NFL Report, December 29, 2009
12/29/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
Dec. 29, 2009
Eric King, Detroit Lions: King was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 12 with a left shoulder injury.
Fred Robbins, Giants: Playing in the Giants' final game at the Meadowlands before moving to a new stadium in 2010, Robbins had two tackles in a 41-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Kenneth Moore, Panthers: Moore had two catches for 12 yards in Carolina's 41-9 win over the Giants at the Meadowlands. He added one kickoff return for 25 yards as well.
Calvin Pace, Jets: Pace started at outside linebacker as the Jets ended the Colts' perfect season with a 29-15 win in Indianapolis. Pace had four tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. His forced fumble led to a Jets touchdown that put New York ahead 18-15 in the third quarter.
Aaron Curry, Seattle: Curry was inactive with a shoulder injury for Seattle's 48-10 loss to Green Bay on Dec. 27.
Alphonso Smith, Denver: The Broncos lost to Philadelphia 30-27 on Dec. 27. Smith averaged 11.7 yards per return on three punt returns and also had a kickoff return for 18 yards and one special teams tackle. One of his punt returns set up a Denver touchdown.
Jyles Tucker, San Diego: Tucker was placed on injured reserve by the Chargers with an ankle injury. His season is over after having made four tackles on the season.
Tyson Clabo, Atlanta: Clabo started at right tackle for the Falcons in their 31-3 rout of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 27. Clabo's blocking helped the Falcons accumulate 391 yards of total offense.
Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta: Mughelli started and had one carry for three yards in Atlanta's 31-3 win over Buffalo on Sunday. He was also targeted for two passes but did not have a reception.
Desmond Clark, Chicago: Clark started at tight end in Chicago's 36-30 win over the Vikings on Monday night. Clark had five receptions for 39 yards including a 2-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler that put Chicago ahead 23-6 in the third quarter.
Jeremy Thompson, Green Bay: Thompson remained inactive with a neck injury as the Packers clinched a playoff spot with a 48-10 win over Seattle.
Steve Vallos, Seattle: Vallos did not start but saw action on the offensive line in Seattle's 48-10 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
Joe Zelenka, Atlanta: Zelenka was Atlanta's long-snapper in a 31-3 win over Buffalo on Dec. 27.
Stanley Arnoux and Chip Vaughn, New Orleans: Both Vaughn and Arnoux are on injured reserve for the 2009 season. Arnoux suffered an Achilles injury in the preseason while Vaughn injured his left knee.
