The Buffalo Bills were defeated by the Miami Dolphins at home by a score of 24-10.  Jairus Byrd made four tackles in the loss.  Josh Kaddu was active but did not show up in the box score for the Dolphins.

Patrick Chung (Stew Milne-US PRESSWIRE)

The New England Patriots just got by the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road.  The Patriots won the ball game by a 23-16 score.  Patrick Chung had a big day with two interceptions which accounted for 27 return yards.  He also had four tackles and two passes defended.

The Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants had three former Oregon players in their game.  The Ravens snapped their losing streak with a 33-14 victory at home.  Ed Dickson had one catch for nine yards in the win.  Haloti Ngata was all over the field with four tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hit.  Dennis Dixon is currently on the practice squad for the Ravens.  Spencer Paysinger had three tackles for the Giants.

In the marquee matchup of the week, the Seattle Seahawks hammered the San Francisco 49ers at home 42-13.  Max Unger started at center while Walter Thurmond was inactive.  LaMichael James carried the ball four times for 15 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards.  His biggest contribution came on special teams where he returned six kickoffs for 172 yards.  Will Tukuafu had no stats.

T.J. Ward is currently on the injured reserve list for the Cleveland Browns.  The Browns lost to the Denver Broncos 34-12 on the road.  Jeremiah Johnson is currently on the practice squad for Denver.  The Pittsburgh Steelers lost at home to the Cincinnati Bengals 13-10.  David Paulson was targeted one but did not have any catches in the defeat.

Eddie Pleasant was promoted to the active roster and made one tackle as the Houston Texans lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 at home.  Jeff Maehl is on the Texans practice squad.  Geoff Schwartz was active for the Vikings.

The Oakland Raiders lost on the road to the Carolina Panthers by a 17-6 score.  Brandon Bair is on the Raiders practice squad.  Jonathan Stewart was inactive for the Panthers.

The St. Louis Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road 28-13.  Kellen Clemens did not see any game action.  LeGarrette Blount was active for the Bucs but did not get any carries.

The Chicago Bears got a much needed win as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 28-13.  Matt Toeaina is currently on injured reserve for the Bears.  Offensive lineman Adam Snyder was credited with a tackle for the Cardinals.

Dante Rosario, Casey Matthews and Drew Davis all had no stats in their team’s games this weekend.  Rosario’s San Diego Chargers defeated the New York Jets 27-17.  Matthews plays for the Philadelphia Eagles who lost to the Washington Redskins 27-20.  Davis was active as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Detroit Lions 31-18 on Saturday night.

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LeGarrette Blount is listed as probable after suffering a foot injury last week against Tennessee. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Griffith-US PRESSWIRE

Here’s a list of all the former Oregon Ducks that will be playing, and their latest status if injured, for week three of the 2012 NFL preseason. All times listed are pacific. National TV network listed when available.

Thursday, August 23rd

4:30 p.m. – Jacksonville Jaguars @ Baltimore Ravens

• Ravens nose tackle Haloti Ngata
• Ravens tight end Ed Dickson (questionable)

5:00 p.m. – Arizona Cardinals @ Tennessee Titans (TV: ESPN)

• Cardinals center Adam Snyder

Friday, August 24th

4:30 p.m. – Philadelphia Eagles @ Cleveland Browns

• Eagles defensive back Cliff Harris
• Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews (may be out, didn’t play in week two)
• Browns safety T.J. Ward

4:30 p.m. – Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins

• Falcons wide receiver D.J. Davis
• Dolphins linebacker Josh Kaddu

4:30 p.m. – New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Patriots offensive tackle Darrion Weems
• Patriots safety Patrick Chung (questionable)
• Bucs running back LeGarrette Blount (probable)

5:00 p.m. – Chicago Bears @ New York Giants (TV: CBS)

• Bears defensive tackle Matt Toeaina
• Giants linebacker Spencer Paysinger

5:00 p.m. – San Diego Chargers @ Minnesota Vikings

• Chargers tight end Dante Rosario
• Vikings defensive end Nick Reed
• Vikings offensive guard Geoff Schwartz

5:00 p.m. – Seattle Seahawks @ Kansas City Chiefs

• Seahawks center Max Unger
• Seahawks cornerback Walter Thurmond
• Seahawks wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei
• Chiefs defensive end Brandon Bair

Saturday, August 25th

4:00 p.m. – Pittsburgh Steelers @ Buffalo Bills

• Steelers tight end David Paulson
• Bills safety Jairus Byrd
• Bills offensive guard Mark Asper

5:00 p.m. – Houston Texans @ New Orleans Saints (TV: CBS)

• Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant
• Texans defensive end Ra’Shon Harris
• Texans wide receiver Jeff Maehl

5:00 p.m. – St. Louis Rams @ Dallas Cowboys

• Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens

Sunday, August 26th

1:00 p.m. – San Francisco 49ers @ Denver Broncos (TV: FOX)

• 49ers running back LaMichael James (questionable)
• 49ers linebacker Kenny Rowe
• 49ers defensive tackle Will Tukuafu
• Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson

5:00 p.m. – Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets (TV: NBC)

• Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (probable)

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