Oct. 14, 2009

Dave Diehl, OL- New York Giants: Starting in his 101st straight NFL game, Diehl led the Giants to 483 yards of total offense in their dominant win over the Oakland Raiders. Diehl's Giants are second in the league in total offense, averaging 417 yards per game and remain undefeated.

Rashard Mendenhall, RB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in the Steelers' win against the Detroit Lions. Mendenhall has three rushing touchdowns this season and is averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

Vontae Davis, CB- Miami Dolphins: Recorded two solo tackles in the Dolphins' win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.

Eugene Wilson, DB- Houston Texans: Recorded five tackles and a forced fumble in the Texans' 28-21 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Steve Weatherford, P-New York Jets: Punted four times with an average of 49.8 yards per punt in the Jets' loss to the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football.

Brandon Moore, OL- New York Jets: Started in his 78th straight game for the Jets in a loss to the Dolphins.

Danny Clark, LB- New York Giants: Recorded two tackles, (1 solo 1 assisted) in the Giants' win over the Raiders. Clark's defense held the Raiders to only seven points and 160 yards of total offense.

Neil Rackers, K- Arizona Cardinals: Kicked four extra points in the Carninals' win against the Houston Texans.

Alan Ball, DB- Dallas Cowboys: Had two solo tackles and three special teams tackles in the Cowboys' overtime win against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Will Davis, LB- Arizona Cardinals: Recorded two special teams tackles in the Cardinals' win against the Houston Texans.

Carey Davis, FB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Played in the Steelers' win against the Lions, helping block for Mendenhall.

Duke Preston, C- Dallas Cowboys: Was active, but did not play in the Cowboys' overtime win against the Chiefs.

Tony Pashos, OT- San Francisco 49ers: Played in the 49ers' loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Pierre Thomas, RB- New Orleans Saints: Open week

Brandon Lloyd, WR- Denver Broncos: Inactive in the Broncos' win against the New England Patriots.

Kelvin Hayden, DB- Indianapolis Colts: Was inactive in the Colts' win against the Tennessee Titans.

Greg Lewis, WR- Minnesota Vikings: Was inactive in the Vikings win against the St. Louis Rams.

Other Illini in the NFL

Xavier Fulton, OL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - injured reserve


J Leman, LB, Philadelphia Eagles - practice squad


Jason Davis, FB, New York Jets - practice squad
Ryan McDonald, OL, San Diego Chargers - practice squad
Derek Walker, DL, Seattle Seahawks - practice squad