Zach Wilson’s Return Leads Local Player Performances For Week 12
Nov 28, 2021, 9:42 PM
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets reacts after defeating the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson scored a touchdown and led the New York Jets to a win during Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the 12th week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Urban Meyer – Head Coach – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9)
The former Utah head coach and the Jaguars fell to the Atlanta Falcons, 21-14.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kylie Fitts – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (9-2)
The former Utah defensive lineman was placed on Injured Reserve prior to Week 7 and will miss the rest of the 2021 season. Arizona had a bye week in Week 12.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (9-2)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Cardinals had a bye week in Week 12.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (8-3)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns, 16-10.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (7-4)
The former Utah defensive lineman is currently on Buffalo’s COVID-19/Reserve list and did not play in the Bills’ 31-6 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Monday, December 6 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (7-4)
The former Utah running back was inactive for Buffalo’s 31-6 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Monday, December 6 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (4-7)
The former Utes defensive back had six total tackles, five solo tackles, and a tackle for loss in Chicago’s 16-14 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (7-4)
The former Utah linebacker had one tackle in Dallas’ 36-33 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: @ New Orleans Saints on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (6-5)
The former Utah offensive lineman is currently on Denver’s COVID-19/Reserve list and did not play in the Broncos’ 28-13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (6-5)
The former Utah receiver had two catches for 26 yards in Denver’s 28-13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-10-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman played 17 snaps on defense and five on special teams in Detroit’s 16-14 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (6-6)
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 suffered a 38-31 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (6-6)
The former Utah offensive lineman suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and will miss the entire year for the Colts. Indianapolis suffered a 38-31 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (6-5)
The former Utah offensive lineman was inactive for Las Vegas’ 36-33 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Washington Football Team on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (7-4)
The former Utah defensive back and the Rams suffered a 36-28 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (7-4)
The former Utah kicker was 2/2 on field goals and 2/2 on PATs in Los Angeles’ 36-28 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (5-7)
The former Utah defensive back had five total tackles, one solo tackle, and a pass breakup in Miami’s 33-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-6)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on the Saints’ Reserve/Injured list and did not play in New Orleans’ 31-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-6)
The former Utah defensive back had nine total tackles and four solo tackles in New Orleans’ 31-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (4-7)
The former Utes running back had three carries for 10 yards and one catch for 17 yards in New York’s 13-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (3-8)
The former Utah defensive back had three tackles and a pass breakup in New York’s 21-14 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (6-5)
The former Utah punter punted three times with an average of 61.0 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 34-26 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Wishnowsky also had one tackle.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-7)
The former Utah linebacker and the Seahawks play the Washington Football Team on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (3-7)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on Seattle’s Reserve/Injured list. The Seahawks play the Washington Football Team on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (4-6)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on Washington’s Reserve/Injured list. Washington hosts the Seattle Seattle on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Bradlee Anae – Dallas Cowboys
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs had a bye week in Week 12.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 5 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (8-3)
The former BYU running back had one carry for one yard in Baltimore’s 16-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (5-7)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers lost to the Miami Dolphins, 33-10.
Next Game: Bye Week
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (4-7)
The former BYU defensive lineman played five snaps on defense and four on special teams in Chicago’s 16-14 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (6-6)
The former BYU linebacker had four total tackles and one solo tackle in Cleveland’s 16-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (0-10-1)
The former BYU running back had 15 carries for 65 yards and five catches for 18 yards in Detroit’s 16-14 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
The former BYU defensive back and the Chiefs had a bye week in Week 12.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 5 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (6-5)
The former BYU defensive back had four total tackles, two solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Los Angeles’ 28-13 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (8-4)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles, one solo tackle, and three pass breakups in New England’s 36-13 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills on Monday, December 6 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (8-4)
The former BYU linebacker is currently on the Patriots’ Injured/Reserve list and did not play in New England’s 36-13 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills on Monday, December 6 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (5-6)
The former BYU quarterback did not play in New Orleans’ 31-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (3-8)
The former BYU quarterback was 14/24 passing for 145 yards and an interception in New York’s 21-14 win over the Houston Texans. He added two carries for three yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
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Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (6-5)
The former BYU linebacker had three total tackles and one solo tackle in San Francisco’s 34-26 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (4-6)
The former BYU wide receiver and Washington host the Seattle Seattle on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.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 (4-7)
The former Aggie long snapper had one tackle for loss in Chicago’s 16-14 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (7-4)
The former Utah State defensive back had one tackle in Cincinnati’s 41-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (9-3)
The former Utah State quarterback and the Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams, 36-28.
Next Game: Bye Week
Tipa Galeai – Linebacker – Green Bay Packers (9-3)
The former Utah State linebacker had one tackle in Green Bay’s 36-28 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: Bye Week
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (6-5)
The former Utah State defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Las Vegas’ 36-33 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Washington Football Team on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9)
The former Utah State defensive back had six total tackles, three solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Jacksonville’s 21-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (6-5)
The former USU linebacker had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 28-13 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (5-6)
The former Utah State linebacker had eight total tackles, four solo tackles, and a tackle for loss in Minnesota’s 34-26 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-7)
The former Utah State linebacker and the Seahawks play the Washington Football Team on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (4-6)
The former USU offensive lineman and Washington host the Seattle Seattle on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.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 (7-4)
The former Weber State defensive back had four total tackles, one solo tackle, and a tackle for loss in Buffalo’s 31-6 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Monday, December 6 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Sua Opeta – Offensive Guard – Philadelphia Eagles (5-7)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles suffered a 13-7 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5-1)
The former Thunderbirds safety and the Steelers suffered a 41-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (7-4)
The former Timpview star is currently on Cincinnati’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the Bengals’ 41-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Porter Gustin (Salem Hills/USC) – Defensive End – Cleveland Browns (6-6)
The former BYU linebacker had one tackle in Cleveland’s 16-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: Bye Week
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (7-4)
The former Bingham star had three catches for 46 yards and a touchdown in Dallas’ 36-33 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: @ New Orleans Saints on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 26, 2021
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (7-4)
The former Brighton star played 13 snaps on special teams in Dallas’ 36-33 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: @ New Orleans Saints on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-10-1)
The former Desert Hills star and the Lions suffered a 16-14 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9)
The former Bingham star is currently on Jacksonville’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the Jaguars’ 21-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
The former Layton star and the Chiefs had a bye week in Week 12.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 5 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (6-5)
The former Orem star was inactive for Los Angeles’ 28-13 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 5 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (6-5)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime on Thanksgiving Day, 36-33
Next Game: vs. Washington Football Team on Sunday, December 5 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (5-6)
The former Judge Memorial star had one tackle, one sack, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit in New Orleans’ 31-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving Day.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (3-7)
The former Highland star and the Seahawks play the Washington Football Team on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (3-7)
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. The Seahawks play the Washington Football Team on Monday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, December 5 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Practice Squad Players
- Noah Togiai (Hunter) – Philadelphia Eagles
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