A look at how former Illini fared in the NFL during Week 8

Jon Asamoah, Chiefs. Plays tonight.

Alan Ball, Cowboys. Backup cornerback played but didn't record any stats in road loss.

Arrelious Benn, Buccaneers. Bye week.

Josh Brent, Cowboys. Defensive end was inactive for road loss.

Nate Bussey, Saints. On practice squad.

Jeff Cumberland, Jets. Out for season (Achilles).

Vontae Davis, Dolphins. Corner did not play (hamstring).

David Diehl, Giants. Starting left guard and his linemates struggled in the run game (58 yards rushing), but kept Eli Manning mostly upright (one sack) in comeback victory.

Kelvin Hayden, Falcons. Bye week.

Michael Hoomanawanui, Rams. Starting tight end was thrown to once (an incompletion) in team's first win of the season.

Corey Liuget, Chargers. Plays tonight.

Brandon Lloyd, Rams. Starting receiver was targeted 13 times, catching six passes for 53 yards — including an 8-yard touchdown — in home win.

Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers. Starting tailback carried the ball 13 times for 70 yards and caught three passes for 22 yards in home win.

Brit Miller, Rams. Fullback saw action in team's first victory of the season.

Brandon Moore, Jets. Bye week.

Tony Pashos, Browns. Starting right tackle helped pave the way for 66 rushing yards, but quarterback Colt McCoy was sacked four times in road loss.

Neil Rackers, Texans. Kicked a 39-yard field goal and three extra points but missed a 46-yard attempt wide right in home win.

Pierre Thomas, Saints. Got the start at running back and scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run while finishing with 23 yards on the ground.Also caught four passes (11 yards) in road loss.

Steve Weatherford, Giants. Three of punter's four punts ended up inside the 20-yard line. Had a 44.5-yard average with a long of 55 yards in home victory.

Martez Wilson, Saints. Backup linebacker saw action in road loss but didn't record any tackles.