Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Alan Branch

Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Alan Branch


October 6, 2016

Alan Branch (image via CBS Local)

Alan Branch, who plays for the New England Patriots, had 5 tackles and 1 sack in a 16-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Those are pretty solid numbers for a nose tackle. The 6’6″, 350-pounder is best known to Michigan fans as the guy who flattened Penn State quarterback Anthony Morelli.

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Patriots QB Tom Brady’s lame suspension ended this week, so he rejoined his team and will start next week
  • Seattle Seahawks DE Frank Clark had 1 tackle and 1 pass breakup in 27-17 victory over the New York Jets
  • Carolina Panthers WR Devin Funchess caught 2 passes for 56 yards in a 48-33 loss to the Atlanta Falcons
  • New York Giants CB Leon Hall made 7 tackles in a 24-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings
  • Jacksonville Jaguars OT Patrick Omameh made his first start of the year in a 30-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts





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