Pitt in the NFL

By GEOFF DUTELLE

A quick look at how former Panthers still in the NFL did over the opening weekend.A quick look at how former Panthers still in the NFL did over the opening weekend.

Kevin Barlow, RB, San Francisco 49ers, 1997-2000 – Barlow carried the ball 10 times for 34 yards as his 49ers were humbled by the Philadelphia Eagles, 42-3.

Antonio Bryant, WR, Cleveland Browns, 1999-2001 – Bryant was limited to three catches for 32 yards in Cleveland’s 26-24 win over Green Bay.

Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals, 2002-2003 – The former Heisman runner up couldn’t find the end zone as his Cardinals fell, 17-12, to the St. Louis Rams. He did, however, gather 95 total yards, 25 coming on the ground.

Nick Goings, FB, Carolina Panthers, 1999-2000 – With starting tailbacks Stephen Davis and DeShaun Foster healthy, Goings saw limited action Sunday, but still caught one pass for 16 yards as Carolina defeated the New England Patriots, 27-17.

Andy Lee, P, San Francisco 49ers, 2000-2003 – Lee proved to be one of the 49ers’ few bright spots Sunday, nailing three of his seven punts inside the 20-yard line. His 43.1 yard average per kick couldn’t put points on the board, however, as the Eagles romped his 49ers, 42-3.

Curtis Martin, RB, NY Jets, 1991-1993 – Martin struggled in Sunday’s 17-7 win over the Miami Dolphins, getting 72 yards on 31 carries, an average of 2.3 yards a carry.

Shawntae Spencer, DB, San Francisco 49ers, 2002-2003 – Spencer and his 49er defense had their hands full Sunday in trying to stop a potent Eagle passing game. He collected five solo tackles, but his efforts weren’t enough.