Local Players Make Major Plays During Divisional Round Of NFL Playoffs
Jan 22, 2023, 7:49 PM | Updated: 8:37 pm
Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball after an interception against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Multiple local NFL players made massive plays to help their teams during the second weekend of postseason football.
Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah performed during the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
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Former Utah Utes
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8)
The former Utah linebacker had eight total tackles, three solo tackles, and two quarterback hits in Jacksonville’s 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 21.
Next Game: None – Eliminated from NFL Playoffs
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (14-3)
The former Utah wide receiver and the Eagles beat the New York Giants, 38-7, on Saturday, January 21.
Next Game: NFL Playoffs – NFC Championship Game vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 29 at 1 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (13-4)
The former Utah punter punted four times with an average of 41.0 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 19-12 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, January 22.
Next Game: NFL Playoffs – NFC Championship Game @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, January 29 at 1 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Terrell Burgess – Safety – New York Giants
- Next Game: None – Eliminated from NFL Playoffs
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (14-3)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant led the Chiefs to a 27-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, January 21.
Next Game: NFL Playoffs – AFC Championship Game vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, January 29 at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
20 PLAYOFF VICTORIES FOR ANDY REID‼️
He is the only coach to win at least 10 playoff games with 2 different franchises. pic.twitter.com/sd7BzKoNM1
— ESPN (@espn) January 22, 2023
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (13-4)
The former BYU linebacker had nine total tackles, seven solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, and an interception in San Francisco’s 19-12 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, January 22.
Next Game: NFL Playoffs – NFC Championship Game @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, January 29 at 1 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
.@fred_warner showing off his All-Pro skills in the #NFLPlayoffs. 😎 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DALvsSF #FTTB #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/Ic2ag6hPwm
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 23, 2023
Practice Squad Players
- Zayne Anderson – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs
- Next Game: NFL Playoffs – AFC Championship Game vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, January 29 at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Utah State Aggies
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (12-4)
The former Utah State defensive back had one tackle in Cincinnati’s 27-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 22.
Next Game: NFL Playoffs – AFC Championship Game @ Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 29 at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (13-3)
The former Weber State defensive back had six total tackles, three solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Buffalo’s 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, January 22.
Next Game: None – Eliminated from NFL Playoffs
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Former High School Players
Jay Tufele – Defensive Lineman – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (12-4)
The former Bingham standout was inactive for Cincinnati’s 27-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 22.
Next Game: NFL Playoffs – AFC Championship Game @ Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 29 at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (Bingham/Stanford) (12-5)
The former Bingham standout had five receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown in Dallas’ 19-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 22.
Next Game: None – Eliminated from NFL Playoffs
Former @BinghamFB star Dalton Schultz gets the @dallascowboys on the scoreboard in the Divisional Round. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DALvsSF #DallasCowboys https://t.co/GF1SXJ37Z0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 23, 2023
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (Brighton/Stanford) (12-5)
The former Brighton standout is currently on Dallas’ Injured Reserve list. The Cowboys suffered a 19-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 22.
Next Game: None – Eliminated from NFL Playoffs
Marcus Kemp – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (Layton/Hawai’i) (14-3)
The former Layton standout was inactive for Kansas City’s 27-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, January 21.
Next Game: NFL Playoffs – AFC Championship Game vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, January 29 at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Practice Squad Players
- Noah Togiai – Tight End – Philadelphia Eagles (Hunter/Oregon State)
- Next Game: NFL Playoffs – NFC Championship Game vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 29 at 1 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
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).
