Week 6 brings bye weeks for a couple of Nole-laden NFL teams, as the Chiefs' Iron Man Rodney Hudson (332 out of 332 offensive snaps played, plus 21 more special teams snaps) finally gets a chance for a breather and the Saints' Brodrick Bunkley and Patrick Robinson get some time off.
In starting and sitting news, Christian Jones has a shot at a good number of snaps (perhaps even a start) this week due to the plethora of injuries on the Bears, who have Bostic, Briggs, and McClellin all not practicing and Williams a limited participant. The Bears have had Christian playing first team snaps at Sam during practice.
Teddy Bridgewater appears to have mended enough to start again this week, making Christian Ponder's rare sighting last week a one-off, to the disappointment of many FSU fans and the delight of many Vikings fans.
After two weeks of having Bryan Stork actually start their games at center, the Patriots have finally officially listed him as the starter on their web site. Thanks for catching us up, guys.
Rodney Smith is getting used to his new home with the Cleveland Browns, having been cut by the Vikings last week. No news on whether he's learned enough of the playbook to be active this week or not.
Lonnie Pryor was dropped off the Buffalo practice squad this week and as of this writing has not been picked up by anyone else. Good luck to him.
In the good news department, Detroit picked up Mike Harris (cut by the Jags prior to the season) for their practice squad. All he needs is a chance.
As always, the Week 6 stats will be updated with deactivations as that news becomes available and with stats as the games end this weekend.
PLAYER | TEAM | POSITION | STATUS | Season | Week 6 |
Antonio Cromartie | Arizona Cardinals | Cornerback | Week 6 starter | 9 tackles (8 solo), 6 PD, Snaps: 251/278(D), 22/112(ST) | 1 tackle (1 solo) |
Darnell Dockett | Arizona Cardinals | Defensive End | IR | ||
Antone Smith | Atlanta Falcons | Running Back | Week 6 backup (3rd) | 11 carries, 121 yards (long: 48), 2TD, 6 catches, 156 yards (long: 74), 9 targets, 2 TD Snaps: 47/346(O), 94/156(ST) | 2 carries, 5 yards (long: 3), 4 catches, 64 yards (long: 41), 4 targets, 1 TD, 1 tackle (1 solo) |
Devonta Freeman | Atlanta Falcons | Running Back | Week 6 backup (4th) | 19 carries, 73 yards (long: 24), 12 catches, 103 yards (long: 19), 15 targets, Snaps: 61/346(O) | 2 carries, 5 yards (long: 3), 2 catches, 26 yards (long: 14), 3 targets |
Terrence Brooks | Baltimore Ravens | Free Safety | Week 5 backup (2nd) | 5 tackles (5 solo), 1 PD, 1 fumble recovery Snaps: 76/333(D), 38/127(ST), Inactive: 1 game | 2 tackles (2 solo), 1 QB hit |
Timmy Jernigan | Baltimore Ravens | Defensive Tackle | Week 5 backup (2nd), Did not practice (knee) | 3 tackles, Snaps: 30/333(D), Inactive: 3 games | Inactive |
EJ Manuel | Buffalo Bills | Quarterback | Week 6 backup (2nd) | 76/131, 838 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT, 16 carries, 52 yards (long: 8), 1 TD, Snaps: 256/327(O) | |
Garrison Sanborn | Buffalo Bills | Long Snapper | Week 6 starter | Snaps: 53/151(ST) | 1 tackle |
