Nov. 11, 2009

Rashard Mendenhall, RB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Rushed for 155 yards on 22 carries in the Steelers' win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, marking the second time he has rushed for over 150 yards this season. He is averaging 115 yards a game and 5.7 yards per carry.

Pierre Thomas, RB- New Orleans Saints: Had 81 yards of total offense with 50 yards rushing on 13 carries and 31 yard receiving. He also rushed for his fifth touchdown of the season in the Saints' victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Saints remain undefeated at 8-0.

Vontae Davis, CB- Miami Dolphins: Hauled in his second interception of the season, while recording a career-high six tackles, including one for a loss, in the Dolphins' loss to the New England Patriots. Davis also had two additional pass break ups in the game.

Eugene Wilson, DB- Houston Texans: Recorded four solo tackles in the Texans' 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

David Diehl, OL- New York Giants: Started in his 105th straight game for the Giants in a loss to the San Diego Chargers.

Danny Clark, LB- New York Giants: Recorded two solo tackles, including one for a loss in the Giants' loss to the Chargers.

Neil Rackers, K- Arizona Cardinals: Kicked three field goals (43, 30 yards) in the Cardinal's win over the Chicago Bears. Rackers is ranked third in the NFC with a 91% field goals percentage.

Will Davis, LB- Arizona Cardinals: Had one tackle for a loss and two special teams tackles in the Cardinals' win over the Bears.

Carey Davis, FB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Was active in the Steelers' win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

Alan Ball, DB- Dallas Cowboys: Was active in the Cowboy's win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brandon Moore, OL- New York Jets: Open week.

Greg Lewis, WR- Minnesota Vikings: Open week.

Steve Weatherford, P-New York Jets: Open week.

Kelvin Hayden, DB- Indianapolis Colts: Not active in the Colts' win over the Houston Texans.

Duke Preston, C- Dallas Cowboys: Not active in the Cowboys' win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brandon Lloyd, WR- Denver Broncos: Not active in the Broncos' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Other Illini in the NFL

Jason Davis, FB, New York Jets - practice squad

Xavier Fulton, OL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - injured reserve
J Leman, LB, San Diego Chargers - practice squad
Ryan McDonald, OL, San Diego - injured reserve
Tony Pashos, OT- San Francisco 49ers: Injured reserve