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A look at how NFL players will local ties did during the 4th weekend of the 2009 season.
- TE Chris Cooley (Logan HS, Utah State) started for the Washington Redskins and caught 5 passes for 68 yards and 1 touchdown in a 16-13 win over Tampa Bay
- NT Haloti Ngata (Highland HS) started for the Baltimore Ravens and recorded three tackles one for a loss, as well as a controversial roughing the passer call in a 27-21 loss to the New England Patriots
- FS Eric Weddle (Utah) started for the San Diego Chargers and had 7 tackles, one for a loss, in a 38-28 loss to Pittsburgh
- DE Brett Keisel (BYU, Snow) started for the Pittsburgh Steelers and recorded 1 tackle in a 38-28 victory over San Diego
- TE Daniel Coats (Northridge HS, BYU) started for the Cincinnati Bengals and caught 4 passes for 36 yards in a 23-20 overtime victory over Cleveland
- CB Sean Smith (Utah) started for the Miami Dolphins and had 2 tackles and 2 pass deflections in a 38-10 win over Buffalo.
- FB Fahu Tahi (Granger HS, BYU) started for the Minnesota Vikings and caught 2 passes for 8 yards in a 30-23 win over Green Bay
- OL Chris Kemoeatu (Utah) started at left guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 38-28 win over San Diego
- LB Brady Poppinga (BYU) played for the Green Bay Packers but did not record any stats in a 30-23 loss to Minnesota
- OT Donald Penn (Utah State) started for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 16-13 loss to the Washington Redskins
- DT Sione Pouha (East HS, Utah) played for the NY Jets and recorded 3 tackles in a 24-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints
- WR Austin Collie (BYU) played for the Indianapolis Colts and caught 6 passes for 65 yards and his 1st NFL touchdown in a 34-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks
- LB Bryan Kehl (Brighton HS, BYU) played for the NY Giants and recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff and also recovered an onside kick in the 2nd half of a 27-16 win over the Kansas City Chiefs
- DL Chris Hoke (BYU) played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 38-28 win over San Diego
- DE Ryan Denney (BYU) played for the Buffalo Bills and recorded 5 tackles, one for a loss, a forced fumble and a sack in a 38-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins
- FS Aaron Francisco (BYU) played for the Indianapolis Colts and recorded a tackle in a 34-17 win over Seattle
- QB Alex Smith (Utah) backed up starter Shaun Hill in the 49ers 35-0 win over St. Louis
- DB Jarrett Bush (Utah State) played for the Green Bay Packers and recorded a tackle in a 30-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings
- CB Brice McCain (Utah) played for the Houston Texans and recorded a tackle in a 29-6 win over Oakland
- DE Jonathan Fanene (Utah) played for the Cincinnati Bengals but recorded no stats in a 23-20 overtime win over Cleveland
- WR Todd Watkins (BYU) played for the Oakland Raiders and caught 2 passes for 20 yards and also had a special teams tackle in a 29-6 loss to the Houston Texans
- OT Barry Sims (Park City HS, Dixie State, Utah) played for the San Francisco 49ers in a 35-0 win over the St. Louis Rams
- DE CJ Ah You (Lone Peak HS, BYU, Snow) played for the St. Louis Rams and recorded his 1st career sack in a 35-0 loss to the 49ers
- RT Kirk Chambers (Provo HS) started for the Buffalo Bills in a 38-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins
- Long Snapper John Denney (BYU) played for the Miami Dolphins in their 38-10 win over his brother Ryan and the Buffalo Bills
- DL Paul Soliai (Utah) played for the Miami Dolphins but did not record any stats in a 38-10 win over Buffalo
- OG David Hale (Fremont HS, Weber State) played for the Baltimore Ravens in a 27-21 loss to the New England Patriots
- LB Paul Kruger (Timpanogos HS, Utah) made his NFL debut and had one tackle off the bench for the Baltimore Ravens
- LB Marques Harris (Southern Utah) played for the San Francisco 49ers and had one tackle in a 35-0 win over the Rams
Players who had a bye in week 4
- Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (Utah)
- Carolina Panthers OT Jordan Gross (Utah)
- Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (Bingham HS, Snow, Utah State)
- Arizona Cardinals RG Deuce Lutui (Snow)
Inactive in week 4
- Miami Dolphins OG Shawn Murphy (Lone Peak HS, Utah State)
- Dallas Cowboys OT Pat McQuistan (Weber State)
- Oakland Raiders OG Paul McQuistan (Weber State)
- Baltimore Ravens QB John Beck (BYU)
- Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (Southern Utah)
- Oakland Raiders OG Paul McQuistan (Weber State)
- Cleveland Browns QB Brett Ratliff (Utah)
- Baltimore Ravens NT Kelly Talavou (Utah)
Practice Squad
- OL Travis Bright (BYU) Dallas Cowboys
- LB J.D. Folsom (Weber State) Miami Dolphins
- S De'Von Hall (Utah State) Indianapolis Colts
- FB Marcus Mailei (Highland HS/Weber State) Philadelphia Eagles
- TE Rob Myers (Utah State) Philadelphia Eagles
- LB David Nixon (BYU) Oakland Raiders
- FB Fui Vakapuna (East HS/BYU) Arizona Cardinals
Injured Reserve (Out for the Season)
- DL Ryon Bingham (Alta HS) San Diego Chargers
- LB Stewart Bradley (Highland HS) Philadelphia Eagles
- TE Devin Frischknecht (Manti HS/Snow College) Green Bay Packers
- DE Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Utah) Carolina Panthers
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