NFL Area roundup: Minshew leads Colts to victory in reserve
A look at how WSU and UI players did in NFL Week 2
When his number was called, Gardner Minshew was ready.
The former Washington State quarterback and current Indianapolis Colts backup entered in reserve for an NFL game against the Houston Texans on Sunday and helped lead his team to a 31-20 victory.
After rookie starter Anthony Richardson was ruled out with a concussion, Minshew came in and completed 19-of-23 passes for 171 yards with a touchdown.
“Every time I get to play football, that’s heaven for me,” Minshew said. “I’m happy to be out here, happy to help out the team, a really great day.”
Here’s a look at how the other former WSU Cougars and Idaho Vandals fared in Week 2:
WSU
Frankie Luvu, ILB, Panthers: A starter at linebacker, he had a team-high nine tackles (four solo), two sacks and three tackles for loss in a 20-17 loss to the Saints on Monday.
Jalen Thompson, FS, Cardinals: A starter at safety, he had seven tackles (five solo), one tackle for loss and one pass defensed in a 31-28 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Dezmon Patmon, WR, Panthers: Was released from the team’s practice squad last week and is currently a free agent.
Jaylen Watson, CB, Chiefs: A backup at cornerback, he had two solo tackles in a 17-9 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Daiyan Henley, ILB, Chargers: The linebacker was inactive with a hamstring injury and did not play in a 27-24 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
River Cracraft, WR, Dolphins: The backup wide receiver had two catches for 34 yards on two targets in a 24-17 win against the Patriots on Sunday.
Daniel Ekuale, DT, Patriots: A backup on the defensive line, he played 24 snaps and did not record a defensive statistic in a 24-17 loss to the Dolphins.
Abraham Lucas, OT, Seahawks: A starter at tackle, he was placed on the injured reserve with a knee injury and did not play in a 37-31 win against the Lions on Sunday.
Easop Winston Jr., WR, Seahawks: A member of the practice squad, he did not play in a 37-31 win against the Lions.
Andre Dillard, OT, Titans: A starter at left tackle, he helped the Titans’ rush for 141 yards and two touchdowns but helped to allow five sacks in a 27-24 victory against the Chargers on Sunday.
Armani Marsh, CB, Titans: On the practice squad, he did not play in a 27-24 victory against the Chargers.
Idaho
Kaden Elliss, ILB, Falcons: A starter at linebacker, he had a team-high six tackles (all solo), one sack, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hit in a 25-24 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Christian Elliss, ILB, Eagles: A backup at linebacker, Elliss played four defensive snaps and did not record a defensive statistic in a 34-28 win against the Vikings on Thursday.
