Week 3
Henry Anderson • DE • Indianapolis Colts • 1st season • @HenryAnderson91
Anderson started in Indianapolis’ first win of the season against Tennessee. He continued his impressive start to 2015 with one tackle and one QB hit while also pitching in on special teams.
So cool watchin @HenryAnderson91 and @DavidParry58 ballin next to each other in the league. #StanU!
— Christian McCaffrey (@CMccaffrey5) September 27, 2015
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville (Oct. 4)
Johnson Bademosi • DB • Cleveland Browns • 4th season • @j_bademosi24
Bademosi saw brief action on defense and contributed two special teams tackles in a 27-20 loss against Oakland.
Next Game: vs. at San Diego (Oct. 4)
Doug Baldwin • WR • Seattle Seahawks • 5th season • @DougBaldwinJr
Baldwin had 3 catches for 35 yards in the Seahawks first win of the season, a 26-0 victory against Chicago.
With 3 catches in 3 targets today, Doug Baldwin has now caught 17 of the 20 passes thrown his way this year.
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) September 28, 2015
Next Game: vs. Detroit (Oct. 5)
David DeCastro • G • Pittsburgh Steelers • 4th season
The former All-American at Stanford played on 100% of Pittsburgh’s snaps in a 12-6 win over St. Louis on Sunday. The Steelers improved to 2-1.
Next Game: vs Baltimore (Oct. 1)
Jim Dray • TE • Cleveland Browns • 6th season
Dray started as a run-blocking tight end in a 27-20 loss against Oakland.
Next Game: at San Diego (Oct. 4)
Zach Ertz • TE • Philadelphia Eagles • 3rd season • @ZERTZ_86
Ertz helped Philadelphia to a much-needed 24-17 win over the New York Jets. He finished the afternoon with two catches for 30 yards.
Great Team Win
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) September 27, 2015
Next Game: at Washington (Oct. 4)
Coby Fleener • TE • Indianapolis Colts • 4th season • @Coby
After seeing just one target in his first two games, Fleener was targeted 6 times in a win against Tennessee, hauling in 4 balls for 51 yards.
According to Pro Football Focus, Coby Fleener once again graded well in run blocking and has done so all season. Surprising, no?
— Bob Kravitz (@bkravitz) September 28, 2015
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville (Oct. 4)
Toby Gerhart • RB • Jacksonville Jaguars • 6th season • @Toby_Gerhart
Previously hampered by an injury which kept him out of Jacksonville's first two games, Gerhart saw his first action of 2015 in a loss against New England. He finished the day with 3 carries for 10 yards and a fumble recovery.
Toby Gerhart has been involved in the two grittiest plays of the game so far. Not a coincidence, people.
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) September 27, 2015
Next Game: at Indianapolis (Oct. 4)
Ryan Hewitt • H-B • Cincinnati Bengals • 2nd season • @Huey_85
Hewitt started at fullback in Cincinnati’s 28-24 win against Baltimore. The Bengals are 3-0 and have the 8th-best rushing offense in the NFL.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City (Oct. 4)
Andrew Luck • QB • Indianapolis Colts • 4th season
With Indianapolis’ 35-33 win against Tennessee, Luck has now won his last 14 AFC South matchups. The former Cardinal finished 18/30 for 260 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
3rd and 20. Andrew Luck throws deep and T.Y. Hilton goes up and GETS it. 48-yard catch. INDvsTEN http://t.co/Do2DSxPD71
— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2015
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville (Oct. 4)
Matthew Masifilo • G • Tampa Bay Buccaneers • 2nd season • @MMasifilo
Masifilo was inactive in a 19-9 loss against Houston.
Next Game: vs. Carolina (Oct. 4)
Josh Mauro • DE • Arizona Cardinals • 2nd season • @JustJoshin90
Mauro was used on defense and special teams in a 47-7 win against San Francisco.
Next Game: vs. St. Louis (Oct. 4)
Ty Montgomery • WR • Green Bay Packers • 1st season • @TyMontgomery2
After catching his first touchdown as a pro, it was only appropriate for Montgomery to take his first Lambeau Leap in Monday night’s win against Kansas City. He finished with two returns for 64 yards and two catches for 14 yards and a touchdown.
First Rule of Lambeau: When you catch your first TD at Lambeau, you do the Lambeau Leap. Cue: Ty Montgomery #KCvsGB http://t.co/UxmxI6cueP
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2015
So thankful to get my first NFL touchdown and Lambeau Leap:)
— Ty Montgomery (@TyMontgomery2) September 29, 2015
Next Game: at San Francisco (Oct. 4)
Trent Murphy • LB • Washington Redskins • 2nd season • @TMurphy_93
Murphy started against the New York Giants Thursday night, finishing with 3 tackles while playing on both defense and special teams.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia (Oct. 4)
Chris Owusu • WR • New York Jets • 5th season • @Owusu81
Owusu was inactive for the New York Jets’ 24-17 loss against Philadelphia.
