12/25/2018 football Edit

Pack Pros: NFL Week 16

Jacey Zembal • TheWolfpackCentral

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Former NC State safety Josh Jones of the Green Bay Packers celebrates on one knee after making a tackle Sunday during a 44-38 win at the New York Jets. (USA Today Sports)

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 fourth time in five games since joining the Cardinals, and had four tackles (three solo) in 44 snaps played … Arizona was drilled 31-9 at home against the Los Angeles Rams, falling to 3-12 on the season … Amerson has 21 tackles (17 solo) and a pass defended for the Cards.

QB Jacoby Brissett, Indianapolis Colts (2014-15): The Colts improved to 9-6 with a come-from-behind 28-27 home win over the New York Giants, 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 16 snaps on special teams and had one tackle in the Browns' 26-18 over the Cincinnati Bengals, improving Cleveland to 7-7-1 ... The third-year pro was waived by the Jets earlier this season, but then signed to their practice squad Oct. 30 ... The Browns signed him off the Jets' practice squad Nov. 7 ... He has been active in three games for the Browns and played four games earlier in the season for the Jets, tallying one tackle on the year.

OLB Bradley Chubb, Denver Broncos (2014-17): The No. 5 overall draft pick recorded four tackles (three solo), but the Broncos lost 27-14 at the Oakland Raiders … Was in on 49 defensive snaps for the 6-9 Broncos ... Has 55 tackles (39 solo), 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass defended in 15 games, all starts … Broke Von Miller's previous team record for sacks by a rookie (11.5) ... He is tied for eighth 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.

RB Matt Dayes, San Francisco 49ers (2013-16): Had one kickoff return for 17 yards during the 49ers’ 14-9 loss to the Chicago Bears … He had seven special teams snaps for the 4-11 49ers ... 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 six games for San Francisco but has not carried the ball yet.

QB Mike Glennon, Arizona Cardinals (2009-12): He came off the bench for nine snaps, going 5-of-7 passing for 63 yards and a 99.1 passer rating … Arizona got blown out 31-9 against the visiting Los Angeles Rams … Glennon has played in two games this season, going 15-of-21 passing for 174 yards and one touchdown.

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 2 of 3 field goals — making a 35-yarder and 41-yarder, but missing a 43-yarder — but the Bills lost 24-12 at the New England Patriots … The Bills fell to 5-10 on the season … Has made 20 of 25 field goals with a long of 54 and has converted 19 of 20 extra points ... His five missed field goals were all from at least 43 yards.

DL B.J. Hill, New York Giants (2014-17): The third-round pick had one quarterback hit while logging 62 defensive snaps and six special teams plays in a 28-27 loss at the Indianapolis Colts … He has 45 tackles (31 solo), five sacks and two passes defended in 15 games, 11 of which he started in for the 5-10 Giants.

RB Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts (2015-17): He came off the bench and rushed twice for two yards and a one-yard touchdown run, plus he caught four passes for 41 yards on five targets in a 28-27 win over the visiting New York Giants … Played 23 snaps on offense and four on special teams ... The rookie has carried the ball 84 times for 310 yards (3.7 yards per rush) and two touchdowns, while hauling in 60 receptions for 400 yards (6.7 yards per catch) and two scores in 15 games, including four starts.

CB Dontae Johnson, Free Agent (2010-13): Was not active for three games with the Arizona Cardinals after getting picked up Nov. 27 and subsequently was waived Dec. 18 ... Buffalo released him in late October after signing him off waivers … Played in one game for the Bills but did not record any statistics.

S Josh Jones, Green Bay Packers (2014-16): Received the start at safety and led the team with 12 tackles (six solo) with one pass defended in a 44-38 road win over the New York Jets … Was in for 60 snaps on defense and 17 on special teams ... Has played in 12 contests — starting four — and has 52 tackles, including four special teams stops, two passes defended and one sack for the 6-8-1 Packers.

