Quarterback Performances Lead Local NFL Players In Week 18
Jan 9, 2022, 10:38 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Quarterback play led the local players in the NFL during the final week of the 2021 NFL regular season.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah played during the 18th week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Kylie Fitts – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (11-6)
The former Utah defensive lineman was placed on Injured Reserve prior to Week 7 and missed the remainder of the 2021 season. Arizona suffered a 38-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: @ No. 4 Los Angeles Rams on Monday, January 17 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN+
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (11-6)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Arizona’s 38-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: @ No. 4 Los Angeles Rams on Monday, January 17 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN+
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (8-9)
The former Utah quarterback was 16/31 passing for 141 yards and two interceptions in Baltimore’s 16-13 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Huntley added 12 rushes for 72 yards. He lost one fumble.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (11-6)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Buffalo’s 27-10 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. No. 6 New England Patriots on Saturday, January 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on CBS and Paramount+
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (11-6)
The former Utah running back had five carries for eight yards and two catches for six yards in Buffalo’s 27-10 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. No. 6 New England Patriots on Saturday, January 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on CBS and Paramount+
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (6-11)
The former Utes defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Chicago’s 31-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on the Cowboys’ COVID-19/Reserve list and did not play in Dallas’ 51-26 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: vs. No. 6 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 16 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Nickelodeon
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (7-10)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos suffered a 28-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (7-10)
The former Utah receiver had six catches for 95 yards in Denver’s 28-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (3-13-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one quarterback hit in Detroit’s 37-30 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (9-8)
The former Utah safety suffered a season-ending injury during the practice before Week 7 and missed the remainder of the 2021 season. Indianapolis suffered a 26-11 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (9-8)
The former Utah offensive lineman suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and missed the remainder of the 2021 season. Indianapolis suffered a 26-11 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (10-7)
The former Utah offensive lineman was inactive for Las Vegas’ 35-32 overtime win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ No. 4 Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
The former Utah defensive back had four total tackles and two solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 27-24 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: vs. No. 5 Arizona Cardinals on Monday, January 17 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN+
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
The former Utah kicker was 1/1 on field goals and 3/3 on PATs in Los Angeles’ 27-24 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: vs. No. 5 Arizona Cardinals on Monday, January 17 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN+
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (9-8)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle in Miami’s 33-24 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (9-8)
The former Utah defensive back and the Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons, 30-20.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (9-8)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in New Orleans’ 30-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (4-13)
The former Utes running back had eight carries for 14 yards and two catches for 12 yards in New York’s 22-7 loss to the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (4-13)
The former Utah defensive back and the Jets suffered a 27-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (10-7)
The former Utah punter punted twice with an average of 42.5 yards per kick before leaving the game following a helmet-to-helmet hit in San Francisco’s 27-24 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ No. 3 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, January 16 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Nickelodeon
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (7-10)
The former Utah linebacker had 12 total tackles and seven solo tackles in Seattle’s 38-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (7-10)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on Seattle’s Reserve/Injured list. The Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals, 38-30.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (7-10)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on Washington’s Reserve/Injured list. The Washington Football Team beat the New York Giants, 22-7.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Nate Orchard – Defensive End – Washington Football Team (7-10)
The former Utah linebacker was inactive for Washington’s 22-7 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Practice Squad Players
- Bradlee Anae – Dallas Cowboys
- Darrin Paulo – Detroit Lions
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 8, 28-24.
