Bruce Irvin/Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks
Bruce Irivn had his strongest outing of the year, while other Mountaineers rested up in this week's update.
Mario Alford
Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
WR | 5-9 | 180
Greenville, Ga.
Twitter: @mario_alford
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 1 – at Pittsburgh – 1:00 p.m. ET
Alford joins former Mountaineers Will Clarke and Adam Jones on the Cincinnati roster. The 5-foot-9 wide receiver was drafted in the seventh round by the Bengals this spring. He has been inactive for the Bengal’s first six games this season. Cincinnati visits division foe Pittsburgh on Sunday, November 1.
Tavon Austin
St. Louis Rams (NFL)
WR | 5-8 | 176
Baltimore, Md.
Twitter: @Tayaustin01
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – vs. Cleveland – 1:00 p.m. ET
Tavon Austin had another solid effort last week at Green Bay. He ran the ball three times for 22 yards, returned a pair of punts and caught a five-yard pass for a touchdown in the Rams’ 24-10 loss to the Packers. Austin has caught 16 passes for 144 yards and run the ball 13 times for 99 yards during five games this season. St. Louis returns to action this weekend against Cleveland.
Twitter: @iamSB3
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – vs. Cleveland – 1:00 p.m. ET
Bailey led all receivers with three catches for 73 yards in St. Louis’ 24-10 loss at Green Bay on October 11. He caught a 68-yard strike from quarterback Nick Foles in the waning minutes of the game. The Rams look to regroup against Cleveland this Sunday.
Don Barclay
Green Bay Packers (NFL)
NG | 6-4 | 305
Cranberry Township, Pa.
Twitter: @Barclay_64
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 1 – at Denver - 8:30 p.m. ET
Don Barclay saw action on nine snaps on special teams as Green Bay collected a 27-20 win over San Diego on Sunday. The Packers enter the bye week before visiting Denver on Sunday, November 1.
Selvish Capers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
OL | 6-0 | 308
New Orleans, La.
Twitter: @SelvishCapers60
Next Game: Saturday, Oct. 24 – vs. Ottawa – 4:00 p.m. ET
Selvish Capers and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers fell 27-24 to Ottawa last Friday. The Bombers are still in the hunt for the final CFL playoff spot. With two games remaining, Winnipeg plays Ottawa again this Saturday in Winnipeg.
Will Clarke
Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
DE | 6-6 | 291
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Twitter: @W_Clarke98
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 1 – at Pittsburgh – 1:00 p.m. ET
Will Clarke recorded a tackle in Cincinnati’s 34-21 victory at Buffalo. This season, Clarke has amassed three tackles and a pass deflection. The Bengals return to play in two weeks against at Pittsburgh.
Terence Garvin
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)
LB | 6-2 | 222
Baltimore, Md.
Twitter: @T_Garvin28
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – at Kansas City – 1:00 p.m. ET
Garvin recorded a pair of tackles on special teams in Pittsburgh’s 25-13 win over Arizona. This season, Garvin has recorded four stops in six games. Pittsburgh visits Kansas City this Sunday.
Najee Goode
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
LB | 6-0 | 244
Cleveland, Ohio
Twitter: @all_goode53
Next Game: Sunday, 25 – at Carolina – 8:30 p.m. ET
Najee Goode had a stop in Philadelphia’s 27-7 triumph over the New York Giants on Monday. The Eagles visit Carolina on Sunday Night Football this week.
Mark Glowinski
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
G | 6-4 | 310
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Twitter: @MarkGlowinski73
Next Game: Thursday, October 22 – at San Francisco – 8:25 p.m.
Mark Glowinski did not appear in Seattle’s 27-23 home loss to Carolina last week. Seattle visits San Francisco this Thursday.
Will Johnson
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)
FB | 6-2 | 240
Dayton, Ohio
Twitter: @WillJohnson_6
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – at Kansas City – 1:00 p.m. ET
Will Johnson recorded his third start of the year at the fullback position. Johnson made a pair of tackles on special teams, as Pittsburgh recorded a 25-13 win over Arizona. The Steelers visit Kansas City on Sunday.
