U of L players in the NFL

Johnny Unitas’ long-standing mark of touchdown passes in 47 consecutive games has fallen. Drew Brees of New Orleans connected in game 48 Sunday to claim the record.

That’s why they keep track, but there will never be another Johnny U

Five games into the season is a good time to catch up with how some former University of Louisville players are performing in the National Football League. There are 18 of them on the rosters of 17 of the league’s 32 teams.

• David Akers, who’s been around since 1997, made good on his only field goal attempt and added six extra points in San Francisco’s 45-3 rout of Buffalo Sunday. Through the first five games, he has nine of 12 attempts, including five over 40 yards. The one people remember was his NFC record-tying 63-yard kick against Green Bay in the opening game. The field goals and extra points add up to 38 points.

• Michael Bush, in his first season with the Chicago Bears, had four carries in a 41-3 win over Jacksonville. After five games, he has amassed 180 yards rushing on 54 carries and has scored three touchdowns.

• Harry Douglas, with the Atlanta Falcons, had two receptions for 34 yards in a 24-7 win over Washington. For the season, he has nine catches for 78 yards but has yet to score.

• Elvis Dumervil, with the Denver Broncos, assisted on seven tackles in a 31-21 loss to New England. For the season, he has made 10 solo tackles, assisted on six others, and only 2.5 sacks. His best year was 2009 when he had 42 solos and 17 sacks.

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