Nigel Bradham | Buffalo Bills | Strongside Linebacker | Week 6 starter, Limited practice (knee) | 23 tackles (8 solo, 1 TFL, 1 sack), 1 INT, 2 PD, 3 QB hits, Snaps: 153/349(D), Inactive: 2 games (1 Suspended) | 11 tackles (7 solo, 1 TFL) |
Graham Gano | Carolina Panthers | Place kicker | Week 6 starter | 9/10 FG (long: 53), 9/9 XP, 1 fumble recovery Snaps: 43/135(ST) | 3/4 FG (long: 44), 4/4 XP |
Kelvin Benjamin | Carolina Panthers | Wide Receiver | Week 6 starter | 24 catches, 367 yards (long: 35), 47 targets, 3 TD, Snaps: 292/329(O) | 7 catches, 49 yards (long: 13), 8 targets, 1 TD |
Christian Jones | Chicago Bears | Linebacker | Week 6 backup (2nd) | 3 tackles (1 solo), Snaps: 23/316(D), 85/137(ST) | 4 tackles (1 solo) |
James Wilder Jr. | Cincinnati Bengals | Running Back | Practice Squad (Cut by Bengals) | ||
Jacobbi McDaniel | Cleveland Browns | Defensive Tackle | Practice Squad (Cut by Browns) | ||
Rodney Smith | Cleveland Browns | Wide Receiver | Week 6 backup (3rd) (Waived by Minnesota Vikings Week 5) |
Snaps: 1/256(O), 2/114(ST), Inactive: 4 games | Inactive |
Tony Carter | Denver Broncos | Cornerback | Week 6 backup (3rd) | 2 tackles (2 solo), 1 PD, Snaps: 33/296(D), 6/124(ST), Inactive: 2 games | Inactive |
Mike Harris | Detroit Lions | Cornerback | Practice Squad (cut by Jacksonville Jaguars) | ||
Letroy Guion | Green Bay Packers | Nose Tackle | Week 6 starter | 7 tackles (5 solo, 2 TFL, 1.5 sacks), 3 QB Hits, Snaps: 174/373(D) | 2 tackles (2 solo), 1 QB hit |
Bjoern Werner | Indianapolis Colts | Outside Linebacker | Week 6 starter, Probable (ankle) | 14 tackles (10 solo, 2 TFL, 2 sacks), 1 PD, 3 QB hits, Snaps: 241/310(D), 30/148(ST) | 4 tackles (3 solo, 1 sack), 1 QB hit |
Dekoda Watson | Jacksonville Jaguars | Outside Linebacker | Week 6 backup (3rd), limited practice (shoulder) | 6 tackles (1 solo), Snaps: 40/377(D), 127/151(ST) | 1 tackle (1 solo) |
Geno Hayes | Jacksonville Jaguars | Outside Linebacker | Week 6 starter | 22 tackles (18 solo, 4 TFL), Snaps: 243/377(D) | 3 tackles (1 solo) |
Telvin Smith | Jacksonville Jaguars | Outside Linebacker | Week 6 backup (2nd) | 18 tackles (13 solo, 1 sack, 2 TFL), 1 QB hit, Snaps: 134/377(D), 84/151(ST) | 2 tackles (2 solo) |
Rodney Hudson | Kansas City Chiefs | Center | Week 6 starter | Snaps: 332/332(O), 21/141(ST) | Bye |
Christian Ponder | Minnesota Vikings | Quarterback | Week 6 backup (2nd) | 22/44, 222 yards, 2 INT, 4 carries, 16 yards (long: 8), 1 TD, Snaps: 89/335(O), Inactive: 3 games | |
Xavier Rhodes | Minnesota Vikings | Cornerback | Week 6 starter | 19 tackles (12 solo, 2 TFL), 5 PD, Snaps: 288/324(D), 30/145(ST) | 2 tackles (2 solo), 1 PD |
Bryan Stork | New England Patriots | Center | Week 6 starter, Questionable (concussion) | Snaps: 162/362(O), Inactive: 1 game | Inactive |
Brodrick Bunkley | New Orleans Saints | Nose Tackle | Week 6 starter | 10 tackles (4 solo), Snaps: 151/332(D) | Bye |
Patrick Robinson | New Orleans Saints | Cornerback | Week 6 backup (2nd) | 12 tackles (11 solo), 3 PD, 1 INT, Snaps: 147/332(D), 44/142(ST), Inactive: 1 game | Bye |
