Former Utah Running Back Zack Moss Scores First Rushing Touchdowns Of NFL Career
Nov 1, 2020, 9:36 PM | Updated: Nov 3, 2020, 4:57 pm
Zack Moss #20 and Gabriel Davis #13 of the Buffalo Bills celebrate a first half touchdown during a game against the New England Patriots at Bills Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
(Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes and current Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss scored the first rushing touchdowns of his NFL career.
Moss scored a pair of touchdowns on runs during the Bills’ win over the New England Patriots in Week 8.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the eighth week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Kylie Fitts – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (5-2)
The former Utah linebacker and the Arizona Cardinals had a bye this week.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins (4-3) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (5-2)
The former Utes defensive lineman and the Arizona Cardinals had a bye this week.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins (4-3) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (6-2)
The former Utah running back had 14 carries for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the Bills’ 24-21 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks (6-1) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
.@PresMoss2 on repeat. 🔁#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #NFL #GoUtes #BillsMafia https://t.co/DijRrziUxb
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (5-3)
The former Utes cornerback had three tackles in Chicago’s 26-23 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans (5-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (2-6)
The former Utah defensive end and the Cowboys suffered a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-0) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (2-6)
The former Utes linebacker had one tackle in the Cowboys’ 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-0) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS
Garrett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (3-4)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 on the final play of the game.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons (2-6) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (3-4)
The former Utes receiver did not play in the Broncos’ 31-30 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons (2-6) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on CBS
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (3-4)
The former Utes defensive lineman had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Detroit’s 41-21 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on CBS
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (5-2)
The former Utah defensive back had four total tackles and three solo tackles in the Colts’ 41-21 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens (5-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on CBS
Devontae Booker – Running Back – Las Vegas Raiders (4-3)
The former Utah running back had five carries for 29 yards and one catch for 17 yards in the Raiders’ 16-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Los Angeles Chargers (2-5)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Chargers suffered a 31-30 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (4-3) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (5-3)
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.
Next Game: Bye Week
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (4-3)
The former Utes defensive back had seven total tackles, five solo tackles, five pass breakups, and an interception in Miami’s 28-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals (5-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS
.@TheEricRowe had 5️⃣ PBUs in the @MiamiDolphins’ win over the @RamsNFL. 👀 #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #FinsUp #GoUtes #NFL https://t.co/hIyZw7L6ys
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former Utes defensive back is currently on New Orleans’ Reserved/Injured List and did not play in the Saints’ 26-23 overtime win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 6:20 p.m. MT on KSL TV
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former Utes defensive back had four total tackles and two solo tackles in the Saints’ 26-23 overtime win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 6:20 p.m. MT on KSL TV
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – New York Giants (1-7)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the New York Giants lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 25-23 on Monday Night Football.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (0-8)
The former Utes defensive back and the Jets fell 35-9 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (2-5) on Monday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. MT on ESPN.
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (4-4)
The former Utah punter had four punts with an average of 50.5 per kick in the Niners’ 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers (5-2) on Thursday, November 5 at 6:20 p.m. MT on FOX/NFL Network
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (6-1)
The former Utes linebacker had two tackles and forced fumble on special teams during Seattle’s 37-27 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (6-1)
After week two, the former Utah safety was ruled out for the season with a knee injury by Seattle head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 37-27.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Alex Smith – Quarterback – Washington Football Team (2-5)
The former Utah quarterback and the Washington Football Team had a bye this week.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants (1-7) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (2-5)
The former Utes linebacker and the Washington Football Team had a bye this week.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants (1-7) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Nate Orchard – Defensive End – Washington Football Team (2-5)
The former Utes defensive end and the Washington Football Team had a bye this week.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants (1-7) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Former BYU Cougars
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (5-3)
The former BYU linebacker had two total tackles during Cleveland’s 16-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Green Bay Packers (5-2)
The former BYU running back had 16 carries for 75 yards and six catches for 27 yards in Green’s Bay 28-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers (4-4) on Thursday, November 5 at 6:20 p.m. on FOX/NFL Network
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (7-1)
The former BYU defensive back had nine total tackles, eight solo tackles, and a forced fumble in the Chiefs’ 35-9 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers (3-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
We'll take that 😏#NYJvsKC on CBS pic.twitter.com/lkpOAFiNs7
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 1, 2020
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (2-5)
The former BYU defensive back had three tackles and a pass breakup in the Chargers’ 31-30 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (4-3) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (4-3)
The former BYU linebacker had nine tackles, five solo tackles, two pass breakups, and a fumble recovery in Miami’s 28-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals (5-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS
Fumble recovery No. 2️⃣ this season for @KVN_03. 💪 #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #FinsUp #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #NFL https://t.co/TEi226hQAT
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former BYU quarterback had five carries for 35 yards and two catches for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Saints’ 26-23 overtime win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 6:20 p.m. MT on KSL TV
Paydirt for @T_Hill4 and the @Saints.#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/cYrcl6Wnwn
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 2, 2020
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New York Jets (0-8)
The former BYU linebacker and the Jets fell 35-9 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (2-5) on Monday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. MT on ESPN.
