'Noles in the NFL: Week 5 recap on FSU stars in the pros

Each week this year, we'll post a complete list of NFL 'Noles and recap how they fared, including snap counts and advanced statistics measuring linemen and defenders.

Here is a look at how each NFL 'Nole performed during Week 5.

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A pair of former FSU standouts jumped off the stat sheet this week. New Orleans quarterback Jameis Winston tossed four touchdown passes in a road win for the Saints at Washington, while Chargers safety Derwin James dominated with 17 tackles and 9 solo stops.

Meanwhile, Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat continued his strong recent stretch, adding a sack and grading out as one of the league's best defenders in Week 5, according to Pro Football Focus.

As far as injuries were concerned, it was another tough weekend for a few former 'Noles. Cardinals center Rodney Hudson was taken to the locker room mid-game with a rib injury and did not return. Another FSU offensive line alum, Cam Erving, did not play this week due to a neck injury.

After sitting out last week, Jets safety Hamsah Nasirildeen was added to the injured reserve this week with an undisclosed injury. Fellow rookie and defensive end Josh Kaindoh injured his left ankle as well for the Chiefs.

On a positive note, Broncos defensive back Ronald Darby was taken off the injured reserve and could be close to returning to action; he did not play in Denver's loss to Pittsburgh.

Only one FSU-related transaction occurred this week, as the San Francisco 49ers released running back Chris Thompson from their practice squad.

Now, check out the full statistics from each and every 'Nole in the NFL:

2021 Florida State Seminoles in the NFL: Week 5

* = all snap counts and grades are courtesy of PFF

Name	Pos.	Team (Record)	Opp., Result	Statistics*, Notes

Jameis Winston	QB	New Orleans Saints (3-2)	W @ WAS 33-22	15/30, 279 Yds, 4 Pass TD, 1 INT
Cam Akers	RB	LA Rams (4-1)	W @ SEA 26-17 (Thurs)	Injured Reserve: torn Achilles (July)
Dalvin Cook	RB	Minnesota Vikings (2-3)	W vs DET 19-17	Inactive: right ankle sprain
Gabe Nabers	FB	LA Chargers (4-1)	W vs CLE 47-42	2 snaps, no stats
Auden Tate	WR	Cincinnati Bengals (3-2)	L vs GB 25-22 OT	0 Rec, 1 target, 13 snaps, 55.4 overall OFF grade
Rodney Hudson	C	Arizona Cardinals (5-0)	W vs SF 17-10	38 snaps, suffered rib injury
Cameron Erving	LT	Carolina Panthers (3-2)	L vs PHI 21-18	Inactive: neck
Eddie Goldman	DT	Chicago Bears (3-2)	W @ LV 20-9	33 snaps, 56.2 overall DEF grade
Josh Kaindoh	DE	Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)	L vs BUF 38-20	Injured reserve: left ankle
DeMarcus Walker	DE	Houston Texans (1-4)	L vs NE 25-22	2 Tkl, 37 snaps, 60.6 overall DEF grade
Brian Burns	DE	Carolina Panthers (3-2)	L vs PHI 21-18	2 Tkl, 1 TFL, 51 snaps, 47 overall DEF grade
Derrick Nnadi	DT	Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)	L vs BUF 38-20	4 Tkl, 32 snaps, 73.7 overall DEF grade
Mario Edwards	DE	Chicago Bears (3-2)	W @ LV 20-9	1 Tkl, 21 snaps, 45.0 overall DEF grade
Janarius Robinson	DE	Minnesota Vikings (2-3)	W vs DET 19-17	Injured Reserve
Demarcus Christmas	DT	Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3)	W vs DEN 27-19	Injured Reserve
Christian Jones	LB	Chicago Bears (3-2)	W @ LV 20-9	DNP (healthy scratch)
Jalen Ramsey	CB	LA Rams (4-1)	W @ SEA 26-17 (Thurs)	4 Tkl, 1 PBU, 65 snaps, 55.1 overall DEF grade
Derwin James	S	LA Chargers (4-1)	W vs CLE 47-42	17 Tkl, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 72 snaps, 52.9 overall DEF grade
P.J. Williams	CB	New Orleans Saints (3-2)	W at WAS 33-22	1 INT, 1 PBU, 18 snaps, 79.8 overall DEF grade
Ronald Darby	CB	Denver Broncos (3-2)	L @ PIT 27-19	Injured reserve: hamstring
Terrence Brooks	S	Houston Texans (1-4)	L vs NE 25-22	9 snaps, no stats, 30.8 overall DEF grade
Xavier Rhodes	CB	Indianapolis Colts (1-3)	L @ BAL 31-25	4 Tkl, 1 PBU
Lamarcus Joyner	S	New York Jets (1-4)	L @ ATL 27-20	Injured reserve: torn triceps
Trey Marshall	S	LA Chargers (4-1)	W vs CLE 47-42	Healthy scratch
Asante Samuel Jr.	CB	LA Chargers (4-1)	W vs CLE 47-42	3 Tkl, 29 snaps, 28.1 overall DEF grade
Hamsah Nasirildeen	LB	New York Jets (1-4)	L @ ATL 27-20	Injured reserve
Graham Gano	K	New York Giants (1-4)	L @ NYG 44-20	2/3 FG, 2/2 XP, long of 51
Dustin Hopkins	K	Washington Football (2-3)	L vs NO 33-22	3/3 FG, 1/1 XP, long of 45
Josh Sweat	DE	Philadelphia Eagles (2-3)	W @ CAR 21-18	4 Tkl, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 53 snaps, 89.6 overall DEF grade
Devonta Freeman	RB	Baltimore Ravens (4-1)	W vs IND 31-25	1 Car, 1 Yd, 4 targets, 3 Rec, 34 Yds
Jacques Patrick	RB	San Francisco 49ers (2-3)	L @ ARI 17-10	healthy scratch

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