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Purdue in the Pros: Week 6

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium.
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium.

Week 6: Oct. 15-19

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Raheem Mostert: The 49ers defeated the Rams on Sunday, 24-16. Mostert carried the ball 17 times for 65 yards and caught two passes for 11 yards. Head coach Kyle Shanahan reported after the victory that Mostert suffered a high ankle sprain and will most likely be placed on the injured reserve. Mostert hurt his ankle in the first half of the game, but still finished. The 49ers (3-3) match up with the Patriots (2-3) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Ryan Kerrigan: The Washington Football Team fell in a close game to the Giants, 20-19. Kerrigan finished the game with one sack. Next, Washington (1-5) faces the Cowboys (2-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ja'Whaun Bentley: The Patriots' linebacker recorded ten tackles and a shared sack in a 18-12 loss to the Broncos. Bentley's ten tackles are twice as many as he's had in any other game this season. Next, the Patriots (2-3) face the 49ers (3-3) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Ricardo Allen: The Falcons won their first game of the season on Sunday, defeating the Vikings 40-23. Allen finished the game with two tackles. Next the Falcons (1-5) match up with the Lions (2-3) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Dennis Kelly: The Titans' offensive lineman started in their 42-36 victory versus the Texans. Behind the line, the Titans' offense rushed for 263 yards and passed for 338 yards. Next the Titans (5-0) face the Steelers (5-0) in an undefeated AFC showdown at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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Kawann Short: The Panthers' defensive tackle was placed on the injured reserve with a torn rotator cuff.

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) and strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) and strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.

Week 5: Oct. 8-13

Raheem Mostert: The 49ers were defeated by the Dolphins on Sunday 43-17. Mostert made his return after suffering a knee injury in week two versus the Jets. He carried the ball 11 times for 90 yards and caught three passes for 29 yards. Before his injury, Mostert found the end-zone in eight straight games dating back to the 2019-20 season. Next, the 49ers (2-3) match up with the Rams (4-1) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Drew Brees: The Saints were victorious on Monday night, beating the Chargers 30-27. Brees started off slow, going down 20-3 to start the game, but fought back fiercely in the second half. He completed 33 of 47 passes for 325 yards and a touchdown. His 47 passing attempts are nine more than any other game this season. "At the end of the day, these are growing experiences. These are learning experiences," Brees said. "And to have wins like this, where you really have to fight to win -- just like we did last week ... this is how you grow as a team. This is how you become battle-tested. And I think it pays dividends as you move along here." The Saints (3-2) have a bye this week, and come back on Oct. 25 to face the Panthers (3-2).

Ryan Kerrigan: The Washington Football Team lost to the Rams on Sunday, 30-10. Kerrigan saw limited action, but did not finish with any tackles. Next week, Washington (1-4) face the Giants (0-5) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ricardo Allen: The Falcons' safety finished with four tackles in a 23-16 loss to the Panthers. After missing two games, Allen came back with a solid performance. Next, the Falcons (0-5) match up with the Vikings (1-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Anthony Brown: The Cowboys' safety had one tackle in a 37-34 win versus the Giants. This was Brown's first game back for the Cowboys since their week one loss versus the Rams. On Monday, the Cowboys (2-3) face the Cardinals (3-2) at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Kawann Short: The Panthers edged the Falcons on Sunday, 23-16. Short finished the game with one tackle. Next, the Panthers (3-2) face the Bears (4-1) at 1 p.m. ET.

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Jawhaun Bentley: The Patriots' week 5 matchup against the Broncos was postponed to week 6 due to increasing Covid-19 cases in the Patriots' organization.

Dennis Kelly was inactive in the Titans' 42-16 win versus the Bills. The Titans (5-0) match up with the Texans (1-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field.

