Former Illini in NFL Week 9
ALAN BALL, Dallas. Backup cornerback played in Sunday's late game.
DANNY CLARK, N.Y. Giants. Backup linebacker came in and tallied two tackles in 21-20 home loss to Chargers, the Giants' fourth straight loss.
CAREY DAVIS, Pittsburgh. Fullback will be in action tonight at Denver.
VONTAE DAVIS, Miami. Starting cornerback had six tackles and picked off Tom Brady.
WILL DAVIS, Arizona. Backup linebacker had two tackles on special teams and sacked Jay Cutler in a 41-21 victory at Chicago.
DAVID DIEHL, N.Y. Giants. Starting left tackle and linemates failed to give Eli Manning much protection (sacked five times) in team's fourth straight loss.
KELVIN HAYDEN, Indianapolis. Starting cornerback was not active due to an injury.
BRANDON LLOYD, Denver. Catch the receiver tonight against Steelers.
RASHARD MENDENHALL, Pittsburgh. Tailback will be taking handoffs in tonight's matchup at Denver.
Brandon Moore, N.Y. Jets. Offensive lineman had the weekend off.
Tony Pashos, San Francisco. Out for season (broken left shoulder blade).
Duke Preston, Dallas. Was not active.
Neil Rackers, Arizona. Kicker split the uprights twice (43 and 30 yards) and tacked on five extra points in 41-21 win at Chicago.
Pierre Thomas, New Orleans. Running back carried 13 times for 50 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown. He also had five catches for 31 yards in 30-20 home victory against Panthers.
Steve Weatherford, N.Y. Jets. Punter had the weekend off.
Eugene Wilson, Houston. Starting safety had four solo tackles and was flagged once for unnecessary roughness (15 yards) in 20-17 loss at Indianapolis.
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