Several Defensive Wolverines Made Huge Plays In The NFL This Weekend

The defensive prowess of several former Michigan Wolverines football players was on full display in the NFL this past weekend, most notably in the forms of Kansas City Chiefs defensive ends Taco Charlton and Mike Danna, Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham and Seattle Seahawks safety Lano Hill.

Hill came up with the biggest play of the bunch, however, when he made the game-saving tackle at the one-yard line as time expired to preserve Seattle's 35-30 win over New England last night.

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Connected on 23 of his 35 passes for 217 yards with a touchdown and a pick in Tampa Bay's 31-17 win over the Panthers … Brady is completing 64.7 percent of his passes in two affairs for the 1-1 Buccaneers, with 456 yards, three touchdowns, three picks and a rushing score.

Did not play in the Ravens' 33-16 win over the Texans … Bredeson resides on Baltimore's active roster, but has yet to appear in a clash this season.

Started and accumulated seven tackles and a pass defended in the Steelers' 26-21 triumph over the Broncos … Bush has earned the starting nod in both contests for 2-0 Pittsburgh and has compiled 13 tackles and a pass defended.

Saw time off the bench in Denver's 26-21 loss to the Steelers yesterday, but the only stat he logged was a special teams tackle … Butt has played in both games for the 0-2 Broncos (no starts), notching just one catch for no yards.

Made his season debut yesterday in the Chiefs' 23-20 victory over the Chargers, coming off the bench to post two tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss … He was only on the field for 27 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps, however.

Racked up two tackles in Kansas City's thrilling 23-20 win over the Chargers, but did not play in the second half due to illness … Clark has started both outings for the 2-0 Chiefs, recording five tackles, one sack and one stop behind the line of scrimmage.

Missed the Cardinals' 30-15 triumph over Washington with a hamstring injury he suffered in the opening weekend … Prior to the injury, Cole earned the starting nod at center in Arizona's season-opening win at San Francisco.

Registered four tackles, one tackle for loss and his first career sack in the Chiefs' 23-20 win over the Chargers … Danna has appeared in both of Kansas City's showdowns off the bench, tallying seven tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss.

Resides on the 2-0 Steelers' practice squad.

Decided not to play the 2020 season, after 2-0 Green Bay signed him to a one-year deal on April 2.

Totaled four tackles, 1.5 sacks and one tackle for loss in a backup role in Green Bay's 42-21 win over Detroit on Sunday … Gary has received time off the bench in both tilts for the 2-0 Packers, accumulating six tackles, 1.5 sacks and one stop behind the line of scrimmage.

Is on the Vikings' injured reserve list after failing a physical for unknown reasons on Sept. 5 … He will miss the first six weeks of the 2020 season as a result.

Did not see action in Pittsburgh's 26-21 triumph over the Broncos … Gentry is on the 2-0 Steelers' active roster, but has yet to appear in an affair in 2020.

Started at right guard and played every offensive snap in the Broncos' 26-21 setback to the Steelers … Glasgow has earned the starting nod at right guard in both clashes for 0-2 Denver, and has played every offensive snap.

Didn't see any defensive snaps in the Colts' 28-11 victory over the Vikings, but was on the field for 72 percent of the club's special teams plays and compiled a tackle … Glasgow has seen special teams action in both contests for 1-1 Indianapolis, logging a lone stop.

Started and notched one sack, one tackle and one tackle for loss in the Eagles' 37-19 loss to the Rams … Graham has started both games for 0-2 Philadelphia, posting three tackles, one sack and two tackles for loss.

Did not receive playing time in the Chiefs' 23-20 win over the Chargers … Henne is listed as the backup to starter Patrick Mahomes, but has yet to see the field in 2020.

Racked up four tackles off the bench in Seattle's 35-30 triumph over New England, including the game-ending stop at the one-yard line as the Patriots attempted to score the go-ahead touchdown … Hill has competed in both outings in a backup role for the 2-0 Seahawks, recording nine tackles and one stop behind the line of scrimmage.

Resides on the 2-0 Chiefs' practice squad and has not been promoted to the active roster yet this year.

Played 71 percent of Washington's special teams snaps in Sunday's loss to Arizona, but did not see time on defense and did not register any stats … Hudson has appeared in both showdowns solely on special teams for 1-1 Washington, but has not tallied any statistics.

The Raiders are set to host the Saints tonight at 8:15 ET … Hurst contributed off the bench in 1-0 Las Vegas' 34-30 win over Carolina in the opener, totaling three tackles and half a sack.

Started at left tackle in the Titans' 33-30 win over Jacksonville on Sunday, playing every offensive snap … Lewan has earned the starting nod in both tilts for 2-0 Tennessee.

Started Dallas' wild 40-39 victory over Atlanta yesterday and accumulated five tackles … The affair marked Lewis' season debut, who missed 1-1 Dallas' opener with an ankle injury.

Saw action in the Rams' 37-19 blowout of the Eagles, but didn't compile any statistics while receiving just six snaps on defense … Long has appeared in both clashes for 2-0 Los Angeles, but has yet to log any stats.

Resides on the Raiders' practice squad and hasn't played in a contest this year.

Is on 1-1 Dallas' active roster, but hasn't seen the field in either of the team's two games.

Was promoted to the 0-2 Vikings' active roster on Sept. 18 prior to this past weekend's 28-11 loss to Indianapolis, but did not see the field.

Notched one tackle while playing 26 defensive snaps in a backup role in Seattle's thrilling 35-30 victory over New England last night … Mone has appeared in both outings for the 2-0 Seahawks, posting one tackle.

The Raiders signed him to their practice squad on Sept. 19, which is where he still remains.

Started at right tackle in New England's 35-30 defeat at Seattle yesterday … Onwenu has begun each of the 1-1 Patriots' first two showdowns at right tackle.

Is on the 1-1 Browns' active roster, but hasn't received playing time yet this year.

Recorded four tackles and returned one punt for 11 yards in the Giants' 17-13 loss at Chicago … Peppers has started both tilts for 0-2 New York, registering eight tackles, one pass defended and a 12.5-yard average on four punt returns.

The Saints head to Las Vegas tonight at 8:15 ET, and Ruiz is expected to play after missing last week with an ankle injury … He was slated to start the club's season-opening win over Tampa Bay, but missed the affair due to the aforementioned ailment.

Saw the field for eight offensive snaps and six special teams plays in Green Bay's 42-21 victory over Detroit … Runyan has appeared in both clashes (no starts) for the 2-0 Packers.

Started at left guard in the Panthers' 31-17 loss at Tampa Bay yesterday, playing every offensive snap … Schofield has begun both of 0-2 Carolina's contests this year and has been on the field for every offensive play.

Is on 1-1 New England's active roster, but has not yet seen the field in 2020.

Tallied one tackle while playing 82 percent of Jacksonville's special teams snaps (but none on defense) in the club's 33-30 loss to the Titans … The aforementioned tackle is the lone statistic Watson has totaled this season, solely playing special teams in both of the 1-1 Jaguars' games.

Suffered a hamstring injury in the Jaguars' season-opener and was subsequently placed on injured reserve Sept. 14 … Is expected to be out until at least Oct. 14 … Wilson started Jacksonville's win over the Colts on Sept. 13 and accumulated four tackles.

Started the Patriots' 35-30 defeat at Seattle and compiled three tackles and half a sack … Winovich has earned the starting nod in each of New England's first two outings, logging eight stops, half a sack and one tackle for loss.

Notched a lone tackle off the bench in the Steelers' 26-21 win over the 0-2 Broncos … Wormley has played in Pittsburgh's first two showdowns (no starts) and has posted one tackle.

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