Former BYU QB Taysom Hill Scores Touchdown In Sixth Consecutive Game
Dec 27, 2020, 9:26 PM | Updated: Dec 28, 2020, 9:55 pm
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill scored a touchdown for a sixth straight game during Week 16.
Hill and the Saints blew out the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the 16th week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Kylie Fitts – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (8-7)
The former Utah linebacker played eight snaps on defense and nine snaps on special teams during Arizona’s 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams (9-6) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (8-7)
The former Utes defensive lineman had one tackle and one quarterback hit during Arizona’s 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams (9-6) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback– Baltimore Ravens (10-5)
The former Utah quarterback did not play in Baltimore’s 27-13 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals (4-10-1) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (12-3)
The former Utah running back ran the ball 12 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Bills’ 38-9 win over the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins (10-5) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Here comes @PresMoss2. 😤😤
📺 #BUFvsNE: https://t.co/06mt3vGXF6 pic.twitter.com/hUt4rrOTXq
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 29, 2020
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (8-7)
The former Utes cornerback was not active for Chicago’s 41-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers (12-3) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (6-9)
The former Utah defensive end was inactive for Dallas’ 37-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: @ New York Giants (5-10) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (6-9)
The former Utes linebacker had one tackle in Dallas’ 37-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: @ New York Giants (5-10) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (5-10)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos suffered a 19-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (5-10)
The former Utes receiver had three catches for 39 yards in Denver’s 19-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (5-10)
The former Utes defensive lineman had four total tackles and three solo tackles in Detroit’s 47-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (10-5)
The former Utah defensive back had two tackles in the Colts’ 28-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-14) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Devontae Booker – Running Back – Las Vegas Raiders (7-8)
The former Utah running back had six carries for 11 yards and two catches for eight yards in Las Vegas’ 26-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos (5-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Los Angeles Chargers (6-9)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos, 19-16.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (9-6)
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. The Rams fell to the Seattle Seahawks, 20-9.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals (8-7) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (9-6)
The former Utes place kicker made three field goals in the Rams’ 20-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals (8-7) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
The 33-yard FG is good.
Seahawks 13, Rams 9 | @SoFi pic.twitter.com/LYZIe24Dpx
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 27, 2020
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (10-5)
The former Utes defensive back had eight total tackles and six solo tackles in Miami’s 26-25 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills (12-3) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (11-4)
The former Utes defensive back was not active for New Orleans’ 52-33 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers (5-10) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – New York Giants (5-10)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Giants lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 27-13.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (2-13)
The former Utes defensive back was not active for New York’s 23-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (6-9)
The former Utah punter had five punts for an average of 39.0 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 20-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks (11-4) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (11-4)
The former Utes linebacker had one tackle in Seattle’s 20-9 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (11-4)
After week two, the former Utah safety was ruled out for the season with a knee injury by Seattle head coach Pete Carroll. Seattle beat the Los Angeles Rams, 20-9.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Alex Smith – Quarterback – Washington Football Team (6-9)
The former Utah quarterback was not active for Washington’s 20-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles (4-10-1) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (6-9)
The former Utes linebacker and the Washington Football Team suffered a 20-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles (4-10-1) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former BYU Cougars
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (10-5)
The former BYU linebacker had seven total tackles and three solo tackles in Cleveland’s 23-16 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-3) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Green Bay Packers (12-3)
The former BYU running back was inactive for Green Bay’s 40-14 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears (8-7) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (14-1)
The former BYU defensive back had seven tackles in Kansas City’s 17-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (6-9)
The former BYU defensive back had nine total tackles, five solo tackles, and one pass breakup in Los Angeles’ 19-16 win over the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (10-5)
The former BYU linebacker had six total tackles and three solo tackles in Miami’s 26-25 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills (12-3) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (11-4)
The former BYU quarterback posted 2/2 passing for eight yards, five carries for 18 yards and a touchdown, and one catch for 19 yards in New Orleans’ 52-33 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers (5-10) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
6️⃣ straight games with a TD for @T_Hill4. #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/uB6mwfqMcr
— Kyle Ireland 😷 (@kyleireland) December 26, 2020
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New York Jets (2-13)
The former BYU linebacker is currently on Injured Reserve and did not play in New York’s 23-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Ezekiel Ansah – Defensive End – San Francisco 49ers (6-9)
On October 5, the former BYU defensive end was ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn bicep. The Niners beat the Arizona Cardinals, 20-17, on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks (11-4) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (6-9)
The former BYU linebacker had 14 total tackles, eight solo tackles, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in San Francisco’s 20-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks (11-4) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
ALL PRO-FRED@fred_warner | #SFvsAZ pic.twitter.com/Ppud0tUVBN
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 26, 2020
Former Utah State Aggies
Tyler Larsen – Center – Carolina Panthers (5-10)
The former USU offensive lineman and the Panthers defeated the Washington Football Team, 20-13.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints (11-4) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (8-7)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 41-17.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers (12-3) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (12-3)
The former Utah State quarterback was not active for Green Bay’s 40-14 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears (8-7) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Kansas City Chiefs (14-1)
The former Aggie running back and the Chiefs defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 17-14.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
JoJo Natson – Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns (10-5)
After week three, the former Utah State receiver was ruled out for the season with an injury. The Browns fell 23-16 to the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-3) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (7-8)
The former Utah State defensive back had three total tackles, one solo tackle, and a pass breakup in Las Vegas’ 26-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos (5-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (7-8)
The former Utah State defensive back had three total tackles, one solo tackle, and a pass breakup in Las Vegas’ 26-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos (5-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (6-9)
The former Utah State linebacker had four total tackles, one solo tackle, and one sack in Los Angeles’ 19-16 win over the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – New York Giants (5-10)
The former USU linebacker is currently on Injured Reserve and did not play in New York’s 27-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (11-4)
The former Utah State linebacker had six total tackles and five solo tackles in Seattle’s 20-9 over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (12-3)
The former Weber State defensive back had 3 tackles in the Bills’ 38-9 win over the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins (10-5) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
LeShaun Sims – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (4-10-1)
The former SUU defensive back had five total tackles and four solo tackles in Cincinnati’s 37-31 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens (10-5) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Detroit Lions (5-10)
The former Thunderbirds star had one tackle on special teams in Detroit’s 47-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (4-10-1)
The former Timpview star and the Bengals defeated the Houston Texans, 37-31.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens (10-5) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Porter Gustin (Salem Hills/USC) – Defensive End – Cleveland Browns (10-5)
The former Salem Hills star had three total tackles and two solo tackles in Cleveland’s 23-16 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-3) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (6-9)
The former Bingham star had three catches for 21 yards in Dallas’ 37-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: @ New York Giants (5-10) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Noah Togiai (Hunter/Oregon State) – Tight End – Indianapolis Colts (10-5)
The former Hunter star and the Colts fell 28-24 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-14) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (7-8)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders fell 26-25 to the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos (5-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (6-9)
The former Orem star and the Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos, 19-16.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (11-4)
The former Judge Memorial star was not active for New Orleans’ 52-33 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, December 26.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers (5-10) on Sunday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (11-4)
The former Highland star is currently on Seattle’s Reserve/Injured List. Seattle beat the Los Angeles Rams, 20-9.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Sunday, January 3 at 2:25 p.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).
