Illini in the NFL: Week 3 Recap

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Jihad Ward, defensive end: Monday Night Football featuring an Illini defensive player? Nice! Ward had two tackles, including a tackle-for-loss in Baltimore’s defeat to Kansas City.

Del’Shawn Phillips, linebacker: The Buffalo Bills had the LA Rams in town as the 2-0 teams squared off. Phillips was injured and did not play, but on the bright side, the fact that he was not placed on Injured Reserve means there’s a good chance he’ll suit up sooner rather than later.

Malik Turner, wide receiver/special teams: In one of the critical matchups of the week, the Cowboys traveled up to the pacific northwest to take on the…