NFL Week 1 2008

[backrow]

Offense

RUNNINGBACKS:

Peyton Hillis, FB Broncos: 3 carries for 14 yards, 1 catch for 4 yards, he also seemed to have a tackle, according to NFL.com, although i haven't seen it

Byron Storer, FB Bucs: NSA

Jacob Hester, RB Chargers: NSA

Mike Cox, FB Chiefs: 2 catches for 6 yards

Boomer Grigsby, FB Dolphins: NSA

Zak Keasay, FB 49ers: 2 catches for 13 yards

Madison Hedgecock, Giants: 1 catch for 4 yards

John Kuhn, FB Packers: NSA

Korey Hall, Packers: 1 catch for a 1 yard TD

Brad Hoover, FB Panthers: 1 carry for 3 yards

Heath Evans, FB/RB Patriots: 2 carries for 3 yards

Brian Leonard, RB Rams: IA, shoulder injury

Dan Kreider, FB Rams: NSA

Mike Karney, FB Saints: NSA

Owen Schmitt, FB Seahawks: NSA

Jim Kleinsasser, HB Vikings: NSA

Garrett Mills, HB Vikings: team high 3 catches for 49 yards


WIDE RECEIVERS:

Brandon Stokley, Broncos: 2-25

Joe Jurevicius, Browns: PUP

Jerhame Urban, Cardinals: NSA

Sean Morey, Cardinals: NSA

Anthony Gonzalez, Colts: 5-48

Greg Camarillo, Dolphins: 3-37

Kevin Curtis, Eagles: INJ, out with sports hernia

Brian Finneran, Falcons: NSA

Matt Jones, Jaguars: good game, 6 catches for 80 yards

Mike Furrey, Lions: 2-14, plus 2 kick returns for 30 yards

Jordy Nelson, Packers: one kick return for 23 yards, was also overthrew on a long end zone pass

Wes Welker, Patriots: 6 catches for 51 yards

Drew Bennett, Rams: 1-4, left injured

Dane Looker, Rams: 1-21

Logan Payne, Seahawks: 2-25

David Anderson, Texans: 1-2

Kevin Walter, Texans: 3-41 and a TD

TIGHT ENDS:

Greg Olsen, Bears: 2-36

Ben Utecht, Bengals: 2-10

Derek Schouman, Bills: NSA

Derek Fine, Bills: IA, INJ

Tony Scheffler, Broncos: 1-72

Nate Johnson, Broncos: 1-6

Steve Heiden, Browns: 1-9

Troy Bienemann, Cardinals: NSA

Scott Chandler, Chargers: NSA

Brad Cottam, Chiefs: NSA

Dallas Clark, Colts: 1-8, injured early on

Jacob Tamme, Colts: 1-6

Jason Witten, Cowboys: 6 catches for 96 yards, game high

Anthony Fasano, Dolphins: game and career highs 8 catches for 84 yards and a TD

Brent Celek, Eagles: 2-15

Ben Hartsock, Falcons: 1-17

Justin Peele, Falcons: 1-13

Kevin Boss, Giants: NSA

Sean Ryan, Jets: NSA

Dan Campbell, Lions: 1-21

Casey Fitzsimmons, Lions: 1 for 1 yard and a TD

Jeff King, Panthers: 1-4

Dave Thomas, Patriots: 2 catches for 24 yards

Stephen Spach, Patriots: NSA

Joe Klopfenstein, Rams: NSA

Zach Miller, Raiders: 4-34

Todd Heap, Ravens: 1-5

no idea if he got injured or simply was held to one early catch

Quinn Sypniewski, Ravens: IR

Chris Cooley, Redskins: 1-7

Jeremy Shockey, Saints: 6-54

Mark Campbell, Saints: NSA

John Carlson, Seahawks: 4-52

Will Heller, Seahawks: NSA

Jeb Putzier, Seahawks: NSA

Heath Miller, Steelers: 3-26

Sean McHugh, Steelers: IA

Matt Spaeth, Steelers: 1-6

Owen Daniels, Texans: 3-33



Defense

DEFENSIVE TACKLES:

