Ex-Illini in the NFL: Week 17 1/1
A look at how former Illini fared in the NFL this week:
Jon Asamoah, Chiefs. Right guard started and had one penalty for a team with 286 yards of offense.
Alan Ball, Cowboys. Cornerback had three tackles in road loss.
Arrelious Benn, Buccaneers. Receiver was not active.
Josh Brent, Cowboys. Defensive tackle had one tackle in road loss.
Vontae Davis, Dolphins. Cornerback started and had two tackles and one penalty.
David Diehl, Giants. Offensive lineman helped pave the way for 106 yards rushing — and a playoff berth — in home win.
Kelvin Hayden, Falcons. Was inactive.
Michael Hoomanawanui, Rams. Out for season (torn ACL).
Corey Liuget, Chargers. Defensive end started and had one tackle, plus one pass deflection.
Brandon Lloyd, Rams. Receiver started and had a 36-yard TD catch among his six receptions covering 100 yards. Had three of the team's four longest gains.
Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers. Tailback rushed for 38 yards on eight carries and had a 7-yard catch before suffering a first-quarter knee injury that could sideline him for the playoffs.
Brit Miller, Rams. Fullback played in reserve and had one catch for no yards.
Brandon Moore, Jets. Right guard started for team that had 377 yards of offense; had two tackles following interceptions.
Tony Pashos, Browns. Was not active.
Neil Rackers, Texans. Kicker hit 3 of 3 field goals (long of 52) and had one extra point.
Pierre Thomas, Saints. Tailback started and rushed for 30 yards on five carries, including a 5-yard run on game's first play; caught three passes for 36 yards.
Steve Weatherford, Giants. Punter booted it four times for a 40.3-yard average in playoff-clinching home win.
Martez Wilson, Saints. Linebacker played in a reserve role and had one tackle, plus a sack for a loss of 16 yards; whistled for one penalty.








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