Former Illini in NFL Week 1
Alan Ball, Dallas. Backup cornerback had one tackle in 34-21 victory at Tampa Bay.
Danny Clark, N.Y. Giants. Starting linebacker had four tackles in 23-17 home win against Redskins.
Vontae Davis, Miami. Backup cornerback had one tackle for minus-3 yards in 19-7 loss at Atlanta.
Will Davis, Arizona. Reserve linebacker made a tackle on special teams in 20-16 loss to 49ers.
David Diehl, N.Y. Giants. Starting offensive lineman paved way for 103 yards on the ground and kept Eli Manning clean with one sack.
Kelvin Hayden, Indianapolis. Starting cornerback had five tackles and two passes defensed in 14-12 home victory against Jaguars.
Greg Lewis, Minnesota. Receiver was inactive during 34-20 victory at Cleveland.
Brandon Lloyd, Denver. Receiver was inactive for thrilling 12-7 victory at Cincinnati.
Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh. Running back carried four times for 6 yards in Thursday night’s 13-10 overtime win against the visiting Titans.
Brandon Moore, N.Y. Jets. Starting offensive lineman had a 5-yard false start penalty and helped Jets rush for 190 yards and protected rookie QB Matt Sanchez (zero sacks).
Tony Pashos, San Francisco. Offensive lineman did not play against Arizona.
Duke Preston, Dallas. Offensive lineman was inactive in 34-21 victory at Tampa Bay.
Neil Rackers, Arizona. Kicked three field goals (44, 43 and 29 yards) and an extra point in Cardinals’ 20-16 home loss to 49ers. Also made a tackle.
Pierre Thomas, New Orleans. Running back was inactive due to injury.
Derek Walker, Seattle. Defensive lineman was inactive for 28-0 home victory against Rams.
Steve Weatherford, N.Y. Jets. Had four punts for 164 yards (41.0 average), including two inside the 20. His long was 46 yards. Also held flawlessly on three extra points and a field goal.
Eugene Wilson, Houston. Safety was inactive for 24-7 home loss to New York Jets.







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