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#LocalsInTheNFL Week 17 Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Dec 28, 2025, 10:07 PM | Updated: Dec 29, 2025, 10:00 pm

Jaxson Dart New York Giants vs. Raiders...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 28: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants is pressured by Malcolm Koonce #51 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter of the game at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

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SALT LAKE CITY – The 17th week of the 2025 NFL season is officially wrapped up! Players with local ties made their mark all over the league in week 17.

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 18 of the 2025 NFL season begins on December 31.

NFL Locals’ Week 17: Top Performances, All Stats, And More

Top Local NFL Performances

  • Former Utah State LB Bobby Wagner recorded 10 total tackles (five solo), 0.5 sacks, one pass breakup, and two QB hits against the Cowboys on Christmas.
  • Former Utah QB Tyler Huntley completed 16/20 pass attempts for 107 yards and one touchdown against the Packers. He also scrambled eight times for 60 yards.
  • Former Roy and Corner Canyon QB Jaxson Dart completed 22-of-30 passes for 207 yards and zero turnovers. He added 48 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 34-10 road win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Former BYU WR Puka Nacua caught five passes for 47 yards and one touchdown in Los Angeles’ Monday night loss.

In The Statsheet

  • Former Utah two-way star Sione Vaki had one solo tackle against the Vikings on Thursday.
  • Kearns High rookie Jeffrey Bassa had two tackles (one solo) in his Christmas debut.
  • Former Utah LB Jonah Elliss posted two total tackles (one solo), 0.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and two QB hits against the Chiefs.
  • Bingham High TE Dalton Schultz caught three passes for 19 yards on Saturday.
  • Former BYU safety Zayne Anderson had one solo tackle against Baltimore.
  • Orem High standout safety Alohi Gilman recorded three total tackles (two solo) in week 17.
  • Former BYU RB Chris Brooks caught one pass for 11 yards on Saturday.
  • Former Utah LB Devin Lloyd was credited with five tackles, a pass defended, and one QB hit in Jacksonville’s 23-17 win over the Colts.
  • Former Utah LB Cody Barton made three tackles in a Tennessee loss to New Orleans.
  • Former Utah linebacker Connor O’Toole registered one tackle in Seattle’s win over the Carolina Panthers.
  • Former Weber State WR/KR Rashid Shaheed made one catch for eight yards before leaving Seattle’s 27-10 win over Carolina with a concussion.
  • Former Utah LB Mohamoud Diabate made three tackles in Cleveland’s defense-led win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • East High graduate Jaylen Warren gained 64 yards on 12 carries in a 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
  • Former Utah safety Cole Bishop and Weber State defensive back Taron Johnson combined for five tackles in Buffalo’s 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Former BYU RB Tyler Allgeier took 10 carries for 23 yards on Monday Night Football.
  • Judge Memorial High LB Kaden Elliss recorded three total tackles (one solo) and a pass breakup on Monday.

Secured The Win

  • Former Utah offensive lineman Garett Bolles and the Denver Broncos picked up a 20-13 win over Kansas City on Christmas night.
  • Former Utah WR Tim Patrick was targeted once in Jacksonville’s road win over the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Former Utah kick returner Britain Covey returned one punt for eight yards in Philadelphia’s one-point win over the Buffalo Bills.

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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