Urban Meyer Earns First Win To Lead Locals In The NFL In Week 6
Oct 17, 2021, 10:09 PM | Updated: 10:13 pm
Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars speaks with Trevor Lawrence #16 during the game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on October 10, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes and current Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer picked up his first victory in the NFL to lead the locals in the league for Week 6.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the sixth week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Urban Meyer – Head Coach – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)
The former Utah head coach earned his first NFL victory as the Jaguars beat the Miami Dolphins in London, 23-20.
Next Game: Bye Week
.@CoachUrbanMeyer picked up his first victory in the NFL.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DUUUVAL #MIAvsJAX #GoUtes https://t.co/DFam02YGbi
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 17, 2021
Kylie Fitts – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (6-0)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle on special teams during Arizona’s 37-14 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (6-0)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns, 37-14.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (5-1)
The former Utah quarterback ran the ball three times for 10 yards in Baltimore’s 34-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (4-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Bills play at the Tennessee Titans on Monday, October 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Next Game: Bye Week
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (4-1)
The former Utah running back and the Bills play at the Tennessee Titans on Monday, October 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Next Game: Bye Week
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (3-3)
The former Utes defensive back had three total tackles and one solo tackle in Chicago’s 24-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (5-1)
The former Utah defensive end was inactive for Dallas’ 35-29 overtime win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: Bye Week
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (5-1)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on the Cowboys’ Reserve/Injured list and did not play in Dallas’ 35-29 overtime win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: Bye Week
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (3-3)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos suffered a 34-24 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 21 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (3-3)
The former Utah receiver had three catches for 42 yards and a touchdown in Denver’s 34-24 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 21 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Touchdown Tim 🙌 @Tpstreets#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BroncosCountry #LVvsDEN #GoUtes https://t.co/QBFzzzHUEm
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 17, 2021
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-6)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Detroit’s 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (2-3)
The former Utah safety had four tackles and one tackle for loss in Indianapolis’ 31-3 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 24 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (2-3)
The former Utah offensive lineman suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and will miss the entire year for the Colts. Indianapolis beat the Houston Texans, 31-3.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 24 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (4-2)
The former Utah offensive lineman was inactive for Las Vegas’ 34-24 win over the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (5-1)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle on special teams in Los Angeles’ 38-11 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (5-1)
The former Utah kicker was 1/1 on field goals and 5/5 on extra-point kicks in Los Angeles’ 38-11 win over the New York Giants
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (1-5)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles, one solo tackle, and a pass breakup in Miami’s 23-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on the Saints’ Reserve/Injured list. The Saints had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former Utah defensive back and the Saints had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (1-5)
The former Utes running back ran the ball 12 times for 41 yards during New York’s 38-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Booker also had four catches for 28 yards.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (1-4)
The former Utah defensive back and the Jets had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (2-3)
The former Utah punter and the Niners had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 24 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (2-4)
The former Utah linebacker had two tackles in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (2-4)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (2-4)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on Washington’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the WFT’s 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs beat the Washington Football Team, 31-13.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (5-1)
The former BYU running back was inactive for Baltimore’s 34-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (3-3)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers suffered a 34-28 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (3-3)
The former BYU defensive lineman did not play in Chicago’s 24-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (3-3)
The former BYU linebacker had one tackle in Cleveland’s 37-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Thursday, October 21 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (0-6)
The former BYU running back ran the ball four times for 11 yards in Detroit’s 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Williams also had one catch for -2 yards.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)
The former BYU defensive back had one tackle in Kansas City’s 31-13 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
The former BYU defensive back had five total tackles and four solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 34-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: Bye Week
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (2-4)
The former BYU linebacker had four tackles and a fumble recovery in New England’s 35-29 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
.@KVN_03 out there making plays. 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #ForeverNE #DALvsNE #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/uJLKE9YSSO
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 17, 2021
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (2-4)
The former BYU linebacker had one tackle in New England’s 35-29 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former BYU quarterback and the Saints had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (1-4)
The former BYU quarterback and the Jets had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (2-3)
The former BYU linebacker and the Niners had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 24 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (2-4)
The former BYU wide receiver was targeted once during Washington’s 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- 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 (3-3)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears suffered a 24-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (4-2)
The former Utah State defensive back had two tackles in Cincinnati’s 34-11 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (5-1)
The former Utah State quarterback did not play in Green Bay’s 24-14 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: vs. Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (4-2)
The former Utah State defensive back had four total tackles and two solo tackles in Las Vegas’ 34-24 win over the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)
The former Utah State defensive back had four total tackles and three solo tackles in Jacksonville’s 23-20 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: Bye Week
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
The former USU linebacker had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 34-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: Bye Week
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (3-3)
The former Utah State linebacker and the Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers in overtime, 34-28.
Next Game: Bye Week
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (2-4)
The former Utah State linebacker had 14 total tackles and eight solo tackles in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (2-4)
The former USU offensive lineman and Washington suffered a 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- JoJo Natson – Cleveland Browns
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (4-1)
The former Weber State defensive back and the Bills play at the Tennessee Titans on Monday, October 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Next Game: Bye Week
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (5-1)
The former Weber State defensive end had one tackles in Los Angeles’ 38-11 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sua Opeta – Offensive Guard – Philadelphia Eagles (2-4)
The former Weber State offensive lineman is currently on Philadelphia’s Reserve/COVID-19 list and did not play in the Eagles’ 28-22 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, October 14.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (3-3)
The former Thunderbirds safety had one tackle in Pittsburgh’s 23-20 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: Bye Week
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (4-2)
The former Timpview star and the Bengals beat the Detroit Lions, 34-11.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (5-1)
The former Bingham star had five catches for 79 yards in Dallas’ 35-29 overtime win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: Bye Week
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (5-1)
The former Brighton star was inactive for Dallas’ 35-29 overtime win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: Bye Week
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-6)
The former Desert Hills star and the Lions suffered a 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)
The former Bingham star did not play in Jacksonville’s 23-20 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: Bye Week
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)
The former Layton star had two tackles on special teams in Kansas City’s 31-13 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 24 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
The former Orem star had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Los Angeles’ 34-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: Bye Week
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (4-2)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders beat the Denver Broncos, 34-24.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former Judge Memorial star and the Saints had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Noah Togiai – Tight End – Philadelphia Eagles (2-4)
The former Hunter star did not play in Philadelphia’s 28-22 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, October 14.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (2-4)
The former Highland star had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (2-4)
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 lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime, 23-20.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Monday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin (Salem Hills) – Cleveland Browns
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).
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