The NFL preseason started this past week. Here is a breakdown of how all of the former NC State football players did in Week 1 of the preseason.
Quarterback
QB Mike Glennon completed 9 of his 17 pass attempts for 98 yards in the Bucs 16-26 loss to the Vikings on Saturday.
QB Philip Rivers started in the Chargers 17-7 victory over the Cowboys on Thursday, and completed both his passes for a total of 20 yards.
QB Russell Wilson started in the Seahawks 20-22 loss to the Broncos on Friday, and completed the only pass he attempted for 12 yards. He also rushed the ball once for 12 yards. Wilson was sacked twice and lost a fumble.
Linebackers
LB Audie Cole started for the Vikings in the Hall of Fame game against the Steelers (8/9) and in the first week of preseason play against the Buccaneers on Saturday. He had 3 tackles and a forced fumble against the Steelers, and 2 tackles against Tampa Bay. The Vikings won both contests.
LB Manny Lawson started for the Bills in their 24-25 loss to the Panthers on Friday, but didn’t record any stats.
LB Stephen Tulloch started in the Lions 23-3 victory over the Jets on Thursday, but didn’t record any stats.
LB Nate Irving saw action in the Colts 10-36 loss to the Eagles yesterday, but didn’t record any stats.
Defensive Line
DT T.Y. McGill had 4 tackles and one QB hit in the Seahawks 20-22 loss to the Broncos on Friday night.
DT Markus Kuhn started in the Giants 10-23 loss to the Bengals on Friday, and recorded 2 tackles.
DE Mario Williams started for the Bills in their 24-25 loss to the Panthers on Friday, but didn’t record any stats.
Offensive Line
G J.R. Sweezy started for the Seahawks in their 20-22 loss to the Broncos on Friday.
G Ted Larsen saw action in the Cardinals 19-34 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.
T Tyson Chandler saw action in the Bills 24-25 loss to the Panthers on Friday.
OL Rob Crisp didn’t play in the Cardinals first preseason game this past week due to an injury.
Wide Receivers
WR Tobais Palmer saw action in the Bills 24-25 loss to the Panthers on Friday. He was targeted one time. He also had 2 punt returns for a total of 4 yards.
WR Jerricho Cotchery saw action in the Panthers 25-24 win over the Bills on Friday. He was targeted 1 time.
WR T.J. Graham didn’t play in the Jets 3-23 loss to the Lions on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.
Defensive Backs
CB Dontae Johnson had 3 tackles in the 49ers 10-23 loss to the Texans on Saturday.
CB David Amerson didn’t play in the Redskins 20-17 win over the Browns on Thursday due to a sprained AC joint. He returned to practice on Sunday.
Kickers
K Steven Hauschka connected on both of his field goals (33 & 24) and both of his extra points in the Seahawks 20-22 loss to the Broncos on Friday.
Running Backs
RB Tony Creecy rushed the ball 1 time for no gain in the Patriots 11-22 loss to the Packers on Thursday.
