Nov. 28, 2011
Week 12 of NFL action has been completed for former Oregon State players currently playing in the NFL.
Monday night’s NFL game features the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints; neither team has a former Beaver on its active roster.
With five weeks remaining, Victor Butler (Dallas), Chad Ochocinco (New England) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Oakland) all find themselves in first place in their respective divisions.
If the season were to end today, Stephen Paea (Chicago) and Jacquizz Rodgers (Atlanta) would find themselves in the playoffs on the NFC side. Keenan Lewis (Pittsburgh) would join them from the AFC.
For a full list and links to their NFL pages, visit osubeavers.com and click on “Beavers In The Pros” under the in-depth tab on the football portion of the site.
Derek Anderson, QB (Carolina Panthers) – Anderson did not play in Carolina’s 27-19 win over Indianapolis.
Nick Barnett, LB (Buffalo Bills) – Barnett made eight tackles in Buffalo’s 28-24 loss to the New York Jets. On the year, he has made 86 tackles with two interceptions – including one for a touchdown - three pass deflections and one forced fumble.
Brandon Browner, CB (Seattle Seahawks) – Browner made five tackles to go along with three pass deflections and an interception in Seattle’s 23-17 loss to Washington. He has started all 11 games this season and has made 39 tackles with 13 pass deflections and two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown.
Victor Butler. LB (Dallas Cowboys) – Butler had three tackles, including a sack, in Dallas’ 20-19 win over Miami on Thanksgiving day. He has 18 tackles and three sacks on the year for the Cowboys.
James Dockery, CB (Cleveland Browns) – Dockery made one tackle in Cleveland’s 23-20 loss to Cincinnati. He has four tackles on the season. Dockery has also recovered an onside kick in a game against Oakland.
Dwan Edwards, DT (Buffalo Bills) – Edwards played but did not record a tackle in Buffalo’s 28-24 loss to the New York Jets. He has played in all 11 games this season, starting eight, and has 35 tackles in addition to 1.5 sacks and one pass breakup.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR (Oakland Raiders) – Houshmandzadeh played but did not make a catch in Oakland’s 25-20 win over Chicago. He has two catches for 35 yards this season.
Brandon Hughes, DB (Philadelphia Eagles) – Hughes made four tackles in Philadelphia’s 38-20 loss to New England. He has 12 tackles on the year.
Steven Jackson, RB (St. Louis Rams) – Jackson carried the ball 17 times for 64 yards and had three receptions for 14 yards in St. Louis’ 23-20 loss to Arizona. He has 172 carries for 813 yards (4.7 ypc) and four touchdowns while making 26 catches for 151 yards and one score on the season.
Andy Levitre, OG (Buffalo Bills) – Levitre started in Buffalo’s 28-24 loss to the New York Jets. He has started all 11 games this season for the Bills.
Keenan Lewis, DB (Pittsburgh Steelers) – Lewis intercepted one pass, broke up two others and made one tackle in Pittsburgh’s 13-9 win over Kansas City. He has 31 tackles on the season and has recorded four pass deflections and an interception.
Gabe Miller, DE (Kansas City Chiefs) – Miller is currently on Kansas City’s injured reserve.
Matt Moore, QB (Miami Dolphins) – Moore was 19-of-32 for 288 yards and a touchdown but the Dolphins lost to Dallas, 20-19, on Thanksgiving day. Moore is 138-of-219 for 1,607 yards passing this season, and has thrown for eight touchdowns. He has also rushed for 51 yards and one score.
Chad Ochocinco, WR (New England Patriots) – Ochocinco played but did not make a catch in New England’s 38-20 win over Philadelphia. He has 11 receptions for 201 yards on the season.
Stephen Paea, DT (Chicago Bears) – Paea played but did not record a tackle in Chicago’s 25-20 loss to Oakland. On the year, he has recorded three tackles, including a sack that went for a safety.
Sabby Piscitelli, DB (Kansas City Chiefs) – Piscitelli made two tackles in Kansas City’s 13-9 loss to Pittsburgh. He has 23 tackles on the year, including 18 solo, and has one forced fumble.
Jacquizz Rodgers. RB (Atlanta Falcons) – Rodgers carried the ball three times for 19 yards and had two receptions for 12 yards in Atlanta’s 24-14 win over Minnesota. On the year, he has rushed for 168 yards on 38 carries (4.4 ypc) and has caught 14 passes for 116 yards.
Sammie Stroughter, WR (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – Stroughter did not make a catch in Tampa Bay’s 23-17 loss to Tennessee. He returned three kicks for 24 yards.
Suaesi Tuimaunei, DB (Atlanta Falcons) – Tuimaunei is on the Falcons’ practice squad.
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