Pack Pros: NFL Week 5 Report

This past weekend was the 5th week of the 2022 NFL season. Below is a breakdown of how the 20 former NC State players on NFL rosters did.

Linebacker Bradley Chubb had 7 tackles, 2.5 sacks, another tackle for loss, 3 QB Hits and a forced fumble in the Broncos’ 9-12 loss to the Colts.

Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers had 7 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ 29-0 victory over the Lions, after missing the past two games due to a knee injury.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt led the Bengals with 8 tackles in their 17-19 loss to the Ravens. He also had a sack and 2 pass breakups.

Wide Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling led the Chiefs with 6 receptions for 90 yards in their 30-29 win over the Raiders.

Safety Juston Burris was called up from the Panther’s Practice Squad, and showed quickly why he belongs on an NFL 53-man roster. Burris had 8 tackles and 1 pass breakup in Carolina’s 15-37 loss to San Francisco.

Defensive End James Smith-Williams had 4 tackles, 1 sack and 4 QB Hits in the Commanders’ 17-21 loss to the Titans.

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones had a sack and a pass breakup in Chicago’s 22-29 loss to Minnesota.

Defensive Tackle Alim McNeil had 2 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in Detroit’s 0-29 loss to New England.

Cornerback Nick McCloud returned from injury, and had 3 tackles and a pass breakup in the Giants’ 27-22 victory over the Packers.

Running Back Nyheim Hines left Indy’s 12-9 victory over Denver due to a concussion. Prior to leaving the game, Hines had 1 reception for 5 yards and 1 carry for 3 yards.

Defensive Tackle B.J. Hill had 3 tackles and a pass deflection in Cincy’s 17-19 loss to Baltimore.

Punter Trenton Gill averaged 56 yards on 2 punts in the Bears’ 22-29 loss to the Vikings.

Punter A.J. Cole averaged 52 yards on 2 punts in Las Vegas’ 29-30 loss to Kansas City.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was 21 of 34 for 234 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Cleveland’s 28-30 loss to the Chargers. He also ran the ball 3 times for 32 yards.

Quarterback Russell Wilson continued to struggle in Denver, completing 21 of 39 for 274 yards with 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the Broncos’ 9-12 loss to the Colts.

Safety Josh Jones had 1 tackle and 1 pass breakup in Seattle’s 32-39 loss to New Orleans.

Defensive Tackle Kentavius Street had 1 tackle in the Saints 39-32 win over the Seahawks.

Center Garrett Bradbury (Vikings), Guard Joe Thuney (Chiefs) and Tackle Ikem Ekownu all started and played 100% of the snaps in Week 5.