Adam Jones
Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
CB | 5-10 | 186
Atlanta, Ga.
Twitter: @REALPACMAN24
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 1 – at Pittsburgh – 1:00 p.m. ET
Jones recorded five four tackles and deflected a pass in Cincinnati’s 34-21 win at Buffalo. He also returned two kicks for an average of 34.5 yards and three punts for 10.7 yards per return. Jones is third on the team with 36 tackles. Cincinnati visits divisional foe Pittsburgh on November 1.
Bruce Irvin
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
LB | 6-3 -|260
Atlanta, Ga.
Twitter: @BIrvin_WVU11
Next Game: Thursday, October 22 – at San Francisco – 8:25 p.m.
Bruce Irvin had a standout game with four tackles, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries and a pair of sacks against Carolina. Irvin sacked Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton twice for a total of 17 yards. However, the Seahawks were unable to overcome a 13-point fourth quarter in a 27-23 loss to the Panthers. Seattle visits San Francisco on Thursday.
Pat McAfee
Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
P | 6-1 | 233
Plum, Pa.
Twitter: @PatMcAfeeShow
Next Game: Sunday, October 25 – vs. New Orleans – 1:00 p.m. ET
Pat McAfee booted all three of his punts inside New England’s 20 yardline on Sunday. He averaged 47.8 yards per punt in the Colts’ 34-27 loss. His average of 48 yards per punt this season is a career-high. Indianapolis plays host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Ryan Mundy
Chicago Bears (NFL)
S | 6-1 | 209
Pittsburgh, Pa.
After having a breakout season in his first year with Chicago, Munday was placed on injured reserve in August after sustaining a hip injury. Munday had a career-best 103 tackles and four interceptions in 2014 for the Bears.
Shaq Riddick
Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
OLB | 6-6 | 260
Akron, Ohio
Twitter: @Gods_Exertion98
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 26 – vs. Baltimore – 8:30 p.m. ET
Shaq Riddick has been inactive the past six weeks. Arizona hosts Baltimore for Monday Night Football on October 26.
Charles Sims
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
RB | 6-0 | 211
Houston, Texas
Twitter: @csims34
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – at Washington – 1:00 p.m. ET
Charles Sims led Tampa Bay with four receptions for 85 yards, including a 56-yard catch in the Buccaneers’ 38-31 victory over Jacksonville on October 11. The second-year pro also rushed 12 times for 51 yards. Sims has caught 14 passes this season for a career-best 193 yards. He has also ran the ball 37 times for 137 yards. Tampa Bay returns to action at Washington this weekend.
Geno Smith
New York Jets (NFL)
QB | 6-3 | 221
Miami, Fla.
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – at New England – 1:00 p.m. ET
Geno Smith did not play in New York’s 34-20 victory over the Washington Redskins. The Jets face a big test at New England this Sunday.
Quinton Spain
Tennessee Titans (NFL)
G | 6-4 | 330
Petersburg, Va.
Twitter: @quinton_spain
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – vs. Atlanta – 1:00 p.m. ET
Quinton Spain was inactive for the Titans’ 38-10 setback to Miami. The Titans visit Atlanta on Sunday.
Keith Tandy
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
CB | 5-10 | 205
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – at Washington – 1:00 p.m. ET
Keith Tandy recorded a special teams tackle in the Buccaneers’ 38-31 victory over Jacksonville on October 11. Tampa Bay returns to action against Washington on October 25.
J.T. Thomas
New York Giants (NFL)
LB | 6-1 | 236
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Next Game: Sunday, Oct. 25 – vs. Dallas – 4:25 p.m. ET
J.T. Thomas registered six tackles and finished third on the team in stops, as New York fell 27-7 at Philadelphia. Thomas has recorded 25 tackles, including 18 solo stops, in six starts. New York plays host to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Kevin White
Chicago Bears (NFL)
WR | 6-3 | 217
Plainfield, N.J.
White was drafted seventh overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2015 NFL Draft. White signed his contract in May, but suffered a setback in August. White began the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list due to a surgery needed to repair a stress fracture in his shin. White is now eligible to practice according to various reports, but isn’t likely to play for a few more weeks.
