Clemson players in the NFL: Andre Branch goes big

How former Clemson players performed in the NFL this weekend:

C.J. Spiller, RB, Jets: Was targeted on one pass in 22-17 loss to New England.

Mackenzie Alexander, CB, Vikings: Active, but no stats in 16-13 loss to Detroit.

Dwayne Allen, TE, Colts: Pulled in five catches for 49 yards in 28-7 loss to Pittsburgh.

Stephone Anthony, LB, Saints: Active, but no stats in 49-21 win over Los Angeles.

Tavaris Barnes, DE, Seahawks: Active, but no stats in 14-5 loss to Tampa Bay.

Vic Beasley, LB, Falcons: Defended one pass and had two quarterback hurries in 38-19 win over Arizona.

Andre Branch, DE, Dolphins: Had five tackles, four solo, and a sack in 31-24 win over San Francisco.

Bashaud Breeland, CB, Redskins: Had four tackles, three solo, in 31-26 loss to Dallas.

Jaron Brown, WR, Cardinals: Active, but no stats in 38-19 loss to Atlanta.

Martavis Bryant, WR, Steelers: Suspended for the season.

Chandler Catanzaro, K, Cardinals: Made both field goal tries and one extra point in 38-19 loss to Atlanta.

Kavell Conner, LB, Ravens: Active, but no stats in 19-14 win over Cincinnati.

Kevin Dodd. LB, Titans: Inactive for 27-21 win over Chicago.

Andre Ellington, RB, Cardinals: Had two catches for 19 yards in 38-19 loss to Atlanta.

Marcus Gilchrist, S, Jets: Credited with three total tackles, one solo, in 22-17 loss to New England.

B.J. Goodson, LB, Giants: Had three total tackles, one solo, in 27-13 win over Cleveland.

T.J. Green, S, Colts: Had two tackles, both solo, in 28-7 loss to Pittsburgh.

Chris Hairston, OT, Chargers: Active, but no stats in 21-13 win over Houston.

DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Texans: Pulled in five catches for 70 yards in 21-13 loss to San Diego.

Adam Humphries, WR, Bucs: Had one catch for 18 yards, two carries for 3 yards and returned three punts for 48 yards in 14-5 win over Seattle.

Grady Jarrett, DT, Falcons: Had three total tackles, two solo, in 38-19 win over Arizona.

Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Jets: Active, but no stats in 22-17 loss to New England.

Jayron Kearse, S, Vikings: Active, but no stats in 16-13 loss to Detroit.

Shaq Lawson, DE, Bills: Active, but no stats in 28-21 win over Jacksonville.

Byron Maxwell, CB, Dolphins: Had six tackles, five solo, and defended two passes in 31-24 win over San Francisco.

Jonathan Meeks, S, Bills: Credited with three solo tackles in 28-21 win over Jacksonville.

Charone Peake, WR, Jets: Inactive for 22-17 loss to New England.

Bradley Pinion, P, 49ers: Had four punts for 189 yards (47.3 average), including one inside the 20-yard line in 31-24 loss to Miami.

D.J. Reader, DT, Texans: Had one total tackle in 21-13 loss to San Diego.

Coty Sensabaugh, CB, Giants: Credited with one solo tackle in 27-13 win over Cleveland.

Tyler Shatley, G, Jaguars: Active, but no stats in 28-21 loss to Buffalo.

Brandon Thompson, DT, Bengals: Starting season on PUP (physically unable to perform) list.

Sammy Watkins, WR, Bills: Activated from injured reserve and had three catches for 80 yards in 28-21 win over Jacksonville.

DeShawn Williams, DT, Bengals: Waived last week.

Zac Brooks, RB, Chiefs: On the practice squad.