Cam Newton – (QB, Carolina Panthers)
12-of-29 for 141 yards and no touchdowns passing. He also carried seven times for 42 yards. L CAR 12 -SEA 16
Ben Grubbs – (OG, New Orleans Saints)
San Diego recorded three sacks on the Saints’ offensive line and the offense amassed 404 yards. W NO 31 - SD 24
Takeo Spikes – (LB, San Diego Chargers)
Three tackles. L NO 31 - SD 24
Quentin Groves – (LB, Arizona Cardinals)
No tackles. L ARI 3 - STL 17
Karlos Dansby – (LB, Miami Dolphins)
Five tackles. W MIA 17 - CIN 13
Devin Aromashodu – (WR, Minnesota Vikings)
Three receptions for 34 yards. W MIN 30 - TEN 7
Rob Bironas – (PK, Tennessee Titans)
Hit one extra point. L MIN 30 - TEN 7
Spencer Johnson – (DE, Buffalo Bills)
No tackles. L BUF 3 - SF 45
King Dunlap – (OT, Philadelphia Eagles)
Returned from injury this week, but quarterback Michael Vick’s turnovers ruined the comeback. L PHI 14 - PIT 16
Sen’Derrick Marks – (DT, Tennessee Titans)
Two tackles. L MIN 30 - TEN 7
Ronnie Brown – (RB, San Diego Chargers)
Ran twice for 27 yards and had 5 catches for 47 yards. L NO 31 - SD 24
Ben Obomanu – (WR, Seattle Seahawks)
One rush for 11 yards. W CAR 12 -SEA 16
Jerraud Powers – (CB, Indianapolis Colts)
Had four tackles and first interception of the season. W GB 27 - IND 30
Carlos Rogers – (DB, San Francisco 49ers)
Three tackles. W BUF 3 - SF 45
Tyronne Green – (OG, San Diego Chargers)
Helped the offense hang 427 yards on the Saints’ defense, but was part of an O-line that allowed five sacks. L NO 31 - SD 24
Josh Harris – (DS, Atlanta Falcons)
Harris continued to be consistent with his snaps. His team is also consistent, and has won each of the first five games this season. W ATL 24 - WAS 17
Will Herring – (LB, New Orleans Saints)
Recorded no tackles. W NO 31 - SD 24
Injuries:
Philadelphia Eagles tackle King Dunlap returned to action this week, but the injuries continue for Auburn’s NFL representatives. San Francisco running back Brandon Jacobs missed his fifth straight game with a knee injury. Cincinatti defensive tackle Pat Sims has been put on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an ankle injury. Houston Texans running back Ben Tate missed his team’s Monday, Oct. 8 win over the New York Jets with a toe injury. Dallas defensive tackle Jay Ratliff is expected to start this week after missing the first four weeks and using last week’s bye week to heal. Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley and Oakland cornerback Pat Lee also had a bye week last week.
Injured reserve:
Tristan Davis – (RB, Washington Redskins)
Mario Fannin – (RB, Denver Broncos)
Brandon Mosley – (OG, New York Giants)
Lee Ziemba – (OT, Carolina Panthers)
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