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Mountaineers in the Pros: Week 9
November 01, 2016 12:29 PM | Football
Karl Joseph/Photo by the Oakland Raiders
In this week’s report, Mountaineer rookies stood out once again. Carolina’s Daryl Worley led the Panthers with a team-best 11 tackles, while Oakland defensive back Karl Joseph paced the Raiders defense with seven stops. Meanwhile, Chicago’s Nick Kwiatkoski registered two tackles and forced a fumble in the Bears win over Minnesota.
Twitter: @Tayaustin01
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – vs. Carolina – 4:05 p.m. ET
Tavon Austin made a season-high 10 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown in Los Angeles’ 17-10 loss to the New York Giants in London on Oct. 23. Austin rushed one time for 10 yards and returned three punts for an average of 9.3 yards per return. Austin scored the TD in the first quarter as quarterback Case Keenum found him for a 10-yard strike. The Rams (3-4) return from the open week to play host to Carolina (2-5) on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Twitter: @Barclay_64
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – vs. Indianapolis – 4:25 p.m. ET
Don Barclay played seven snaps in Green Bay’s 33-32 loss to Atlanta on Sunday. The Packers (4-3) play host to Indianapolis (3-5) on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 14 – at New York Giants – 8:30 p.m. ET
Will Clarke recorded a tackle and saw action on 43 snaps in Cincinnati’s 27-27 draw with Washington on Sunday in London, England. Clarke has a career-high eight tackles and three sacks in eight games this season. The Bengals (3-4-1) enter the open week before traveling to play the New York Giants (4-3) on Monday, Nov. 14.
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Rookie KJ Dillon was placed on injured reserve after suffering an injury against Indianapolis on Monday, Oct. 17.
Twitter: @T_Garvin28
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 13 – vs. Minnesota – 1 p.m. ET
Despite reports of a hip injury earlier in the week, Terence Garvin played 20 snaps in Washington’s 27-27 draw with Cincinnati in London on Sunday. The Redskins (4-3-1) enter the open week and return to play host to Minnesota (5-1) on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 7 – vs. Buffalo – 8:30 p.m. ET
Mark Glowinski played on 66 snaps in Seattle’s 25-20 setback at New Orleans on Sunday. The Seahawks (4-2-1) aim to get back on track in a Monday, Nov. 7, tilt against Buffalo (4-4) in Seattle.
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – at New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Najee Goode saw action on 25 special teams snaps, as Philadelphia dropped a 29-23 overtime decision at Dallas on Sunday. The Eagles (4-3) visit the New York Giants (4-3) in a critical NFC East showdown on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – vs. Denver – 8:30 p.m. ET
Bruce Irvin recorded four tackles, including a tackle for loss, in Oakland’s 30-24 overtime win at Tampa Bay. In eight games this season, Irvin has tallied 22 tackles with a career-high four forced fumbles. Irvin is part of a Raiders squad that is 5-0 on the road for the first time since 1977. Oakland (6-2) plays host to Denver (6-2) in a big AFC West showdown on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Twitter: @WillJohnson_6
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Will Johnson signed a free agent contract with the New York Giants in April. Johnson had played in 47 straight games in the regular season with the Steelers, which was the third-longest active streak among NFL fullbacks. However, he suffered an injury early in the preseason and was placed on the Giants injured reserve list.
Twitter: @REALPACMAN24
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 14 – at New York Giants – 8:30 p.m. ET
Adam Jones tallied four tackles in Cincinnati’s 27-27 draw with Washington on Sunday in London, England. The 10-year pro has 32 tackles, four pass deflections, an interception and a forced fumble in eight games. Jones is nine tackles away from reaching 450 in his career. Cincinnati (3-4-1) enters the open week and will return to action at the New York Giants (4-3) on Monday, Nov. 14.
Instagram: @k_8joseph
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – vs. Denver – 8:30 p.m. ET
Karl Joseph led Oakland with seven tackles, two pass deflections and a tackle for loss in Oakland’s 30-24 win at Tampa Bay on Sunday. Joseph has helped the Raiders to a 5-0 road record for the first time since 1977. He is fourth among NFL rookies with 43 tackles this season and is tied for first among rookies with six pass deflections. Oakland (6-2) plays host to Denver (6-2) in a AFC West showdown on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Twitter: @nkwiatkoski27
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 13 – at Tampa Bay – 1 p.m. ET
Nick Kwiatkoski tallied two tackles and forced a fumble in Chicago’s 20-10 win at Minnesota on Monday. Kwiatkoski forced a fumble on a Vikings kick return in the second quarter. Chicago (2-6) enters the open week before visiting Tampa Bay (3-4) on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Twitter: @PatMcAfeeShow
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – at Green Bay – 4:25 p.m. ET
Pat McAfee registered a net average of 38.6 yards on seven punt attempts in the Colts 30-14 loss to Kansas City. The eight-year pro is averaging his second-best career net average of 42.3 yards per punt. His career-best of 42.8 yards per punt came during the 2014 campaign. Indianapolis (3-5) visits Green Bay (4-3) on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Charles Sims was placed on injured reserve on Monday, Oct. 10, after suffering a knee injury at Denver on Oct. 2. Sims, who was tabbed the starting running back after an injury to Doug Martin, ran 41 times for 116 yards and one touchdown and caught 14 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown in four games.
Twitter: @wsmallwood28
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – at New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Wendell Smallwood lost a fumble in his only rushing attempt in Philadelphia’s 29-23 loss at Dallas on Sunday. The Eagles (4-3) visit the New York Giants (4-3) in a NFC East contest on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Twitter: @GenoSmith7
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Geno Smith started his first game of the season and completed 4-of-8 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown before suffering a torn ACL against Baltimore on Oct. 23. Smith was placed on the injured reserve on Oct. 26.
Twitter: @quinton_spain
Next Game: Injured and out 2-3 weeks
Quinton Spain played 20 snaps before suffering a knee injury against Indianapolis on Oct. 23.
There is a slight possibility Spain could return for Tennessee’s game at San Diego on Sunday, Nov. 6, but it is highly doubtful. The second-year pro will more than likely return in two to three week.
Twitter: @kytandy
Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 3 – vs. Atlanta – 8:25 p.m. ET
Keith Tandy registered a tackle and played 41 snaps in Tampa Bay’s 30-24 loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Buccaneers (3-4) play host to Atlanta (5-3) on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Twitter: @TheRealJT3
Next Game: Injured Reserve
J.T. Thomas played 11 snaps on special teams before suffering a knee injury in New York’s 20-19 season-opening loss at Dallas. Subsequently, the Giants placed Thomas on injured reserve on Monday, Sept. 12.
Twitter: @mrkevinwhite
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Kevin White caught 19 passes for 187 yards in four games before suffering an injury against Detroit on Oct. 2. White was placed on the injured reserve following the game. He had surgery on his fractured fibula on Monday.
Twitter: @dworley7
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 6 – at Los Angeles – 4:05 p.m. ET
Daryl Worley recorded a breakout performance and led Carolina with a team-high and career-best 11 tackles, a seven-yard sack, a quarterback hurry and a pass deflection in the Panthers 30-20 win over Arizona on Sunday. Worley has 28 tackles, three pass deflections and a sack in seven games played this season. His 28 tackles are fourth-most for the Panthers. Carolina (2-5) visits Los Angeles (3-4) on Sunday, Nov. 6.
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