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NFLE2001 notes – 33                                                                                         Neil Reynolds
October 29, 2001

 

Five Former NFL Europe League Quarterbacks
Victorious in Week 7 Action

Five former NFL Europe League quarterbacks led their teams to victory, while five European veterans also scored key touchdowns on Sunday in Week 7 NFL action.

CLINT STOERNER (Scotland 2001) became the sixth Europe League quarterback to start in the NFL this season, leading Dallas to victory over Arizona.  Former NFL Europe League passers own a 22-9 record as starters this season.

Other NFLEL quarterbacks to emerge victorious were BRAD JOHNSON (London 1995), JIM MILLER (Frankfurt 1995), JAY FIEDLER (Amsterdam 1997) and JON KITNA (Barcelona 1997).

In Dallas, Stoerner helped the Cowboys record a 17-3 win over the Cardinals in his first NFL start.

Stoerner, who started all 10 games for the Claymores in 2001, completed 9 of 19 passes for 93 yards and rushed seven times for 23 yards, scoring on a six-yard run.

Cornerback DUANE HAWTHORNE (Scotland 2000) made six tackles and added one interception in his first start of the year. Defensive tackle BRANDON NOBLE (Barcelona 1998-99) added a sack as the Cowboys improved to 2-4.

In Tampa, the Buccaneers pounded the Minnesota Vikings on the way to a 41-14 victory that was especially memorable for another former Claymore.

Running back AARON STECKER (Scotland 2000) rushed eight times for 30 yards and caught two passes for 51 yards and a touchdown. He scored on a 35-yard screen pass from Johnson, evading several Viking defenders to find the end zone . 

“It felt tremendous out there today,” Stecker said.  “Now I can say I scored an NFL touchdown.”

Johnson led the Bucs to victory by completing 18 of 25 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns. In addition to the touchdown to Stecker, Johnson fired a five-yard scoring strike to tight end Dave Moore.

In Seattle, former Admiral Fiedler kept the Miami Dolphins atop the AFC East with a 4-2 record as he engineered a 24-20 victory over the hometown Seahawks.

Fiedler completed 15 of 21 attempts for 213 yards and threw a game-winning 39-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver James McKnight late in the fourth quarter. Fiedler also led the Dolphins’ ground attack by rushing for 42 yards on 10 carries. He scored on a 10-yard run in the second quarter.

In Detroit, Kitna enjoyed a strong outing as he led the 4-3 Bengals to a 31-27 victory over the Detroit Lions. The World Bowl ’97 MVP completed 17 of 27 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns.

In Chicago, Miller improved to 4-0 as a starter for the Bears this season but missed the end of his team’s 37-31 overtime defeat of San Francisco with a bruised hip.

Before being knocked out of the game, Miller completed five of 16 passes for 63 yards. Defensive tackle KEITH TRAYLOR (Barcelona 1995) made three tackles for the 5-1 Bears.

Tight end JUSTIN SWIFT (Frankfurt 2000) scored on a one-yard touchdown catch for the Niners, while JOSE CORTEZ (Amsterdam 2000) kicked a 40-yard field goal and 4 extra points.

In Baltimore, JASON BROOKINS (Rhein 2001) led the Super Bowl champion Ravens to an 18-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in his first NFL start.

Trailing 17-6 in the fourth quarter, Brookins scored on a two-yard touchdown run. He finished the game with 82 yards on 19 carries and added two catches for 12 yards. Fullback OBAFEMI AYANBADEJO (England 1998) rushed for 24 yards on six carries for the 4-3 Ravens.

KURT WARNER (Amsterdam 1998) completed 29 of 47 passes for 385 yards and one touchdown (eight yards to WR Torry Holt).

 

Other NFL Europe League players in NFL Week 7 action

Oakland Raiders 20, Philadelphia Eagles 10

Defensive lineman JOSH TAVES (Barcelona 1996 & 1998) recorded two tackles and one sack as the Raiders improved to an AFC-best 5-1. DAVID AKERS (Berlin 1999) kicked a 34-yard field goal and one extra point for the Eagles.

 

Washington Redskins 35, NY Giants 21

Defensive backs DAVID TERRELL (Rhein 1999) and CENTRAL McCLELLION (Scotland 2000-01) each recorded five tackles as the Redskins defeated New York.

 

Denver Broncos 31, New England Patriots 20

Defensive back GEORGE COGHILL (Scotland 1995-96) recorded three tackles for the victorious Broncos. Defensive tackle BOBBY HAMILTON (Amsterdam 1995-96) had one sack for the Patriots, while kicker ADAM VINATIERI (Amsterdam 1996) landed field goals of 24 and 44 yards, as well as two extra points.

Other Week 7 results

New York Jets 13, Carolina Panthers 12; San Diego Chargers 27, Buffalo Bills 24.