UNDER THE HELMET … With local pros How local NFL players fared Sunday:
Pierre Garcon (wide receiver, Mount Union, Colts) — Returned a kickoff 46 yards in Indianapolis’ 33-27 victory over the Texans. The rookie has a 21.1-yard average on 20 kickoff returns this season.
Marlin Jackson (cornerback, Sharon, Colts) — Had six tackles for the Colts in their 33-27 win over the Texans. For the season Jackson has 47 tackles and one forced fumble.
Antwaun Molden (cornerback, Warren Harding, Texans) — Recorded one tackle in the Texans’ 33-27 loss to the Colts. Molden has 14 tackles in 10 games with Houston this season.
Keiwan Ratliff (cornerback, Colts) — The Youngstown native started at cornerback against the Texans and had two tackles in Indianapolis’ 33-27 victory. Ratliff has 21 tackles and one interception this season.
Anthony Smith (cornerback, Hubbard, Steelers) — Smith didn’t record any statistics but played in the Steelers’ 11-10 win over the Chargers. Smith has played in nine games this season, all as a backup, and has six tackles.
Steve Vallos (offensive lineman, Boardman, Seahawks) — Saw action as a backup in the Seahawks’ 26-20 loss to the Cardinals. Seattle had just 43 yards rushing and 196 total yards and was hurt by four turnovers in the game.