NC State in the NFL: Week 6 Report

11 of the 20 former NC State players on active NFL rosters saw action in Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season. Check out a breakdown of how they did below.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (starter) continued to put up MVP numbers, completing 23 of 33 for 295 yards and 2 touchdowns (0 interceptions) in Seattle’s 32-28 victory over Cleveland. His QB Rating was 117.6 and he rushed the ball 9 times for 31 yards and touchdown. Through 6 games, Wilson has thrown 14 touchdowns, and has yet to throw an interception.

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones (starter) had 8 tackles in the Chargers’ 24-17 loss to the Steelers, which was a team high. In fact, the 8 tackles were a career high for Jones. He played in 77% of the defensive snaps.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt (starter) started his first career game, and had 5 tackles in Cincinnati’s 23-17 loss to Baltimore. Pratt played in 38% of the defensive snaps.

Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers had 4 receptions (4 targets) for 54 yards in the Patriots’ 35-14 victory over the Giants on Thursday Night Football. It was the best game of Meyers’ rookie season, recording career highs in both receptions and receiving yards. Meyers played in 70% of the offensive snaps, seeing his playing time increase when Josh Gordon went down with an injury in the game.

Center Garrett Bradbury (starter) played 100% of the offensive snaps in Minnesota’s 38-20 victory over the Eagles. Bradbury is starting to get the hang of things:

Quarterback Philip Rivers (starter) wasn’t sharp, completing 26 of 44 for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns to go with 2 interceptions. He also fumbled the ball once, resulting in a Pittsburgh scoop and score.

Offensive Guard Joe Thuney (starter) played 100% of the snaps in New England’s 35-14 victory over the Giants.

Offensive Guard J.R. Sweezy (starter) played 100% of the offensive snaps in Arizona’s 34-33 victory over the Falcons.

Defensive End B.J. Hill (starter) had two tackles in New York’s 35-14 loss to New England. Hill played in 61% of the defensive snaps, which was the 2nd highest total on the Giants defense.

Wide Receiver Kelvin Harmon (starter) started the second game of his career, and had 1 reception (1 target) in the Redskins’ 17-16 victory over the Dolphins.

Offensive Tackle Will Richardson played in 36% of the offensive snaps in Jacksonville’s 13-6 loss to New Orleans.

DNP

Cornerback Juston Burris (Browns)

Quarterback Ryan Finley (Bengals)

INJURED

Jaylen Samuels (Steelers) – knee

BYE

Place Kicker Stephen Hauschka (Bills)

Punter A.J. Cole (Raiders)

Quarterback Mike Glennon (Raiders)

Offensive Lineman Ted Larsen (Bears)

Running Back Nyheim Hines (Colts)

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (Colts)

IR

Linebacker Bradley Chubb (Broncos) – knee

Defensive End Kentavius Street (49ers) – knee