Alabama Football: Crimson Tide in the NFL (Week 8)

As the Washington Redskins pulled off the overtime upset on Rolando McClain and the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, week 8 in the NFL has come to a close. Several former Crimson Tide players set season and career highs this past weekend, so check below to see how they did!

News and Notes

Despite being active for Indianapolis’ week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Colts RB Trent Richardson did not see time due to a linger hamstring suffered late in week 7. He was available in the game for emergencies only.

It was a a bittersweet homecoming for Packers RB and Louisiana native Eddie Lacy as Green Bay fell to New Orleans in the Superdome 44-23. Lacy did however manage to pile up 182 total yards in front of his home state, which was 2nd in the league for week 8 and a career high for Lacy.

In one of the biggest defensive plays of the weekend, Cardinals FS Rashad Johnson forced out a last second Eagles touchdown by WR Jordan Matthews to preserve Arizona’s 24-20 win.

Week 8 Stats

Javier Arenas – Cornerback

Atlanta Falcons (2-6) vs Detroit Lions (6-2): Reserve; Inactive
Season: N/A

Mark Barron – Safety

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5) vs Minnesota Vikings (3-5): Starter; 4 tackles(3 solo)
Season: 49 Tackles (35 solo), 3 passes defended, 1 lost fumble and 1 fumble recovery

James Carpenter – Offensive Guard

Seattle Seahawks (4-3) vs Carolina Panthers (3-4-1): Starter at LG for a line that helped pile up 119 yards in the run game and allowed just 1 sack on the QB.
Season: N/A

Josh Chapman – Defensive Tackle

Indianapolis Colts (5-3) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3): Starter; 1 tackle (1 solo)
Season: 6 tackles (6 solo) and 2 TFLs

HaHa Clinton-Dix – Safety

Green Bay Packers (5-3) vs New Orleans Saints (3-4): Starter; 8 tackles (3 solo)
Season: 43 tackles (32 solo), 1 interception, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TFL, 2 QB hits and 2 passes defended

Marcell Dareus – Defensive Tackle

Buffalo Bills (5-3) vs New York Jets (1-7): Starter; 1 tackle (1 solo) and 1 QB hit
Season: 28 Tackles (22 solo), 7 sacks, 7 TFL, 8 QB hits, and 2 passes defended

Brandon Deaderick – Defensive Tackle

New Orleans Saints (3-4) vs Green Bay Packers (5-3): Reserve; 1 tackle (0 solo)
Season: 2 Tackle (1 solo)

Quinton Dial – Defensive Tackle

San Francisco 49ers (4-2) vs N/A: Bye Week
Season: 2 tackle (2 solo)

D.J. Fluker – Offensive Tackle

San Diego Chargers (5-3) vs Denver Broncos (6-1): Starter at Right Tackle for an offensive line that helped push for only 61 yards rushing, though gave just up 2 sacks.
Season: N/A

Wallace Gilberry – Defensive End

Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1) vs Baltimore Ravens (5-3): Starter; 5 tackles (0 solo) and 1 QB hit
Season: 27 Tackles (12 solo), 1.5 Sacks, 1 TFL, 2 passes defended, and 4 QB hits

Roman Harper – Safety

Carolina Panthers (3-4-1) vs Seattle Seahawks (4-3): Starter; 4 tackles (1 solo)
Season: 26 tackles (13 solo), 3 INTs, and 4 passes defended

Dont’a Hightower – Linebacker

New England Patriots (6-2) vs Chicago Bears (3-5): Starter; 10 tackles (4 solo) and .5 sack
Season: 43 tackles (27 solo), 3.5 sacks, 1 TFL, 3 QB hits, and 1 pass defended

Mark Ingram – Running Back

New Orleans Saints (3-4) vs Green Bay Packers (5-3): Starter; 24 carries for 172 yards(7.2 YPC), 1 rushing TD, 1 catch for 3 yards (3 YPC), and 0 receiving TDs
Season: 58 carries for 331 yards(5.7 YPC), 4 rushing TDs, 7 catches for 38 yards (5.4 YPC), and 0 receiving TDs

Kareem Jackson – Cornerback

Houston Texans (4-4) vs Tennessee Titans (2-6): Starter; 4 tackles(4 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 passes defended
Season: 36 tackles (30 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 6 passes defended

Nico Johnson – Linebacker

Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1) vs Baltimore Ravens (5-3): Reserve; 2 tackles (0 solo)
Season: 3 tackles (1 solo)

Jarret Johnson – Linebacker

San Diego Chargers (5-3) vs Denver Broncos (6-1): Starter; 3 tackles (3 solo)
Season: 26 tackles (19 solo), 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit, 1 FF, and 1 pass defended