Preston Parker | New York Giants | Wide Receiver/ Returner | Week 6 backup WR, kick returner (2nd), starter punt returner | 10 catches, 152 yards (long: 42), 14 targets, 3 kick returns, 57 yards (long: 34), 8 punt returns, 53 yards (long: 18), Snaps: 108/352(O), 44/141(ST) | 1 catch, 6 yards, 1 target |
Menelik Watson | Oakland Raiders | Offensive Tackle | Week 6 backup (2nd) | 1 tackle, Snaps: 60/236(O) | |
Sebastian Janikowski | Oakland Raiders | Place kicker | Week 6 starter | 3/3 FG (long: 40), 6/6 XP, Snaps: 23/104(ST) | 0/1 FG, 4/4 XP |
Lawrence Timmons | Pittsburgh Steelers | Inside Linebacker | Week 6 starter | 41 tackles (29 solo, 1 TFL), Snaps: 309/318(D), 20/144(ST) | 10 tackles (5 solo, 1 TFL) |
Vince Williams | Pittsburgh Steelers | Inside Linebacker | Week 6 backup (2nd) | 3 tackles (1 solo), Snaps: 21/318(D), 72/144(ST) | |
Anquan Boldin | San Francisco 49ers | Wide Receiver | Week 6 starter | 0/1 passing, 25 catches, 303 yards (long: 37), 36 targets, 1 tackle (1 solo), Snaps: 305/342(O) | 7 catches, 94 yards (long: 28), 9 targets, 1 TD |
Nick Moody | San Francisco 49ers | Inside Linebacker | Week 6 backup (2nd) | Snaps: 71/131(ST) | |
Tank Carradine | San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Tackle | Week 6 backup (3rd) | Snaps: 1/306(D), Inactive: 4 games | Inactive |
Terrance Parks | Seattle Seahawks | Defensive Back | Practice Squad (Cut by Seattle) | ||
Lamarcus Joyner | St. Louis Rams | Safety | Week 6 backup (3rd) | 9 tackles (9 solo), 1 PD, Snaps: 85/244(D), 37/112(ST), Inactive:1 game | 4 tackles (3 solo) |
Kamerion Wimbley | Tennessee Titans | Outside Linebacker | Week 6 starter | 15 tackles (8 solo, 2 TFL), 1 PD, 2 QB hit, Snaps: 228/362(D), 30/148(ST) | 2 tackles (1 solo, 1 sack, 1 TFL), 1 QB hit |
Leon Washington | Tennessee Titans | Running Back | Week 6 backup RB (4th), punt returner (2nd), starter kick returner | 2 carries, 23 yards (long: 16), 3 catches, 18 yards (long: 8), 3 targets, 9 returns, 156 yards (long: 29), 1 tackle (1 solo), Snaps: 52/313(O), 30/148(ST) | 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 catch, 11 yards, 3 targets, 1 kick return, 50 yards |
Chris Thompson | Washington Redskins | Running Back | Practice Squad (Cut by Washington) | ||
Andre Fluellen | z-Free Agent | Defensive Tackle | Cut (Detroit Lions) | ||
Anthony McCloud | z-Free Agent | Defensive Tackle | Cut (Arizona Cardinals) | ||
Brandon Jenkins | z-Free Agent | Linebacker | Cut (Washington) | ||
Chad Abram | z-Free Agent | Running Back | Cut (Detroit Lions) | ||
Dustin Hopkins | z-Free Agent | Place kicker | Cut (Buffalo Bills) | ||
Everett Dawkins | z-Free Agent | Defensive Tackle | Cut (New York Giants) | ||
Everette Brown | z-Free Agent | Linebacker | Cut (Washington) | ||
Greg Jones | z-Free Agent | Running Back | Cut (New Orleans Saints) | ||
Greg Reid | z-Free Agent | Defensive Back | Cut (St. Louis Rams) | ||
Kenny Shaw | z-Free Agent | Wide Receiver | Cut (Jacksonville Jaguars) | ||
Lonnie Pryor | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Running Back | Practice Squad (Cut by Tampa Bay preseason, released by Buffalo Bills Week 6) |