Dusty Dvoracek, Bears: back after a year on IR, 2 tackles

Kyle Williams, Bills: 3 tackles, 1.5 sack

Chris Hovan, Bucs: 7 tackles

Ryon Bingham, Chargers: 4 tackles

Dan Klecko, DT/FB Eagles: 1 sack, also blocked as a fullback

Derek Landri, Jaguars: IA

Rob Meier, Jaguars: 3 tackles

Adam Carriker, Rams: 1 tackle

Kelly Gregg, Ravens: IA, INJ

Justin Bannan, Ravens: 3 tackles, 1 sack

Brian Young, Saints: INJ

Craig Terrill, Seahawks: 2 tackls

Chris Hoke, Steelers: NSA

Jeff Zgonina, Texans: 2 tackles


DEFENSIVE ENDS:

Aaron Schobel, Bills: 4 tackle, 1 sack

Ryan Denney, Bills: 1 sack and a great catch for 19 yard TD from a punter Moorman!

Chris Kelsay, Bills: 1 tackle

John Engelberger, Broncos: 6 tackles

Travis LaBoy, DE/LB Cardinals: 4 tackles, 2 sacks, he also forced and recovered a fumble to seal Cards victory

Bo Schobel, Cardinals: NSA

Igor Olshansky, Chargers: 3 tackles, 1 sack

Luis Castillo, Chargers: 4 tackles

Josh Thomas, Colts: 3 tackles

Simon Fraser, Falcons: IA

Kroy Biermann, Falcons: NSA

Justin Smith, 49ers: 7 tackles, 0.5 sack

Mike Devito, Jets: 1 tackle

Jared DeVries, Lions: 3 tackles

Aaron Kampman, Packers: 5 tackles, 1 sack

Taylor Brayton, Panthers: 3 tackles

Mike Wright, Patriots: 1 tackle

Trevor Scott, Raiders: 1 tackle

Chris Long, Rams: 2 tackles

Patrick Kerney, Seahawks: 2 tackles, 1 sack

Jason Babin, LB/DE Seahawks: 1 tackle

Aaron Smith, Steelers: 2 tackles

Brett Keisel, Steelers: 5 tackles

Travis Kirschke, Steelers: 3 tackles

Kyle Vanden Bosch, Titans: 2 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced and recovered fumble

Jared Allen, Vikings: NSA

Brian Robison, Vikings: NSA


LINEBACKERS:

Brian Urlacher, Bears: team high 8 tackles

Hunter Hillenmeyer, Bears: 1 tackle

Paul Posluszny, Bills: 6 tackles

John DiGiorgio, Bills: NSA

Niko Koutovides, Broncos: NSA

Barrett Ruud, Bucs: game high 10 tackles!

Matt McCoy, Bucs: 1 tackle for a loss

Monty Beisel, Cardinals: NSA

Chris Harrington, Cardinals: NSA

Matt Wilhelm, Chargers: 6 tackles

Derek Smith, Chargers: 2 tackles

Rocky Boiman, Colts: NSA

Bobby Carpenter, Cowboys: 1 tackle

Zach Thomas, Cowboys: 5 tackles

Matt Roth, Dolphins: 5 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble in his first game as a LB

Chris Gocong, Eagles: 1 tackle

Stewart Bradley, Eagles: game high 9 tackles, 1 sack

Keith Brooking, Falcons: 3 tackles

Coy Wire, Falcons: NSA

Jeff Ulbrich, 49ers: team high 6 tackles

Chase Blackburn, Giants: NSA

Brett Kassell, Jets: NSA

Jordan Dizon, Lions: 5 tackles

AJ Hawk, Packers: game high 10 tackles

Brady Poppinga, Packers: 6 tackles

Brandon Chillar, Packers: 1 tackle

Adam Seward, Panthers: NSA

Dan Connor, Panthers: NSA

Mike Vrabel, Patriots: 6 tackles, 2 sacks

Tedy Bruschi, Patriots: 2 tackles solo, 10 assists

Ricky Brown, Raiders:

