NFL Week 5: How Did Former FSU Players Fare?

The good news for Florida State NFL fans is that Sunday was a huge day for multiple alumni. Whereas last week saw Dalvin Cook go down with injury and others have subpar outings, this week witnessed a few players break through and have huge performances. Surprisingly, two of them were on the same defense.

We here at The Daily Nole kept track of former FSU football players through the slate of games. Listed below are all former FSU football players who recorded a statistic on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday:

New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jameis Winston (QB, Tampa Bay) – 56 percent completions, 334 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 3 rushes, 11 rushing yards

Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Nick O’Leary (TE, Buffalo) – 5 receptions, 54 receiving yards

New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns

Terrence Brooks (S, New York) – 1 tackle

Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions

Kelvin Benjamin (WR, Carolina) – 4 receptions, 58 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown

Graham Gano (K, Carolina) – 2-for-3 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points

Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins

Lawrence Timmons (LB, Miami) – 7 tackles, 1 pass defended

Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Nigel Bradham (LB, Philadelphia) – 8 tackles

Patrick Robinson (CB, Philadelphia) – 5 tackles, 3 passes defended

Tim Jernigan (DT, Philadelphia) – 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Jalen Ramsey (CB, Jacksonville) – 7 tackles, 4 passes defended, 1 interception

Telvin Smith (LB, Jacksonville) – 10 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 pass defended, 1 interception, 1 defensive touchdown

Vince Williams (LB, Pittsburgh) – 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 2 QB hits

Baltimore Ravens vs. Oakland Raiders

Mario Edwards, Jr. (DE, Oakland) – 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit

E.J. Manuel (QB, Oakland) – 50 percent completion, 159 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 2 rushes, 15 rushing yards

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans

Terrance Smith (LB, Kansas City) – 1 tackle

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears

Xavier Rhodes (CB, Minnesota) – 1 tackle

Christian Jones (LB, Chicago) – 9 tackles, 1 pass defended, 1 QB hit

Eddie Goldman (DT, Chicago) – 2 tackles