Wake Forest Athletics
Deacons in the NFL - Week 1
9/11/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Scott Wortman, Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeFB)
FB Tommy Bohanon, New York Jets
The second-year fullback did not accumulate any stats on Sunday, but Bohanon was a key blocker in helping the Jets finish with 212 yards of rushing in New York's 19-14 win over Oakland. The Jets face a tough task this week, traveling to Green Bay for an afternoon matchup with the Packers at Lambeau Field.
S Josh Bush, New York Jets
Bush was inactive for the Jets' 19-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday. The third-year safety was ruled out of the game with a quadriceps injury. Bush has missed practice time this week, as the Jets prepare to face the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday.
WR Michael Campanaro, Baltimore Ravens
Campanaro was inactive for the Ravens' 23-16 home loss to the Bengals on Sunday. The rookie receiver impressed the team during the preseason to make the final 53-man roster after being drafted in the seventh round. Campanaro is listed as the third-team punt returner and fourth-team at wide receiver and kick returner. Baltimore hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, as the Ravens open the season with three straight divisional games.
OT Tyson Clabo, Houston Texans
Clabo saw action as a reserve offensive lineman in the Texans' 17-6 win over the Redskins in Week 1. The 10th-year veteran signed a free agent contract with the Texans this summer after spending the 2013 season as a starter in Miami. Clabo is listed as the backup at right tackle on Houston's depth chart. The Texans play at the Raiders on Sunday afternoon.
WR Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams
Givens made two catches for 30 yards and rushed once for four yards in the Rams' 34-6 loss to the Vikings. The third-year wide receiver was targeted three times and had a 27-yard reception and a 26-yard kick return in the game. St. Louis is trying to find its way on offense after losing quarterback Sam Bradford for the year when he suffered a knee injury during the preseason. The Rams played both veteran Shaun Hill and second-year man Austin Davis at quarterback on Sunday after Hill left the game with a leg injury. Givens and the Rams will take on the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay on Sunday.
RB Josh Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris is a member of the Steelers' practice squad after signing a free agent contract with the team at the end of July. The rookie running back could be in line for a promotion, as Pittsburgh has some question marks at the position. Fellow rookie Dri Archer is out with a sprained ankle for Thursday's game at Baltimore, leaving fullback/tight end Will Johnson as the Steelers' third-team running back.
OG Joe Looney, San Francisco 49ers
Looney made his first career start in the 49ers' 28-17 win at Dallas on Sunday. The third-year lineman started at right guard and helped San Francisco finish with 319 yards of total offense. After seeing limited playing time during his first two seasons in the league, Looney has stepped up to be a key starter on one of the favorites in the NFC. The 49ers host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon.
LB Calvin Pace, New York Jets
Pace started at outside linebacker and finished with four tackles in the Jets' 19-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday. The 12th-year veteran continues to produce for the Jets, helping New York limit Oakland to just 158 yards of total offense. The Jets will play at the Packers on Sunday afternoon.
DE Zach Thompson, Denver Broncos
Thompson was signed to the Broncos' practice squad on Sept. 1 after spending the preseason with the New York Jets. An undrafted rookie free agent, Thompson had five tackles in three preseason games with the Jets before being released at the close of camp. The Broncos host the Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.
LB Kyle Wilber, Dallas Cowboys
Wilber saw time in a reserve role but did not finish with any stats in Dallas' 28-17 loss to San Francisco on Sunday. The third-year player is listed as the starter at outside linebacker on the Cowboys' depth chart and could see more snaps following a recent injury to fellow linebacker Justin Durant. The Cowboys will play at the Titans on Sunday afternoon.
FB Nikita Whitlock, Dallas Cowboys
Whitlock, a transitioned fullback, was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad on Sept. 1 but was released by the team on Tuesday. The Wylie, Texas native spent the entire preseason with the Cincinnati Bengals before being released and then picked up by Dallas.
