Walden’s pressure helps Colts knock off Titans

Erik Walden, a former Dublin standout, had three tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss, in the Indianapolis Colts’ win over Tennessee on Sunday.

Here’s a look at how the other Middle Georgians in the NFL fared this weekend:

Darqueze Dennard (Twiggs County) Cincinnati: Five tackles against Buffalo.

Bud Dupree (Wilkinson County) Pittsburgh: Played one play on defense against Cleveland.

Leonard Floyd (Dodge County) Chicago: Two tackles, one tackle for loss against the New York Giants.

Casey Hayward (Perry) San Diego: Off week.

Kareem Jackson (Westside) Houston: Three tackles against Oakland.

Charles Johnson (Hawkinsville) Carolina: Three tackles, one quarterback hit, one pass defensed against New Orleans.

Abry Jones (Northside) Jacksonville: Five tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass defensed against Detroit.

Marquette King (Rutland) Oakland: Three punts for a 49.7-yard average against Houston.

Keith Mumphery (Dooly County) Houston: Two catches for 12 yards against Oakland.

Steven Nelson (Northside) Kansas City: Seven tackles, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery against Tampa Bay.

Demarcus Robinson (Peach County) Kansas City: Played on 14 plays on special teams against Tampa Bay.

DeAndre Smelter (Tattnall Square) San Francisco: Practice squad.

Demaryius Thomas (West Laurens) Denver: Off week.

This story was originally published November 22, 2016 at 12:11 PM with the headline "Walden’s pressure helps Colts knock off Titans."