Dec. 14, 2010
Take a look at how former Illini fared during week 14 of the 2010 NFL season.
Arrelious Benn, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Had a career day in the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Redskins, posting a career-high 122 yards on four catches and rushing for 17 yards. Watch Benn's 64-yard catch | Watch Benn nearly score on a 43-yard reception | Watch Benn rush for 17 yards
Neil Rackers, K, Houston Texans - Connected on a pair of field goals (24, 42 yards) and two extra points in the Texans' 34-28 overtime loss to the Ravens. Watch Rackers' 24-yard FG | Watch Rackers' 42-yard FG
Brandon Moore, OL, New York Jets - Started at right guard and recovered a Mark Sanchez fumble in the Jets' 10-6 loss to the Dolphins. Watch Moore's fumble recovery
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers - Rushed for 66 yards and had one reception for nine yards in the Steelers' 23-7 win over the Bengals.
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints - Played for the first time since an ankle injury sidelined him for nine games and picked up 39 yards on the ground along with catching four passes for 29 yards in the Saints' 31-13 win over the Rams.
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Denver Broncos - Caught three passes for 32 yards in the Broncos' 43-13 loss to the Broncos.
Greg Lewis, WR, Minnesota Vikings - Caught two passes for 13 yards in the Vikings' 21-3 loss to the Giants.
Vontae Davis, CB, Miami Dolphins - Had one tackle and two passes defended in the Dolphins' 10-6 win over the Jets.
Danny Clark, LB, New Orleans Saints - Made five tackles, including three solo stops, and had a quarterback hurry in the Saints' 31-13 win against the Rams.
Alan Ball, CB, Dallas Cowboys - Tallied three solo tackles in the Cowboys' 30-27 loss to the Eagles.
Brit Miller, LB, St. Louis Rams - Played fullback and made one tackle on special teams in the Rams' 31-13 loss to the Saints.
Steve Weatherford, P, New York Jets - Averaged 38.4 yards on a season-high eight punts, including six inside the 20-yard line, in the Jets' 10-6 loss to the Dolphins.
David Diehl, OL, New York Giants - Played offensive line for the first time after missing four games, as the Giants topped the Vikings 21-3.
Eugene Wilson, FS, Houston Texans - Started at safety in the Texans' 34-28 overtime loss to the Ravens.
Josh Brent, DL, Dallas Cowboys - Saw action in the Cowboys' 30-27 loss to the Eagles but did not record any statistics.
Jon Asamoah, OL, Kansas City Chiefs - Did not play in the Chiefs' 31-0 loss to the Chargers.
Jeff Cumberland, TE, New York Jets - Was inactive for the Jets' 10-6 loss to the Dolphins.
Kelvin Hayden, CB, Indianapolis Colts - Was inactive for the second-straight game due to a neck injury while the Colts defeated the Titans 30-28.
Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, St. Louis Rams - Was inactive for the Rams' 31-13 loss to the Rams due to a high ankle sprain.
Other Illini in the NFL
Tony Pashos, OL, Cleveland Browns - Injured reserve
Will Davis, LB, Arizona Cardinals - Injured reserve
