NFLEL veterans help Eagles stay undefeated
Published on November 1, 2004 under National Football League Europa (NFLE) News Release
A PAIR of former NFL Europe League stars helped the Philadelphia Eagles to a 15-10 defeat of the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday's NFL Week 8 action, allowing the NFC East club to stand proud as the league's last remaining undefeated team.
Kicker DAVID AKERS (Berlin 1999) landed field goals of 20, 41 and 43 yards, as well as a conversion, as the Eagles improved to 7-0 for the first time in franchise history. Linebacker NATE WAYNE (Barcelona 1999) recorded 6 tackles in an outstanding defensive effort.
Tight end DANIEL WILCOX (Rhein 2004) scored Baltimore's only touchdown of the contest on a 7-yard pass from Kyle Boller and ended the day with 5 receptions for 26 yards. Defensive linemen KELLY GREGG (Rhein 2001) and MARQUES DOUGLAS (Rhein 2000) each recorded 4 tackles for the Ravens.
In a game that featured 80 points and more than 1,000 yards of offense, wide receiver DANTE HALL (Scotland 2001) helped the Kansas City Chiefs to a 45-35 defeat of the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium.
Hall returned a punt 46 yards, 6 kickoffs for 122 yards and added 3 receptions for 43 yards. British-born kicker LAWRENCE TYNES (Scotland 2002) scored 9 points for the Chiefs on a 32-yard field goal and 6 conversions.
Linebacker GARY STILLS (Frankfurt 2001) recorded 3 special teams tackles, while BRIAN WATERS (Berlin 2000) - the AFC Offensive Player of Week 7 - helped open holes for Priest Holmes to rush for 143 yards and 3 touchdowns.
A pair of former NFL Europe League teammates started at quarterback for their respective NFL clubs in Week 8 and enjoyed differing fortunes.
KURT WARNER (Amsterdam 1998) completed 13 of 21 passes for 144 yards as he led the New York Giants to a comprehensive 34-13 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings. JAKE DELHOMME (Amsterdam 1998/Frankfurt 1999) hit on 19 of 36 attempts for 248 yards and 2 touchdowns but it was not enough to stop his Carolina Panthers falling to a 23-17 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks.
Other NFL Europe League veterans in NFL Week 8 action
San Diego Chargers 42, Oakland Raiders 14
Defensive back CLINTON HART (Rhein/Amsterdam 2002) recorded an interception and added a pass defense during San Diego's one-sided defeat of the Silver and Black. Defensive end BOBBY HAMILTON (Amsterdam 1995-96) made 5 tackles for Oakland.
Atlanta Falcons 41, Denver Broncos 28
Wide receiver BRIAN FINNERAN (Barcelona 1999) caught 3 passes for 19 yards as the Falcons won big in Denver. Defensive lineman CLEVELAND PINKNEY (Berlin 2002) and linebacker ARTIE ULMER (Frankfurt 1998) each recorded 1 tackle for the Falcons. Safety NICK FERGUSON (Rhein 1999/2000) recorded 4 tackles for the Broncos, as did fellow defensive back KELLY HERNDON (Barcelona 2000). Linebacker DONNIE SPRAGAN (Amsterdam 2001) had 7 tackles and defensive back CHRIS YOUNG (Frankfurt 2003) chipped in with 1 tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, New England Patriots 20
Offensive tackle OLIVER ROSS (Amsterdam 2000) started for a Steelers attack that gained 221 yards on the ground. ADAM VINATIERI (Amsterdam 1996) kicked 2 of 2 field goals (43 and 25 yards) and 2 of 2 PATs for 8 points for the Patriots. Defensive tackle KEITH TRAYLOR (Barcelona 1995) made 3 tackles.
Buffalo Bills 38, Arizona Cardinals 14
Fullback OBAFEMI AYANBADEJO (England 1998) scored on a 4-yard touchdown reception in a losing cause for the Cards. Cornerback DYSHOD CARTER (Scotland 2003) recorded 2 special teams tackles for the Bills, while linebacker JOSH STAMER (Amsterdam 2002) added 1 stop.
Dallas Cowboys 31, Detroit Lions 21
Defensive tackle LA'ROI GLOVER (Barcelona 1997) recorded 2 tackles for the victorious Cowboys, while safety KEITH DAVIS (Berlin 2004) added 3 special teams takedowns.
Green Bay Packers 28, Washington Redskins 14
Defensive tackle CULLEN JENKINS (Cologne 2004) recorded 2 tackles and 1 quarterback sack as Green Bay improved to 4-4 on the season. Swedish kicker OLA KIMRIN (Frankfurt 2001-02 & Cologne 2004) made 2 of 2 PATs for the Redskins but missed a 35-yard field goal attempt.
Other NFL Week 8 Scores
Chicago Bears 23 San Francisco 49ers 13; Tennessee Titans 27 Cincinnati Bengals 20; Houston Texans 20 Jacksonville Jaguars 6.
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