NFL Arkansans

Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) celebrates with teammates on the sidelines after rushing for his third touchdown of the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The Steelers won 43-18.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) celebrates with teammates on the sidelines after rushing for his third touchdown of the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The Steelers won 43-18.

DeAngelo Williams followed up his strong debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers by tying a franchise record Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright (Warren, Arkansas Razorbacks) is tackled by Detroit Lions defenders Josh Wilson (30) and Tahir Whitehead (59). Wright had 1 carry for 29 yards and caught 1 pass for 17 yards.

Williams (Wynne) rushed 20 times for 77 yards and ran for 3 touchdowns, to tie a franchise record. He scored twice on 2-yard runs in the second quarter and added a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter as the Steelers blew out the 49ers 43-19 in Pittsburgh.

Williams' big day came a week after he rushed for 127 yards in the season-opener. The veteran is the Steelers' leading rusher while starter Le'Veon Bell was suspended the first two games. Williams said Sunday that he welcomes Bell's return.

"You know what I feel good about? Help is on the way," Williams said. "Le'Veon Bell, the young bull, is coming back. There is no one more excited than I am because I know how special he is and the talent he brings to this table."

In other games involving players with Arkansas connections:

Charles Clay (Little Rock Central) caught a 9-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Buffalo Bills' 40-32 loss to the New England Patriots. Clay caught 3 passes for 19 yards in all.

Zach Hocker (Russellville, Arkansas Razorbacks) missed a 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and also had an extra point blocked in the New Orleans Saints 26-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also, in that game, Clinton McDonald (Jacksonville) had 6 tackles, 4 solo, for the Buccaneers.

Darren McFadden (Pulaski Oak Grove/Arkansas Razorbacks) rushed 10 times for 31 yards and caught 2 passes for 21 yards in the Dallas Cowboys' 20-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Cedric Thornton (Star City/Southern Arkansas) had 4 solo tackles and 1 sack for the Eagles.

Darius Philon (Arkansas Razorbacks) had 2 solo tackles and 1 tackle for a loss for the San Diego Chargers.

Chris Smith (Arkansas Razorbacks) had 2 tackles, 1 solo, for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jarius Wright (Warren/Arkansas Razorbacks) caught 1 pass for 17 yards and rushed once for 29 yards in the Minnesota Vikings' 26-16 victory over the Detroit Lions.

Knile Davis (Arkansas Razorbacks) gave the Kansas City Chiefs a brief 24-17 lead with an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Sports on 09/21/2015

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