Week 4: Oct. 1-5

Drew Brees: The Saints defeated the Lions on Sunday 35-29. Brees completed 19 of 25 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns. With star receiver Michael Thomas injured, Brees has had to adjust to make steady connections with wide-outs Emmanuel Sanders and Tre'Quan Smith. After the game, Brees said, "Both of those guys played outstanding, and really the entire cast. We knew that the last two weeks we have not had the level of execution, we haven't had the tempo and the rhythm that we know that we can have.” The Saints (2-2) face the Chargers (1-3) on Monday night at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Kawann Short: The Panthers were victorious on Sunday against the Cardinals, winning 31-21. Short recorded one tackle in the win. Next, the Panthers (2-2) face the Falcons (0-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ryan Kerrigan: The Washington Football Team suffered a 31-17 loss versus the Ravens on Sunday. Kerrigan played, but did not record any tackles in the loss. Washington (1-3) match up against the Rams (1-3) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ja'Whaun Bentley: The Patriots’ linebacker totaled six tackles in a 26-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night. Next, the Patriots (2-2) face the Broncos (1-3) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.


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Raheem Mostert is questionable to return to action in Week 5 as the 49ers (2-2) match up with the Dolphins (1-3). Mostert sprained his MCL in week 2 versus the Jets.

Anthony Brown and Dennis Kelly were both inactive during week 4 action.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) runs off the field following a loss against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) runs off the field following a loss against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Week 3: Sept. 24-28

Drew Brees: The Saints were unable to cap off a comeback win versus the Packers on Sunday night, losing 37-30. Brees completed 29 of 36 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns. After the game, Brees commented, "If you're a veteran player in this league, you know you are not guaranteed anything year to year. Based on the last two losses, we need to take a hard look here. What we're doing, how we're doing it, we need to be doing it better, bottom line." The Saints (1-2) look to bounce back against the Lions (1-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ryan Kerrigan: The Washington Football Team came up short on Sunday in a 34-20 loss to the Browns. Kerrigan logged three tackles in the loss. Rookie defensive end Chase Young, who had been starting over Kerrigan, exited the game early with a groin injury. This should give Kerrigan a much bigger role when Washington (1-2) faces the Ravens (2-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ja'Whaun Bentley: The Patriots stopped the Raiders from a statement win on Sunday, defeating them 36-20. Bentley made his third straight start, and totaled three tackles in the win. Next, the Patriots (2-1) face the Chiefs (3-0) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Dennis Kelly: The Titans' offensive lineman started in a 31-30 victory over the Vikings. Behind Kelly, the Titans tallied 455 total offensive yards. The Titans (3-0) match up with the Steelers (3-0) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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Raheem Mostert was still inactive with an MCL sprain in the 49ers' 36-9 win over the Giants. Next, the 49ers (2-1) face the Eagles (0-2-1) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Kawann Short and Anthony Brown were both inactive for the second consecutive week.

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New York Jetsat MetLife Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New York Jetsat MetLife Stadium.

Week 2: Sept. 17-21

Raheem Mostert: The 49ers' running back carried the ball eight times for 92 yards including an 80 yard sweep for a touchdown in a 31-13 win over the Jets. He also caught two passes for 15 yards. His touchdown extended his streak to eight straight games with a score. Mostert suffered a mild knee injury and did not return for the second half. Reports have shown that it was a mild MCL sprain, and he could miss multiple games depending on MRI results. The 49ers (1-1) face the Giants (0-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Drew Brees: The Saints were defeated by the Raiders on Monday night 34-24. Brees completed 26 of 38 passes for 312 yards and a touchdown. Despite being one of the best defenses in the NFL, the Saints struggled to stop the Raiders rushing attack. Next week, the Saints (1-0) face the Packers (2-0) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Ricardo Allen: The Falcons' safety recorded one tackle in a 40-39 comeback loss to the Cowboys. Allen exited the game with an elbow injury. Next, the Falcons (0-2) face the Bears (2-0) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ja'Whuan Bentley: The Patriots lost to the Seahawks 35-30 in a wire-to-wire game on Sunday night. Bentley played every snap on defense, and finished with four tackles. Next, the Patriots (1-1) face the Raiders (2- 0) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ryan Kerrigan: After being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, Kerrigan did not record any tackles in Washington's 30-15 loss to the Cardinals. Next week, the Washington Football Team (1-1) face the Browns (0-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Kawann Short: The Panthers' defensive tackle was ruled out of Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Buccaneers with a foot injury. Next week, the Panthers (0-2) match up with the Chargers (1-1) on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Anthony Brown: The Cowboys' cornerback was placed on the injured reserve before Sunday's 40-39 victory over the Falcons. Brown was reported to miss at least three weeks after a rib injury that he suffered last Friday. Next, the Cowboys (1-1) face the Seahawks (2-0) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Dennis Kelly: The Titans' offensive lineman started in a 33-30 victory over the Jaguars. The Titans gained 354 total offensive yards in the win. Next, the Titans (2-0) face the Vikings (0-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Washington Football Team defensive end Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (not pictured) in the second quarter at FedExField.
Washington Football Team defensive end Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (not pictured) in the second quarter at FedExField.

