Love, Patrick Lead Local NFL Players With Week 9 Performances
Nov 7, 2021, 9:31 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love and former Utah Utes wide receiver Tim Patrick led the locals players from the state of Utah with their performances during Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season.
Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the ninth week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Urban Meyer – Head Coach – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6)
The former Utah head coach and the Jaguars beat the Buffalo Bills, 9-6.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kylie Fitts – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (8-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman was placed on Injured Reserve prior to Week 7 and will miss the rest of the 2021 season. Arizona beat the San Francisco 49ers, 31-17.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (8-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers, 31-17.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (6-2)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings in overtime, 34-31.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Thursday, November 11 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (5-3)
The former Utah defensive lineman had four total tackles, three solo tackles, and a tackle for loss in Buffalo’s 9-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (5-3)
The former Utah running back had three carries for six yards and two catches for 18 yards in Buffalo’s 9-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (3-5)
The former Utes defensive back and the Bears play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: Bye Week
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
The former Utah linebacker and the Cowboys suffered a 30-16 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (5-4)
The former Utah offensive lineman was inactive for Denver’s 30-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (5-4)
The former Utah receiver had four catches for 85 yards and a touchdown in Denver’s 30-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Touchdown No. 4️⃣ for former @Utah_Football standout Tim Patrick (@Tpstreets). 🙌#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BroncosCountry #DENvsDAL #GoUtes https://t.co/B7w3JNDoU7
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 7, 2021
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-8)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Lions had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (4-5)
The former Utah safety suffered a season-ending injury during the practice before Week 7 and will miss the entire year for the Colts. Indianapolis beat the New York Jets, 45-30.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (4-5)
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 New York Jets, 45-30.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (5-3)
The former Utah offensive lineman was inactive for Las Vegas’ 23-16 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 14 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (7-2)
The former Utah defensive back and the Rams suffered a 28-26 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Monday, November 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (7-2)
The former Utah kicker 3/3 on field goals during Los Angeles’ 28-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Monday, November 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (2-7)
The former Utah defensive back had six total tackles and five solo tackles in Miami’s 17-9 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, November 11 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-3)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on the Saints’ Reserve/Injured list and did not play in New Orleans’ 27-25 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-3)
The former Utah defensive back had seven total tackles and five solo tackles in New Orleans’ 27-25 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (3-6)
The former Utes running back had 21 carries for 99 yards and three receptions for 23 yards in New York’s 23-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: Bye Week
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (2-6)
The former Utah defensive back had two tackles in New York’s 45-30 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, November 4.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (3-5)
The former Utah punter punted the ball four times with an average of 40.8 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 31-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Monday, November 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Utah linebacker and the Seahawks had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Utah defensive back and the Seahawks had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (2-6)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on Washington’s Reserve/Injured list. Washington had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Bradlee Anae – Dallas Cowboys
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs beat the Green Bay Packers, 13-7.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 14 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (6-2)
The former BYU running back and the Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings in overtime, 34-31.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Thursday, November 11 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (4-5)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers suffered a 24-6 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 14 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (3-5)
The former BYU defensive lineman and the Bears play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: Bye Week
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (5-4)
The former BYU linebacker had six total tackles and three solo tackles in Cleveland’s 41-16 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (0-8)
The former BYU running back and the Lions had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
The former BYU defensive back had one tackle and a quarterback hit in Kansas City’s 13-7 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 14 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (5-3)
The former BYU defensive back was inactive for Los Angeles’ 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 14 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (5-4)
The former BYU linebacker had two tackles and two pass breakups in New England’s 24-6 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (5-4)
The former BYU linebacker is currently on the Patriots’ Injured/Reserve list and did not play in New England’s 24-6 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (5-3)
The former BYU quarterback was 2/2 passing for 33 yards in New Orleans’ 27-25 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Hill also ran the ball once for four yards.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (2-6)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for New York’s 45-30 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, November 4.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (3-5)
The former BYU linebacker had 14 total tackles and six solo tackles in San Francisco’s 31-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Monday, November 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (2-6)
The former BYU wide receiver and the Washington Football Team had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Tristen Hoge – Cleveland Browns
- 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 (3-5)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (5-4)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals suffered a 41-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (7-2)
The former Utah State quarterback started a game for the first time of his NFL career. Love was 19/34 passing for 190 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Green Bay’s 13-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also had five carries for 23 yards.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former @USUFootball QB @jordan3love tossed the first touchdown pass of his NFL career. 💪💙#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #GBvsKC #GoPackGo #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/avdqXh0kop
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (5-3)
The former Utah State defensive back had two total tackles, one solo tackle, and a fumble recovery in Las Vegas’ 23-16 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 14 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6)
The former Utah State defensive back had three total tackles and two solo tackles in Jacksonville’s 9-6 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (5-3)
The former USU linebacker and the Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-24.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 14 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (3-5)
The former Utah State linebacker had two tackles in Minnesota’s 34-31 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Utah State linebacker and the Seahawks had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (2-6)
The former USU offensive lineman and the Washington Football Team had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- JoJo Natson – Cleveland Browns
- Darwin Thompson – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (5-3)
The former Weber State defensive back had two tackles in Buffalo’s 9-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sua Opeta – Offensive Guard – Philadelphia Eagles (3-6)
The former Weber State offensive lineman did not play in Philadelphia’s 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)
The former Thunderbirds safety and the Steelers host the Chicago Bears on Monday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (5-4)
The former Timpview star is currently on Cincinnati’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in Cincinnati’s 41-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: Bye Week
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
The former Bingham star had four catches for 54 yards in Dallas’ 30-16 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
The former Brighton star was inactive for Dallas’ 30-16 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-8)
The former Desert Hills star and the Lions had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6)
The former Bingham star and the Jaguars beat the Buffalo Bills, 9-6.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
The former Layton star and the Chiefs beat the Green Bay Packers, 13-7
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 14 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (5-3)
The former Orem star was inactive for Los Angeles’ 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 14 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (5-3)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders suffered a 23-16 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 14 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (5-3)
The former Judge Memorial star had three tackles in New Orleans’ 27-25 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 14 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
The former Highland star and the Seahawks had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
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 had a bye week in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 14 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin (Salem Hills) – Cleveland Browns
- Noah Togiai (Hunter) – Philadelphia Eagles
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).