Auburn in the NFL--Playoffs Week Two - AuburnTigers.com - Auburn University Official Athletic Site

Auburn in the NFL--Playoffs Week Two Taking a look at how former Auburn football players fared in week two of the 2009 NFL Playoffs

Jay Ratliff

Jan. 19, 2010

Karlos Dansby, linebacker-Arizona Cardinals

Dansby finished off his stellar 2009 season with 10 tackles, one coming for a loss, in a 45-14 NFC Divisional Playoff loss to the Saints on Saturday.

Tyronne Green, guard- San Diego Chargers

Green did not play in the Chargers' 17-14 loss to the Jets on Sunday in the AFC Divisional Playoff.

Ben Grubbs, guard-Baltimore Ravens

Grubbs started at left guard in a 20-3 loss to the Colts in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday. He helped the Ravens amass 270 yards of total offense in their final game of the season.

Marcus McNeill, tackle- San Diego Chargers

McNeil started at left tackle in the Chargers' 17-14 loss to the Jets on Sunday in the AFC Divisional Playoff. He helped San Diego rack up 344 yards of total offense is what was the final game of San Diego's season.

Jerraud Powers, defensive back- Indianapolis Colts

Powers, coming off a hamstring injury, started at right corner in the Colts' 20-3 win over Baltimore. He had three tackles and deflected a pass, but his most important play of the day came as he intercepted Baltimore's Joe Flacco with 1:14 remaining in the contest to seal the game and send the Colts to the AFC Championship.

Jay Ratliff, defensive line- Dallas Cowboys

Ratliff started in the Cowboys' 34-3 loss to the Vikings in the NFC Playoffs on Sunday. Ratliff had five tackles, including a sack that went for a nine-yard loss. He also had a tackle for a loss and a quarterback hurry in the final Dallas game of the season.

Tony Richardson, fullback- New York Jets

Richardson caught two passes for 12 yards in a 17-14 New York win over the Chargers on Sunday. He was also a lead blocker for the Jets' running game that totaled 169 yards on 39 carries. He and the Jets will take on the Colts in the AFC Championship game.

Dontarrious Thomas, linebacker- San Diego Chargers

Thomas was signed by the Chargers on Jan. 5 after spending this season playing for the United Football League's (UFL) California Redwoods, where he led the team in tackles. He was inactive for the teams 17-14 loss to the Jets in the AFC Divisional round of the playoffs.