NC State in the NFL 2018 Week 7 Recap

Week 7 of the 2018 NFL season is in the bag, and 12 (7 starters) former NC State players were active. Here’s a breakdown of their performances.

Rookie Linebacker Bradley Chubb (Starter) had 3 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 forced fumble in the Broncos 45-10 victory over the Cardinals. After recording 1.5 sacks through the first 5 games, Chubb has 5 sacks over the past two weeks, and currently ranks 6th in the NFL with 6.5 sacks. He played in 88% of the defensive snaps last Thursday night.

Bradley Chubb with the long arm for the sack pic.twitter.com/IBMdgTCnar

— Ty Wurth (@WurthDraft) October 19, 2018

Guess who? pic.twitter.com/eft73IMkVH

— #22 Barstool Pack (@BarstoolPack) October 19, 2018

This #NextGenStats pass rushing graphic shows just how much of a problem the duo of Von Miller and Bradley Chubb was tonight. pic.twitter.com/zyU0KXGAKl

— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) October 19, 2018

Quarterback Philip Rivers (Starter) is blazing. On Sunday morning in London, he was a blistering 19 of 26 for 306 yards and 2 touchdowns (0 interceptions) in the Chargers 20-19 victory over the Titans. His QB rating for the day was 137.7.

Rivers became only the 6th quarterback in NFL history with 60 career 300-yard passing games. He joined Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Dan Marino, and Brett Favre.

The Chargers have won 4 straight.

Tight End David Grinnage (Starter) played his first NFL game in Week 6, and started his first NFL game this past Sunday. Grinnage had 2 receptions for 17 yards on 2 targets. He played 46% of the offensive snaps.

Rookie Running Back Nyheim Hines had 9 carries for 47 yards (9.3 yards per carry), and 1 reception for -5 yards in the Colts 37-5 victory over the Bills. Hines played in 26% of the offensive snaps.

Defensive End BJ Hill (Starter) had 4 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in the Giants 20-23 loss to the Falcons. He played 57% of the defensive snaps. This was Hill’s 4th start of the season.

As usual, Left Guard Joe Thuney (Starter) started and played every single offensive snap for the Patriots in their 38-31 victory over the Browns.

Left Guard Ted Larsen (Starter) started once again in the Dolphins 21-32 loss to the Lions. He played 95% of the offensive snaps.

Place Kicker Stephen Hauschka (Starter) connected on his only field goal attempt from 34-yards out in the Bills 5-37 loss to the Colts.

Rookie Defensive Tackle Justin Jones played 15 snaps (21%) in the Chargers 20-19 victory over the Titans in London, but didn’t record any stats.

Dontae Johnson played his first snaps as a Cornerback as a member of the Buffalo Bills in their 5-37 loss to the Colts. He played 32% of the defensive snaps, but didn’t record any stats.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett played 8 snaps on offense for the Colts in their 37-5 victory over the Bills. He had 4 rushes for -4 yards, and didn’t have any pass attempts.

Cornerback Juston Burris played 11 snaps on special teams in the Jets 17-37 loss to the Vikings.

Did Not Play
Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Mike Glennon

Injured Reserve
Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Tackle Will Richardson
San Francisco 49ers Defensive End Kentavius Street

Bye
Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks Left Guard JR Sweezy
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Jaylen Samuels
Green Bay Packers Safety Josh Jones