Wake Forest Athletics
Deacons in the NFL - Week 3
9/25/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Scott Wortman, Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeFB)
FB Tommy Bohanon, New York Jets
Bohanon played but did not record any stats in the Jets' 27-19 loss to the Bears on Monday Night Football. The second-year fullback helped New York amass 414 yards of total offense on the night. The Jets (1-2) will host the Lions on Sunday afternoon.
S Josh Bush, New York Jets
Bush made his season debut in the Jets' 27-19 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The third-year safety had been inactive the first two weeks with a quadriceps injury but returned this past week. He did not have any stats in the game. New York (1-2) will host Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
WR Michael Campanaro, Baltimore Ravens
Campanaro was inactive for the third-straight week as the Ravens won 23-21 at the Browns last week. The rookie is listed as the third-team punt returner and fourth-team at wide receiver and kick returner. Baltimore (2-1) will host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon.
OT Tyson Clabo, Houston Texans
Clabo came off the bench as a reserve offensive tackle in the Texans' 30-17 loss at the Giants, Houston's first setback of the season. The Texan offense racked up 411 yards of total offense but also threw interceptions on the day. The Texans (2-1) will host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
WR Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams
Givens had one catch for five yards in the Rams' 34-31 setback to the Cowboys last week. The third-year wide receiver was targeted three times in the game by quarterback Austin Davis. St. Louis jumped out to an early 21-0 lead but saw Dallas battle back for the comeback victory. The Rams have their bye week this weekend before playing at Philadelphia in Week 5.
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 soundly defeated Carolina 37-19 last week. The Steelers (2-1) will host the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.
OG Joe Looney, San Francisco 49ers
Looney came off the bench in the 49ers' 23-14 loss at the Cardinals last week. Looney had started at right guard throughout the preseason and in Week 1 but has come off the bench the past two weeks with the return of fellow lineman Alex Boone. The 49ers (1-2) will host the Eagles on Sunday.
LB Calvin Pace, New York Jets
Pace finished with two tackles in the Jets' 27-19 loss to the Bears on Monday Night Football. The 12th-year veteran started at outside linebacker for New York. Pace will be inducted into Wake Forest's Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 17, as announced earlier this week. The Jets play at the Patriots on the Thursday night prior to the induction ceremony. New York (1-2) will host the Detroit Lions this weekend.
DE Zach Thompson, Denver Broncos
Thompson, a rookie defensive end, is a member of the Broncos' practice squad after signing with the team on Sept. 1. Thompson spent the preseason in camp 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 suffered a 26-20 overtime loss at defending Super Bowl champion Seattle last week. Denver (2-1) has its bye week this weekend before returning to host undefeated Arizona in Week 5.
FB Nikita Whitlock, Dallas Cowboys
Whitlock, a rookie fullback and Dallas area native, is a member of the Cowboys practice squad after resigning with the team on Sept. 9. Whitlock was originally signed to the Cowboys' practice squad on Sept. 1 but was then released and picked back up by the team. He spent the preseason in camp with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cowboys posted a 34-31 comeback win over the Rams last week. Dallas (2-1) will host New Orleans on Sunday evening.
LB Kyle Wilber, Dallas Cowboys
Wilber had a productive day in the Cowboys' 34-31 comeback win over the Rams last week. The third-year linebacker totaled nine tackles, including five solo stops, as Dallas erased an early 21-0 deficit. It marked Wilber's second-most tackles in his professional career, just one shy of his best set last season against Chicago. The Cowboys (2-1) will will host the Saints on Sunday evening.
