When action in the National Football League opened last week, Mizzou Football had 20 players named to opening day rosters. Many of those 20 #MizzouMade standouts were either starting or playing key roles for their respective teams. Below is a look on how each player faired during week one.
Tim Barnes
Los Angeles Rams, Center
Barnes kicked off his fifth NFL season Monday night, starting at center for the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles fell to the San Francisco 49ers 28-0. Barnes just happened to play against the same quarterback who he snapped the ball to at Mizzou – 49ers QB Blaine Gabbert – in the week-one matchup. The two former Mizzou teammates had a long exchange between old friends at midfield following the game.
Evan Boehm
Arizona Cardinals, Center
Boehm has started his NFL career as the second-string center in Arizona. The Cardinals were defeated Sunday night, 23-21 by the New England Patriots.
Beau Brinkley
Tennessee Titans, Long Snapper
Brinkley is again handling long-snapping duties for the Titans. His fifth NFL season began with a 25-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Justin Britt
Seattle Seahawks, Guard
Britt starts his third NFL season as the Seahawks starting left guard. The Seahawks beat the Miami Dolphins, 12-10, in Seattle on Sunday.
Kentrell Brothers
Minnesota Vikings, Linebacker
A fifth round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, Brothers was inactive for the Vikings' first game. Minnesota beat the Titans, 25-16.
Chase Daniel
Philadelphia Eagles, Quarterback
An eight-year pro, Daniel started the 2016 campaign as a back-up quarterback for the Eagles. Philadelphia beat the Cleveland Browns, 29-10 on Sunday.
Kony Ealy
Carolina Panthers, Defensive End
Ealy began his third NFL season as a starting defensive tackle for the Panthers. Ealy tallied one deflected pass in a 20-21 loss to the New England Patriots.
Blaine Gabbert
San Francisco 49ers, Quarterback
Gabbert had an impressive showing in the opening game of his sixth NFL season. Gabbert started at quarterback for the 49ers, leading the team to a 28-0 win over the Rams. He completed 22-of-35 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown.
Andrew Gachkar
Dallas Cowboys, Linebacker
Gachkar assumes a reserve linebacker role in his sixth NFL season. The Cowboys narrowly defeated the New York Giants, 20-19.
E.J. Gaines
Los Angeles Rams, Cornerback
Gaines, a projected first-string corner for the Rams, was inactive for week one due to a thigh injury. The Rams lost, 28-0, to the 49ers Sunday night.
Markus Golden
Arizona Cardinals, Linebacker
Golden began his second season with a strong performance, making two tackles and forcing a fumble in a 23-21 loss to the Patriots.
Ziggy Hood
Washington Redskins, Defensive End
Hood made two tackles in the 2016 opener. Hood, a former first rounder, is in his eighth pro season and shares nose tackle duties for the Redskins. Washington fell, 38-16, to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night.
Jeremy Maclin
Kansas City Chiefs, Wide Receiver
Maclin was a key contributor in the Chiefs' 33-27 overtime win over the Chargers. Maclin made five catches for 63 yards and scored a touchdown. Maclin is nearing 6,000 receiving yards during his eight-year NFL career.
Connor McGovern
Denver Broncos, Guard
McGovern was inactive for the first game of his rookie season. The Broncos topped the Panthers, 21-20.
Mitch Morse
Kansas City Chiefs, Center
Morse begins the 2016 season as the Chiefs' starting center. Kansas City beat San Diego 33-27 Sunday afternoon. It is Morse's second NFL season.
Marcus Murphy
New Orleans Saints, Running Back
Murphy starts his second season as a reserve running back and kick returner for the Saints. New Orleans fell 35-34 against the Oakland Raiders and Murphy was a key contributor in the return game, fielding five kicks for 86 yards, including a long of 26 yards. He also fielded two punts on the day.
Shane Ray
Denver Broncos, Linebacker
Ray made two tackles in the first game of his second NFL season. Denver beat Carolina, 21-20, in the opening game of the 2016 NFL season.
Sheldon Richardson
New York Jets, Defensive End
Richardson was inactive for the Jets' 23-22 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He is predicted to play in week two against the Bills.
Jacquies Smith
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Defensive End
Smith was placed on the Buccaneers' injured reserve due to a knee injury sustained in the Buccaneers week one contest against Atlanta. He will likely miss all of 2016. The Buccaneers beat the Falcons, 31-24, in week one.
Sean Weatherspoon
Atlanta Falcons, Linebacker
Weatherspoon started his sixth NFL season with a four tackle performance against Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers fell, 24-31.
