With one-eighth of the NFL season done, The Blue Zone takes a look at how some former Blue Devils in the NFL performed in Week 2.
Jamison Crowder, WR, Washington
With expectations riding high entering the season, Crowder was disappointing in his Week 1 performance against the rival Eagles, producing only 14 yards on three receptions and coughing up a fumble. Crowder’s performance picked up in Week 2, snagging four receptions for 47 yards against the Los Angeles Rams—the 24-year old’s lingering hip injury seemed to bother him less. Expect even bigger numbers in Week 3 as Washington takes on a mediocre Oakland Raiders secondary that ranked No. 24 in passing yards allowed last season.
Vincent Rey, LB, Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals once again fell to an AFC opponent, dropping to 0-2 on the season. But for the second week in a row, one of the Bengals’ only bright spots was Vincent Rey, who recorded eleven tackles on the day, including an assisted tackle for loss. The Bengals take on a dangerous Packers offense in Week 3, but expect Rey to continue running things for the Bengals on the defensive side.
Laken Tomlinson, LG, San Francisco 49ers
Following a trade from the Lions to the 49ers, Laken Tomlinson had been rumored to eventually start at left guard. This change happened much faster than expected, though, with Laken Tomlinson starting against the Seattle Seahawks in a nail-biting 12-9 loss. Tomlinson did his part, especially in the run game, as the 49ers gained 159 rushing yards on just 19 carries—8.4 yards per attempt. In Week 3, San Francisco faces the Los Angeles Rams, who just gave up over 229 yards rushing to the Redskins – don’t be surprised if Laken Tomlinson has another successful outing.
Ross Cockrell, CB, New York Giants
In Ross Cockrell’s debut game with the New York Giants after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he recorded three tackles and defended one pass. It wasn’t a bad showing against the Matthew Stafford-led Lions, an explosive team that now wields the league’s highest-paid quarterback. Cockrell and the Giants face Carson Wentz and the Eagles in Week 3, a team that has thrown an interception in each of its two games.
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