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Wrapping up how Utah's players on active NFL rosters performed in Week Six:
Minnesota running back Matt Asiata • Asiata was supplanted by Jerick McKinnon in the starting lineup and had a rough day, rushing two times for -5 yards, catching one pass for 18 yards, and tipping another pass from Teddy Bridgewater that was intercepted by Tahir Whitehead. He also recorded a tackle, the eighth of his career. Earlier this week, Asiata talked to St. Paul Pioneer Press writer Chris Tomasson about the pressures of replacing a player like Adrian Peterson.
Jacksonville offensive lineman Zane Beadles • The Jaguars very nearly won their first game of the season in a 16-14 loss to the Titans, but very nearly isn't good enough, Beadles told Jaguars.com.
Oakland guard Tony Bergstrom • Bergstrom was, as he has been in every game this season, ruled inactive for a 31-28 loss to the Chargers.
Cleveland outside linebacker Paul Kruger • Needing an epidural to lessen the pain in his back, Kruger recorded two tackles after not practicing earlier in the week as the Browns avenged a Week One loss to the Steelers with a 31-10 victory.
Carolina defensive tackle Star Lotulelei • Lotulelei recorded three tackles in the Panthers' 37-all tie with the Bengals on Sunday. Earlier this week, an SB Nation blog asked the question, "Is Panters defensive tackle Star Lotulelei regressing?" (Hint: No.)
Pittsburgh cornerback Brice McCain • After a pick-six last week, McCain did not record any stats in the Steelers' loss.
Oakland cornerback Keith McGill • McGill was listed as inactive for the Raiders' loss, after injuring his groin, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.
Miami linebacker Koa Misi • After missing three games with an ankle injury, Misi recorded nine tackles and a quarterback hit in the Dolphins' 27-24 loss to the Packers. ESPN figures Misi's stock is rising.
San Diego defensive tackle Tenny Palepoi • Palepoi did not record any stats in the Chargers' victory, but Ute fans will want to check out his player blog on the Chargers site and a San Diego Union-Tribune story on how the Chargers are finding value buys on the defensive line.
New York Jets outside linebacker Trevor Reilly • The New York Post's Brian Costello tweeted that Reilly was knocked out of the game with a knee injury. Further details were scarce Sunday night.
Miami defensive end Derrick Shelby • Shelby is serving an indefinite suspension after he was arrested on misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and trespassing at a nightclub.
New England defensive tackle Sealver Siliga • Siliga was placed on the short-term injured reserve last week and will not be eligible for four more weeks.
Kansas City cornerback Sean Smith • The Chiefs were on a bye this week and return to action next Sunday in San Diego. The Kansas City Star writes that Smith's group is preventing the big downfield plays that plagued them last season.
Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith • See "Smith, Sean." Actually, Smith lost a touchdown this week, thanks to the ruling that his 17-yard touchdown pass to De'Anthony Thomas was really a run.
Baltimore wideout Steve Smith Sr. • Smith caught five passes for 110 yards and one touchdown, a 56-yarder in the second quarter of the Ravens' 48-17 blowout of the Buccaneers. Watch the video here. Smith now has 573 yards in six games, on pace for 1,528, which would be the second-highest total of his career and the highest since 2005. He ranks fifth in the NFL in receiving yards.
Atlanta defensive tackle Paul Soliai • The Falcons lost to the Bears 27-13, but Soliai earned a half-sack and three tackles
San Diego safety Eric Weddle • That the Chargers eked out a victory was a sign of progress, Weddle told the San Diego Union-Tribune. "Last year, we would have lost this game." Weddle recorded eight tackles and a pass deflection, and also threw an incomplete pass on a fake punt attempt, leading Seyi Ajirotutu out of bounds. That was his call, and it was a bad one, he told ESPN.
— Matthew Piper
Twitter: @matthew_piper