Sept. 21, 2010
Take a look at how former Illini fared during week two of the 2010 NFL season.
Vontae Davis, CB, Miami Dolphins - Had a key interception at the goal line, six solo tackles and a pass defended in Miami's 14-10 win over Minnesota. Was also part of a key fourth and goal stop in the final minutes of the game, preventing a go-ahead Vikings touchdown.
Watch Davis' interception of Favre | Watch Davis help stuff Peterson on 4th and goal
Neil Rackers, K, Houston Texans - Kicked the game-winning 35-yard field goal with 3:24 left in overtime, as the Texans knocked off the Washington Redskins 30-27. He also was good from 47 yards and 43 yards in regulation to aid the Texans' comeback. Watch Rackers' game-winning OT field goal
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints - Caught a game-high eight passes for 57 yards and led the team with 46 rush yards in the Saints' 25-22 victory over San Francisco.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers - Posted a team-high 69 rush yards on 23 carries and a catch in the Steelers' 19-11 win over the Titans.
Kelvin Hayden, CB, Indianapolis Colts - Led the team with eight total tackles, including six solo stops, and one pass defended in the Colts' 38-14 win over the Giants.
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Denver Broncos - Had three catches for 53 yards in the Broncos' 31-14 win over the Seahawks.
Greg Lewis, WR, Minnesota Vikings - Caught one pass for 14 yards in the Vikings' 14-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Alan Ball, CB, Dallas Cowboys - Had two solo tackles in a 27-20 loss to Chicago.
David Diehl, OL, New York Giants - Started at left tackle for the Giants in their 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Eugene Wilson, FS, Houston Texans - Notched three solo tackles and one pass defended in the Texans' 30-27 overtime win against the Redskins.
Danny Clark, LB, New Orleans Saints - Had three tackles, including one solo stop, in the Saints' 25-22 win over San Francisco.
Will Davis, LB, Arizona Cardinals - Had one solo tackle in the Cardinals' 41-7 loss to the Falcons.
Steve Weatherford, P, New York Jets - Averaged 51.3 yards on four punts, including a long of 58 yards, in the Jets' 28-14 victory over the Patriots.
Josh Brent, DL, Dallas Cowboys - Played defensive end in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bears, but did not record any statistics.
Tony Pashos, OL, Cleveland Browns - Played right tackle for the Browns in their 16-14 loss to Kansas City.
Jon Asamoah, OL, Kansas City Chiefs - Played offensive line for Kansas City in its 16-14 win over Cleveland.
Brandon Moore, OL, New York Jets - Started at right guard for New York in its 28-14 victory over the Patriots.
Arrelious Benn, WR, Tampa Bay Bucaneers - Played in Tampa Bay's 20-7 win over Carolina, but did not record any statistics.
Jeff Cumberland, TE, New York Jets - Was active but did not play in the Jets 28-14 victory over the Patriots.
Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, St. Louis Rams - Did not play in the Rams' 16-14 loss to the Raiders due to injury (high ankle sprain).
Other Illini in the NFL
J Leman, LB, Minnesota Vikings - Injured reserve
Brit Miller, LB, St. Louis Rams - Practice squad