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NFL REBELS: Weekly Update 09.16
9/16/2014 | Football
Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the exploits of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL. Ole Miss has a huge presence in the NFL again this year with 20 former Rebels currently on NFL rosters, including such stars as two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis.
Eight former Rebels earned a starting nod for their teams in week two, while Manning and Dolphins' receiver Mike Wallace contributed to touchdowns in their games.
Here's a rundown of how each former Rebel performed in week two of the 2014 NFL season:
#38 Brandon Bolden | RB | New England Patriots
Rushed four times in a 30-7 win against Minnesota on Sunday.
#76 Greg Hardy | DE | Carolina Panthers
Was inactive for the Panthers' 24-7 win against the Lions on Sunday.
#77 John Jerry | OG | New York Giants
Started at right guard in a 25-14 loss against Arizona on Sunday.
#65 Rishaw Johnson | OG | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Inactive for the Bucs' 19-17 loss to St. Louis on Sunday.
#21 Kendrick Lewis | FS | Houston Texans
Started at free safety and recorded four tackles (one TFL) and a forced fumble in the Texans' 30-14 win at Oakland on Sunday.
#10 Eli Manning | QB | New York Giants
Completed 26 of 39 passes for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 25-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
#70 Bobby Massie | OT | Arizona Cardinals
Started at right tackle in a 25-14 win over the Giants on Sunday.
#38 Trumaine McBride | CB | New York Giants
Saw action in the 25-14 loss against Arizona on Sunday.
#22 Dexter McCluster | RB/PR | Tennessee Titans
Rushed four times for 30 yards and caught one pass for nine yards in the Titans' 26-10 loss to Dallas on Sunday.
#10 Donte Moncrief | WR | Indianapolis Colts
Caught a pass for 16 yards in the Monday Night Football 30-27 loss to the Eagles.
#72 Michael Oher | OT | Tennessee Titans
Started at right tackle for the Titans in a 26-10 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
#58 Ashlee Palmer | LB | Detroit Lions
Saw action in a 24-7 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
#78 Jermey Parnell | OT | Dallas Cowboys
Saw action in a 26-10 win at Tennessee on Sunday.
#95 Jerrell Powe | NT | Houston Texans
Started at nose tackle for the Texans in a 30-14 win at Oakland on Sunday.
Gerald Rivers | DE | Miami Dolphins
Member of the Dolphins' practice squad.
#79 Bradley Sowell | OT | Arizona Cardinals
Saw action in the Cardinals' 25-14 win at the Giants on Sunday.
#60 Chris Spencer | OL | Tennessee Titans
Saw action in a 26-10 loss against Dallas on Sunday.
#29 Cassius Vaughn | CB | Detroit Lions
Saw action in a 24-7 loss at Carolina on Sunday.
#11 Mike Wallace | WR | Miami Dolphins
Started at WR and led the Dolphins with five catches for 56 yards, including a one-handed touchdown grab in the end zone in a 29-10 loss at Buffalo. VIDEO: NFL's Top 5 Catches in Week 2
#52 Patrick Willis | LB | San Francisco 49ers
Started at inside linebacker and led the 49ers with eight tackles in a 28-20 loss to the Bears on Sunday Night Football.
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