Ward Has Big Day for Falcons
October 06, 2015 | Football
Atlanta rookie running back Terron Ward gained 72 yards on 19 carries, had one reception for 18 yards and scored a touchdown for Atlanta on Sunday in a 48-21 victory over Houston to lead Oregon State alums in Week 4 of the National Football League season.
Here is a roundup of how all the Beavers in the NFL fared on the fourth week of the season:
D.J.ALEXANDER (2011-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie linebacker had no stats in a 36-21 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.
DEREK ANDERSON (2001-04), CAROLINA: The quarterback had no stats in a 37-23 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
JOSH ANDREWS (2010-13): The Philadelphia offensive lineman had no stats in a 23-20 loss to Washington on Sunday.
BRANDON BROWNER (2002-03), NEW ORLEANS: Brandon had six tackles in a 26-20 overtime win over Dallas on Sunday.
BRANDIN COOKS (2011-13), NEW ORLEANS: The 2013 Biletnikoff Award winner had four receptions for 25 yards, with a long of 13 yards, in a 26-20 overtime win over Dallas on Sunday.
SCOTT CRICHTON (2011-13), MINNESOTA: The second-year defensive end had one tackle in a 23-20 loss to Denver on Sunday.
DWAN EDWARDS (2000-03), CAROLINA: The veteran defensive tackle had two tackles in a 37-23 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
OBUM GWATCHUM (2011-14), NEW ORLEANS: The defensive end was inactive for a 26-20 overtime win over Dallas on Sunday.
CONNOR HAMLETT (2011-14), NEW ORLEANS: The rookie tight end is on the practice squad.
JOHNNY HEKKER (2008-11), ST. LOUIS: The punter averaged 45.1 yards on seven punts, with a long of 57 yards, and had two punts downed inside the 20 in a 24-22 win over Arizona on Sunday.
ANDY LEVITRE (2005-08), ATLANTA: Andy started at left guard in a 48-21 win over Houston on Sunday.
KEENAN LEWIS (2005-08), NEW ORLEANS: Keenan played in the 26-20 overtime win over Dallas on Sunday but had no stzatistics.
SEAN MANNION (2011-14), ST. LOUIS: The rookie quarterback was inactive for a 24-22 win over Arizona on Sunday.
MATT MOORE (2005-06), MIAMI: The quarterback did not play in a 27-14 loss to the New York Jets in London on Sunday.
STEVEN NELSON (2013-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie defensive back was inactive for the 36-21 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.
STEPHEN PAEA (2008-10), WASHINGTON: The former Morris Trophy winner had two tackles in a 23-20 win over Philadelphia on Sunday.
JORDAN POYER (20009-12), CLEVELAND: The former All-American cornerback had two tackles and a quarterback hit in a 30-27 loss to San Diego on Sunday.
MIKE REMMERS (2008-11), CAROLINA: The offensive tackle started for the Panthers in a 37-23 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
RASHAAD REYNOLDS (2010-13), JACKSONVILLE: The defensive back is on the practice squad.
JACQUIZZ RODGERS (2008-10), CHICAGO: Quizz had two carries for three yards, with a long of three yards, and one tackle in a 22-20 win over Oakland on Sunday.
TERRON WARD (2011-14), ATLANTA: The rookie running back had 19 carries for 77 yards, one reception for 18 yards, and one touchdown in a 48-21 win over Houston on Sunday.
MARKUS WHEATON (2009-12), PITTSBURGH: The third-year wide receiver had one catch for 18 yards in a 23-20 overtime loss to Baltimore on Thursday night.
DYLAN WYNN (2011-14), CLEVELAND: The rookie defensive end was released from Cleveland's practice squad on Oct. 6.
TYREQUEK ZIMMERMAN (2011-14), CLEVELAND: The safety was signed to Cleveland's practice squad on Oct. 6.
Two alums are also in the Canadian Football League. Here's a roundup:
COLIN KELLY (2009-12), OTTAWA: Colin started at right tackle on Thursday night in a 39-17 win over Montreal and forced one fumble.
JAMES RODGERS (2007-11), MONTREAL: James is on the injury list until Oct. 11 and did not play in last Thursday's 39-17 loss to Ottawa.
