Hokie ClubHere’s a look at how former Virginia Tech players did this week in their respective NFL games. Tech has 18 players on active 53-man rosters with two more players on practice squads and two more on the injured reserve.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Eddie Royal caught five passes for 105 yards and two more touchdown passes, giving him four in the past two weeks, as the Chargers beat Jacksonville … Brandon Flowers had six tackles and an interception in the win, as well … Darryl Tapp had a fumble recovery in the Lions’ win over the Jets.
Baltimore (W): Tyrod Taylor - did not play
Chicago (L): Kyle Fuller - started, 3 tackles; Joshua Morgan - started, 3 rec., 24 yds
Houston (W): Duane Brown - started
Tennessee (L): James Anderson - 1 special teams tackle
Detroit (W): Corey Fuller - 1 target; Darryl Tapp - 1 tackle, 1 QBH, 1 FR; New York Jets (L): Michael Vick - did not play
Pittsburgh (L): Jason Worilds - started, 1 tackle, 2 QBH
San Diego (W): Eddie Royal - started, 5 rec., 105 yds, 2 TDs; Brandon Flowers - started, 6 tackles, 1 INT, 1 TFL
Minnesota (W): Antone Exum - no stats
New Orleans (L): Shayne Graham - 2-for-2 PATs, 1-for-2 FGs
BYE: Kam Chancellor (Sea), Will Montgomery (Den), Vinston Painter (Cle), Logan Thomas (Ari)
Injured Reserve: DeAngelo Hall (Was), Eddie Whitley (Ari)
Not Active: Jarrett Boykin (groin), Jayron Hosley (NYG; suspended)
Practice Squad: Nick Becton (NYG), Ryan Williams (Dal)