Sept. 28, 2010
Take a look at how former Illini fared during week three of the 2010 NFL season.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers - Gained a season-high 143 yards on 19 carries and scored a touchdown in the Steelers' 38-13 victory over the Buccaneers. That total marks the third-best rushing performances of his career. Watch Mendenhall's 34-yard run vs. Tampa Bay
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Denver Broncos - Turned in a career day in the Broncos' 27-13 loss to the Colts, notching six receptions for 169 yards and a touchdown. Lloyd currently ranks second in the NFL with 339 total receiving yards behind only Indianapolis' Austin Collie (359). Watch Lloyd's 61-yard reception | Watch Lloyd's 48-yard TD catch from Kyle Orton
Kelvin Hayden, CB, Indianapolis Colts - Led the team for the second-straight week with 10 total tackles, which were all solo stops, and one pass defended in the Colts' 27-13 win over the Broncos. Watch Hayden break up a deep Broncos pass on 4th down
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints - Had six receptions for 61 yards and added 30 rush yards in the Saints' 27-24 overtime loss to the Falcons.
Arrelious Benn, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Recorded the first stats of his career in the Buccaneers 38-13 loss to the Steelers, catching three passes for 33 yards.
Greg Lewis, WR, Minnesota Vikings - Caught three passes for 30 yards in the Vikings' 24-10 win over the Lions.
Neil Rackers, K, Houston Texans - Connected on a 30-yard and 24-yard field goal in the Texans' 27-13 loss to the Cowboys.
Vontae Davis, CB, Miami Dolphins - Recorded one solo tackle in Miami's 31-23 loss to the Jets.
Alan Ball, CB, Dallas Cowboys - Had two solo tackles in a 27-13 win over the Texans.
David Diehl, OL, New York Giants - Started at left tackle for the Giants in their 29-10 loss to the Titans.
Eugene Wilson, FS, Houston Texans - Tallied four total tackles, three of which were solo stops, in the Texans 27-13 loss to Dallas.
Will Davis, LB, Arizona Cardinals - Had two tackles, including one solo stop, in the Cardinals' 24-23 win over the Raiders.
Steve Weatherford, P, New York Jets - Averaged 42.0 yards on four punts, including a season-best of 61 yards, in the Jets' 31-23 victory over the Dolphins.
Josh Brent, DL, Dallas Cowboys - Made two solo tackles in a 27-13 win over the Texans.
Tony Pashos, OL, Cleveland Browns - Played right tackle for the Browns in their 24-17 loss to Baltimore.
Jon Asamoah, OL, Kansas City Chiefs - Played offensive line for Kansas City in its 31-10 win over San Francisco.
Brandon Moore, OL, New York Jets - Started at right guard for New York in its 31-23 victory over the Dolphins.
Danny Clark, LB, New Orleans Saints - Played in the Saints' 27-24 overtime loss to the Falcons, but did not record any statistics.
Jeff Cumberland, TE, New York Jets - Was active but did not play in the Jets 31-23 victory over the Dolphins.
Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, St. Louis Rams - Did not play in the Rams' 30-16 win over Washington 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
