University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Golden Eagles in the NFL
9/16/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Nine different Southern Miss players are currently on rosters in the National Football League. Here is a quick look at their first week results and second week matchups:
Chris Clark, Houston -- Helped a Texans offensive line rack up 396 yards of total offense and 20 points in last weekend's 27-20 loss to Kansas City. (This week -- at Carolina, 12 noon/CBS)
Jamie Collins, New England -- Started at linebacker and recorded six tackles for the defending Super Bowl Champions in last week's 28-21 victory against Pittsburgh. (This week -- at Buffalo, 12 noon/CBS)
Austin Davis, Cleveland -- Did not participate in last week's 31-10 loss against the New York Jets. (This week- Tennessee, 12 noon/CBS)
Demar Dotson, Tampa Bay -- Sat out of last week's 42-14 loss to Tennessee due to a knee sprain. (This week -- at New Orleans, 12 noon/FOX)
Lamar Holmes, Atlanta -- Sat out of last week's 26-24 win against Philadelphia due to a broken foot. Holmes was placed on Atlanta's PUP list in mid June. (This week -- at New York Giants, 12 noon/FOX)
Tom Johnson, Minnesota -- Recorded two tackles for Minnesota in the Monday night's 20-3 loss against San Francisco. (This week -- Detroit, 12 noon/FOX)
Cordarro Law, San Diego -- Compiled one tackle in last week's thrilling 33-28 come from behind victory against Detroit. (This Week -- at Cincinnati, 12 noon/CBS)
Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Kansas City -- Sat out of last week's 27-20 win at Houston due to an ankle injury. (This week -- Denver, 7:25 p.m./CBS *Thursday Night*)
Khyri Thornton, New England -- Did not participate in last week's season opening 28-21 win against Pittsburgh. (This week -- at Buffalo, 12 noon/CBS)