David Vobora, Rams: IA

Jarrett Johnson, Ravens: team high 6 tackles, 1 sack

Nick Greisen, Ravens: NSA

Scott Fujita, Saints: team high 8 tackles. 1 interception

Mark Simoneau, Saints: IA, INJ

Troy Evans, Saints: IA, INJ

Scott Shanle, Saints: 4 tackles

Will Herring, Seahawks: IR

Ryan Fowler, Titans: 5 tackles

Chad Greenway, Vikings: team high 8 tackles

Heath Farwell, Vikings: NSA

Ben Leber, Vikings: 1 tackle

Vinnie Ciurciu, Vikings: NSA


DEFENSIVE BACKS:

Craig Steltz, Bears: IA

Corey Lynch, Bengals: IA

John Wendling, SS Bills: NSA

Nick Sorensen, SS Browns: NSA

Sabby Piscitelli, SS Bucs: 1 tackle

Aaron Francisco, FS Cardinals: 2 tackles

Steve Gregory, CB Chargers: one pass defended

Eric Weddle, SS Chargers: 11 tackles, 2 passes defended

Jon McGraw, SS Chiefs: 1 tackle

Matt Giordano, SS Colts: NSA

Sean Considine, SS Eagles: 1 tackle for a loss

Eric Smith, FS Jets: 4 tackles

Ray Ventrone, S/WR Patriots: special teams, 2 tackles

Todd Johnson, SS Rams: NSA

Brannon Condren, FS Rams: IA

Jim Leonhard, FS Ravens: NSA

Tom Zbikowski, SS Ravens: NSA

Reed Doughty, FS Redskins: 6 tackles

Kevin Kaesviharn, FS/CB Saints: 7 tackles

Chris Reis, SS Saints: special teams tackle

Brian Russell, FS Seahawks: 1 tackle

Donnie Nickey, SS Titans: NSA

IA inactive
NSA no stats accumulated
DNP did not play
INJ injured
IR placed on injured reserve
Edited by: backrow

 

[PhillyBirds]

Sean Considine will be active on special teams and occasionally in nickel or dime packages.

Also note, it appears that Brian Leonard is still suffering from a shoulder injury. Dan Kreider got the start at FB for the Rams.Edited by: PhillyBirds

 

[whiteathlete33]

A sack for Patrick Kearney already. That's what I like to see!

 

[PhillyBirds]

Also, Drew Bennett was injured on his first reception of the game. He was carted off the field. Sorry for all the spam!Edited by: PhillyBirds

 

[Poacher]

For the love of Mike Detroit's D stinks.

Is Furrey now relegated to kickoff returns? Chrissakes.

Crawling back into the game. 21-14 at half.
Edited by: Poacher

 

[Gi-15]

Brady injured his left knee, he was not seen since, his return is questionable, Cassel has been good since.

 

[whiteathlete33]

Matt Jones has five catches for 69 yards. He could put up these types of numbers every game if they had a decent quarterback. Furrey is getting so screwed in Detroit. I really hope he goes somewhere else where he gets a chance to start again.Edited by: whiteathlete33

 

[C Darwin]

McNabb had a good game. Prepare for the media love fest.

 

[backrow]

Vrabel is playing a great game, 2 sacks already.
Walter just scored a TD for Texans!

 

[PhillyBirds]

Dan Klecko has a sack, then went in at FB and paved the way for a Brian Westbrook TD.

Stewart Bradley is all over the field too. However, I get nothing but crow, because DeSean Jackson is having an unreal game. I was 100% wrong...

 

[whiteathlete33]

DeSean Jackson had a good game. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets Kevin Curtis's job now. One interesting note, the 4 players that got sacks on the Bills are all white.

Edited by: whiteathlete33

 

[backrow]

DeSean Jackson had a good game. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets Kevin Curtis's job now.

they probably will keep him as slot, he's a god fit, plus being a rookie, he might need some time. if anything he should get Brown's job. we shall see!