Week 1: Sept. 10-14

Ryan Kerrigan: The Washington Football Team defeated the Eagles on Sunday, 27-17. Kerrigan came up with two huge sacks and a fumble recovery during Washington's comeback victory. The second sack made the Muncie, Ind. native the all-time franchise leader in sacks at 92, surpassing Dexter Manley. Washington (1-0) faces the Cardinals (1-0) next Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.

After the game, Washington coach Ron Rivera presented Kerrigan with the game ball.

Drew Brees: The Saints outlasted the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon 34-23, in a game where the two leading passers in NFL history faced off. Brees completed 18 of 30 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns. With his ninth pass versus Tampa Bay, Brees surpassed Brett Favre to become the all-time leader in passing attempts at 10,169. Next, the Saints (1-0) face the Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Ricardo Allen: The Falcons' safety saw limited action in a 38-25 loss versus the Seahawks. When asked about the new safety rotation in a postgame interview, Allen answered, "I liked the rotation because it gives us a chance to do what we do very well. It kept me fresher, but I still have to get used to it because I'm used to being on the field all of the time."

Falcons coach Dan Quinn added after the game that he does not anticipate Allen only playing 40 percent of game snaps in the future, as it was a result of the Seahawks playing more two tight end sets instead of three wide receiver groups. Next, the Falcons (0-1) face the Cowboys (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Ja'Whaun Bentley: The Patriots were victorious in their first game of the Cam Newton era, defeating the Dolphins 21-11. Bentley, one of the newly announced defensive captains, made his fifth career start on Sunday and finished with three tackles. The Patriots (1-0) go head-to-head with the Seahawks (1-0) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Raheem Mostert: The 49ers dropped their season opener to the Cardinals on Sunday, 24-20. Mostert did not dissappoint in the first game after his breakout 2019 season, rushing for 56 yards and catching four passes for 95 yards, including a speedy 76-yard touchdown. When 49ers' coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Mostert's performance, he replied, "He went out there and kept doing what he did last year. I thought Raheem did have a good game. We got him going on a couple of things. Did a good job in the pass game, too, so I was excited for him." Next, the 49ers (0-1) face the Jets (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Kawann Short: The Panthers' defensive tackle had four tackles in a 34-30 loss to the Raiders. Entering his 10th NFL season, Short was once again named a captain for the Carolina defense. First year head coach Matt Rhule, commented when asked about Short's leadership, "He has everyone's back, and he cares about people. I can't think of a better captain, just in my time of being here. I just have a lot of respect for him. He's got a special way about him."

The Panthers (0-1) match up with the Buccaneers (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Anthony Brown: The Cowboys lost their season opener to the Rams 20-17. Brown finished the game with six tackles. The Cowboys (0-1) face the Falcons (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Dennis Kelly:The Titans' offensive lineman started in a 16-14 victory on Monday night versus the Broncos. The Titans (1-0) face the Jaguars (1-0) next week at 1 p.m. ET.

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Brycen Hopkins (Rams) and Markus Bailey (Bengals) were both inactive on Sunday, but each made their respective 53-man rosters.

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