'Noles in the NFL: Week 9 recap on FSU stars in the pros

The 2021 NFL season continued this weekend, and several former Florida State standouts have already impressed throughout the first two months of the season.

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 9.

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In only his second game with the franchise, Dustin Hopkins took the field Sunday for the Chargers with his team tied with the Eagles at 24-24 and only five seconds to play.

The former FSU kicker delivered, connecting on a 29-yarder to seal a critical road win for Los Angeles, now in the thick of the playoff hunt at 5-3.

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After sitting out last game in a backup role, left tackle Bobby Hart returned to start on the Tennessee Titans offensive line. Elsewhere, Denver defensive back Ronald Darby was part of an impressive defensive effort for the Broncos, helping to stymie one of the league's best offense in the Dallas Cowboys.

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Some good news came in Week 9 for a longtime NFL starter and former Seminole. Center Rodney Hudson returned to Arizona's lineup and played every snap for one of the league's top teams.

Panthers left tackle Cam Erving has dealt with a few bumps and bruises this season, and he headed back to the bench with an injured calf in the first half against New England. He did not return.

After starting the past few weeks, Asante Samuel Jr. did not play Sunday for the Chargers due to a concussion.

As far as transactions for NFL 'Noles, running back Jacques Patrick was cut from the San Francisco 49ers practice squad on Tuesday. Former FSU tailback Chris Thompson was also released from the practice squad, ending his stint with the Chicago Bears.

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

2021 Florida State Seminoles in the NFL: Week 9

* = all snap counts and grades are courtesy of PFF

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

Jameis Winston	QB	New Orleans Saints (5-3)	L vs ATL 27-25	Injured reserve: torn ACL
Cam Akers	RB	LA Rams (7-2)	L vs TEN 28-16	Injured reserve: torn Achilles (July)
Dalvin Cook	RB	Minnesota Vikings (3-5)	L @ BAL 34-31 OT	17 Car, 110 Yds, 3 Rec, 12 Yds, 2 targets
Gabe Nabers	FB	LA Chargers (5-3)	W @ PHI 27-24	DNP: healthy scratch
Auden Tate	WR	Cincinnati Bengals (5-4)	L vs CLE 41-16	DNP: Inactive with hamstring injury
Rodney Hudson	C	Arizona Cardinals (8-1)	W @ SF 31-17	Started in return from rib injury, 70 snaps, 66.6 overall OFF grade
Cameron Erving	LT	Carolina Panthers (4-5)	L vs NE 24-6	Injured calf, 19 snaps, 68.0 overall OFF grade
Eddie Goldman	DT	Chicago Bears (3-6)	L @ PIT 29-27	4 Tkl, 1 TFL, started game, 29 snaps, 60.2 overall DEF grade
Josh Kaindoh	DE	Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)	W vs GB 13-7	DNP, Injured reserve: left ankle
DeMarcus Walker	DE	Houston Texans (1-8)	L @ MIA 17-9	1 Tkl, 34 snaps, 71.3 overall DEF grade
Brian Burns	DE	Carolina Panthers (4-5)	L vs NE 24-6	5 Tkl, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit, 47 snaps, 74.0 overall DEF grade
Derrick Nnadi	DT	Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)	W vs GB 13-7	2 Tkl, 17 snaps, 72.7 overall DEF grade
Mario Edwards	DE	Chicago Bears (3-6)	L @ PIT 29-27	No stats, started game, 21 snaps, 69.0 overall DEF grade
Janarius Robinson	DE	Minnesota Vikings (3-5)	L @ BAL 34-31 OT	DNP, Injured reserve: lower body/leg
Demarcus Christmas	DT	Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)	W vs CHI 29-27	DNP, Injured reserve
Christian Jones	LB	Chicago Bears (3-6)	L @ PIT 29-27	3 Tkl, 17 snaps, 30.1 overall DEF grade
Jalen Ramsey	CB	LA Rams (7-2)	L vs TEN 28-16	3 Tkl, 1 INT, 1 TFL, 1 PBU, 57 snaps, 79.9 overall DEF grade
Derwin James	S	LA Chargers (5-3)	W @ PHI 27-24	5 Tkl, 57 snaps, 56.8 overall DEF grade
P.J. Williams	CB	New Orleans Saints (5-3)	L vs ATL 27-25	3 Tkl, 1 PBU, 30 snaps, 66.5 overall DEF grade
Ronald Darby	CB	Denver Broncos (5-4)	W @ DAL 30-16	3 Tkl, 1 PBU, 58 snaps, 58.3 overall DEF grade
Terrence Brooks	S	Houston Texans (1-8)	L @ MIA 17-9	Injured reserve: chest (eligible to return Week 11)
Xavier Rhodes	CB	Indianapolis Colts (5-5)	W vs NYJ 45-20	2 Tkl, 1 TFL, 42 snaps, 55.0 overall DEF grade
Lamarcus Joyner	S	New York Jets (2-6)	L @ IND 45-20	Injured reserve: torn triceps
Trey Marshall	S	LA Chargers (5-3)	W @ PHI 27-24	6 snaps, no stats
Asante Samuel Jr.	CB	LA Chargers (5-3)	W @ PHI 27-24	Inactive: Concussion
Hamsah Nasirildeen	LB	New York Jets (2-6)	L @ IND 45-20	Injured reserve: undisclosed
Graham Gano	K	New York Giants (3-6)	W vs LV 23-16	3/3 FG, long of 38, 2/2 XP
Josh Sweat	DE	Philadelphia Eagles (3-6)	L vs LAC 27-24	No stats, 42 snaps, 59.3 overall DEF grade
Devonta Freeman	RB	Baltimore Ravens (6-2)	W vs MIN 34-31 OT	13 Car, 79 Yds, 2 Rec, 4 Yds, 1 TD, 3 targets
Bobby Hart	LT	Tennessee Titans (7-2)	W @ LAR 28-16	58 snaps, 30.3 overall OFF grade
Dustin Hopkins	K	LA Chargers (5-3)	W @ PHI 27-24	2/2 FG, long of 30, 1/2 XP

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