Sept. 15, 2010
Take a look at how former Illini fared during week one of the 2010 NFL season.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers - Scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime on a 50-yard scamper, giving the Steelers a 15-9 victory over Atlanta. In total, he rushed for 120 yards on 22 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per carry, and caught two passes for 15 yards. Watch Mendenhall's 50-yard walk-off TD
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints - His 1-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter proved to be the game-winner for the Saints, giving them the 14-9 victory over the Vikings. Thomas led the Saints' backs with 71 rushing yards and also caught three passes for 15 yards. Watch Thomas' 1-yard TD run vs. the Vikings
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Denver Broncos - Led the Broncos' receiving corps in the team's 24-17 loss to the Jaguars, racking up 117 yards on five receptions. Eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the fifth time in his career, thanks in part to a 41-yard hookup from Kyle Orton. Watch Llyod's 41-yard reception from Orton
Neil Rackers, K, Houston Texans - Sent a 30-yard and a 49-yard field goal through the uprights along with four extra points in the Texans' 34-24 victory over the Colts.
Greg Lewis, WR, Minnesota Vikings - Caught one pass for 12 yards in the Vikings' 14-9 loss to the Saints.
Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, St. Louis Rams - Caught one pass for eight yards in the Rams' 17-13 loss to the Cardinals before leaving the game with a high ankle sprain.
Vontae Davis, CB, Miami Dolphins - Recorded two solo tackles and one pass defended in the Dolphins' 15-10 victory over the Bills.
Alan Ball, CB, Dallas Cowboys - Had five tackles and forced a fumble in a 13-7 loss to Washington.
David Diehl, OL, New York Giants - Started at left tackle for the Giants in their 31-18 victory over the Panthers, protecting Eli Manning, who passed for three touchdowns.
Kelvin Hayden, CB, Indianapolis Colts - Tallied six total tackles, including four solo stops, and one pass defended in the Colts' 34-24 loss to the Texans.
Eugene Wilson, FS, Houston Texans - Notched four tackles in the Texans' 34-24 win over the Colts.
Josh Brent, DL, Dallas Cowboys - Turned in two solo tackles in a 13-7 loss to Washington.
Tony Pashos, OL, Cleveland Browns - Played right tackle for the Browns in their 17-14 loss to Tampa Bay.
Jon Asamoah, OL, Kansas City Chiefs - Made his debut for Kansas City in its 21-14 Monday night victory over San Diego.
Steve Weatherford, P, New York Jets - Averaged 44.8 yards on six punts, including a long of 56 yards and pinned the Ravens inside the 20 four times.
Brandon Moore, OL, New York Jets - Started at right guard for New York in their 10-9 loss to Baltimore.
Arrelious Benn, WR, Tampa Bay Bucaneers - Made his debut in Tampa Bay's 17-14 win over Cleveland, but did not record any statistics.
Will Davis, LB, Arizona Cardinals - Assisted on one tackle in the Cardinals' 17-13 win over the Rams.
Jeff Cumberland, TE, New York Jets - Was active but did not play in the Jets 10-9 loss to Baltimore.
Danny Clark, LB, New Orleans Saints - Was inactive for the Saints' 14-9 win over Minnesota.
Other Illini in the NFL
J Leman, LB, Minnesota Vikings - Injured reserve
Xavier Fulton, OL, Indianapolis Colts - Practice squad