DT Justin Jones, Los Angeles Chargers (2014-17): The reserve lineman had an assisted tackle, but the Chargers lost 22-10 to the visiting Baltimore Ravens, falling to 11-4 … Jones played 17 snaps on defense and one on special teams ... Has 15 tackles (five solo) and half a sack in 14 games, all as a reserve.

OL Ted Larsen, Miami Dolphins (2006-09): Started at left guard and played all 46 snaps on offense, plus two on special teams, for the Dolphins, who lost 17-7 to the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, falling to 7-8 … Miami rushed 18 times for 62 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and passed for just 146 yards and a touchdown, while allowing three sacks … Has started 12 of 15 games at left guard.

DL T.Y. McGill, Los Angeles Chargers (2011-14): He wasn’t active in the Chargers’ 22-10 home loss against the Baltimore Ravens … The Chargers fell to 11-4 overall ... 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 improved to 5-10 with a 17-7 win at the Miami Dolphins … 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 improved to 5-10 with a 17-7 win at the Miami Dolphins.

QB Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers (2000-03): Completed 23 of 37 passes for 181 yards and two interceptions for a 51.7 passer rating, and he rushed once for one yard, but the Chargers fell to 11-4 with a 22-10 home loss against the Baltimore Ravens … He has completed 333 of 484 throws (68.8 percent) for 4,132 yards with 31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and he has rushed 17 times for six yards … Ranks fifth in the NFL in quarterback rating (107.7) among quarterbacks with at least 100 pass attempts, sixth in completion percentage, seventh in touchdown passes and eighth in passing yards.

RB Jaylen Samuels, Pittsburgh Steelers (2014-17): Made his third career start and had 12 carries for 53 yards and three catches for 11 yards and a three-yard touchdown, but the New Orleans Saints rallied for a 31-28 victory … Played 53 snaps on offense and six on special teams, while the Steelers fell to 8-6-1 ... Samuels has 54 carries for 254 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and 19 receptions for 159 yards (8.4 yards a catch) and two touchdowns in 13 games played this season.

OG J.R. Sweezy, Seattle Seahawks (2008-11): Started at left guard in the 9-6 Seahawks' 38-31 home win against the Kansas City Chiefs, but suffered a sprained foot during the game … Played 28 snaps on offense plus had two reps on special teams ... The Seahawks rushed 43 times for 210 yards (4.9 yards a rush) and two touchdowns, and threw for 271 yards and three scores, and allowed three sacks ... Has started all 15 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 fell to 4-11 with a 14-9 home loss against the Chicago Bears.

OG Joe Thuney, New England Patriots (2012-15): Started at left guard and played all 75 snaps on offense plus four on special teams in the Patriots' 24-12 win over the visiting Buffalo Bills ... Has started all 15 games this year at left guard … He helped New England rush 47 times for 273 yards (5.8 yards per rush) and two touchdowns, and pass for 126 yards and one score while allowing one sack … He's the only player on the team that has played every offensive snap, and he could be New England's first to do so since 2013.

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 has since waived him and he’s been trying out for various teams.

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay Packers (2013-14/Finished at USF): He came off the bench to catch five passes for 75 yards in the Packers’ 44-38 road win against the New York Jets … Played 72 snaps on offense ... Has 35 receptions for 548 yards (15.7 yards per catch) and two touchdowns, plus one kickoff return for 21 yards and two special teams tackles during his rookie season for the 6-8-1 Packers ... He has played in all 15 games and made nine starts.

QB Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks (2007-09): Completed 18 of 29 passes for 271 yards with three touchdowns, and he rushed eight times for 57 yards to help Seattle top the Kansas City Chiefs 38-31 at home ... Possessed a QB rating of 127.2 for the 9-6 Seahawks… Has completed 268 of 406 passes for 3,296 yards with 34 touchdowns and six interceptions, while also rushing 65 times for 321 yards going on the season ... Owns a season-long QB rating of 111.6 ... He is tied for third in the NFL with Rivers in touchdown passes, and ranks fourth in passer rating and 20th in passing yards.