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Newton perfect in preseason debut, Panthers edge Jags 24-23
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Cam Newton was perfect in his preseason debut.
Seeing live action for the first time since last season's finale, Newton completed both of his passes for 21 yards and a touchdown in the Carolina Panthers' 24-23 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.
Newton's 9-yard slant pass to Kelvin Benjamin capped a 10-play opening drive that showed coach Ron Rivera all he needed to see from his star quarterback. Newton spent the rest of the night watching from the sideline.
Afterward, Newton said he was ready for the season opener.
''Absolutely,'' he said. ''You ain't got no choice. When everything gets to going, pretty sure coach will have everyone ready to go. And that's all you can ask for.''
The 2015 league MVP had surgery in March to repair a partially torn rotator cuff in his right, throwing shoulder. Newton participated in the first five practices of training camp before developing soreness and backing off for nearly two weeks.
He amped up his workload this week in preparation for the team's third exhibition, quite possibly the only action he'll get in the preseason. The Panthers (2-1) wrap up exhibition play next week against Pittsburgh.
The Jaguars (1-2), meanwhile, will continue their quarterback competition into the preseason finale at Atlanta.
''I've got to do the best job for the organization and best job for the team,'' coach Doug Marrone said. ''I'm not going to put that pressure on myself to say, `Hey, listen, I need to do this.' I've got time. You'd like to make the decision quickly, but you want to make sure you make the right decision. That's the most important thing.''
Chad Henne got the start over Blake Bortles and had an up-and-down night that would have been much better if not for a drop. Henne completed 8 of 14 passes for 73 yards. He lofted two perfect deep balls to rookie Keelan Cole and Allen Robinson, although Cole dropped a would-be touchdown for the second time in as many games.
Henne also was sacked three times and had a pass batted down at the line of scrimmage. He led the Jaguars on two scoring drives in five possessions, the first one aided by a 51-yard run on a fake punt.
Bortles was 12-of-16 passing for 125 yards, highlighted by a 4-yard touchdown pass to Shane Wynn in the fourth quarter. Bortles also threw an interception that was returned 48 yards and set up a touchdown in the third. The ill-advised pass was a little behind Allen Hurns and into double coverage.
Bortles and Jacksonville's starting offensive line played deep into the fourth quarter, facing mostly second- and third-teamers.
It came a week after Marrone essentially benched Bortles following a rough preseason outing.
''I don't know if it can get any worse than that,'' Bortles said. ''As a quarterback in the NFL, it's probably the last thing you ever want to hear. You can roll over and lay down or you can just keep working and grinding and earn that spot. So you have two options. You pick one and you go.''
WELCOME BACK
Two-time All-Pro center Ryan Kalil also made his preseason debut after sitting out two games with a shoulder injury. And rookie receiver Curtis Samuel, a second-round draft pick from Ohio State, saw extensive action after missing time because of a hamstring injury. Samuel finished with four receptions for 15 yards. He was targeted a team-high six times.
MAKING AMENDS
Jaguars kicker Jason Myers drilled a 44-yard field goal and both extra points, saving his job at least for now. Myers missed three field-goal attempts and an extra point in Jacksonville's first two preseason games, prompting the Jaguars to bring in veteran Dan Carpenter and Patrick Murray for workouts last weekend. The team opted not to sign either one, instead putting Myers on notice about his shaky job security.
SITTING OUT
The Jaguars were without several starters, including running back Leonard Fournette (foot), receiver Marqise Lee (ankle) and cornerback A.J. Bouye (undisclosed). Cornerback Aaron Colvin (ankle), receiver Rashad Greene (back), running back T.J. Yeldon (hamstring), defensive end Dante Fowler (leg), tight end Mychal Rivera (hand) and defensive tackle Michael Bennett (lower body) also sat out.
INJURIES
Panthers: Guard Dan France left the game to be evaluated for a concussion.
Jaguars: Cornerback Doran Grant also was evaluated for a concussion and cleared to return.
