Texas Longhorns in the NFL, Week 2: Jordan Hicks injures Tony Romo

NFL Week 2 is in the books and football was reduced to secondary importance when former Longhorn Aaron Williams had to be taken off the field in an ambulance after a neck injury during the third quarter of the New England - Buffalo game. Fortunately, Williams was released from the hospital after undergoing a series of tests.

QB

With Robert Griffin III inactive, Colt McCoy remained on the sidelines once again as Kirk Cousins' backup. Cousins led his team to their first victory of the season with a good performance, where he only missed four passes and threw for four touchdowns. With Tony Romo out for many weeks (more on that later), there are some people asking the Cowboys to trade for the Longhorn legend. With Jerry Jones in charge, it surely is not going to happen, but what do you guys think?

RB

Jamaal Charles surpassed 100 yards for the second game in a row, this time with 125 on the ground. Despite an early fumble, Charles carried the team on his back and was the reason the Chiefs led throughout the game. Then the Broncos tied the game with 36 seconds on the clock. Instead of running out the clock, the Chiefs ran a running play and Charles fumbled the ball. Broncos CB Bradley Roby recovered it and returned it for a touchdown to give the Broncos the win (video).

WR/TE

For the first time in his career, Geoff Swaim was active for an NFL game. He made a catch for no gain during the Cowboys' victory over the Eagles. He was also responsible for a holding penalty in the fourth quarter. Marquise Goodwin was out for the second week due to a rib injury.

OL

After being the best center in Week 1, according to Pro Football Focus, Lyle Sendlein continued to start in the middle of the Cardinals' OL. He had a great game and the same pundit also ranked him at the top of his team's unit in pass protection. It was a busy week for Tony Hills, who was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad last Wednesday, just to be released yesterday.

DL

Buccaneers' Henry Melton was involved in his second fumble of the young season. Last week he forced one, and this week he recovered one in the fourth quarter, which helped his team defeat the New Orleans Saints. Brian Robison had 5.5 tackles with 2 passes defended.

OLB

Jackson Jeffcoat has recovered from his injury and dressed for Sunday's game, but he didn't record any stats. Lamarr Houston increased his snaps from four last week to 16 this time, but he hasn't recorded any stats yet. Teammate Sam Acho was active for the first time after re-signing last week to face his former team, the Arizona Cardinals.

ILB

Jordan Hicks is certainly a candidate for the best performing former Longhorn in the NFL this week. The rookie saw plenty of game action due to Kiko Alonso's injury and he responded positively, making the most of his opportunity. He recorded 7 solo tackles, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble in a play where Tony Romo suffered a collarbone injury (video). According to some reports, Alonso's knee injury could be a serious one. If that is the case, Hicks will see his role upgraded.

After recording 2 tackles on Thursday, DJ Johnson is only 5 tackles away from reaching the 1000 mark in his career. Once Johnson gets there, he will become the Chiefs' all-time leading tackler. It's also worth remembering that former Longhorns Priest Holmes and Jamaal Charles are the Chiefs' all-time leading rushers.

DB

As previously mentioned, Aaron Williams' neck injury is the big headline here. The injury happened when Williams fell in the wrong position as he tried to tackle the Patriots' Julian Edelman (video). According to ESPN, Williams was in the Bills' facility Monday but wearing a brace on his neck. It remains unclear whether or not he will be available for the next game. We wish him a speedy recovery from here.

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