Ezekiel Ansah – Defensive End – San Francisco 49ers (4-4)
On October 5, the former BYU defensive end was ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn bicep. The 49ers suffered a 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers (5-2) on Thursday, November 5 at 6:20 p.m. MT on FOX/NFL Network
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (4-4)
The former BYU linebacker had four total tackles, three solo tackles, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hit during the Niners’ 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers (5-2) on Thursday, November 5 at 6:20 p.m. MT on FOX/NFL Network
Former Utah State Aggies
Tyler Larsen – Center – Carolina Panthers (3-5)
The former USU offensive lineman and the Panthers fell 25-17 to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, October 29.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs (7-1) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (5-3)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears suffered a 26-23 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans (5-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (5-2)
The former Utah State quarterback was not active for Green’s Bay 28-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers (4-4) on Thursday, November 5 at 6:20 p.m. on FOX/NFL Network
Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Kansas City Chiefs (7-1)
The former Aggie running back had four carries for three yards in the Chiefs’ 35-9 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers (3-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
JoJo Natson – Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns (5-3)
After week three, the former Utah State receiver was ruled out for the season with injury. The Browns suffered a 16-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: Bye Week
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (4-3)
The former Utah State defensive back was not active for the Raiders’ 16-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (4-3)
The former Utah State defensive back had five total tackles, four solo tackles, and a pass breakup in the Raiders’ 16-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (2-5)
The former Utah State linebacker had one tackle in the Chargers’ 31-30 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (4-3) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – New York Giants (1-7)
The former USU linebacker recorded one tackle in the Giants’ 25-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (6-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had 11 total tackles, six solo tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss, and four quarterback hits during Seattle’s 37-27 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (6-2)
The former Weber State defensive back had five total tackles during the Bills’ 24-21 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks (6-1) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
LeShaun Sims – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (2-5-1)
The former SUU defensive back had six tackles in the Bengals’ 31-20 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: Bye Week
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Detroit Lions (3-4)
The former Thunderbirds star had one tackle on special teams in the Lions’ 41-21 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on CBS
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (2-5-1)
The former Timpview star is currently on the Bengals’ Injured/Reserve List and did not play in Cincinnati’s 31-20 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: Bye Week
Porter Gustin (Salem Hills/USC) – Defensive End – Cleveland Browns (5-3)
The former Salem Hills star had seven total tackles and two solo tackles in the Browns’ 16-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: Bye Week
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (2-6)
The former Bingham star had six catches for 53 yards in the Cowboys’ 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-0) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS
Noah Togiai (Hunter/Oregon State) – Tight End – Indianapolis Colts (5-2)
The former Hunter star was not active for the Colts’ 41-21 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens (5-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on CBS
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawai’i) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (7-1)
The former Layton star and the Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-9.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers (3-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT on FOX
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (2-5)
The former Orem star and the Chargers suffered a 31-30 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (4-3) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (4-3)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 16-6.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers (2-5) on Sunday, November 8 at 2:05 p.m. MT on FOX
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (5-2)
The former Judge Memorial star assisted on a special teams tackle in the Saints’ 26-23 overtime win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 6:20 p.m. MT on KSL TV
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (6-1)
The former Highland star and the Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 37-27.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills (6-2) on Sunday, November 8 at 11 a.m. MT 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).
