Dec. 2, 2009

Pierre Thomas, RB- New Orleans Saints: Rushed for 64 yards on only 11 carries and caught three passes for 23 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown reception in the Saints' win over the New England Patriots. Thomas has rushed for 648 yards and five touchdowns this season. His 5.6 average yards per carry is the second highest in the NFL among backs with at least 100 carries. The Saints remain undefeated at 11-0.

Vontae Davis, CB- Miami Dolphins: Recorded four solo tackles in the Dolphins' win over the Buffalo Bills. Davis has recorded 35 tackles, nine pass break ups and two interceptions this season.

Rashard Mendenhall, RB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Rushed for 95 yards on 24 carries and caught two passes for 22 yards in the Steelers' loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He has rushed for 784 yards and is averaging 5.0 yards per carry this season in only eight starts.

Steve Weatherford, P-New York Jets: Punted fives times with an average of 50.8 yards per punt. He also recorded a 66-yard punt, his longest of the season.

Danny Clark, LB- New York Giants: Recorded four tackles (two solo) and a sack in the Giants' loss to the Denver Broncos. He also added a special teams tackle.

Neil Rackers, K- Arizona Cardinals: Kicked a 41-yard field goal and added two extra points in the Cardinals' loss to the Tennessee Titans

Alan Ball, DB- Dallas Cowboys: Recorded one tackle and forced a fumble in the Cowboys' win over the Oakland Raiders.

David Diehl, OL- New York Giants: Started in his 107th straight game in the Giants' loss to the Denver Broncos.

Carey Davis, FB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Rushed for 15 yards on two carries in the Steelers' loss to the Ravens.

Brandon Moore, OL- New York Jets: Started in his 84th straight game in the Jets' win over the Carolina Panthers.

Greg Lewis, WR- Minnesota Vikings: Active in the Vikings' win over the Chicago Bears.

Eugene Wilson, DB- Houston Texans: Placed on injured reserve by the Texans last week.

Kelvin Hayden, DB- Indianapolis Colts: Not active in the Colts' win over the Houston Texans. The Colts remain undefeated at 11-0.

Will Davis, LB- Arizona Cardinals: Not active in the Cardinals' loss to the Titans.

Duke Preston, C- Dallas Cowboys: Not active in the Cowboys' win over the Oakland Raiders.

Brandon Lloyd, WR- Denver Broncos: Not active in the Broncos' win over the New York Giants.

Derek Walker, DL, Seattle Seahawks: Not active in the Seahawks' win against the St. Louis Rams.

Other Illini in the NFL


Jason Davis, FB, New York Jets - practice squad


Xavier Fulton, OL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - injured reserve

J Leman, LB, San Diego Chargers - practice squad

Ryan McDonald, OL, San Diego - injured reserve

Tony Pashos, OT- San Francisco 49ers: Injured reserve