Boise State takes the NFL: Week Five recap

Headline-maker: Billy Winn

Browns defensive tackle Billy Winn deserves credit for doing something that few NFL teams probably figured he would do this year: Start. Not only has Winn seen the starting lineup, he has seen the starting lineup in five out of five games. His opportunity may have come at the expense of incumbent Phil Taylor's injury, but Winn has made the most of it. Did you see him chasing down the ball carrier last Thursday against Baltimore? Did you catch him hassling Eli Manning on Sunday? Shades of Golden Era Boise State, if you ask me.

Elsewhere ...

• The NFL made a one-for-one Boise State trade when Miami released wide receiver Legedu Naanee and San Diego signed vetern corner Chris Carr. Naanee's writing was written on the wall when he fumbled after his lone reception two weeks ago versus Arizona in a game the Dolphins eventually lost in overtime. Carr's opportunity came when the Charger secondary reprised the TV series MASH.
• Rams safety Quintin Mikell was down on the turf for several minutes of his team's Thursday night win over the Cardinals after sustaining a blow to the head. Mikell suffered a concussion but is otherwise alright - "otherwise" meaning "besides the brain trauma."
• Bears defensive end Shea McClellin continued a recent stretch of lying low and registering no stats for the second straight week. He lie even lower this week as Chicago is on a bye.
• Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin and Detroit quarterback Kellen Moore - two of Boise State's highest profile rookies - were both on a bye last week. That would explain why your Sunday felt incomplete.
• Bengals safety George Iloka was inactive for the first time this year, while Cardinals offensive tackle Nate Potter was on the field for the first time all season. Falcons tight end Tommy Gallard, not to be outdone, had his finest statistical game of the year, targeted twice by Matt Ryan and catching one pass.
• Billy Winn (Cleveland), Quintin Mikell (St. Louis), Daryn Colledge (Arizona), and Ryan Clady (Broncos) all got the start for their respective teams. Kyle Wilson (Jets) is expected to start tonight on Monday Night Football against the Texans.

All the stats

FB Richie Brockel - Carolina Panthers

• Week 1: No stats
• Week 2: No stats
• Week 3: No stats
• Week 4: No stats
• Week 5: 1 special teams assisted tackle
• Next: Bye

CB Chris Carr - San Diego Chargers

• Signed by Chargers prior to Week Five
• W5: No stats
• Next: vs. Denver, Monday night on ESPN

OT Ryan Clady - Denver Broncos

• W1: Started
• W2: Started
• W3: Started
• W4: Started
• W5: Started
• Next: @ San Diego, Monday night on ESPN

OG Daryn Colledge - Arizona Cardinals

• W1: Started
• W2: Started
• W3: Started
• W4: Started
• W5: Started
• Next: vs. Bills

DE Tyrone Crawford - Dallas Cowboys

• W1: No stats, 3 defensive snaps
• W2: 1 tackle (assisted)
• W3: 2 tackles, 1 QB hit
• W4: 1 tackle, 1 QB hit
• W5: Bye
• Next: @ Ravens

TE Tommy Gallarda - Atlanta Falcons

• W1: No stats
• W2: No stats
• W3: 1 target, 0 catches
• W4: 1 special teams tackle
• W5: 2 targets, 1 catch, 7 yards
• Next: vs. Raiders

FS George Iloka - Cincinnati Bengals

• W1: No stats
• W2: 2 tackles (special teams, assisted)
• W3: No stats
• W4: No stats
• W5: Inactive
• Next: @ Browns

SS Jeron Johnson - Seattle Seahawks

• W1: No stats
• W2: Blocked punt return TD
• W3: 1 tackle, 1 tackle-for-loss, 1 special teams assisted tackle
• W4: No stats
• W5: 1 special teams assisted tackle
• Next: vs. Patriots

DE Shea McClellin - Chicago Bears

• W1: 1 quarterback hit
• W2: 4 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 tackle-for-loss, 2 quarterback hits
• W3: 0.5 sacks
• W4: No stats
• W5: No stats
• Next: Bye

RB Doug Martin - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• W1: Started, 24 carries, 95 yards, 4 targets, 4 catches, 23 yards
• W2: Started, 20 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD, 3 targets, 0 catches
• W3: Started, 19 carries, 53 yards, 3 targets, 2 catches, 21 yards
• W4: Started, 8 carries, 33 yards, 5 targets, 2 catches, 9 yards
• W5: Bye
• Next: vs. Chiefs

FS Quintin Mikell - St. Louis Rams

• W1: Started, 8 tackles
• W2: Started, 2 tackles, 1 special teams tackle
• W3: Started, 6 tackles, 2 special teams tackles
• W4: Started, 5 tackles
• W5: Started, 3 tackles (left game with an injury)
• Next: @ Dolphins

QB Kellen Moore - Detroit Lions

• W1: Inactive
• W2: Inactive
• W3: Inactive
• W4: Inactive
• W5: Bye
• Next: @ Eagles

WR Austin Pettis - St. Louis Rams

• W1: Suspended
• W2: Suspended
• W3: No stats
• W4: 1 target, 1 catch, 17 yards
• W5: 2 targets, 1 catch, 6 yards
• Next: @ Dolphins

OT Nate Potter - Arizona Cardinals

• W1: Did not play
• W2: Did not play
• W3: Did not play
• W4: Did not play
• W5: Played as a reserve
• Next: vs. Bills

CB Orlando Scandrick - Dallas Cowboys

• W1: 2 tackles, 2 passes defensed, 27 defensive snaps
• W2: 1 tackle
• W3: Started, 2 tackles
• W4: 1 pass defensed
• W5: Bye
• Next: @ Ravens

CB Kyle Wilson - New York Jets

• W1: Started, 1 INT, 1 pass defensed
• W2: Started, 7 tackles
• W3: 2 tackles
• W4: Started, 5 tackles (two assisted)
• Next: vs. Texans, tonight on ESPN

DT Billy Winn - Cleveland Browns

• W1: Started, 2 tackles, 1 tackle-for-loss
• W2: Started, no stats
• W3: Started, 2 passes defensed
• W4: Started, 5 tackles, 2 tackles-for-loss, 1 quarterback hit
• W5: Started, 2 tackles, 1 quarterback hit
• Next: vs. Bengals

WR Titus Young - Detroit Lions

• W1: Started, 3 targets, 1 catch, 14 yards, 1 rush, 11 yards
• W2: Started, 3 targets, 1 catch, 11 yards
• W3: 7 targets, 6 catches, 75 yards, 1 TD
• W4: 3 targets, 1 catch, 17 yards, 1 rush, 5 yards
• W5: Bye
• Next: @ Eagles

Transaction sheet:

• Chris Carr signed by Chargers (10/2/12)
• Legedu Naanee released by Dolphins (10/2/12)
• Korey Hall retired (9/28/12)
• Korey Hall signed with the Cardinals (9/25/12)
• Korey Hall released by Saints (9/8/12)
• Derek Schouman released by Saints (preseason W4)
• Chris Carr released by Vikings (preseason W4)
• Brandyn Thompson released by Redskins (preseason W4)
• Kyle Efaw released by Raiders (preseason W4)
• Jarrell Root released by Dolphins (preseason W4)
• Chase Baker added to Vikings practice squad (preseason W4)
• Aaron Tevis released by Saints (preseason Week 3)