Mountaineers in the Pros: Week Five
It was another big week for the Mountaineers in the NFL, so let's take a look at how those players performed in week 5.
'Eer of the Week: Kyzir White
This week was difficult decision between Rasul Douglas and Kyzir White. However, White finished with a key interception so he edged out Eagles CB, Douglas.
'Eer's that played:
Quinton Spain
Buffalo Bills (NFL)
G | 6-4 | 330
Petersburg, Va.
Quinton Spain started again for the Bills against his old team, the Titans. Spain and some of the Titans offensive line embraced before the game.
Next game: Bye week
Will Grier
Carolina Panthers (NFL)
QB | 6-1 | 220
Charlotte, N.C.
Grier was Kyle Allen's back up but did not see any action.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 9:30 a.m. vs Bucs
Bruce Irvin
Carolina Panthers (NFL)
LB/DE | 6-3 | 250
Atlanta, Ga.
Bruce Irvin only recorded 2 tackles in their win over Jacksonville. However, Irvin was very relevant in keeping consistent pressure on Jags QB, Gardner Minshew.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 9:30 a.m. vs Bucs
Nick Kwiatkoski
Chicago Bears (NFL)
LB | 6-2 | 243
Bethel Park, Pa.
Following his incredible game against the Vikings, Kwiatkoski did not earn a stat. He saw zero snaps at linebacker, but did play 24 plays on special teams.
Next game: Bye week
Tavon Austin
Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
WR | 5-8 | 179
Baltimore, Md.
Tavon Austin recorded 27 yards from scrimmage on just 2 touches. He also returned 3 punts for 18 yards. Austin looked healthy and saw a lot of action in their loss to the Packers.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 4:25 p.m. vs Jets
Mark Glowinski
Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
G | 6-4 | 310
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Mark Glowinski started for the Colts in their victory over the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.
Next game: Bye week
Najee Goode
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
LB | 6-0 | 244
Cleveland, Ohio
Najee Goode recorded 2 tackles in their loss to the Panthers. Goode also saw action on special teams.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 1:00 p.m. vs Saints
Kyzir White
Los Angeles Chargers (NFL)
LB | 6-2 | 218
Macungie, Pa.
Kyzir White picked off Broncos QB, Joe Flacco. He also recorded 2 tackles. White has had a bipolar season so far, hopefully he can build on this momentum and keep playing well.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 8:20 p.m. vs Steelers
Trevon Wesco
New York Jets (NFL)
TE | 6-3 | 267
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Trevon Wesco did not record any stats against the Eagles. He did play in 19 offensive plays and 9 on special teams. The Jets offense has struggled without Darnold, hopefully when he returns, the Jets can try to get Wesco more involved in the offense.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 4:25 p.m. vs Cowboys
Karl Joseph
Oakland Raiders (NFL)
S | 5-10 | 200
Orlando, Fla.
Karl Joseph had 4 tackles against Chicago.
Next game: Bye week
Daryl Worley
Oakland Raiders (NFL)
CB | 6-1 | 215
Philadelphia, Pa.
Daryl Worley recorded 5 tackles in the Raiders win over the Bears.
Next game: Bye week
Rasul Douglas
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
CB | 6-2 | 209
East Orange, N.J.
Rasul Douglas was named captain for the game. Douglas also recorded 4 tackles and broke up 2 passes in Eagles 31-6 win over the Jets.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 1:00 p.m. vs Vikings
Geno Smith
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
QB | 6-3 | 221
Miramar, Fla.
Geno Smith backed up Russell Wilson, but did not see any action.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 1:00 p.m. vs Browns
David Long
Tennessee Titans (NFL)
LB | 5-11 | 225
Cincinnati, Ohio
David Long was active because Cameron Wake was ruled out. Long saw action on 9 special teams plays but did not record any stats.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 4:25 p.m. vs Broncos
Wendell Smallwood
Washington Redskins (NFL)
RB | 5-10 | 208
Wilmington, Del.
Wendell Smallwood had 6 touches for 27 yards.
Next game: Sun. 10/13 1:00 p.m. vs Dolphins
'Eers that did not play:
Adam Pankey
Green Bay Packers (NFL)
OL | 6-5 | 313
Hamilton, Ohio
Adam Pankey was not active against the Cowboys.
Next game: Mon. 10/14 8:20 p.m. vs Lions
Gary Jennings
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
WR | 6-1 | 216
Stafford, Va.
Gary Jennings was not active for week 5.
Next game: Inactive
Yodny Cajuste
New England Patriots (NFL)
OL | 6-5 | 310
Miami, Fla.
Yodny Cajuste is still recovering from a quadricep injury. It is still not known when he will return to the football field.
Next game: Injury List
David Sills V
New York Giants (NFL)
WR | 6-3 | 211
Wilmington, Del.
David Sills was assigned to the Giants practice squad on Sept. 2.
Next game: Practice squad
Shelton Gibson
Cleveland Browns (NFL)
WR | 5-11 | 191
Cleveland, Ohio
Shelton Gibson was signed to the Browns practice squad on Sept. 2.
Next game: Practice squad
Extra 'Eers:
- Mario Alford returned a punt for an 85-yard touchdown for Montreal in the CFL
- Kevin White remains a free agent
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