Here’s a rundown of how the former NC State football players in the NFL did in Week 7.
Quarterback Russell Wilson (starter) was 16 of 29 for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Steelers’ 37-15 win over the Jets. His QB Rating was 109.0 and his PFF grade was 64.1. Russell also rushed for a 2-yard touchdown. It was a historical day for Wilson.
Linebacker Payton Wilson’s (starter) 10 tackles in Pittsburgh’s 37-15 win over the Jets marked a new career high, and the first time he has led the Steelers in tackles in his Rookie season. He started for the 2nd game this season, and recorded a PFF grade of 52.5.
Linebacker Germaine Pratt (starter) led the Bengals with 13 tackles in their 21-14 win over the Browns. He also had a QB Hit and a PFF grade of 50.2. Pratt currently has 71 tackles on the season, which is tied for 3rd in the NFL.
Linebacker James Smith-Williams (starter) had 1 tackle, that was a sack (first of the year), in Atlanta’s 14-34 loss to Seattle. He also had 2 QB Hits, and a PFF grade of 67.7.
Defensive Tackle BJ Hill (starter) had 1 tackle and 1 pass breakup in Cincy’s 21-14 win over Cleveland. He had a PFF grade of 71.5.
Cornerback Nick McCloud had 1 pass breakup in the Giants’ 3-28 loss to the Eagles. He recorded a PFF grade of 53.6 in 18 snaps.
Linebacker Drake Thomas played 4 snaps in Seattle’s 34-14 win over the Falcons, but didn’t record any stats. His PFF grade was 74.3.
Defensive Tackle Alim McNeill (starter) didn’t record any stats in the Lions’ 31-29 win over the Vikings. He recorded a PFF grade of 60.5 in 50 snaps.
Left Guard Joe Thuney (starter) started and played every snap in the Chiefs’ 28-18 win over the 49ers. His PFF grade of 83.2 was his 2nd highest grade of the season, marking the 2nd straight week with a grade of 80+.
Left Tackle Ikem Ekwonu (starter) started and played every snap in Carolina’s 7-40 loss to Washington. His PFF grade of 80.4 was his highest grade of the season, and the second highest of his career.
Center Garrett Bradbury (starter) started and played every snap in Minnesota’s 29-31 loss to Detroit. He had a PFF grade of 56.0.
Left Guard Chandler Zavala played 2 snaps in the Panthers’ 7-40 loss to the Commanders. His PFF grade was 60.0
Punter AJ Cole (starter) averaged 47.5 yards per punt (4 punts) in Las Vegas’ 15-20 loss to the Rams.
DNP
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett – Patriots
Running Back Nyheim Hines – Browns
Center Dylan McMahon – Eagles
Inactive
Defensive Tackle Kentavius Street – Falcons
Injury
Linebacker Bradley Chubb – Dolphins
Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers – Raiders
Defensive Tackle Justin Jones – Cardinals
Defensive Tackle Larrell Murchison – Rams