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Trojans in the NFL - Week Five
10/9/2012 11:00:00 AM | Football
TROY, Ala. - Every Tuesday, TroyTrojans.com will take a look at how former Trojans are performing in the National Football League.
Jerrel Jernigan, New York Giants – Made first career reception by catching a six-yard pass in the third quarter from Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
Sherrod Martin, Carolina Panthers – Picked up five tackles, four solo stops, in the Panthers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Elbert Mack, New Orleans Saints – Did not play in Saints' home win on Sunday night against the San Diego Chargers.
Jonathan Massaquoi, Atlanta Falcons – Was inactive for Atlanta's 31-24 win on the road at Washington.
Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo Bills – Returned a kickoff for 58 yards and a punt return that went for an 80-yard touchdown, but was nullified by a holding penalty. McKelvin was credited with a 28-yard return.
Steve McLendon, Pittsburgh Steelers – Picked up first sack of the season and forced a fumble in Steelers' 16-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants – Made all five extra points and hit a 29-yard and a 40-yard field goal in the New York Giants' home win against the Cleveland Browns. Through the first five weeks of the season, Tynes has made 13-of-14 field goal attempts, which is tied for the most made field goals in the league.
Osi Umemyiora, New York Giants – Recorded four tackles, one quarterback hurry, and picked up a pass deflection in the Giants' win against the Cleveland Browns.
DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys – Ware and the Cowboys were off during Week Five. The former Troy defensive end is tied for the league-lead in forced fumbles (3) and is tied for eighth in the NFL in sacks (5.0).
For more information, be sure to visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find Troy on Twitter at @TroyAthletics or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
Jerrel Jernigan, New York Giants – Made first career reception by catching a six-yard pass in the third quarter from Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
Sherrod Martin, Carolina Panthers – Picked up five tackles, four solo stops, in the Panthers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Elbert Mack, New Orleans Saints – Did not play in Saints' home win on Sunday night against the San Diego Chargers.
Jonathan Massaquoi, Atlanta Falcons – Was inactive for Atlanta's 31-24 win on the road at Washington.
Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo Bills – Returned a kickoff for 58 yards and a punt return that went for an 80-yard touchdown, but was nullified by a holding penalty. McKelvin was credited with a 28-yard return.
Steve McLendon, Pittsburgh Steelers – Picked up first sack of the season and forced a fumble in Steelers' 16-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants – Made all five extra points and hit a 29-yard and a 40-yard field goal in the New York Giants' home win against the Cleveland Browns. Through the first five weeks of the season, Tynes has made 13-of-14 field goal attempts, which is tied for the most made field goals in the league.
Osi Umemyiora, New York Giants – Recorded four tackles, one quarterback hurry, and picked up a pass deflection in the Giants' win against the Cleveland Browns.
DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys – Ware and the Cowboys were off during Week Five. The former Troy defensive end is tied for the league-lead in forced fumbles (3) and is tied for eighth in the NFL in sacks (5.0).
For more information, be sure to visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find Troy on Twitter at @TroyAthletics or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
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