Cougars, Utes Make Big Plays During Week 3 Of NFL Season
Sep 25, 2022, 9:33 PM | Updated: Sep 26, 2022, 9:28 pm
Devin Lloyd #33 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU Cougars and Utah Utes made big plays to represent the local players in the NFL during Week 3.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah performed during the third week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Leki Fotu – Defensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Arizona’s 20-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 2 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (2-1)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens beat the New England Patriots, 37-26.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Williams – Safety – Baltimore Ravens (2-1)
The former Utah defensive back had five total tackles, four solo tackles, one tackle for loss, and a pass breakup in Baltimore’s 37-26 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (2-1)
The former Utah running back had four carries for 46 yards and one reception for six yards in Buffalo’s 21-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (2-1)
The former Utah defensive back was inactive for Chicago’s 23-20 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Line – Denver Broncos (2-1)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers, 11-10.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 2 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (2-1)
The former Utah wide receiver is currently on Denver’s Injured Reserve list with a knee injury. The Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers, 11-10.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 2 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (1-1-1)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle in Indianapolis’ 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former @Utah_Football standout Julian Blackmon was ruled out from returning in the #KCvsIND game. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #ForTheShoe #GoUtes https://t.co/7htDMLm6Nf
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 25, 2022
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1)
The former Utah linebacker had seven total tackles, five solo tackles, three pass breakups, and an interception in Jacksonville’s 38-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
.@DevinLloyd_ executing the tip drill to perfection. 🐆 🙌 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DUUUVAL #GoUtes https://t.co/rPAlSl57qM
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 25, 2022
Jackson Barton – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (0-3)
The former Utah offensive lineman was inactive for Las Vegas’ 24-22 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 2 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (2-1)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Los Angeles’ 20-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 3 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (2-1)
The former Utah kicker was 2/2 on field goals and 2/2 on PATs in Los Angeles’ 20-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 3 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Eric Rowe – Cornerback – Miami Dolphins (3-0)
The former Utah defensive back had four tackles in Miami’s 21-19 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, September 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Chase Hansen – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (1-2)
The former Utah defensive back and the Saints suffered a 22-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (3-0)
The former Utah wide receiver returned five punts for a total of 34 yards in Philadelphia’s 24-8 win over the Washington Commanders.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (1-2)
The former Utah punter punted the ball seven times for an average of 51.7 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 11-10 loss to the Denver Broncos. Wishnowsky pinned three punts inside the 20-yard line.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Monday, October 3 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Former @Utah_Football standout Mitch Wishnowsky was a bright spot during an ugly game between the @49ers and @Broncos. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #GoUtes #FTTB #SFvsDEN https://t.co/dOYgmCkmmV
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2022
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (1-2)
The former Utah linebacker had five total tackles and three solo tackles in Seattle’s 27-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Marquise Blair – Safety – Carolina Panthers
- Mika Tafua – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys
- Nick Ford – Offensive Lineman – Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cole Fotheringham – Tight End – Las Vegas Raiders
- Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints
- Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – New York Jets
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (2-1)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs suffered a 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (1-2)
The former BYU running back had six carries for 25 yards and one reception for five yards in Atlanta’s 27-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (1-2)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints, 22-14.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 2 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (2-1)
The former BYU linebacker had three total tackles and one solo tackle in Cleveland’s 29-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, September 22.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (1-2)
The former BYU running back had 20 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns in Detroit’s 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Williams also had two catches for 20 yards.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Keep feeding @jswaggdaddy 🤙 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #OnePride #DETvsMIN #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/6nXQo5hlLu
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 25, 2022
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
The former BYU defensive back had 10 total tackles and eight solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 38-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles and three solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 38-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Tight End – New Orleans Saints (1-2)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for New Orleans’ 22-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (1-2)
The former BYU defensive back had two tackles in New Orleans’ 22-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (1-2)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for New York’s 27-12 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Will we see @ZachWilson return to action next Sunday? ✈️ #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TakeFlight #NYJvsPIT #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/6j3bFmOR4I
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 25, 2022
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (1-2)
The former BYU linebacker had seven total tackles, four solo tackles, and a pass breakup in San Francisco’s 11-10 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Monday, October 3 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (1-2)
The former BYU wide receiver had one catch for 12 yards in Washington’s 24-8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Milne also returned one kickoff for 29 yards.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Atlanta Falcons
- Zayne Anderson – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs
- James Empey – Offensive Lineman – Miami Dolphins
- Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots
Former Utah State Aggies
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
The former Utah State linebacker had three tackles in Arizona’s 20-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 2 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (2-1)
The former Utah State long snapper and the Bears beat the Houston Texans, 23-20.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (1-2)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals beat the New York Jets, 27-12.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Thursday, September 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Dallin Leavitt – Safety – Green Bay Packers (2-1)
The former Utah State defensive back had one tackle in Green Bay’s 14-12 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, October 2 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (2-1)
The former Utah State quarterback and the Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 14-12.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, October 2 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tipa Galeai – Linebacker – Green Bay Packers (2-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had one tackle in Green Bay’s 14-12 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, October 2 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Los Angeles Rams (2-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had nine total tackles and six solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 20-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 3 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (1-2)
The former Utah State lineman is currently on Washington’s Physically Unable to Perform list and did not play in the Commanders’ 24-8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers
- Deven Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Seattle Seahawks
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (2-1)
The former Weber State defensive back had six total tackles and three solo tackles in Buffalo’s 21-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (2-1)
The former Weber State defensive end and the Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals, 20-12.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 3 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (3-0)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders, 24-8.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Practice Squad Players
- Rashid Shaheed – Wide Receiver – New Orleans Saints
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (2-1)
The former Southern Utah offensive lineman and the Bears beat the Houston Texans, 23-20.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2)
The former Southern Utah defensive back had one tackle in Pittsburgh’s 29-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, September 22. Killebrew also partially blocked a punt during the game.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former High School Players
Jay Tufele – Defensive Lineman – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (1-2)
The former Bingham standout was inactive for Cincinnati’s 27-12 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Thursday, September 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (Bingham/Stanford) (2-1)
The former Bingham tight end was inactive for Dallas’ 23-16 win over the New York Giants on Monday, September 26.
Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (Brighton/Stanford) (2-1)
The former Brighton wide receiver had one catch for 12 yards in Dallas’ 23-16 win over the New York Giants on Monday, September 26.
Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Penei Sewell – Offensive Lineman – Detroit Lions (Desert Hills/Oregon) (1-2)
The former Desert Hills standout and the Lions suffered a 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (1-2)
The former Orem defensive back and the Chargers suffered a 38-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (0-3)
The former Herriman offensive lineman was inactive for Las Vegas’ 24-22 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 2 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (1-2)
The former Judge Memorial standout had two tackles in New Orleans’ 22-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (East/Snow College/Oklahoma State) (1-2)
The former East and Snow College running back had four carries for 30 yards and one catch for three yards in Pittsburgh’s 29-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, September 22.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bryan Mone – Defensive Lineman – Seattle Seahawks (Highland/Michigan) (1-2)
The former Highland defensive lineman had one tackle in Seattle’s 27-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 2 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (Salem Hills/USC)
- Noah Togiai – Tight End – Philadelphia Eagles (Hunter/Oregon State)
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
