Fired Up Jamal Williams Leads Packers In Rushing Yards

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Eric Weddle, former Utah safety, helped lead the LA Rams to victory with a crucial fourth-down stop in the final quarter of the Ram’s 20-13 win over the Browns.

On the former Cougar side running back Jamal Williams led the Green Bay Packers to a victory over the Denver Broncos with 12 carries for 59 yards. The Packers are now 3-0.

Jamaal Williams fired up during the Packers win over the Broncos. He had 88 total yards and was the Packers leading rusher. #BYU #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/R7tTzjOuow

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) September 22, 2019

Here is how all of the locals performed after the third week of the NFL season:

Former Utes

Star Lotulelei, DL, Buffalo Bills (3-0)
The former Ute recorded one tackle in the Bills’ win Sunday. Lotuleieli tackled Bengals running back Joe Mixon in the 21-17 win.
Next Up: vs. New England Patriots (3-0), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Devontae Booker, RB, Denver Broncos (0-3)
Booker played 16 snaps on special teams in the Broncos 27-16 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Up: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2), Sunday at 2:25 p.m. on CBS.

Garett Bolles, OL, Denver Broncos (0-3)
Bolles starter and played 76 snaps, three of those coming on specials teams, in the Broncos 27-16 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Up: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2), Sunday at 2:25 p.m. on CBS.

Sam Tevi, OL, Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
Tevis started at right tackle and played 79 snaps in the Chargers’ 27-20 loss to the Houston Texans.
Next Up: at Miami Dolphins (0-3), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Eric Weddle, S, Los Angeles Rams (3-0)
Weddle tied for the second-most tackles on the Rams defense in LA’s 20-13 win over the Cleveland Browns. The former Ute had six total tackles including three solos. He had a critical fourth-down stop on Browns running back Nick Chubb in the fourth quarter.
Next Up: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-2), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.

Eric Rowe, CB, Miami Dolphins (0-3)
Rowe started at corner for the Dolphins in their 31-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He was responsible for one tackle.
Next Up: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (1-2), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Marcus Williams, S, New Orleans Saints (2-1)
The former Ute recorded four tackles in the Saints’ 33-27 win over the Seahawks. He also added two assisted tackles.
Next Up: vs. Dallas Cowboys (3-0), Sunday at 6:20 p.m. on KSL TV.

Mitch Wishnowsky, P, San Francisco 49ers (3-0)
The former Ray Guy Award winner punted three times on Sunday. He had an average of 50 yards per punt. He pinned one of the punts inside the 20-yard line. The Niners beat the Steelers 24-20.
Next Up: BYE

Cody Barton, LB, Seattle Seahawks (2-1)
Barton recovered a muffed punt on a Saints punt return to give Seattle the ball back. He also recorded a tackle on special teams.
Next Up: at Arizona Cardinals (0-2-1), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.

Cody Barton celebrating his fumble recovery on punt coverage. #Utes pic.twitter.com/TDLRDNWnSh

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) September 22, 2019

Matt Gay, K, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-2)
Gay made four field goals for the Bucs on Sunday. He missed his fifth attempt wide right from 34 yards out. The kick would have been a game-winning kick. The Bucs fell to the Giants 32-31.
Next Up: at Los Angeles Rams (3-0), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.

 

Former Cougars

Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Seattle Seahawks (2-1)
Ansah played 20 snaps for the Seahawks in their 33-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Up: at Arizona Cardinals (0-2-1), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.

Michael Davis, Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
Davis did not play in the Chargers’ loss to the Texans on Sunday. He was listed as inactive before the game. Davis went out of the Chargers’ week one game due to injury.
Next Up: at Miami Dolphins (0-3), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints (2-1)
Hill was the backup QB to Teddy Bridgewater on Sunday. The former Cougar ran the ball one time for five yards. He also had a reception for five yards in the Saints’ 33-27 win.
Next Up: vs. Dallas Cowboys (3-0), Sunday at 6:20 p.m. on KSL TV.

Bronson Kaufusi, New York Jets (0-3)
The former Cougar defensive lineman recorded one solo tackle on Sunday. The Jets fell to the Patriots 30-14.
Next Up: BYE

Harvey Langi, New York Jets (0-3)
Langi started at outside linebacker for the Jets on Sunday. He recorded three tackles including two solo tackles in the Jets’ loss.
Next Up: BYE

Daniel Sorensen, Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)
Sorensen posted two tackles on Sunday. He added another tackle on special teams in the Chiefs’ 33-28 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Up: at Detroit Lions (2-0-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on FOX.

Sione Takitaki, Cleveland Browns (1-2)
Takitaki played 14 snaps on special teams in the Brown’s 20-13 loss to the LA Rams.
Next Up: at Baltimore Ravens (2-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Kyle Van Noy, New England Patriots (3-0)
Van Noy came off the bench in the Pats win. He recorded three tackles, one pass breakup, 0.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hurry in the victory.
Next Up: at Buffalo Bills (3-0), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Kyle Van Noy shared a sack and a 5 yard TFL. The Patriots are 3-0. #BYU #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/RbzeS7jJ1u

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) September 22, 2019

Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers (3-0)
Warner recorded three tackles on Sunday. The Niners beat the Steelers 24-20 at home.
Next Up: BYE

Jamaal Williams, Green Bay Packers (3-0)
The former Cougar running back led the Packers with 12 carries for 59 yards in Green Bay’s 27-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Williams averaged 4.9 yards per carry. The Packers moved to 3-0 with the win.
Next Up: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (1-2), Thursday at 6:20 p.m. on FOX/NFL.

