An examination of former Florida State standouts’ NFL performance in Week 9 action:
NFL on Thursday night: Titans 16, Tennessee 20, Pittsburgh Steelers
In this game, there were no former Seminoles.
Running back Cam Akers of the Vikings had eight rushes for 25 yards, including a 19-yard long. He gained 13 yards on three receptions, including an 11-yard long. while addition, he lost seven yards while passing after being sacked. On Monday, it was verified that Akers had sustained his second career Achilles injury, which ended the season.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins of the Browns was 2-of-3 on field goal attempts and 3-of-3 on extra-point attempts. He made it on shots from 30 and 45 yards away, but he missed a 48-yard effort wide left.
Brian Burns was the starting defensive end for the Panthers. Two of his four tackles were solo tackles. He had a tackle for loss as well. Burns suffered a concussion that caused him to leave the game. Security Jammie Robinson recorded three tackles, one of which was a single stop.
Janarius Robinson is a member of the Raiders practice squad.
Running back Jashaun Corbin did not play for the Giants. Graham Gano, the kicker, will have surgery on his left knee after being placed on injured reserve earlier this week.
Eagles of Philadelphia 28, Cowboys of Dallas 23
Josh Sweat, the defensive end, got the Eagles began. Two of his four tackles were solo tackles. The last drive of the game included a sack for eleven yards from him. He also recorded a quarterback hurry and a tackle for loss. Roderick Johnson, an offensive tackle, is on injured reserve.
Buffalo Bills 18, Cincinnati Bengals 24 on Sunday Night Football
This game features no former Seminoles.
Monday Night Football: New York Jets 6, Los Angeles Chargers 27
Safety Derwin James and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. both got the start for the Chargers. With 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, James led the Chargers. He recovered poorly as well. Samuel Jr. completed with four tackles by himself as well.
Running back Dalvin Cook of the Jets had two rushes for seven yards and one reception for one yard. Jermaine Johnson II began at defensive end. In addition to recording two tackles, one of which was a solo tackle, he also had three quarterback hurries and was in on a 4.5-yard sack. The Jets have linebacker Hamsah Nasirildeen on injured reserve.
