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Bulldogs in the NFL: Week 3
9/27/2016 3:00:00 PM | Football
Week 3 rundown of how former Fresno State football players did across the NFL….
FRESNO, Calif. – With the 2016 NFL season well underway, here is a look at how nine former Fresno State Bulldogs performed statistically in their matchups during week three:
WR Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers): 2 REC, 23 YDS, TD (LONG: 14 YDS)
Recorded his second touchdown of the season for Green Bay. Adams has eight receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns through three games. The Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 34-27. Green Bay is 2-1.
QB Derek Carr (Oakland Raiders): 21-of-35, 249 YDS, TD | 1 RUSH, -1 YD
Made his 35th consecutive start under center for Oakland. Is 79-of-118 for 867 yards passing with five touchdowns this season. Surrendered first interception of the year at Tennessee – it was the first INT in 137 passing attempts. The Raiders defeated the Titans 17-10. The Raiders are 2-1 after week three.
LB Chris Carter (Baltimore Ravens): 1 TKL (solo)
Recorded his first solo tackle while playing for Baltimore. The Jaguars fell to the Ravens 19-17. Baltimore is now 3-0 in this season.
DT Tyeler Davison (New Orleans Saints): No Stats
Was inactive for the Monday night game vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Saints fell 45-32. New Orleans Saints are now 0-3 in this season.
RB Ryan Mathews (Philadelphia Eagles): 2 RUSH, -5 YDS
Made his 60th career start as an NFL player in a home game vs. Pittsburgh. The Eagles defeated the Steelers 34-3. Philadelphia is now 3-0 this season.
CB Curtis Riley (Tennessee Titans): No Stats
Did not see game action in home game vs. the Oakland Raiders – first week as an active player on the roster. The Titans fell 17-10 to the Raiders. After week three, Tennessee is 1-2 in the season.
DB Derron Smith (Cincinnati Bengals): 2 TKLS (2 assisted)
Made his 19th consecutive appearance for the Bengals. The Denver Broncos defeated Cincinnati 29-17. The Bengals are 1-2 on the season after week three.
OL Cody Wichmann (Los Angeles Rams): No Stats
Recorded his 10th career start for the Rams last week as the offensive line helped the team rush for 137 yards in a 37-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Rams are 2-1 in this season.
OL Kenny Wiggins (San Diego Chargers): No Stats
Saw first game action of the season in a road game vs. Indianapolis. Wiggins has now played in 17 career games and started eight (all in 2015). The Chargers fell 26-22 to the Colts. After week three, San Diego is 1-2 on the season.
Practice Squad Players
Isaiah Burse – San Diego Chargers
Charles Washington – Detroit Lions
Players on Injured Reserve
Phillip Thomas – Buffalo Bills
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WR Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers): 2 REC, 23 YDS, TD (LONG: 14 YDS)
Recorded his second touchdown of the season for Green Bay. Adams has eight receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns through three games. The Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 34-27. Green Bay is 2-1.
QB Derek Carr (Oakland Raiders): 21-of-35, 249 YDS, TD | 1 RUSH, -1 YD
Made his 35th consecutive start under center for Oakland. Is 79-of-118 for 867 yards passing with five touchdowns this season. Surrendered first interception of the year at Tennessee – it was the first INT in 137 passing attempts. The Raiders defeated the Titans 17-10. The Raiders are 2-1 after week three.
LB Chris Carter (Baltimore Ravens): 1 TKL (solo)
Recorded his first solo tackle while playing for Baltimore. The Jaguars fell to the Ravens 19-17. Baltimore is now 3-0 in this season.
DT Tyeler Davison (New Orleans Saints): No Stats
Was inactive for the Monday night game vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Saints fell 45-32. New Orleans Saints are now 0-3 in this season.
RB Ryan Mathews (Philadelphia Eagles): 2 RUSH, -5 YDS
Made his 60th career start as an NFL player in a home game vs. Pittsburgh. The Eagles defeated the Steelers 34-3. Philadelphia is now 3-0 this season.
CB Curtis Riley (Tennessee Titans): No Stats
Did not see game action in home game vs. the Oakland Raiders – first week as an active player on the roster. The Titans fell 17-10 to the Raiders. After week three, Tennessee is 1-2 in the season.
DB Derron Smith (Cincinnati Bengals): 2 TKLS (2 assisted)
Made his 19th consecutive appearance for the Bengals. The Denver Broncos defeated Cincinnati 29-17. The Bengals are 1-2 on the season after week three.
OL Cody Wichmann (Los Angeles Rams): No Stats
Recorded his 10th career start for the Rams last week as the offensive line helped the team rush for 137 yards in a 37-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Rams are 2-1 in this season.
OL Kenny Wiggins (San Diego Chargers): No Stats
Saw first game action of the season in a road game vs. Indianapolis. Wiggins has now played in 17 career games and started eight (all in 2015). The Chargers fell 26-22 to the Colts. After week three, San Diego is 1-2 on the season.
Practice Squad Players
Isaiah Burse – San Diego Chargers
Charles Washington – Detroit Lions
Players on Injured Reserve
Phillip Thomas – Buffalo Bills
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – Season tickets, mini plans and single-game tickets for the 2016 Fresno State football season are now on sale at GoBulldogs.com or by calling 559-278-3647. 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes is the official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs.
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