Oct. 6, 2009
With 29 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 four of the 2009 season include Cameron Wake's three-sack effort, Justin King's first NFL start, Tamba Hali's productive outing on defense, and Kareem McKenzie's role in a 429-yard day for the New York Giants' offense.
Anthony Adams, DT, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears 48, Detroit Lions 24
From his starting nose tackle spot, Adams made one tackle and had one quarterback hit.
Jay Alford, DT, New York Giants
New York Giants 27, Kansas City Chiefs 16
Alford was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. He will miss the entire 2009 season.
Levi Brown, OT, Arizona Cardinals
BYE
Deon Butler, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Indianapolis Colts 34, Seattle Seahawks 17
Butler saw action in Seattle's multiple receiver formations but did not catch a pass in a game for the first time this season.
Kerry Collins, QB, Tennessee Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars 37, Tennessee Titans 17
In his 21st consecutive start for the Titans, Collins completed 29-of-48 passes for 284 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for a 10-yard score.
Dan Connor, LB, Carolina Panthers
BYE
Bobby Engram, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
New York Giants 27, Kansas City Chiefs 16
Engram had two receptions for 30 yards, including a long of 18.
John Gilmore, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Washington Redskins 16, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13
Gilmore served as a back-up tight end but did not catch a pass.
Robbie Gould, K, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears 48, Detroit Lions 24
Gould hit on field goal attempts of 52 and 22 yards and was 6-for-6 on PATs. He also placed three of his nine kickoffs in the end zone, with one resulting in a touchback.
Tamba Hali, DE, Kansas City Chiefs
New York Giants 27, Kansas City Chiefs 16
Hali started at right outside linebacker and had a stellar day, notching six tackles, including five solos. In the first quarter, he sacked Giants quarterback Eli Manning for an eight-yard loss and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Chiefs. The turnover led to a Kansas City field goal.
Bryant Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears 48, Detroit Lions 24
Johnson started, catching three passes for 27 yards, including a long of 11.
Ed Johnson, DT, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts 34, Seattle Seahawks 17
Johnson continued to man his starting left defensive tackle spot, registering two tackles.
Larry Johnson, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
New York Giants 27, Kansas City Chiefs 16
Johnson rushed for 53 yards and caught three passes.
Jeremy Kapinos, P, Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings 30, Green Bay Packers 23
Kapinos punted just twice, averaging 51.0 yards per kick.
Jimmy Kennedy, DT, Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 30, Green Bay Packers 23
Kennedy saw time as a reserve defensive tackle, recording a sack for a loss of seven yards.
Justin King, CB, St. Louis Rams
San Francisco 49ers 35, St. Louis Rams 0
King made his first career start, notching two tackles from his left cornerback position.
Aaron Maybin, DE, Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins 38, Buffalo Bills 10
Maybin saw time at defensive end, recording one tackle.
Sean McHugh, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 38, San Diego Chargers 28
McHugh is on the Steelers' injured list after sustaining a knee injury in the preseason and will be out for the season.
Kareem McKenzie, OT, New York Giants
New York Giants 27, Kansas City Chiefs 16
McKenzie, the cornerstone of the Giants offensive line from his right tackle spot, blocked for running backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw as they ran for a combined 156 yards and protected quarterback Eli Manning as he threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns.
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Rich Ohrnberger, OG, New England Patriots
New England Patriots 27, Baltimore Ravens 21
Ohrnberger was designated as inactive for the game. He remains listed as the second team right guard on the Patriots' depth chart.
Paul Posluszny, LB, Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins 38, Buffalo Bills 10
Posluszny, who suffered a broken arm in a week one loss to New England, was inactive for Sunday's game with the Dolphins. He had surgery three weeks ago to insert a plate in his arm and is continuing with cardio workouts. The former All-American at Penn State is considered week-to-week.
Michael Robinson, RB, San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 35, St. Louis Rams 0
Robinson returned a kickoff for 25 yards and made one special teams tackle.
Lydell Sargeant, Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins 38, Buffalo Bills 10
Sargeant suffered a knee injury in the preseason and was placed on the Bills' injured reserve list.
Bryan Scott, S, Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins 38, Buffalo Bills 10
Scott, the Bills' starting strong safety, was inactive for the game, sidelined by an ankle injury suffered in week three.
Tim Shaw, LB, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears 48, Detroit Lions 24
In just his third game with the Bears, Shaw continues to make an impact on special teams, as he made one tackle and assisted on another in the win over the Lions.
A.Q. Shipley, C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 38, San Diego Chargers 28
Shipley, a seventh round draft choice of Pittsburgh in April's NFL draft, is a member of the Steelers' practice squad.
Tony Stewart, TE, Oakland Raiders
Houston Texans 29, Oakland Raiders 6
Stewart recorded two special teams tackles.
Cameron Wake, LB, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 38, Buffalo Bills 10
Seeing his first significant action of the season, Wake had a monster game, registering six tackles, three sacks (for a loss of 15 yards), and one forced fumble.
Derrick Williams, WR, Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears 48, Detroit Lions 24
Williams was designated inactive for the Lions' week four game with the Bears.