NC State in the NFL: Week 3 Report

20 of the 23 former NC State players on active NFL rosters saw action in Week 3 of the 2019 NFL season. Check out a breakdown of how they did below.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (starter) was chucking the ball on Sunday, completing 32 of his 50 passes for 402 yards and 2 touchdowns (0 interceptions) in the Seahawks; 33-27 loss to the Saints. He also reminded the NFL what he can do with his legs, rushing for 51 yards (7 carries) and 2 touchdowns.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (starter) was sensational on Sunday, completing 28 of his 37 passes for 310 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Colts’ 27-24 victory over the Falcons. Brissett started the game in rare form, completing his first 16 passes.

Quarterback Philip Rivers (starter) was 31 of 46 for 318 yards and 2 touchdown (0 interceptions) in the Chargers’ 27-20 loss to the Texans.

Linebacker Bradley Chubb (starter) had 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 1 QB Hit in the Broncos’ 27-16 loss to the Packers. Chubb played 98% of the defensive snaps.

After being on the inactive list in Week 2, Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers had 2 receptions for 38 yards (3 targets) in New England’s 30-14 victory over New York. With the exodus of Antonio Brown, Meyers played 64% of the offensive snaps.

After practically 1 week with the Raiders, Defensive Back Juston Burris (starter) returned to the Browns, where he finished last season. Burris not only was claimed off waivers, but he started Sunday, picking up an interception in the Browns’ 20-13 loss to the Rams. He also had 4 tackles, and played 100% of the defensive snaps.

Running Back Nyheim Hines rushed the ball twice for 3 yards, and had 3 receptions for 26 yards in Indianapolis’ 27-24 win over Atlanta. Hines played in 25% of the offensive snaps.

Offensive Guard Joe Thuney (starter) played 100% of the snaps in the Patirots’ 30-14 victory over the Jets.

Offensive Guard J.R. Sweezy (starter) played 100% of the snaps in the Cardinals’ 38-20 loss to the Panthers.

Center Garrett Bradbury (starter) played 100% of the snaps in the Vikings’ 34-14 victory over the Raiders. Bradbury posted the 2nd lowest grade on Minnesota’s offense according to ProFootballFocus, but it was improved from the week before.

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones (starter) had 1 tackle in Los Angeles’ 27-20 loss to Houston. He played the most snaps of anyone on the Chargers defense (67%).

Defensive End B.J. Hill (starter) had 2 tackles in the Giants 32-31 win over the Bucs, playing in 51% of the defensive snaps.

Offensive Tackle Will Richardson didn’t start this week, but did play in 50% of the offensive snaps in Jacksonville’s 20-7 victory over Tennessee.

Punter A.J. Cole (starter) had a big foot on Sunday, averaging 54.3 yards per punt (4 punts) in Oakland’s 34-14 loss to Minnesota.

Place Kicker Stephen Hauschka (starter) connected on 2 of his 3 field goal attempts (34 & 45), with the one miss coming from 62 yards out. He also made his only extra point attempt in the Bills 21-17 victory over the Bengals.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt had 1 tackle in Cincinnati’s 21-17 loss to Buffalo. He played in 13% of the defensive snaps.

Wide Receiver Kelvin Harmon wasn’t targeted a single time in the Redskins’ 31-15 loss to the Bears last night, but he did pick up a Special Teams tackle. Harmon played in 13% of the offensive snaps.

Running Back Jaylen Samuels didn’t record any stats in the Steelers’ 24-20 loss to the 49ers, but did play in 26% of the offensive snaps.

Offensive Guard Ted Larsen played in 8 snaps of the Bears’ 31-15 victory over the Redskins.

Cornerback Dontae Johnson didn’t play any defensive snaps, but played 23 snaps on Special Teams in the Chargers’ 27-20 loss to the Texans.

Inactive

Defensive Tackle T.Y. McGill

DNP

Quarterback Mike Glennon (Raiders)

Quarterback Ryan Finley (Bengals)