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#PackPros: Week 11 NFL Update
11/18/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 18, 2014
David Amerson has kept his solid play going, turning in five tackles against the Buccaneers. He now has 42 tackles on the season, which puts him in fourth on the Redskins. Amerson and the Redskins could not get the win however, losing to the Bucs 27-7.
Audie Cole played a good game on special teams for the Vikings on Sunday creating two tackles on the unit. Cole and the Vikings lost to division rival Chicago Bears 21-13.
Jerricho Cotchery has quietly had a good season for the Panthers this year grabbing 32 receptions for 433 yards so far. This week against divisional foe Falcons, Cotchery had two catches for 43 yards in the Panthers 19-17 heartbreaking loss.
Steven Hauschka has been one of the best kickers in the NFL this season missing on only two kicks all season, with his season percentage being over 90%. Hauschka had another good game against the Chiefs on Sunday, connecting on both field goals and two extra points, but it was not enough in the Seahawks 24-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Dontae Johnson got in on the 49ers fun on Sunday as the defense picked off Eli Manning five times. Johnson had three tackles and a pass break up on the day as the 49ers beat the Giants 16-10.
Markus Kuhn and the Giants defense managed to hold the 49ers to only 16 points on the day, as Kuhn had two tackles in the Giants 16-10 loss to the 49ers.
Ted Larsen and the Cardinals continue to get it done in any way, shape, or form so far this season as they went on to beat the Lions 14-6. The Cardinals now 9-1 have the best record in the NFL, a three-game lead in their division, and a two-game lead on the field in the NFC.
Manny Lawson played sometime at linebacker and defensive end on Thursday Night. Lawson had one tackle in the Bills 22-9 loss to division rival Miami Dolphins.
Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers got back on track Sunday beating division rival Oakland Raiders 13-6. Rivers had a good game completing 22 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown.
J.R. Sweezy and the Seahawks offensive line have been a force in the rushing game this year leading the team to over 170 yards per game rushing the football which leads the NFL. However, Sweezy and the Seahawks rush attack were not enough on Sunday in the 24-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Mario Williams had his best game of the season so far on Thursday Night against division rival Dolphins creating five tackles and forcing 3.5 sacks. The Bills however did not all play as well as Williams and lost to the Dolphins 22-9. Williams is now fourth in the NFL in sacks with 10.0 on the year.
C.J. Wilson was called up from the practice squad on Sunday by the Buccaneers for the game against the Redskins. Wilson contributed on special teams in the Bucs 27-7 win over the Redskins.
Russell Wilson had a good game against the Chiefs on Sunday throwing 20 completions for 178 yards passing and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards. It was unfortunately not enough in the Seahawks 24-20 loss.
Willie Young returned to both the sack column and win column in Week 11 after missing from both categories for three weeks. Young had one sack in the Bears 21-13 win over division rival Minnesota Vikings. Young is now 11th for sacks totaled in the NFL with 8.0 on the season.
RALEIGH, N.C. - NC State had over 15 former Pack players play in NFL games on Sunday, the 11th week of the NFL season.
David Amerson has kept his solid play going, turning in five tackles against the Buccaneers. He now has 42 tackles on the season, which puts him in fourth on the Redskins. Amerson and the Redskins could not get the win however, losing to the Bucs 27-7.
Audie Cole played a good game on special teams for the Vikings on Sunday creating two tackles on the unit. Cole and the Vikings lost to division rival Chicago Bears 21-13.
Jerricho Cotchery has quietly had a good season for the Panthers this year grabbing 32 receptions for 433 yards so far. This week against divisional foe Falcons, Cotchery had two catches for 43 yards in the Panthers 19-17 heartbreaking loss.
Steven Hauschka has been one of the best kickers in the NFL this season missing on only two kicks all season, with his season percentage being over 90%. Hauschka had another good game against the Chiefs on Sunday, connecting on both field goals and two extra points, but it was not enough in the Seahawks 24-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Dontae Johnson got in on the 49ers fun on Sunday as the defense picked off Eli Manning five times. Johnson had three tackles and a pass break up on the day as the 49ers beat the Giants 16-10.
Markus Kuhn and the Giants defense managed to hold the 49ers to only 16 points on the day, as Kuhn had two tackles in the Giants 16-10 loss to the 49ers.
Ted Larsen and the Cardinals continue to get it done in any way, shape, or form so far this season as they went on to beat the Lions 14-6. The Cardinals now 9-1 have the best record in the NFL, a three-game lead in their division, and a two-game lead on the field in the NFC.
Manny Lawson played sometime at linebacker and defensive end on Thursday Night. Lawson had one tackle in the Bills 22-9 loss to division rival Miami Dolphins.
Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers got back on track Sunday beating division rival Oakland Raiders 13-6. Rivers had a good game completing 22 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown.
J.R. Sweezy and the Seahawks offensive line have been a force in the rushing game this year leading the team to over 170 yards per game rushing the football which leads the NFL. However, Sweezy and the Seahawks rush attack were not enough on Sunday in the 24-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Mario Williams had his best game of the season so far on Thursday Night against division rival Dolphins creating five tackles and forcing 3.5 sacks. The Bills however did not all play as well as Williams and lost to the Dolphins 22-9. Williams is now fourth in the NFL in sacks with 10.0 on the year.
C.J. Wilson was called up from the practice squad on Sunday by the Buccaneers for the game against the Redskins. Wilson contributed on special teams in the Bucs 27-7 win over the Redskins.
Russell Wilson had a good game against the Chiefs on Sunday throwing 20 completions for 178 yards passing and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards. It was unfortunately not enough in the Seahawks 24-20 loss.
Willie Young returned to both the sack column and win column in Week 11 after missing from both categories for three weeks. Young had one sack in the Bears 21-13 win over division rival Minnesota Vikings. Young is now 11th for sacks totaled in the NFL with 8.0 on the season.
Players Mentioned
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03
FB Players Postgame Presser vs UNC
Sunday, November 30
Coach Doeren Postgame Presser vs UNC
Sunday, November 30
Coach Doeren Weekly Press Conference (Nov. 24)
Monday, November 24