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C. Artis-Payne
34 RB 37 RuYds, 2 RuTDs |
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C. Ivory
33 RB 36 RuYds, RuTD, 6 ReYds, REC |
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | - | - |
1st Downs | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Passing | 0 | 0 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 0 | 0 |
Total Plays | 0 | 0 |
Avg Gain | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Rush Attempts | 0 | 0 |
Avg Rush Yards | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Passing | 0 | 0 |
Comp. - Att. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Yards Per Pass | 0 | 0 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Touchdowns | ||
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Return Yards | ||
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
G. GilbertÂ
4 QB
5 FPTS
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G. Gilbert | 8/12 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. AndersonÂ
3 QB
0 FPTS
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D. Anderson | 10/19 | 66 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. NewtonÂ
1 QB
6 FPTS
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C. Newton | 2/2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. StewartÂ
28 RB
3 FPTS
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J. Stewart | 5 | 39 | 0 | 31 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Artis-PayneÂ
34 RB
15 FPTS
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C. Artis-Payne | 9 | 37 | 2 | 11 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. McCaffreyÂ
22 RB
3 FPTS
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C. McCaffrey | 7 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
F. WhittakerÂ
43 RB
1 FPTS
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F. Whittaker | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. SimmonsÂ
38 RB
1 FPTS
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J. Simmons | 5 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
G. GilbertÂ
4 QB
5 FPTS
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G. Gilbert | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. AndersonÂ
3 QB
0 FPTS
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D. Anderson | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. FrazierÂ
81 WR
4 FPTS
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M. Frazier | 2 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 35 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. BenjaminÂ
13 WR
9 FPTS
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K. Benjamin | 4 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 11 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. FunchessÂ
17 WR
2 FPTS
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D. Funchess | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. SamuelÂ
10 WR
1 FPTS
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C. Samuel | 6 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. OlsenÂ
88 TE
1 FPTS
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G. Olsen | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. ArmahÂ
40 FB
1 FPTS
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A. Armah | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
E. DicksonÂ
84 TE
1 FPTS
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E. Dickson | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. McCaffreyÂ
22 RB
3 FPTS
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C. McCaffrey | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. SimmonsÂ
38 RB
1 FPTS
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J. Simmons | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. StewartÂ
28 RB
3 FPTS
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J. Stewart | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. ByrdÂ
18 WR
0 FPTS
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D. Byrd | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. Artis-PayneÂ
34 RB
15 FPTS
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C. Artis-Payne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. ShepardÂ
19 WR
0 FPTS
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R. Shepard | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
F. WhittakerÂ
43 RB
1 FPTS
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F. Whittaker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
D. ParmsÂ
25 DB
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D. Parms | 7-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MayoÂ
55 LB
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D. Mayo | 5-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. CashÂ
57 LB
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J. Cash | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. KuechlyÂ
59 MLB
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L. Kuechly | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. ColemanÂ
20 SS
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K. Coleman | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Green-ThompsonÂ
54 OLB
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S. Green-Thompson | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. DavisÂ
58 OLB
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T. Davis | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. WorleyÂ
26 CB
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D. Worley | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. CoxÂ
64 DE
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B. Cox | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. JacobsÂ
53 LB
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B. Jacobs | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. AddisonÂ
97 DE
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M. Addison | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. JonesÂ
42 FS
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C. Jones | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. AdamsÂ
27 SS
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M. Adams | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. SouthwardÂ
37 DB
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D. Southward | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Z. SanchezÂ
31 CB
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Z. Sanchez | 1-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. LukeÂ
32 CB
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C. Luke | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. RichardsÂ
39 DB
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J. Richards | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. PeppersÂ
90 DE
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J. Peppers | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. CrumeÂ
72 DT
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E. Crume | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. ObadaÂ
71 DE
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E. Obada | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. MunnerlynÂ
