played 30 snaps on offense and one on special teams ... Has 29 receptions for 461 yards (15.9 yards per catch) and two touchdowns, plus one kickoff return for 21 yards and two special teams tackles during his rookie season for the 5-7-1 Packers ... He has played in all 13 games and made nine starts.

QB Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks (2007-09): Completed 10 of 20 passes for a career-low 72 yards and was intercepted once, but also rushed seven times for 61 yards, including a 40-yarder, to help the Seahawks improve to 8-5 with a 21-7 home win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football ... Possessed a QB rating of just 37.9 for the evening … Has completed 227 of 346 passes for 2,788 yards with 29 touchdowns and six interceptions, while also rushing 52 times for 306 yards going on the season ... Owns a season-long QB rating of 111.0 ... He is tied for fourth in the NFL with Rivers in touchdown passes, and ranks fourth in passer rating and 20th in passing yards.

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