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Here’s the NC State NFL Report for Week 2 of the NFL season.  Below we breakdown the performance of each of the former Wolfpack players in the NFL.

Quarterback

Philip Rivers was 21 of 27 for 241 yards and 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in the Chargers 24-29 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.  His QB Rating for the day was an impressive 113.1.  His first touchdown throw of the game was his 255th, passing Doug Fouts as the Chargers all-time leader in touchdown passes.  Rivers’ completion streak ended against the Bengals, completing 22 consecutive pass attempts.

Season Stats: 645 passing yards, 81.2%, 4 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, QB Rating 106.8

Russell Wilson completed 19 of 30 passes with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in Seattle’s 27-17 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.  Wilson also rushed 10 times for 78 yards.  His QB rating for the game was 74.8.  This marks the first time that the Seahawks have suffered a 10-point loss since Wilson took over the quarterback position 58 games ago.

Season Stats:  457 passing yards, 71.8%, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions 91.1 QB Rating, 109 rushing yards, 6.1 yards per carry.

Mike Glennon didn’t play in the Bucs 26-19 victory over the Saints.

Wide Receiver 

Jerricho Cotchery had 1 reception for 11 yards in the Panthers 24-17 victory over the Texans before being carted off of the field with a high ankle sprain.  Despite the fact that some players miss up to 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain, Cotchery managed to go back into the game, before leaving again because it kept bothering him.  The Panthers are hopeful he will be back for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

Season Stats: 5 receptions, 56 yards, 1 touchdown

Kicker

Steven Hauschka kicked a 54-yard field goal and 2 PAT’s in Sunday’s 27-17 loss to the Packers.

Season Stats: 4/4 field goals (2 20-29/1 30-39, 1 50-59), 4/4 PAT’s, 16 points

Defensive Line

Defensive End Mario Williams had 3 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 QB hits in the Bills 40-32 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.  ProFootballFocus rated Williams as the lowest rated 4-3 Defensive End in Week 2.

Season Stats: 3 tackles, 1 sack, 2 QB hits

Defensive Tackle T.Y. McGill didn’t play in the Colts 20-7 loss to the Jets last night.  He was listed as inactive.

Defensive Tackle Markus Kuhn was inactive in the Giants 24-20 loss to the Falcons due to a knee injury.

Season Stats: 1 tackle, 1 tackle for loss

Linebacker

Stephen Tulloch had 6 tackles in the Lions 26-16 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Season Stats: 12 tackles

Manny Lawson had 2 tackles in the Bills 40-32 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.  Lawson has started both games this season.

Season Stats: 3 tackles

Willie Young had one tackle in the Bears 48-23 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Season Stats: 2 tackles

Audie Cole had 1 tackle in the Vikings 26-16 victory over the Lions on Sunday.

Season Stats: 1 tackles

Nate Irving didn’t play in the Colts 20-7 loss to the Jets last night.  He was listed as inactive.

Defensive Back

Cornerback Dontae Johnson had 1 tackle in the 49ers 43-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Season Stats: 3 tackles.

Offensive Line

Guard JR Sweezy started at Offensive Guard for the Seattle Seahawks in their 27-17 loss to the Packers on Sunday.  He was injured in the game, and his status is unknown at this point.

Guard Ted Larsen started in the Cardinals 48-23 victory over the Bears on Sunday.  Larsen has started both games this season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mike Tomlin’s Thoughts on the Steelers Drafting NC State’s Payton Wilson

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Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was ecstatic that NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson was available for Pittsburgh to pick up with the 98th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

“We had to get comfortable with his medical and we brought him in on a pre draft visit. We allowed our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort. And so from that perspective, man, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

“Man, we’re really excited about Peyton. When we turn his tape on, we see him making all the type of plays you need linebackers to make. He’s a volume tackle player. He makes plays in the passing game from a coverage perspective via interception and pass breakup. He gets after the quarterback in the blitz game. He’s got a very well-rounded skillset. He’s a fluid mover. He can run. Had an opportunity to lay some real up close eyes on him down there in Mobile at the Senior Bowl, we’re thankful we had an opportunity to get him. He’s got all the hardware that comes with some of those things that I described being a Butkus Award winner and so forth. We had to get comfortable with his medical and we brought him in on a pre draft visit. We allowed Our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort. And so from that perspective, man, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

“I think you could characterize it as surprised. I mean, he is an award-winning linebacker, Butkus Award winner. Had an opportunity to get really familiar with him down in Mobile as well. But the linebackers themselves weren’t coming off the board at that juncture. So sometimes they make runs on positions at different times and it hadn’t been a lot of linebackers to that point. I think what he was number five or so.” (Link)

“We’re really excited about Payton. When we turn his tape on, we see him making all the types of plays you need linebackers to make. He’s a volume tackle player. He makes plays in the passing game from a coverage perspective via interception and pass breakup. He gets after the quarterback in the blitz game. He’s got a very well-rounded skill set. He’s a fluid mover. We had to get comfortable with his medical, and we were. We brought him in on a pre-draft visit to allow our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort, and so from that perspective, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

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Payton Wilson will Wear #41 for the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson, who was drafted by Pittsburgh in 3rd round on Friday night, will wear the #41 for the Steelers.

Wilson spent his entire collegiate career at NC State wearing the #11. He wore the #11 at Orange High School.

It will take some getting used to recognize him in the #41 jersey. Currently, Steelers Wide Receiver Van Jefferson is wearing the #11.

Here’s a look at other Pittsburgh players who have worn the #41.

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NC State CB Shyheim Battle Receives Invitation to Jets Rookie Mini Camp

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NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.

Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.

He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.

In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.

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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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