Pitt in the NFL

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.