Former Weber State Star Taron Johnson Ties NFL Postseason Record In Divisional Round Win
Jan 16, 2021, 9:29 PM | Updated: Jan 17, 2021, 8:05 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current Green Bay running back Jamaal Williams helped the Packers run past the Los Angeles Rams and into the NFC Championship game.
Williams and the Packers defeated the Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, 32-18.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
Former Utah Utes
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback– Baltimore Ravens (12-6)
The former Utah quarterback entered the game late in the third quarter when Lamar Jackson entered concussion protocol. Huntley completed 6 of his 13 pass attempts for 60 yards and ran three times for 32 yards in the Ravens’ 17-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: None
Tyler Huntley (@_SNOOP1) appeared in his 3rd NFL game and his first postseason game.#RavenFlock #GoUtes #LocalsInNFL #YACPodcasthttps://t.co/WgR4fs52qY
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 17, 2021
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (15-3)
The former Utah running back did not play in the AFC Divisional Round after getting placed on the Injured Reserve with an ankle injury that he suffered in the AFC Wild Card game. The Bills beat the Baltimore Ravens, 17-3.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 24 at 4:40 p.m (MDT) on CBS
Can we start already?
— Zack Moss ❌ (@PresMoss2) January 16, 2021
Brian Allen – Cornerback – Cleveland Browns (12-6)
The former Utah defensive back and the Browns suffered a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: None
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (11-7)
The former Utes defensive back is out for the season after suffering a broken ankle on Monday Night Football during Week 7 of the season. The Rams suffered a 32-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: None
GAMEDAY 🏈 @RamsNFL
— Terrell Burgess (@TiTaniumT98) January 16, 2021
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (11-7)
The former Utes place kicker made a 37-yard field goal in Los Angeles’ 32-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: None
.@MGtweetymonster connects on a 37-yard field goal and it’s a 3-3 game in Green Bay. #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #RamsHouse #LAvsGB #DivisionalRound @kslsports https://t.co/bq7OOEz6Ux
— Kyle Ireland 😷 (@kyleireland) January 16, 2021
Chase Hansen – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (13-5)
The former Utes defensive back and the Saints suffered a 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: None
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (13-5)
The former Utes defensive back had five total tackles and four solo tackles in the Saints’ 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: None
Former BYU Cougars
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (12-6)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles and three solo tackles in the Browns’ 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: None
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Green Bay Packers (14-3)
The former BYU running back had 12 carries for 65 yards in Green Bay’s 32-18 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, January 24 at 1:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IS COMING TO LAMBEAU FIELD‼️#PackersUnited | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/4nMeYamTgI
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 17, 2021
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (15-2)
The former BYU defensive back had six total tackles, four solo tackles, and a quarterback hit in the Chiefs’ 22-17 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 24 at 4:40 p.m (MDT) on CBS
Dirty Dan denies the touchdown. 🛑 #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #ChiefsKingdom #CLEvsKC #NFL #DivisionalRound #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/h6BLYcI16n
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 17, 2021
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (13-5)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for the NFC Divisional Round because of a knee injury. The Saints suffered a 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: None
BREAKING: Former @BYUfootball QB @T_Hill4 will not play in Sunday’s NFC #DivisionalRound between the @Buccaneers and @Saints. #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #TBvsNO #NFL #NFLPlayoffs #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/4PuMR1khoJ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 17, 2021
Former Utah State Aggies
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (14-3)
The former Utah State quarterback was inactive for Green Bay’s 32-18 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, January 24 at 1:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
MOVIN' ON!#Packers advance to the NFC Championship Game! #LARvsGB | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/qzOaSN1uuT
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 17, 2021
Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Kansas City Chiefs (15-2)
The former Aggie running back and the Chiefs defeated the Cleveland Browns, 22-17.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 24 at 4:40 p.m (MDT) on CBS
JoJo Natson – Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns (12-6)
After week three, the former Utah State receiver was ruled out for the season with an injury. The Browns lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 22-17.
Next Game: None
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (14-3)
The former Weber State defensive back returned an interception 101-yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter of Buffalo’s 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Johnson finished the game with six total tackles, six solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, one interception, and a touchdown.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 24 at 4:40 p.m (MDT) on CBS
Taron Johnson (@Taronj11) tied the NFL postseason record for the longest 🏠 call of 1⃣0⃣1⃣ yards.#WeAreWeber #YACPodcast #BillsMafia https://t.co/LDuILvY7Kh
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 17, 2021
Former High School Players
Porter Gustin (Salem Hills/USC) – Defensive End – Cleveland Browns (12-6)
The former Salem Hills star had one tackle in the Browns’ 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: None
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (13-5)
The former Judge Memorial star and the Saints suffered a 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: None
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).