Next Game: at Miami (Oct. 4)
David Parry • DT • Indianapolis Colts • 1st season • @DavidParry58
Parry recorded his first NFL sack Sunday against Tennessee, bringing down Marcus Mariota 8 yards behind the line of scrimmage. He added 2 tackles and a QB hit and has started all three of Indianapolis’ games.
What a stand from @HenryAnderson91 and @DavidParry58 #KnockBack #Maverick&Goose
— Craig Jones (@CraigJones_30) September 27, 2015
Next Game: at Tennessee (Sept. 27)
Andrus Peat • OT • New Orleans Saints • 1st season • @AndrusPeat
Peat’s usage is increasing, little by little. He was utilized several times in Sunday’s 27-22 loss against Carolina as an extra lineman on running plays.
Next Game: vs. Dallas (Oct. 4)
Jordan Richards • DB • New England Patriots • 1st season
Richards saw his most action to date in a 51-17 victory against Jacksonville. He played 53% of defensive snaps, 59% of special teams snaps and had two tackles with a pass defended.
#Patriots are playing a lot of 2-deep safety, with McCourty over the top of WR Allen Robinson and rookie Jordan Richards on the other side
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) September 27, 2015
Next Game: at Dallas (Oct. 11)
Richard Sherman • CB • Seattle Seahawks • 5th season • @RSherman_25
Sherman did it all for Seattle in a 26-0 win. He made one tackle, defended a pass, played 100% of Seattle’s defensive snaps and returned a punt 64 yards on a perfectly-executed special teams trick play.
Tyler Lockett is back for the punt & the Bears are running after him PROBLEM: Richard Sherman has the ball #CHIvsSEA http://t.co/ySJSWuTEa6
— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2015
Next Game: vs. Detroit (Oct. 5)
Shayne Skov • LB • San Francisco 49ers • 1st season • @ShayneSkov
Skov played on special teams and defense in a loss against Arizona.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay (Oct. 4)
A.J. Tarpley • LB • Buffalo Bills • 1st season • @AJTarpley
Tarpley had a QB hit and was on the field for defense and special teams in 41-14 victory against Miami.
Got to play against former teammate and a role model of mine last night @Michael31Thomas ✊
— Aubrey Joseph (@AJTarpley) September 28, 2015
Next Game: vs. New York Giants (Oct. 4)
Stepfan Taylor • RB • Arizona Cardinals • 3rd season • @KULABAFI
Stanford’s career leader in rushing yards had a special teams tackle and 4 carries for 6 yards in a 47-7 win against San Francisco.
Next Game: vs. St. Louis (Oct. 4)
Michael Thomas • S • Miami Dolphins • 3rd season • @Michael31Thomas
Thomas started against Buffalo and played on 96% of special teams snaps and 60% of defensive snaps for Miami. He finished the afternoon with five tackles.
I suggested Dolphins should bench Walt Aikens and start Michael Thomas four days ago. Thomas warming up with starters now.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 27, 2015
Next Game: vs. New York Jets (Oct. 4)
Levine Toilolo • TE • Atlanta Falcons • 3rd season • @LevineToilolo
Toilolo only caught 1 pass for 6 yards in a 39-28 victory against Dallas, but played on 85% of Atlanta’s offensive snaps to help DeVonta Freeman rush for 141 yards and 3 touchdowns. Toilolo also caught a 2-point conversion.
#Falcons go for 2, and get it, as Ryan finds a WIDE open Levine Toilolo. 28-25, #Cowboys lead shrinks to 3. #WFAACowboys #Cowboys #Falcons
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) September 27, 2015
Next Game: vs. Houston (Oct. 4)
Griff Whalen • WR • Indianapolis Colts • 4th season • @GriffWhalen
Whalen played on half of Indianapolis’ special teams plays against Tennessee, helping the Colts earn their first win of 2015.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville (Oct. 4)
Players on Injured Reserve
Alex Carter • CB • Detroit Lions • 1st season • @AlexCarter
The third-round pick sustained an ankle injury in training camp and will be sidelined through at least the first half of the 2015 season.
Tyler Gaffney • RB • New England Patriots • 2nd season
A former sixth-round pick, Gaffney was injured in the first week of Patriots training camp. After clearing waivers, the Patriots placed him on their short-term injury reserve list.
Players on NFL Practice Squads
Cameron Fleming • OG • New England Patriots • 2nd season • @cammyjfresh
Fleming appeared in seven games with two starts as a rookie in 2014 with New England. The former fourth-rounder was named to the Patriots’ practice squad on Sunday.
Ed Reynolds • S • Philadelphia Eagles • 1st season
Reynolds spent last season on the Philadelphia practice squad. During the 2015 preseason, Reynolds had 13 tackles and two interceptions, both against the Colts on Aug. 16.
James Vaughters • LB • Green Bay Packers • 1st season • @JVaught9
Vaughters went undrafted in 2015, but nonetheless earned a role in the Packers organization. Vaughters beat out Jermauria Rasco and Adrian Hubbard for a spot on the Packers’ practice squad.
David Yankey • OG • Minnesota Vikings • 2nd season • @papa_yank
The former All-American at Stanford was selected in the fifth round of the 2014 draft by Minnesota.