Wake Forest Athletics
Deacons in the NFL - Week 2
9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Scott Wortman, Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeFB)
FB Tommy Bohanon, New York Jets
Bohanon had a productive day for the Jets on Sunday despite the team suffering a 31-24 loss at Green Bay. The second-year fullback caught two passes for 30 yards and gained three yards for a first down on his only rush of the game. The Packers rallied back from an 18-point deficit to hand the Jets their first loss of the year. New York (1-1) will host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football this week.
S Josh Bush, New York Jets
Bush was inactive for the second-straight week with a quadriceps injury. Bush was questionable for the game before being designated as inactive for the 31-24 loss at Green Bay. The Jets (1-1) will host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football this week.
WR Michael Campanaro, Baltimore Ravens
Campanaro was inactive for the second-straight week as the Ravens beat the rival Steelers 26-6 last Thursday night. Baltimore has been keeping five receivers active, and Campanaro has just missed the cut the first two weeks of the season. The rookie is listed as the third-team punt returner and fourth-team at wide receiver and kick returner. Baltimore will play at Cleveland on Sunday afternoon, as the Ravens finish their three-game stretch of divisional opponents to start the year.
OT Tyson Clabo, Houston Texans
Clabo came off the bench as a reserve offensive tackle in Houston's 30-14 win at Oakland last weekend, despite showing up on the injury report with an ankle injury. Clabo, who was listed as probable before the game, was part of a unit that helped running back Arian Foster rush for 138 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. The offensive line also protected quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, not allowing a sack the whole game. The Texans (2-0) will play at the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.
WR Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams
Givens and the Rams picked up their first win of the year with a 19-17 victory in Tampa Bay on Sunday. Givens was targeted twice and had just one catch for 15 yards, but quarterback Austin Davis spread the ball around to eight different receivers. Davis, who entered the season as the Rams' third-string quarterback, was an efficient 22-of-29 for 235 yards, as St. Louis' passing game carried the offensive load. The Rams (1-1) will host the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.
RB Josh Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris, a rookie running back, is a member of the Steelers' practice squad after signing a free agent contract with the team at the end of July. Harris had eight carries for 41 yards during the preseason to earn a spot on the practice squad. Pittsburgh suffered a 26-6 loss at Baltimore last Thursday. The Steelers (1-1) will play at the Panthers on Sunday night.
OG Joe Looney, San Francisco 49ers
Looney came off the bench in the 49ers' 28-20 loss to the Bears on Sunday. Looney had started at right guard throughout the preseason and in Week 1, but San Francisco went with Alex Boone as the starter against Chicago. Boone held out much of the preseason in a contract dispute with the team. Last week's game was the first in San Francisco's new Levi's Stadium. The 49ers (1-1) will play at the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.
LB Calvin Pace, New York Jets
Pace continued to be a key player on the Jets defense, finishing with four tackles and a sack in Sunday's 31-24 loss at Green Bay. The 12th-year veteran started at outside linebacker and helped the Jets sack Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers four times in the game. It was Pace' 53rd career sack. New York (1-1) will host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football this week.
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 as a defensive end with the Jets before being released at the close of camp. The Broncos beat the Chiefs 24-17 on Sunday. Denver (2-0) will play at Seattle this week in a Super Bowl rematch from last season.
LB Kyle Wilber, Dallas Cowboys
Wilber came off the bench in the Cowboy's 26-10 win at the Titans on Sunday. The third-year linebacker had two tackles and combined on a sack of Tennesee quarterback Jake Locker. Dallas shut out Tennessee in the first half and in the fourth quarter to pick up their first win of the season. The Cowboys (1-1) will play at the Rams on Sunday.
FB Nikita Whitlock, Dallas Cowboys
Whitlock resigned with the Cowboys this week after being released from the team's practice squad on Sept. 9. Whitlock, a transitioned fullback, was originally signed to the Cowboys' practice squad on Sept. 1 after being released by the Bengals, who he spent the entire preseason with. Whitlock is a native of Dallas suburb Wylie. Dallas (1-1) will play at St. Louis on Sunday afternoon.