 

[PhillyBirds]

Ryan Boschetti was released by the Redskins some time ago. I believe he is still a free agent.

As much as I loathe the cowboys, Jason Witten is having a big game.

 

[backrow]

Chargers have as many as 7 whites on defense today! they had Olshansky, Bingham, Castillo, Smith, Wilhelm, Weddle and Gregory on at times

on a flip side of the coin, Hester has no touches so far while rookie fullback Tolbert has 6...

 

[Don Wassall]

Weddle had an excellent game, his first as the full-time starter. He'll get his share of big plays this year -- and be one of the leading safeties in the leaguewhen it comes to tackles.

 

[Don Wassall]

How about Matt Ryan's debut today?

A long touchdown on his first pass and a nice win for the Falcons. He's the story of the day so far.

 

[PhillyBirds]

Weddle had an excellent game, his first as the full-time starter.  He'll get his share of big plays this year -- and be one of the leading safeties in the league when it comes to tackles. 

He had a fabulous game, but I'm sure the only thing the coaches will see is the man standing closest to him catching the game-winning touchdown...

 

[Bear Backer]

How about Matt Ryan's debut today? 

 

 

  A long touchdown on his first pass and a nice win for the Falcons.  He's the story of the day so far.

He is already a big time upgrade as a first start Rookie over what they had with "Mr Franchise" Mike Vick in six years. I can only imagine how much more successful the Falcons would have been since 2002 had they had a real QB instead of a caste system nightmare.

BTW, I love that picture on NFL game center with Ryan cool in the pocket about to release a pass. That picture is so typical of the NFL. 2 white linemen giving their QB a couple extra seconds to throw, while the overrated black Sumo is the one who gives up on his blocking assignment. That happens about 100 times on any given Sunday in the NFL.Edited by: Bear Backer

 

[PhillyBirds]

Dusty Dvoracek got the start for Chicago at nose tackle. I didn't even know he still was under contract by anyone. Nice surprise.

 

[backrow]

Dusty Dvoracek got the start for Chicago at nose tackle. I didn't even know he still was under contract by anyone. Nice surprise.

he was slated to start last season, before his injury and IR. too bad they cut Dan Bazuin, he's still out of work.

 

[Bear Backer]

About time the Bears started using Olsens speed and size to their advantage.

Now if they would realize he is a better weapon over the middle of the field as well than Lovie's black buddy Dez Clark.Edited by: Bear Backer

 

[Bart]

I criticised Tony Ugoh last seasonfor letting Manning get killedwhen he whiffed on pass protection. Tonight, I turned the game on and watched ONLY one stinkin play.Ugoh whiffs again,allowing an easy sack of Manning. Geez.

 

[foobar75]

Is it my imagination, or doesit seem like there's a slight uptick in the # of white players this season? Just an unofficial assessment based on the games I watched today, as well as all the highlights.


Could it be that ratio is closer to 35-65 as opposed to the 30-70 it's been for a few years? Boy, I'd love to see that number get closer to 40-60.Of course, in an ideal world, it'd be at least 70-30, but since we'll never get awhite majority in the NFL, I'lltake any gains we can get.

 

[ToughJ.Riggins]

Did anyone notice that all the black rookie RBs even ones drafted in the last few rounds seemed to get at least a carry or so each. Mike Hart, Tim Hightower, I think Tashard Choice etc. etc. Meanwhile Jacob Hester gets "zero" carries, when he was supposed to take over Michael Turners old role and Brian Leonard will probably continue to be underutilized or used incorrectly. It's almost a conspiracy, with this situation with talented white RBs. Almost every team now is using a second RB to give the starter a breather except the Chargers and Rams. Plus they may not be second teamers at all. The other black RBs do not want an upcoming "whitey" RB being a true second teamer.

 

[bigunreal]

With all due respect, TJR, I don't think there is any "almost" in this conspiracy...