Oct. 29, 2008
With 24 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com, will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Highlights from week eight of the 2008 NFL season include season best performances by Tamba Hali, Bryan Scott, and Bobby Engram and Kareen McKenzie's superb effort versus the NFL's top sack team.
Anthony Adams, DT, Chicago Bears
BYE
Jay Alford, DT, New York Giants
New York Giants 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14
Alford saw playing time but did not record any stats.
Levi Brown, OT, Arizona Cardinals
Carolina Panthers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23
Brown started at right tackle for seventh straight game for the NFC West's first place team.
Kerry Collins, QB, Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans 31, Indianapolis Colts 21
Collins won his sixth consecutive game as the Titans' starting quarterback, leading them to the league's lone undefeated record at 7-0. He set a season high in passing attempts, throwing 37 times. Collins completed 24 of those throws for 193 yards.
Dan Connor, LB, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23
Connor was placed on injured reserve after suffering a season ending knee injury in Carolina's week three game versus Minnesota.
Bobby Engram, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 34, San Francisco 49ers 13
Engram started at wide receiver for the second consecutive game since returning from a shoulder injury, catching three passes for 40 yards.
John Gilmore, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dallas Cowboys 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9
Gilmore started in Tampa Bay's two tight end set, but did not record a catch.
Robbie Gould, K, Chicago Bears
BYE
Gould has played at a Pro Bowl level in 2008, connecting on all of his PATs (21/21) and 13-of-15 field goals.
Tamba Hali, DE, Kansas City Chiefs
New York Jets 28, Kansas City Chiefs 24
Hali had his best game of the season, recording five tackles, including two for a loss and one sack. He also posted two quarterback hits, one of which led to an interception of Jets' quarterback Brett Favre.
Bryant Johnson, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Seahawks 34, San Francisco 49ers 13
Johnson caught three balls for 30 yards, giving him 16 receptions for 208 yards and one touchdown this season.
Larry Johnson, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
New York Jets 28, Kansas City Chiefs 24
Johnson was designated inactive for the game.
Joe Jurevicius, WR, Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 17
According to the Browns' website, Jurevicius remains on the Browns' physically unable to perform list. He is recovering from a knee injury.
Jimmy Kennedy, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars
Cleveland Browns 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 17
Kennedy was designated inactive for the game.
Justin King, CB, St. Louis Rams
New England Patriots 23, St. Louis Rams 16
King is listed on the injured reserve after tearing a ligament in his left big toe in the Rams' preseason opener.
Bobby Engram has a season high three catches for 40 yards in the Seahawks' win over the 49ers |
Calvin Lowry, S, Denver Broncos
BYE
Through seven games, Lowry has totaled 14 tackles, including 10 solos.
Sean McHugh, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Giants 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14
McHugh saw playing time as a back-up tight end, but did not catch a pass.
Kareem McKenzie, OT, New York Giants
New York Giants 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14
McKenzie anchored an offensive line that did not allow a sack versus the Steelers, the NFL's top team in that statistical category. The defending Super Bowl champions improved to 6-1 with the win.
Scott Paxson, DT, Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Giants 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14
Paxson was re-acquired by the Steelers on October 21 and placed back onto their practice squad.
Paul Posluszny, LB, Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins 25, Buffalo Bills 16
Posluszny led the Bills' linebacking corps with seven tackles (six solo), including one for a loss, and one forced fumble.
Tyler Reed, G, Chicago Bears
BYE
Reed is a member of the Bears' practice squad.
Michael Robinson, RB, San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Seahawks 34, San Francisco 49ers 13
Robinson carried the ball three times, gaining nine yards, and had two receptions for 14 yards. Robinson also returned three kickoffs for 79 yards.
Bryan Scott, S, Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins 25, Buffalo Bills 16
Scott earned the start at free safety and led the Bills' defense with seven tackles (2 TFL). He also recorded one quarterback hit.
Tony Stewart, TE, Oakland Raiders
Baltimore Ravens 29, Oakland Raiders 10
Stewart caught one pass for five yards and registered one tackle on special teams.
Kenny Watson, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Houston Texans 35, Cincinnati Bengals 6
Watson ran the ball once for five yards.