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NFL locals watch

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 12:18 a.m. MST
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A look at how NFL players with local ties fared in Week 11:

• San Diego DL Ryon Bingham (Alta HS) came off the bench and had one tackle in loss to the Steelers.

• Philadelphia LB Stewart Bradley (Highland HS) led team with 12 tackles, two of which went for a loss, and forced a fumble in tie against the Bengals.

• Green Bay DB Jarrett Bush (Utah State) didn't record any stats in loss to the Bears, but helped raise about $10,000 for needy local kids at a bowling event on Monday.

• Buffalo OL Kirk Chambers (Provo HS) had to play on the defensive line in goal-line situations in loss to the Browns on Monday night.

• Cincinnati FB/TE Daniel Coats (Northridge HS/BYU) started at fullback, and recorded no stats in tie against the Eagles.

• Washington TE Chris Cooley (Logan HS/Utah State) had seven catches for 47 yards in loss to the Cowboys.

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• Philadelphia WR Kevin Curtis (Bingham HS/Utah State) had seven catches for 64 yards in tie against the Bengals.

• Miami DL John Denney (BYU) continued role as long snapper and assisted on a special teams tackle in win over the Raiders.

• Buffalo DL Ryan Denney (BYU) started and had one tackle in loss to the Browns on Monday night.

• Cincinnati DE Jonathan Fanene (Utah) came off the bench and had one tackle in tie against the Eagles.

• Arizona DB Aaron Francisco (BYU) started and had two tackles in win over the Seahawks.

• Tennessee RB Quinton Ganther (Utah) played on special teams in win over the Jaguars.

• Carolina OL Jordan Gross (Utah) anchored offensive line that gashed the Lions for 264 rushing yards in winning effort.

• Baltimore OL David Hale (Weber State) got extensive playing time in loss to Giants because of injuries to players in front of him.

• San Diego LB Marques Harris (SUU) was listed as questionable for Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but played and recorded three tackles.

• Pittsburgh NT Chris Hoke (BYU) came off the bench, and recorded no stats in win over the Chargers.

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