Former Aggies

Maurice Alexander, S, Buffalo Bills (3-0)
The former Aggie was responsible for one assisted tackle in the Bills’ victory. Buffalo is 3-0 on the season.
Next Up: vs. New England Patriots (3-0), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Tyler Larsen, OL, Carolina Panthers (1-2)
the former Aggie played 13 snaps, six on special teams in the Panther’s 38-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Up: at Houston Texans (2-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on FOX.

Patrick Scales, LS, Chicago Bears (TBD)
Scales will take the field Monday night for the Bears. This story will be updated.
Next Up: vs. Minnesota Vikings (2-1), Sunday at 2:25 p.m. on CBS.

Nick Vigil, LB, Cincinnati Bengals (0-3)
Vigil recorded five tackles on Sunday. Four the tackles were solo tackles. He was also responsible for two quarterback hurries in the Bengals’ 21-17 loss to the Bills.
Next Up: at Pittsburgh Steelers (0-3), Monday at 6:15 p.m. on ESPN.

Kyler Fackrell, LB, Green Bay Packers (3-0)
Fackrell came off the bench for Green Bay on Sunday. The former Aggie recorded one tackle in the Packers win.
Next Up: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (1-2), Thursday at 6:20 p.m. on FOX/NFL.

Darwin Thompson, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)
Thompson had four carries on Sunday afternoon. He ran the ball for eight yards in the Chiefs’ win.
Next Up: at Detroit Lions (2-0-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on FOX.

JoJo Natson, WR, Los Angeles Rams (3-0)
The former Aggie had two punt returns for zero yards on Sunday. The Rams won 20-13 over the Browns.
Next Up: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-2), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.

Dallin Leavitt, S, Oakland Raiders (1-2)
Leavitt played 16 snaps in the Raider’s 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Up: at Indianapolis Colts (2-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Nevin Lawson, CB, Oakland Raiders (1-2)
Lawson is currently serving a four-game suspension. He has one game remaining.
Next Up: at Indianapolis Colts (2-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Bobby Wagner, LB, Seattle Seahawks (2-1)
Wagner led the Seahawks in tackles in their loss Sunday. The former Aggie recorded 18 total tackles including four solo tackles.
Next Up: at Arizona Cardinals (0-2-1), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.

Donald Penn, OL, Washington Redskins (TBD)
Penn started for the Redskins and played 81 snaps in the Redskins 31-15 loss to the Chicago Bears. Penn was called for one holding penalty.
Next Up: at New York Giants (1-2), Sunday at 11 a.m. on FOX.

Former Wildcats

Taron Johnson, CB, Buffalo Bills (3-0)
Johnson did not play in the Bills’ victory. He was listed as inactive before the game.
Next Up: vs. New England Patriots (3-0), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Former Thunderbirds

Miles Killebrew, S, Detroit Lions (2-0-1)
Killebrew recorded two special teams tackles on Sunday. The Lions defeated the Eagles 27-24.
Next Up: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0), Sunday at 11 a.m. on FOX.

LeShaun Sims, CB, Tennessee Titans (1-2)
Sims played 18 snaps for the Titans on Thursday night. Tennessee lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-7.
Next Up: at Atlanta Falcons (1-2), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Former High School Stars

Dalton Schultz, TE, Dallas Cowboys (3-0)
Shultz played 18 snaps in the Cowboy’s 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Up: at New Orleans Saints (2-1), Sunday at 6:20 p.m. on KSL TV.

Xavier Su’a-Filo, OL, Dallas Cowboys (3-0)
Su’a-Filo played six snaps on special teams in the Cowboy’s 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Up: at New Orleans Saints (2-1), Sunday at 6:20 p.m. on KSL TV.

Kaden Ellis, LB, New Orleans Saints (2-1)
Ellis played 16 snaps on the special teams in the Saints win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Up: vs. Dallas Cowboys (3-0), Sunday at 6:20 p.m. on KSL TV.

Luke Falk, QB, New York Jets (0-3)
The former Logan high QB started the game for the Jets. He completed 12/22 pass attempts for 98 yards. He threw one interception in the Jets’ loss to the Patriots.
Next Up: BYE

Jordan Devey, OL, Oakland Raiders (1-2)
Devey started at right guard playing 62 snaps in the Raider’s loss to the Vikings.
Next Up: at Indianapolis Colts (2-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Andre James, OL, Oakland Raiders (1-2)
James played one snap for the Raiders in their loss to the Vikings.
Next Up: at Indianapolis Colts (2-1), Sunday at 11 a.m. on CBS.

Bryan Mone, DT, Seattle Seahawks (2-1)
Mone played 22 special teams snaps in the Seahawks loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Up: at Arizona Cardinals (0-2-1), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.

John Ursua, WR, Seattle Seahawks (2-1)
The former Westlake and Cedar high star was inactive for Sunday’s game.
Next Up: at Arizona Cardinals (0-2-1), Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on FOX.