Trojans in the NFL: Week 10

Matt Cassel (QB, New England) isn't getting sacked as much, and that means he can get his job done. He's doing so well, some are considering him as the Pats' MVP. On Sunday he threw 23 of 34 for 234 yards. On the ground, he picked up 22 yards and a touchdown in nine carries. He fumbled once. New England rolled past the Bills, 20-10.

LenDale White (RB, Tennessee) led the Titans with 14 rushing yards. That wasn't too impressive, but his touchdown was his 11th of the season. He also made a six-yard catch. Tennessee escaped Chicago, 21-14, to remain undefeated.

Mike Patterson (DT, Philadelphia) had only one tackle but grabbed his first career interception (complete with a 21-yard return) and recovered a fumble in a 36-31 loss to the N.Y. Giants.

Justin Fargas (RB, Oakland) is doing the best under the circumstances, gaining 89 yards in 22 carries and nine yards in a reception. He also had a fumble in the Raiders' 17-6 loss to Carolina.

Lofa Tatupu (LB, Seattle) made nine tackles in a 21-19 loss to Miami.

Billy Miller (TE, New Orleans) nabbed five receptions for 65 yards in a 34-20 loss to Atlanta.

Reggie Bush (RB, Saints) is expected back from knee surgery for next week's game against Kansas City.

Willie McGinest (LB, Cleveland) made seven tackles, one behind the line of scrimmage, in a 34-30 loss to Denver.

Sedrick Ellis (DT, New Orleans) made five tackles in the loss to Atlanta. He also got a nice writeup in the Times-Picayune.

Troy Polamalu (S, Pittsburgh) had four tackles in a 24-20 loss to Indianapolis.

Steve Smith (WR, NY Giants) caught a 12-yard reception in the win over Philly.

Terrell Thomas (LB, NY Giants) had three tackles in the victory over the Eagles.

Keary Colbert (WR, Seattle) made an 11-yard reception in the loss to Miami.

Lawrence Jackson (DE, Seattle) had one tackle in the loss to Miami.

Brian Kelly (CB, Detroit) made one tackle in a 38-14 loss to Jacksonville.

Also played: Thomas Williams (LB, Jacksonville)

-- Adam Rose
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