41 DB
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C. Munnerlyn | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. JohnsonÂ
33 DB
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D. Johnson | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Z. MooreÂ
77 DE
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Z. Moore | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
G. GanoÂ
9 K
0 FPTS
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G. Gano | 1/1 | 31 | 1/1 | 4 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
A. LeeÂ
8 P
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A. Lee | 3 | 51.3 | 1 | 58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. PalardyÂ
5 P
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M. Palardy | 2 | 50.5 | 1 | 51 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. ClayÂ
83 WR
2 FPTS
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K. Clay | 2 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
F. WhittakerÂ
43 RB
1 FPTS
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F. Whittaker | 1 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
C. McCaffrey 22 RB
3 FPTS
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C. McCaffrey | 2 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. Clay 83 WR
2 FPTS
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K. Clay | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
B. BortlesÂ
5 QB
9 FPTS
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B. Bortles | 12/16 | 125 | 1 | 1 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. HenneÂ
7 QB
3 FPTS
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C. Henne | 8/14 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. AllenÂ
10 QB
0 FPTS
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B. Allen | 1/5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
C. GrantÂ
30 RB
5 FPTS
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C. Grant | 10 | 58 | 0 | 51 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. IvoryÂ
33 RB
9 FPTS
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C. Ivory | 10 | 36 | 1 | 10 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. HenneÂ
7 QB
3 FPTS
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C. Henne | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. GrimesÂ
41 RB
7 FPTS
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J. Grimes | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. BortlesÂ
5 QB
9 FPTS
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B. Bortles | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. AllenÂ
10 QB
0 FPTS
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B. Allen | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
A. RobinsonÂ
15 WR
5 FPTS
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A. Robinson | 3 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. WynnÂ
14 WR
9 FPTS
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S. Wynn | 3 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 18 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. KoyackÂ
83 TE
3 FPTS
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B. Koyack | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. EllisÂ
48 TE
2 FPTS
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A. Ellis | 3 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. HurnsÂ
88 WR
2 FPTS
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A. Hurns | 6 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. SterlingÂ
87 TE
1 FPTS
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N. Sterling | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. PinkardÂ
18 WR
1 FPTS
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L. Pinkard | 6 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. GrimesÂ
41 RB
7 FPTS
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J. Grimes | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. IvoryÂ
33 RB
9 FPTS
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C. Ivory | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. ColeÂ
84 WR
0 FPTS
|
K. Cole | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. BohanonÂ
40 RB
0 FPTS
|
T. Bohanon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. BennÂ
17 WR
0 FPTS
|
A. Benn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. LewisÂ
89 TE
0 FPTS
|
M. Lewis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. GrantÂ
30 RB
5 FPTS
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C. Grant | 2 | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 5 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
B. ChurchÂ
42 SS
|
B. Church | 8-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Jean-BaptisteÂ
38 CB
|
S. Jean-Baptiste | 4-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. JackÂ
44 OLB
|
M. Jack | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Je. JohnsonÂ
32 DB
|
Je. Johnson | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. CharlesÂ
90 DT
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S. Charles | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. PullardÂ
52 OLB
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H. Pullard | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. CampbellÂ
93 DT
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C. Campbell | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. GrantÂ
26 CB
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D. Grant | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. SmithÂ
50 OLB
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T. Smith | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. JonesÂ
95 DT
|
A. Jones | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. McNaryÂ
45 LB
|
J. McNary | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. PhillipsÂ
59 DE
|
C. Phillips | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. GipsonÂ
39 FS
|
T. Gipson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. GachkarÂ
54 LB
|
A. Gachkar | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. MyrickÂ
31 CB
|
J. Myrick | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. BrownÂ
53 LB
|
B. Brown | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. DavisÂ
58 LB
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P. Davis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. PoslusznyÂ
51 MLB
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P. Posluszny | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. PatmonÂ
37 DB
|
T. Patmon | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. WilsonÂ
47 DB
|
J. Wilson | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. RamseyÂ
20 CB
|
J. Ramsey | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. MyersÂ
2 K
0 FPTS
|
J. Myers | 1/1 | 44 | 2/2 | 5 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
B. NortmanÂ
3 P
|
B. Nortman | 5 | 48.8 | 2 | 64 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
S. Wynn 14 WR
9 FPTS
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S. Wynn | 3 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 |