Illini in the NFL Website
Keep up with former Fighting Illini during week 16 of NFL action.
» Jeff Allen, OL, Houston Texans – Started at right guard, his 13th of the season, and played all 64 offensive snaps to help Houston clinch the AFC South with a 12-10 win over the Bengals.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Made his first career NFL start at WR and turned in a career-best performance in Green Bay's 38-25 win over Minnesota. Allison was targeted seven times and made four receptions for 66 yards, including a long of 32 yards. Allison was the field for a career-high 43 offensive snaps (73%). The Packers will face Detroit Sunday night with the NFC North title and a playoff spot on the line.
» WATCH: Rodgers finds Allison for 15 yards
» Arrelious Benn, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars – Was not active for Jacksonville's Week 16 win over Tennessee due to a concussion.
» Vontae Davis, CB, Indianapolis Colts – Started at cornerback and made five tackles and one pass defense while playing 74 defensive snaps (97%) in Indianapolis' loss to Oakland.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Saw action on 25 special teams plays but did not record any stats in the Bengals' 12-10 loss to the Texans.
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Indianapolis Colts – Had one kickoff return for 19 yards and was on the field for 12 plays, one offensive and 11 special teams, in the Colts' loss to the Raiders.
» Ted Karras, OG, New England Patriots – Saw action on 10 plays, three on offense and seven on special teams, in New England's 41-3 win over the Jets. The Patriots have locked up a playoff spot and first round bye heading into Week 17.
» Corey Liuget, DL, San Diego Chargers – Started at defensive tackle and made one tackle in San Diego's loss to Cleveland. Was in on 61 defensive snaps (86%) and four special teams snaps.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Had another monster game, starting at SAM linebacker and making three tackles, two sacks, two TFLs and two QB hurries in Houston's 12-10 win over the Bengals. The Texans have clinched the AFC South and are headed to the playoffs once again. Mercilus leads the Texans with 7.5 sacks on the season to go along with 51 tackles and four fumble recoveries.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Was on the field for 16 snaps, 11 on defense and five on special teams, but did not record any stats in Tampa Bay's 31-24 loss to the Saints.
» Justin Staples, LB, Tennessee Titans – In his second game on the active roster after spending most of the season on the practice squad, Staples was in on 23 special teams plays but did not record any stats in Tennessee's 38-17 loss to Jacksonville.
» Jihad Ward, DE, Oakland Raiders – Was in on 17 defensive snaps and made one tackle in Oakland's 33-25 win over the Colts. The Raiders have locked up a playoff spot and can clinch a first round bye with a win over Denver in Week 17.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Made a team-high eight tackles and had one TFL, grading out as the top defensive player for Detroit in the Lions' loss to the Cowboys Monday night. The Lions host Green Bay Sunday night with the NFC North and a playoff spot on the line.
Illini on Injured Reserve
» Jeff Cumberland, TE, San Diego Chargers – Out for the season after suffering a torn achilles in the Chargers' second preseason game
» Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, New Orleans Saints – Out for season with a leg injury suffered in the Saints' third preseason game
» Matt LaCosse, TE, New York Giants – Out for season with knee injury suffered during Giants training camp
» Hugh Thornton, OL, Indianapolis Colts – Out for season with ankle injury suffered during Colts training camp
Illini on Practice Squads
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