This past weekend was the 8th week of the 2022 NFL season. Below is a breakdown of how the former NC State players on NFL rosters did.
Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers had 9 receptions (team high) for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Pats 22-17 win over the Jets. He was also targeted for a team high 13 times.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was 17 of 22 for 278 yards and a touchdown in Cleveland’s 32-13 win over Cincy. He also rushed the ball 6 times for 12 yards and a touchdown.
Running Back Nyheim Hines had 5 carries for 20 yards and a touchdown in Indy’s 16-17 loss to Washington. He also had 2 receptions for 29 yards.
Linebacker Germaine Pratt had 9 tackles in Cincy’s 13-32 loss to Cleveland.
Quarterback Russell Wilson was 18 of 30 for 252 yards and a touchdown (1 int) in Denver’s 21-17 victory over Jacksonville.
Defensive Tackle Kentavius Street had 2 tackles, 0.5 sacks, a tackle for loss and a QB Hit in the Saints’ 24-0 victory over the Raiders.
Defensive Tackle Justin Jones had 2 tackles in the Bears’ 29-49 loss to the Cowboys. Kudos to Jones, he has been named a Defensive Captain for Chicago.
Cornerback Nick McCloud had 2 tackles in the Giants’ 13-27 loss to the Seahawks. He started the game as the Nickel.
Defensive Tackle B.J. Hill had 5 tackles in the Bengals’ 13-32 loss to the Browns.
Punter Trenton Gill averaged 50.8 yards per punt on 4 punts in Chicago’s 29-49 loss to Dallas.
Safety Juston Burris had 3 tackles in Carolina’s 34-37 loss to Atlanta. Unfortunately, Burris left the game with a concussion.
Defensive End James Smith-Williams had 1 tackle and 3 QB Hits in the Commanders’ 17-16 victory over the Colts.
Linebacker Bradley Chubb had 2 tackles in the Broncos 21-17 win over the Jags.
Defensive Tackle Alim McNeil had 1 tackle in Detroit’s 27-31 loss to Miami.
Punter AJ Cole averaged 45.8 yards per punt on 5 punts in Las Vegas’ 0-24 loss to New Orleans.
Center Garrett Bradbury (Vikings) and Tackle Ikem Ekwonu (Panthers) played 100% of the offensive snaps for their teams.
INACTIVE
Running Back Zonovan Knight (Jets)
BYE
Guard Joe Thuney (Chiefs)
Wide Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs)