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#LocalsInTheNFL Week 6 Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Oct 12, 2025, 9:53 PM | Updated: Oct 16, 2025, 11:16 am

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SALT LAKE CITYThe sixth week of the 2025 NFL season is just about in the books with only Monday Night Football remaining. Players with local ties made their mark all over the league in week six.

Every local NFL player who recorded a stat, with the top performances highlighted, or helped their team pick up a win can be found in our weekly roundup.

Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season begins on October 16 as the Bengals host the Steelers on Thursday Night Football.

 

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NFL Locals’ Week 6: Top Performances, All Stats, And More

Top Local NFL Performances

In The Statsheet

  • Former BYU DT Khyiris Tonga posted four total tackles (two solo) and a tackle for loss against the Saints.
  • Former Weber State WR Rashid Shaheed caught four passes for 28 yards in week six.
  • East High RB Jaylen Warren took 11 carries for 52 yards and added two receptions for 11 yards in the Steelers win over the Browns.
  • Former Southern Utah safety Miles Killebrew had one tackle in week six.
  • Former Utah LB Mohamoud Diabate recorded two solo tackles against Pittsburgh.
  • Former Utah LB Devin Lloyd had three total tackles (two solo) against the Seahawks.
  • Former BYU WR Puka Nacua had an injury scare but returned to the game and finished with two catches for 28 yards.
  • Former BYU LB Kyle Van Noy had one tackle against the LA Rams.
  • In his Baltimore debut, Orem High safety Alohi Gilman posted seven total tackles (four solo).
  • Two former BYU Cougars in Green Bay, safety Zayne Anderson and RB Chris Brooks, got on the box score in week six. Anderson had one tackle, and Brooks had one carry for one yard.
  • Former Utah DT Leki Fotu had one solo tackle, one sack, and one tackle for loss against Tennessee.
  • Former BYU LB Fred Warner had one tackle before going down with an ankle injury in the first quarter.
  • Former Utah safety Cole Bishop posted six total tackles (two solo) and a tackle for loss on MNF.
  • Former Weber State CB Taron Johnson had five total tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup against Atlanta.
  • Judge Memorial High LB Kaden Elliss recorded four total tackles (two solo) and a QB hit in the Falcons’ win over the Bills.
  • Orem High LB Noah Sewell had two solo tackles against Washington.
  • Former Utah kicker Matt Gay went 1/2 on field goals and 3/3 on extra points. His one field goal make was from 53 yards.

Secured The Win

  • Former BYU offensive lineman Blake Freeland and the Colts improved to 5-1 with a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday morning.
  • Herriman High offensive lineman Andre James and the Chargers got back on track with a win over the Miami Dolphins.
  • Former BYU offensive lineman Brady Christensen and the Panthers picked up a big 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys in week six.
  • Corner Canyon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson and the Raiders picked up their second win of the season over the Titans.
  • Former Southern Utah offensive lineman Braxton Jones and the Bears picked up a big Monday ngiht win over the Commanders.

About #LocalsInTheNFL

For over five years, KSL Sports has provided coverage on all NFL players with ties to the state of Utah.

Whether they attended Utah or BYU or grew up in the Beehive State, we keep you caught up with how the locals are performing on the highest stage.

From top performances to trades and other breaking news, check out our Locals In The NFL coverage here.

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