Rashad Johnson – Safety

Arizona Cardinals (6-1) vs Philedelphia Eagles (5-2): Starter; 11 tackles (10 solo) and 4 passes defended
Season: 47 tackles (42 solo), 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery, 2 INTs, 6 passes defended, and 1 defensive TD

Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson (26) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Julio Jones – Wide Receiver

Atlanta Falcons (2-6) vs Detriot Lions (6-2): Starter; 4 catches for 58 yards (14.5 YPC), and 0 receiving TDs
Season: Starter; 53 catches for 734 yards (13.8 YPC), 3 receiving TDs, 1 carry for 1 yard (1 YPC), 1 fumble, and 1 fumble lost. On defense, one pass defended.

Barrett Jones – Offensive Guard

St. Louis Rams (2-5) vs Kansas City Chiefs (4-3): Reserve; Active
Season: N/A

Dre Kirkpatrick – Cornerback

Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1) vs Baltimore Ravens (5-2): Reserve; 2 tackles (1 solo) and 1 pass defended
Season: 9 Tackles (8 solo) and 1 pass defended

Cyrus Kouandjio – Offensive Tackle

Buffalo Bills (5-3) vs New York Jets (1-7): Reserve at Right Tackle; Inactive
Season: N/A

Eddie Lacy – Running Back

Green Bay Packers (5-3) vs New Orleans Saints (3-4): Starter; 13 carries for 59 yards (4.5 YPC), 0 rushing TD, and 8 catches for 123 yards ( 15.4 YPC)
Season: 104 carries for 428 yards (4.1 YPC), 4 rushing TDs, 21 catches for 209 yards (9.9 YPC), and 0 receiving TDs. One lost fumble.

Rolando McClain – Linebacker

Dallas Cowboys (6-2) vs Washington Redskins (3-5): Starter; 7 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL, 1 QB hit, and 1 pass defended
Season: 38 Tackles (29 solo) , 1 sack, 3 TFLs, 2 QB hits, 2 INTs, 1 forced fumble, and 3 passes defended

C.J. Mosley – Linebacker

Baltimore Ravens (5-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1): Starter; 13 tackles (8 solo), 1 INT, and 1 pass defended
Season: 75 tackles (47 solo), 2 TFLs , 1 fumble recovery, 5 QB hits, 2 INTs, and 6 passes defended

Kevin Norwood – Wide Receiver

Seattle Seahawks (4-3) vs Carolina Panthers (3-4-1): Reserve; 2 catches for 13 yards(6.5 YPC)
Season: 3 catches for 17 yards (5.6 YPC)

Jeoffrey Pagan – Defensive End

Houston Texans (4-4) vs Tennessee Titans (2-6): Reserve; no stats recorded
Season: N/A

Did You Know?

High Note: Saints RB Mark Ingram set a new career high in rushing yards(175) and attempts(24) in New Orleans win over Green Bay.

Higher & Higher: Mark Ingram also leads all RBs in Yards Per Carry through 8 weeks, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt.

Catch & Run: Packers RB Eddie Lacy is only 1 of 3 RBs this season to gain 100 receiving yards in a game, his 123 topping the list.

Trent Richardson – Running Back

Indianapolis Colts (5-3) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3): Reserve; no stats recorded
Season: 101 carries for 358 yards (3.5 YPC), 2 fumbles (1 lost), 2 rushing TDs , 19 catches for 173 yards (9.1 YPC), and 0 receiving TDs

DeMeco Ryans – Linebacker

Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) vs Arizona Cardinals (6-1): Starter; 3 tackles ( 3 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 pass defended
Season: 39 tackles (31 solo), 4 TFLs, 1 QB hit, 3 passes defended, and 1 fumble recovery

Andre Smith – Offensive Tackle

Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1) vs Baltimore Ravens (5-3): Starter at RT for a line that helped push for 111 yards rushing, while also giving up just 2 sacks.
Season: N/A

Damion Square – Defensive End

Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) vs St. Louis Rams (2-5): Reserve; inactive
Season: N/A

Ed Stinson – Defensive End

Arizona Cardinals (6-1) vs Philedelphia Eagles (5-2): Starter; 3 tackles (2 solo) and 1 QB hit
Season: 7 tackles (5 solo) and 1 QB hit

Vinnie Sunseri – Safety

New Orleans Saints (3-4) vs Green Bay Packers (5-3): Reserve; no stats recorded
Season: 2 tackles (1 solo)

Carson Tinker – Long Snapper

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-7) vs Miami Dolphins (4-3): Starter; 4 punt snaps, 3 FG snap , and 1 XP snaps.
Season:N/A