Purdue in the Pros: Week 2
Here is our Week 2 overview of how the former Boilermakers fared in the NFL.
Rondale Moore - Arizona Cardinals
The rookie speedster led the Cardinals in receiving, recording seven receptions for 114 yards and his first career touchdown (below) in the Cardinals' 34-33 win over Minnesota. Moore gained praise across social media for his play in the victory. He seeks to continue his strong performance next week at 1 ET as the Cardinals travel to Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars.
Ryan Kerrigan - Philadelphia Eagles
The veteran pass rusher played, but he did not record any stats in the Eagles 17-11 loss vs. San Francisco. The 1-1 Eagles return to action next week in a Monday Night Football showdown with Dallas at 8:15 ET.
Ricardo Allen - Cincinnati Bengals
Allen did not appear in the Bengals' 20-17 loss at Chicago, as he is injured with a broken hand and hamstring strain. He is on the injured reserve list.
Markus Bailey - Cincinnati Bengals
The second year linebacker was active for the Bengals' 20-17 loss, but he did not record any stats. The 1-1 Bengals travel to Pittsburgh for a divisional game next Sunday at 1 PM ET.
Ja'Whaun Bentley - New England Patriots
Bentley led the Patriots with nine tackles in their 25-6 win over New England, including one tackle for loss and a pass deflection. He looks to build on his strong performance next week at 1 PM ET when the Saints visit New England.
Anthony Brown - Dallas Cowboys
Brown recorded five tackles and broke up a pass in the Cowboys last-minute win over the LA Chargers on Sunday. Next week, he returns to the prime time scene as Dallas hosts Philadelphia on Monday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET.
Brycen Hopkins - Los Angeles Rams
The second year tight end was inactive for the Rams' 27-24 win at Indianapolis on Sunday. Hopkins and the Rams take on the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers at 4:25 ET on Sunday.
Derrick Barnes - Detroit Lions
Barnes was active, though he did not record any stats in his 10 special teams snaps during the Lions' 35-17 loss at Green Bay. Coach Dan Campbell hinted that Barnes is due for an increase in playing time when the Lions host Baltimore on Sunday at 1 ET.
David Blough - Detroit Lions
Blough continues to back up Jared Goff in Detroit, and the former Boiler did not see action in the Lions' 35-17 loss on Monday. They return to action Sunday at 1 ET vs. Baltimore
Dennis Kelly - Green Bay Packers
Kelly was active but did not play during Green Bay's 35-17 win over Detroit on Monday Night Football. The Packers now move on to a west coast trip, as they face San Francisco on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 ET.
Raheem Mostert - San Francisco 49ers
Mostert will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery following Week 1.
Week 1
Raheem Mostert - San Francisco 49ers
The speedster carried the ball just two times for 20 yards before he left the game with an apparent knee injury. He never returned to the 49ers' 41-33 victory in Detroit. If healthy, Mostert will return to action next weekend when the Niners travel to Philadelphia at 1 ET.
Rondale Moore - Arizona Cardinals
Moore made his NFL debut in Arizona's 38-13 win at Tennessee on Sunday. The versatile weapon made four catches for 62 yards, returned a kick for 22 yards and fielded two punts for 24 yards. He will continue in his multi-dimensional role next week in his home debut, as the Cardinals play host to the Vikings at 4:05 ET.
Ryan Kerrigan - Philadelphia Eagles
Kerrigan did not record any stats in the Eagles' dominant 32-6 win at Atlanta. The 11-year veteran and his Eagles will take on Mostert and the 49ers next weekend at 1 ET.
Ricardo Allen - Cincinnati Bengals
Allen recorded 5 tackles for the Bengals as they hung on in overtime to defeat Minnesota 27-24. Allen will return to the area next week as the Bengals travel to Chicago for a 1 ET kick at Soldier Field.
Markus Bailey - Cincinnati Bengals
Bailey did not record any stats in the Bengals 27-24 overtime win over Minnesota. Bailey and the Bengals travel to Chicago for a 1 ET kick at Soldier Field.
JaWhaun Bentley - New England Patriots
Bentley continued to impress in New England in his 2021 debut as he recorded four tackles, including one for a loss, in the Patriots' 17-16 home loss vs. Miami. The Patriots will seek to enter the win column with a trip to the Jets next week at 1 ET.
Dennis Kelly - Green Bay Packers
Kelly and the Green Bay Packers suffered a 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their first game post-Drew Brees on Sunday. Kelly will see fellow Boilermakers Blough and Barnes on Monday Night Football against the Lions at 8:15 ET.
Anthony Brown - Dallas Cowboys
The veteran corner led the Cowboys in tackles in their 31-29 loss against the reigning Super Bowl champion Buccaneers on Thursday night. Brown started and spend the majority of the game covering the elite receivers from Tampa. Him and the Cowboys seek a bounce back win against the Chargers next weekend at 4:25 ET.
Derrick Barnes - Detroit Lions
The rookie linebacker recorded two tackles in the Lions' 41-33 loss vs. San Francisco, playing on both defense and special teams. He will seek to make an impact again next week as the Lions travel to Green Bay for Monday Night Football at 8:15 ET.
David Blough - Detroit Lions
Blough served as the backup quarterback to Jared Goff in the Lions' 41-33 loss vs. San Francisco and did not record any stats. The Lions return to action next week at Green Bay on Monday Night Football at 8:15 ET.
Brycen Hopkins - Los Angeles Rams
The second year tight end was active, but he did not see any snaps in the Rams' 34-14 win over the Bears on Sunday Night Football. Hopkins will seek to make his season debut on Sunday as they travel to Indianapolis for a 1:00 ET kickoff.