Wolverines in the NFL - Week 9

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Let me know what I missed, or if you have any more insight that I can add.

Week 9 Notes: Jordan Kovacs was signed by the Dolphins! Alan Branch picked up by New England.


Offense

Tom Brady (1997-99) | Patriots, Starting QB (W 43-21 vs. DEN)

- Very impressive game from Brady: 33/53 for 333 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT. Was sacked once.

- Brady passed John Elway for fifth on the all-time passing yards list, with 51,541. He has also won 42 straight home games vs. AFC teams.

- For the year, Brady is 214/334 for 2,392 yards, 22 TDs with 3 interceptions.

 

Denard Robinson (2009-12) | @denardx | Jaguars, RB (L 33-23 vs. CIN)

- 3rd straight game as feature back, 3rd straight impressive game. 94 yards rushing on 17 attempts (long of 39), and 1 rushing TD. Also caught a 12-yard pass.

- Great article on Denard.

- Has started 3 games this year, has rushed for 423 yards on 85 carries, and has 14 receptions for 57 yards. Robinson has zero fumbles, compared to 3 fumbles on 20 rushing attempts last year.

 

Jason Avant (2002-05) | Panthers, WR (L 28-10 vs. NO)

- 1 catch for 8 yards.

- In his first year with the Panthers, Avant has made 20 catches on 29 targets for 193 yards, and 1 TD.

 

Junior Hemingway (2007-11) | @younghemi21 | Chiefs, Backup WR (W 24-10 vs. NYJ)

- 2 catches for 9 yards.

- In 8 games, Hemingway has 10 receptions for 98 yards.

 

Michael Cox (2008-11) | @mikecox1mill | Giants, KR (MNF vs. IND)

- Returned kicks for 33 yards.

- Has played 3 games, exclusively in kick returning duties.

 

Patrick Omameh (2009-12) | @patrickomameh | Buccaneers, Starting G (L 22-17 vs. CLE)

- QB was sacked twice.

- Has started all 8 games this year.

 

Steve Schilling (2007-10) | Seahawks, Backup G (W 30-24 vs. OAK)

- Started, although he was questionable due to knee injury—QB was sacked once.

- In his first year with Seattle, has started 4 straight games.

 

Defense

Alan Branch (2004-07) | Patriots, Backup NT (W 43-21 vs. DEN)

- Played a handful of snaps, no statistics.

- Was picked up by NE on Wednesday, and only got two practices in before the game.

- Had a career year in 2013 with Buffalo, but was cut in fall camp due to failed condiitioning test and getting a DUI.

 

Tim Jamison (2005-08) | Texans, Backup DE (L 31-21 vs. PHI)

- 2 tackles.

- Has started 1 of 9 games this year. Jamison has recorded 13 tackles, 1 recovered fumble, and half of a sack.

 

Brandon Graham (2006-09) | @brandongraham55 | Eagles, Backup LB (W 31-21 vs. HOU)

- 2 tackles, 1 sack. Played 13 passing downs and had 5 QB hurries.

- Has not started yet this year, but has 20 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 TFLs, and 3 forced fumbles in 8 games.

 

Kenny Demens (2009-12) | @kdemens25 | Cardinals, Backup ILB (W 28-17 vs. DAL)

- 1 tackle.

- In 8 games played, Demens has recorded 6 tackles and 2 forced fumble.

 

Larry Foote (1998-2001) | @larryfoote313 | Cardinals, Starting MLB (W 28-17 vs. DAL)

- 5 tackles.

- Has started all 8 games in his first year with Arizona, recording 41 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 INT so far.

 

David Harris (2004-06) | Jets, Starting ILB (L 24-10 vs. KC)

- 4 tackles.

- In 9 starts, Harris has recorded 68 tackles and 1 forced fumble.

 

Leon Hall (2003-06) | Bengals, Starting CB (W 33-23 vs. JAX)

- 5 tackles. Was injured on a hit to the head, questionable for next week.

- Has 39 tackles and 1 interception in 8 starts.

 

Charles Woodson (1995-97) | Raiders, Starting FS (L 30-24 vs. SEA)

- 5 tackles.

- Has 50 tackles and 2 interceptions in 8 games.

 

Stevie Brown (2006-09) | @steviebrown27 | Giants, Backup FS (MNF vs IND)

- Brown tore his ACL and missed the 2013 season, and has started 3 games this year. He has amassed 13 tackles in 7 games.

 

Bye Week

Taylor Lewan (2009-13)  | @taylorlewan77 | Titans, Starting T (Bye Week)

- Started third consecutive game.

 

Mike Martin (2008-11) | @gomikemartin | Titans, Backup DE (Bye Week)

- Started two games this year, with 10 tackles.

 

Ryan Mundy (2003-06) | @rmundy29 | Bears, Starting SS (Bye Week)

- Has recorded 43 tackles and 1 pick-six interception in his first 8 games with the bears.

 

Did Not Play

Chad Henne (2004-07) | @chad_henne | Jaguars. Backup QB

- Did not play. There are calls for him to get playing time due to Bortles’ turnover issues.

- Started 3 games to begin the year. 42/78 for 492 with 3 TDs and 1 interception and 1 fumble. Has apparently lost starting job to rookie Blake Bortles.

 

David Molk (2007-11) | Eagles, Backup C

- Had started past 4 games, due to starter injury.



Michael Schofield (2009-13) | @schoblue75 | Broncos, Backup T

- Has yet to play. Is marked as inactive.

 

Injured

Jonathan Goodwin (1999-2001) | Saints, Injured C

- Missed his first game since 11/24/2008.

 

Cameron Gordon (2009-13) | Patriots, Injured LB

- On injured reserve.

 

Jake Long (2004-07) | Rams, Injured T

- Tore his ACL last week for the second time. Out for the year.

- Has been a starter since he entered the league 7 years ago.

 

LaMarr Woodley (2003-06) | @lamarrwoodley | Raiders, Injured DE

- Placed on season-ending IR with torn bicep.

- 4 tackles in 5 games. 

 

Practice Squad

Will Campbell (2009-12) | @idonttweet73 | Bills, Practice G

 

Jordan Kovacs (2009-13) | @jkovacs32 | Dolphins, SS

- Was just picked up by the Dolphins (again) to take over for an injured player. Played in 9 games last year for the Dolphins.

 

 

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