Auburn Tigers in the NFL: Week 5

The first weekend of October brought with it the fifth week of the NFL season. Competing with the best of the best were a few former Auburn Tigers. How'd they do?

Defense

• Karlos Dansby continues with his rampage on NFL offenses, making eight solo tackles, two sacks, a pass deflection and grabbing an interception in the Cardinals' beatdown of the Panthers.
• Sen'Derrick Marks had his best Sunday of the season thus far, collecting four solo tackles, two pass deflections, one sack and a forced fumble for the Jaguars.
• Carlos Rogers also came away Sunday with a season-high three solo tackles and two assisted tackles in the 49ers' victory over the Texans.
• Daren Bates picked up one tackle in the Rams win over the Jaguars.
• Josh Bynes grabbed a solo tackle, an assisted tackle and a pass deflection in the Ravens' close call against the Bills.
• Jerraud Powers' Sunday effort included two solo tackles, an assisted tackle and two pass deflections for the Cardinals.
• Nick Fairley managed one tackle in the Lions' loss to the Packers.
• Corey Lemonier made two solo tackles for the 49ers.
• Pat Sims picked up a solo tackle and an assisted tackle for the Raiders.

Offense

• Ronnie Brown started the month of October with seven carries for 11 yards and three catches for 21 yards in the Chargers' losing effort to the Raiders.
• Cam Newton did not have a stellar Sunday for the Panthers, completing 21-of-39 passes for 308 yards and three interceptions. Newton also rushed four times for 25 yards.
• Ben Tate carried seven times for 28 yards, caught two passes for 12 yards and lost a fumble in the Texans' loss to San Fran.

Great job this week, Tigers, and as always, War Eagle!

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