Next Level BU: NFL Week 2 proves to be hurdle for Baylor alumni
Starters
Xavien Howard, CB — Miami Dolphins
Season: 7 tk, 0 PD, 0 INT
Was second on the team with seven tackles in the Phins' season opener this week but those stops were largely a product of being targeted often. Pro Football Focus handed Howard a 46.1-point coverage grade. On the bright side, Byron Maxwell was also torn apart by Philip Rivers, scoring an even worse grade.
Terrance Williams, WR — Dallas Cowboys
Season: 10 rec (12 targets), 85 yds, 0 TD
It was a rough afternoon for the whole team and Williams was part of that gloom, catching just four of five targets for a whole 17 yards. Not his greatest moment, but it wasn't in the cards for much of the team, either.
Kendall Wright, WR — Chicago Bears
Season: 10 rec (14 targets), 103 yds, 0 TD
Wright's the default target with the top receivers sidelined with injuries. He saw 10 targets from Mike Glennon, hauling in 69 yards. But he's yet to see the end zone as the Bears' lone score went to Deonte Thompson.
Jon Weeks, LS — Houston Texans
Season: 2 starts
Matt Bryant, K — Atlanta Falcons
Season: 5-of-5 FG (Long: 53 yds) , 2-of-2 XP, 21 pts
Had a busy Sunday night being trotted out for four PATs and two field goals. Kicking 100 percent early in the season.
Bench
Kyle Fuller, G/C — Houston Texans
Season: N/A
Andrew Billings, DT — Cincinnati Bengals
Season: 1 tk (0 TFL), 0 sk
Production was non-existent getting in for nine snaps.
Spencer Drango, LG — Cleveland Browns
Season: N/A
Still hasn't had to step on the field.
Bryce Hager, LB — Los Angeles Rams
Season: 1 tk (0 TFL), 0 sk
A boring game for Hager sitting out every snap.
Bryce Petty, QB — New York Jets
Season: N/A
The Jets' patience with Josh McCown might last a bit longer after he had two touchdowns and no interceptions. Being sacked four times was the issue and will continue to be an issue when/if Petty lines up under center.
Injured
Corey Coleman, WR (hand) — Cleveland Browns
Season: 6 rec (13 targets), 62 yds, 1 TD
Coleman broke the same hand as his rookie season that made him miss six weeks without surgery. He's expected to miss two months this time around. But he struggled all game only catching one pass on seven targets.
Rico Gathers, TE (concussion) — Dallas Cowboys
Concussion has Gathers on the injured reserve, unable to play until at least Week 7.
Demetri Goodson, CB (knee)— Green Bay Packers
On the PUP list expected back no sooner than Week 7.
Phil Taylor, DT (quad) — Washington Redskins
Third year Taylor won't play, this time thanks to a season-ending injury in the preseason.
Practice Squad
Orion Stewart, S — Buffalo Bills
Signed to the Bills' practice squad days before the season opener.
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KD Cannon, WR — Los Angeles Rams
Ryan Reid, CB — Los Angeles Chargers
Ish Zamora, WR — Oakland Raiders
Jarrell Broxton, G — Baltimore Ravens
Antwan Goodley, WR — Kansas City Chiefs
Cyril Richardson, G — Chicago Bears