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NC State NFL Stat Rundown: Week 2

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Here’s a statistical rundown of all the former NC State players that are in the NFL in Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season.

Quarterback

Russell Wilson (Seahawks/Starter) was 21 of 28 for 288 yards and 5 touchdowns (1 interception) for a QB Rating of 132.1 in the Seahawks’ 35-30 victory over the Patriots. He also rushed the ball 5 times for 39 yards.

Philip Rivers (Colts/Starter) was 19 of 25 for 214 yards and 1 touchdown (1 interception) for a QB Rating of 97.8 in the Colts’ 28-11 win over the Vikings.

Running Back 

Nyheim Hines (Colts/Reserve) didn’t have any carries in Indy’s 28-11 victory over Minnesota, and only had 1 reception (1 target) for 4 yards. He also returned 4 punts for an average of 10 yards. Hines only played in 9 offensive snaps (12%).

Jaylen Samuels (Steelers/Reserve) didn’t carry the ball a single time with a healthy James Conner back for the Steelers. Samuels only had 1 reception (2 targets) for 4 yards in Pittsburgh’s 26-21 win over Denver, and only played 5 snaps (8%).

Wide Receiver

Jakobi Meyers (Patriots/Reserve) picked up his 1st reception of 2020 in the Pat’s 35-30 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday night, snagging 1 reception for 7 yards. Meyers was only in on 8 offensive snaps (11%).

Offensive Line

Garrett Bradbury (Vikings/Starter) – Bradbury played in 100% of the offensive snaps in the Vikings 28-11 loss to the Colts. He didn’t allow a single pressure in the contest.

Joe Thuney (Patriots/Starter) – Thuney played in 100% of the offensive snaps in New England’s 35-30 loss to Seattle. He allowed 1 QB Pressure & Hurry.

J.R. Sweezy (Cardinals/Starter) – Sweezy played in 100% of the offensive snaps in the Cardinals’ 30-15 victory over the Washington Football Team. He allowed 4 QB Pressure’s & Hurries.

Will Richardson (Jags/Reserve) – Richardson didn’t see any snaps on offensive line in the Jags 33-30 loss to the Titans, but did see action in 5 plays on Special Teams.

Defensive Tackles

Justin Jones (Chargers/Starter) – Jones had 1 tackles in the Chargers 23-20 loss to the Chiefs. He played in 26% of the defensive snaps. He also had 2 QB Hurries.

B.J. Hill (Giants/Reserve) – Hill had 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss and 1 QB Hit in the Giants’ 17-13 loss to the Bears. He played in 31% of the defensive snaps.

(Note: T.Y. McGill is back on the Practice Squad for the Eagles.)

Defensive End

James Smith-Williams (Washington/Reserve) – Smith-Williams recorded his first tackle in the NFL in Washington’s 30-15 loss to Arizona, playing in 7 defensive snaps (9%).

Larrell Murchison (Titans/Reserve) – Murchison recorded his first tackle in the NFL in the Titans’ 33-30 victory over the Jags, playing in 15 defensive snaps (20%).

Kentavius Street (49ers/Reserve) – Street didn’t record any stats in the 49ers’ 31-13 win over the Jets, but did play in 38% of the defensive snaps.

Linebackers

Germaine Pratt (Bengals/Starter) – Pratt had 2 tackles in Cincy’s 35-30 loss to Cleveland, playing in 74% of the defensive snaps.

Bradley Chubb (Broncos/Starter) – Chubb had 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in the Broncos’ 26-21 loss to the Steelers, playing in 86% of the defensive snaps.

Safety

Josh Jones (Jaguars/Starter) – Jones has 7 tackles in the Jags 33-30 loss to the Titans. He played in 100% of the defensive snaps.

Juston Burris (Panthers/Starter) – Burris had 1 tackles in the Panthers 31-17 loss to the Bucs. He played in 100% of the defensive snaps.

Dontae Johnson (49ers/Reserve) – Johnson has 1 tackle in San Fran’s 31-13 victory over the Jets, playing in 8 snaps (12%).

Punter

A.J. Cole (Raiders/Starter) – Cole punted the ball 2 times for an average distance of 40.0 in the Raiders 34-24 victory over the Saints.

DNP

Quarterback Ryan Finley (Bengals)

Quarterback Mike Glennon (Jags)

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Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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Former NC State All-American Nyheim Hines Signs 1-Year Deal With Cleveland

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Former NC State All-American Nyheim Hines has signed a 1-year deal with the Cleveland Browns worth up to $3.5 million.

Maybe Cleveland will use Hines to his full potential. If you’re not using him as a Swiss Army Knife in the passing game, you’re wasting an opportunity.

The former All-ACC Running Back Hines missed all of last season due to a torn ACL he suffered in a boating accident.

This will be Hines’ 7th season in the NFL.

When you look at what former NC State players have done in the NFL, Hines ranks in the Top-10 in Rushing and Receiving.

His 1,015 rushing yards ranks 7th in school history and his 10 rushing touchdowns rank 9th. Hines’ 240 receptions rank 8th and his 1,778 receiving yards rank 10th.

In the return game, he’s one of the best to represent NC State in the NFL as well. His 1,015 punt return yards ranks 2nd in school history and his 817 kickoff return yards rank 6th. Hines’ 2 punts returned for TD’s ranks 3rd, and his 2 kickoffs taken to the house ranks 1st.

 

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Former NC State Quarterback Jacoby Brissett Signs 1-Year Deal with Pats

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Former NC State Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is signing a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots, rejoining the team that drafted him in the 3rd Round back in 2016.

The deal is worth $8 million.

After the Pats traded away Quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars yesterday, it’s abundantly clear what they are planning to do with the 3rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

After winning a Super Bowl in his lone season in New England in 2016, Brissett went on to spend 4 seasons in Indy, before spending the next 3 seasons in 3 different cities: Miami, Cleveland and Washington.

Brissett has had a great career as a backup Quarterback through 8 seasons in the NFL, playing in 79 games (starting 48), throwing for 10,574 yards and 51 touchdowns, with 23 interceptions, and a QB Rating of 85.3.

Brissett ranks 5th in NC State history in career passing yards and touchdowns, and 3rd in QB Rating by a former Wolfpack player in the NFL.

Prior to making a dime from New England in 2024, Brissett has made $50.9 million through his first 8 seasons in the league.

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Former NC State Defensive Tackle Justin Jones Signs with Arizona

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Former NC State Defensive Tackle Justin Jones (2014-17) has signed a 3-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

The deal is worth a total of $30.1 million, with $19.75 million guaranteed.

Jones spent the past two seasons in Chicago, where he started in every game, recording 101 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks.

In 2018, Jones was taken in the 3rd round by the Chargers. After playing in 15 games as a reserve as a rookie, Jones started for the Bolts for the next 3 years before signing with the Bears.

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Former NC State Quarterback Russell Wilson to Sign with the Steelers

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Former All-ACC NC State Quarterback Russell Wilson announced last night that he would be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

There is no denying that this is a bizarre free agent signing. Wilson was released by the Broncos, who will ultimately still be paying him roughly $38 million this season, and Pittsburgh will be paying him the league minimum, which is $1.21 million.

Wilson threw for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, with a QB Rating of 98.0 last year in Denver. He also rushed for 341 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wilson ranked 8th in QB Rating and 9th in touchdowns last season. Wilson did this for a coach who obviously didn’t want him to be his Quarterback.

According to Ian Rapoport’s report, Wilson is being brought in to compete with Kenny Pickett for the starting job, but I expect that Wilson will be Pittsburgh’s starting Quarterback Week 1.

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