Former BYU Linebacker Fred Warner Leads Niners In Big Win Over Giants
Sep 27, 2020, 9:53 PM | Updated: Sep 29, 2020, 1:06 pm
Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after intercepting a pass from Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner led his team to a big win over the New York Giants in week three of the 2020 NFL season.
Warner, a captain for the Niners, helped San Francisco to a 36-9 win over New York. The 49ers improved to 2-1 on the season with the result.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the third week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Kylie Fitts – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (2-1)
The former Utah linebacker and the Cardinals fell 26-23 to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (2-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman was not active for the Cardinals in the their 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (3-0)
The former Utah running back was inactive with a toe injury for the Bills’ 35-32 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (3-0)
The former Utes defensive back recorded four total tackles and three solo tackles in the Bears’ 30-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (1-2)
The former Utah defensive end and the Cowboys fell 38-31 to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Garrett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (0-3)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos fell 28-10 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ New York Jets (0-3) on Thursday, October 1 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (0-3)
The former Utah receiver had four catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos’ 28-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ New York Jets (0-3) on Thursday, October 1 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Former @Utah_Football WR @Tpstreets with his first TD catch of the season. 🙌#LocalsInTheNFL #BroncosCountry #NFL #GoUtes #TBvsDENhttps://t.co/PUyLEXNQXd
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2020
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (1-2)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in the Lions’ 26-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (2-1)
The former Utah safety had one tackle in the Colts’ 36-7 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Josh Nurse – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)
The former Utes defensive back and the Jaguars fell 31-13 to the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, September 24.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals (0-2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Devontae Booker – Running Back – Las Vegas Raiders (2-1)
The former Utes running back had three carries for 31 yards in the Raiders’ 36-20 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Chargers suffered a 21-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (2-1)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle in the Rams’ 35-32 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants (0-3) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (1-2)
The former Utah defensive back had five total tackles and two solo tackles in the Dolphins’ 31-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (1-2)
The former Utah defensive back and the Saints fell 37-30 to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (1-2)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in the Saints’ 37-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – New York Giants (0-3)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Giants suffered a 36-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (2-1)
The former Utah punter did not punt during the Niners’ 36-9 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-0)
The former Utah linebacker and the Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 38-31.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (3-0)
After week two, the former Utah safety was ruled out for the season with a knee injury by Seattle head coach Pete Carroll.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Alex Smith – Quarterback – Washington Football Team (1-2)
The former Utah quarterback was not active for Washington’s 34-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens (2-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former BYU Cougars
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (2-1)
The former BYU linebacker had six total tackles and two solo tackles in the Browns’ 34-20 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Green Bay Packers (3-0)
The former Cougar running back had six carries for 14 yards and one catch for three yards in the Packers’ 37-30 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons (0-3) on Monday, October 5 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)
The former BYU defensive back racked up 5 tackles, 4 were solo tackles in the Chiefs’ 34-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
The former BYU defensive back had six total tackles and five solo tackles in the Chargers suffered a 21-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (1-2)
The former BYU linebacker recorded three total tackles, one solo tackle, one sack, two quarterback hits, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in the Dolphins’ 31-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (1-2)
The former BYU quarterback had two carries for six yards, one reception for one yard, a fumble, and a special teams tackle in the Saints’ 37-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
💙💙💙#Saints #GoPackGo #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/4rfnhGirDN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 28, 2020
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New York Jets (0-3)
The former BYU linebacker and the Jets fell 36-7 to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos (0-3) on Thursday, October 1 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Ezekiel Ansah – Defensive End – San Francisco 49ers (2-1)
The former BYU defensive end and the Niners defeated the New York Giants 36-9.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (2-1)
The former BYU linebacker had seven total tackles, two solo tackles, one interception, and a pass breakup in the Niners’ 36-9 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Career pick No. 2️⃣ for @fred_warner as the @49ers pick up win No. 2️⃣ this season. 💪 #GoNiners #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/jcXqiir9do
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2020
Former Utah State Aggies
Tyler Larsen – Center – Carolina Panthers (1-2)
The former USU offensive lineman and the Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 21-16.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (3-0)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-26.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (3-0)
The former Utah State was inactive for the Packers’ 37-30 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons (0-3) on Monday, October 5 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)
The former Aggie running back ran the ball twice for 11 yards in the Chiefs’ 34-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
JoJo Natson – Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns (2-1)
The former Utah State receiver had one carry for three yards, one punt return for 11 yards, and one kick return for 31 yards in the Browns’ 34-20 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (2-1)
The former Utah State defensive back had four total tackles and three solo tackles in the Raiders’ 36-20 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
The former Utah State linebacker was not active in the Chargers’ 21-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – New York Giants (0-3)
The former USU linebacker recorded four total tackles and two solo tackles in the Giants’ 36-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-0)
The former Utah State linebacker had nine total tackles, four solo tackles, two quarterback hits, and a pass breakup in the Seahawks’ 38-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (3-0)
The former Weber State defensive back had 11 total tackles, 10 solo tackles, and two tackles for loss in the Bills’ 35-32 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
LeShaun Sims – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (0-2-1)
The former SUU defensive back had two total tackles, an interception, and a pass breakup in the Bengals’ 23-23 tie with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former @SUUFB DB @LeshaunSims with a big game for the @Bengals. 👀🐅 #LocalsInTheNFL #SEIZETHEDEY #NFL #TBirdNationhttps://t.co/dhN2nII2va
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 28, 2020
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Detroit Lions (1-2)
The former T-Bird had one tackle on special teams in the Lions’ 26-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (0-2-1)
The former Timpview star and the Bengals tied the Philadelphia Eagles 23-23.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Porter Gustin (Salem Hills/USC) – Defensive End – Cleveland Browns (2-1)
The former Salem Hills star had three total tackles and two solo tackles in the Browns’ 34-20 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (1-2)
The former Bingham star had four catches for 48 yards in the Cowboys’ 38-31 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Noah Togiai (Hunter/Oregon State) – Tight End – Indianapolis Colts (2-1)
The former Hunter star saw one target in the Colts’ 36-7 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
The former Orem star and the Chargers suffered a 21-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (2-1)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders suffered a 36-20 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (1-2)
The former Judge Memorial star and the Saints suffered a 37-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (3-0)
The former Highland star had two total tackles, one solo tackle, a tackle for loss for a safety in the Seahawks’ 38-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Big plays by the defense to force a safety at that'll add 2️⃣ more! 😤
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/VkhpuDEzmW
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 27, 2020
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins (1-2) on Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
