Bobby Wagner’s Performance Leads Local NFL Players In Week 8
Oct 31, 2021, 9:41 PM | Updated: Nov 1, 2021, 9:24 pm
Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is hit by Bobby Wagner #54 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on October 31, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the eighth week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Urban Meyer – Head Coach – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6)
The former Utah head coach and the Jaguars suffered a 31-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kylie Fitts – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (7-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman was placed on Injured Reserve prior to Week 7 and will miss the rest of the 2021 season. Arizona suffered a 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, October 28.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (7-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Arizona’s 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, October 28.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (5-2)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens had a bye week in Week 8.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (5-2)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle and a quarterback hit in Buffalo’s 26-11 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (5-2)
The former Utah running back had eight carries for 19 yards and six catches for 39 yards in Buffalo’s 26-11 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (3-5)
The former Utes defensive back had four total tackles, three solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Chicago’s 33-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (6-1)
The former Utah defensive end and the Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings, 20-16.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (6-1)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on the Cowboys’ Reserve/Injured list. The Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings, 20-16.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (4-4)
The former Utah offensive lineman left early with an ankle injury in Denver’s 17-10 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (4-4)
The former Utah receiver had three catches for 64 yards in Denver’s 17-10 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-8)
The former Utah defensive lineman had three tackles in Detroit’s 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: Bye Week
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (3-5)
The former Utah safety suffered a season-ending injury during the practice before Week 7 and will miss the entire year for the Colts. Indianapolis suffered a 34-31 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Thursday, November 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (3-5)
The former Utah offensive lineman suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and will miss the entire year for the Colts. Indianapolis suffered a 34-31 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Thursday, November 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (5-2)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Raiders had a bye week in Week 8.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (7-1)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 38-22 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 7 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (7-1)
The former Utah kicker was 1/1 on field goals and 5/5 on extra-point kicks in Los Angeles’ 38-22 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 7 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (1-7)
The former Utah defensive back had two tackles in Miami’s 26-11 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on the Saints’ Reserve/Injured list and did not play in New Orleans’ 36-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former Utah defensive back had eight total tackles and five solo tackles in New Orleans’ 36-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (2-6)
The former Utes running back 15 carries for 60 yards in New York’s 20-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (2-5)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in New York’s 34-31 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, November 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (3-4)
The former Utah punter did not kick in San Francisco’s 33-22 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Utah linebacker and the Seahawks beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-7.
Next Game: Bye Week
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Utah defensive back was inactive for Seattle’s 31-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (2-6)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on Washington’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the WFT’s 17-10 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: Bye Week
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (4-4)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs beat the New York Giants, 20-17.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (5-2)
The former BYU running back and the Ravens had a bye week in Week 8.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (4-4)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons, 19-13.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (3-5)
The former BYU defensive lineman had one tackle and a tackle for loss in Chicago’s 33-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (4-4)
The former BYU linebacker had three tackles in Cleveland’s 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (0-8)
The former BYU running back was inactive for Detroit’s 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: Bye Week
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (4-4)
The former BYU defensive back had two tackles in Kansas City’s 20-17 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)
The former BYU defensive back and the Chargers suffered a 27-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (4-4)
The former BYU linebacker had two tackles and a pass breakup in New England’s 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (4-4)
The former BYU linebacker is currently on the Patriots’ Injured/Reserve list and did not play in New England’s 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for New Orleans’ 36-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (2-5)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for New York’s 34-31 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, November 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (3-4)
The former BYU linebacker had eight total tackles, five solo tackles, and a pass breakup in San Francisco’s 33-22 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (2-6)
The former BYU wide receiver had one catch for 22 yards in Washington’s 17-10 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: Bye Week
Practice Squad Players
- Tristen Hoge – Cleveland Browns
- Bronson Kaufusi – Green Bay Packers
- Chris Wilcox – Indianapolis Colts
- Zayne Anderson – Kansas City Chiefs
- Matt Bushman – Las Vegas Raiders
- Troy Warner – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (3-5)
The former Aggie long snapper had one tackle in Chicago’s 33-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (5-3)
The former Utah State defensive back had three tackles in Cincinnati’s 34-31 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (7-1)
The former Utah State quarterback did not play in Green Bay’s 24-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, October 28.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (5-2)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Raiders had a bye week in Week 8.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Jaguars suffered a 31-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)
The former USU linebacker had two tackles in Los Angeles’ 27-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (3-4)
The former Utah State linebacker had four total tackles and one solo tackle in Minnesota’s 20-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Utah State linebacker had 14 total tackles and seven solo tackles in Seattle’s 31-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: Bye Week
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (2-6)
The former USU offensive lineman and Washington suffered a 17-10 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: Bye Week
Practice Squad Players
- JoJo Natson – Cleveland Browns
- Darwin Thompson – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (5-2)
The former Weber State defensive back had five tackles in Buffalo’s 26-11 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (7-1)
The former Weber State defensive end and the Rams defeated the Houston Texans, 38-22.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 7 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Sua Opeta – Offensive Guard – Philadelphia Eagles (3-5)
The former Weber State offensive lineman was inactive for Philadelphia’s 44-6 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 7 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)
The former Thunderbirds safety had two tackles in Pittsburgh’s 15-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (5-3)
The former Timpview star is currently on Cincinnati’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in Cincinnati’s 34-31 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (6-1)
The former Bingham star had two catches for 11 yards in Dallas’ 20-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (6-1)
The former Brighton star was inactive for Dallas’ 20-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-8)
The former Desert Hills star and the Lions suffered a 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6)
The former Bingham star and the Jaguars suffered a 31-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (4-4)
The former Layton star had one tackle in Kansas City’s 20-17 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 7 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)
The former Orem star had two tackles in Los Angeles’ 27-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (5-2)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders had a bye week in Week 8.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former Judge Memorial star and the Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 36-27.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Highland star had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Seattle’s 31-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: Bye Week
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Westlake and Cedar City star suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and will miss the entire year for the Seahawks. Seattle beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-7.
Next Game: Bye Week
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin (Salem Hills) – Cleveland Browns
- Noah Togiai (Hunter) – Philadelphia Eagles
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