Next Game: vs. No. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, January 16 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (8-9)
The former BYU running back had one carry for four yards in Baltimore’s 16-13 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (5-12)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers suffered a 41-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (6-11)
The former BYU defensive lineman had three tackles in Chicago’s 31-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (8-9)
The former BYU linebacker is currently on Cleveland’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the Browns’ 21-16 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (3-13-1)
The former BYU running back had 13 carries for 43 yards in Detroit’s 37-30 win over the Green Bay Packers. Williams added one catch for nine yards.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)
The former BYU defensive back had one tackle in Kansas City’s 28-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: vs. No. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, January 16 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Zayne Anderson – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)
The former BYU defensive back played 20 snaps on special teams in Kansas City’s 28-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: vs. No. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, January 16 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (9-8)
The former BYU defensive back had five total tackles, four solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Las Vegas’ 35-32 overtime win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (10-7)
The former BYU linebacker had six total tackles, three solo tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit in New England’s 33-24 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ No. 3 Buffalo Bills on Saturday, January 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on CBS and Paramount+
No escape from @KVN_03❕❕
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) January 10, 2022
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (10-7)
The former BYU linebacker is currently on the Patriots’ Injured/Reserve List. New England suffered a 33-24 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ No. 3 Buffalo Bills on Saturday, January 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on CBS and Paramount+
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (9-8)
The former BYU quarterback was 7/9 passing for 107 yards and touchdown before leaving early with a Lisfranc injury in New Orleans’ 30-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Hill added five carries for 18 yards.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Taysom Hill also suffered a Lisfranc injury during a @BYUfootball game in 2015. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NOvsATL #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsportshttps://t.co/AAdx6xiLNY
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2022
Kai Nacua – Safety – New York Jets (4-13)
The former BYU defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in New York’s 27-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (4-13)
The former BYU quarterback was 7/20 passing for 87 yards and one touchdown in New York’s 27-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Wilson added two carries for 24 yards.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
.@ZachWilson threw a laser for a touchdown. 💥#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TakeFlight #NYJvsBUF #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/OJIv5JYQft
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2022
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (10-7)
The former BYU linebacker had eight total tackles, five solo tackles, 0.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit in San Francisco’s 27-24 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ No. 3 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, January 16 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Nickelodeon
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (7-10)
The former BYU wide receiver and the Washington Football Team beat the New York Giants, 22-7.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Practice Squad Players
- Tristen Hoge – Cleveland Browns
- Bronson Kaufusi – Green Bay Packers
- Chris Wilcox – Indianapolis Colts
- Matt Bushman – Kansas City Chiefs
- Troy Warner – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (6-11)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears suffered a 31-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (10-7)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals suffered a 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. No. 5 Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (13-4)
The former Utah State quarterback was 10/17 passing for 134 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in Green Bay’s 37-30 loss to the Detroit Lions. Love added one carry for -1 yards.
Next Game: Divisional Round on Saturday, January 22 or Sunday, January 23
Former @USUFootball QB @jordan3love threw the second touchdown pass of his #NFL career during Week 18’s #GBvsDET game. 💪#LocalsInTheNFL #GoPackGo #AggiesAllTheWayhttps://t.co/O0zSZYmXHe
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2022
Tipa Galeai – Linebacker – Green Bay Packers (13-4)
The former Utah State linebacker had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Green Bay’s 37-30 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: Divisional Round on Saturday, January 22 or Sunday, January 23
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (10-7)
The former Utah State defensive back had three total tackles and one solo tackle in Las Vegas’ 35-32 overtime win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ No. 4 Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (3-14)
The former Utah State defensive back had two tackles and two pass breakups in Jacksonville’s 26-11 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (9-8)
The former USU linebacker had two tackles and two tackles for loss in Las Vegas’ 35-32 overtime win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (8-9)
The former Utah State linebacker had seven total tackles and five solo tackles in Minnesota’s 31-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (7-10)
The former Utah State linebacker was inactive for Seattle’s 38-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (7-10)
The former USU offensive lineman suffered a season-ending injury during Week 14 and was placed on the Washington Football Team’s Injured/Reserve list. The Washington Football Team beat the New York Giants, 22-7.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Practice Squad Players
- JoJo Natson – Cleveland Browns
- Dominik Eberle – Houston Texans
- Darwin Thompson – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (11-6)
The former Weber State defensive back had four total tackles and two solo tackles in Buffalo’s 27-10 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. No. 6 New England Patriots on Saturday, January 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on CBS and Paramount+
Sua Opeta – Offensive Guard – Philadelphia Eagles (9-8)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles suffered a 51-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: @ No. 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, January 16 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Jonah Williams – Los Angeles Rams
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7-1)
The former Thunderbirds safety had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Pittsburgh’s 16-13 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: @ No. 2 Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 16 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (10-7)
The former Timpview star is currently on Cincinnati’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the Bengals’ suffered a 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. No. 5 Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Porter Gustin (Salem Hills/USC) – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (8-9)
The former Salem Hills star and the Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 21-16.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
The former Bingham star had three receptions for 21 yards and two touchdowns in Dallas’ 51-26 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: vs. No. 6 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 16 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Nickelodeon
.@dallascowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (@BinghamBaller9) is representing @BinghamFB well. 🙌🏈https://t.co/jC9vRtDI10
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2022
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
The former Brighton star was inactive for Dallas’ 51-26 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, January 8.
Next Game: vs. No. 6 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 16 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on CBS, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Nickelodeon
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (3-13-1)
The former Desert Hills star was inactive for Detroit’s 37-30 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (3-14)
The former Bingham star had one tackle in Jacksonville’s 26-11 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)
The former Layton star and the Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 8, 28-24.
Next Game: vs. No. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, January 16 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (9-8)
The former Orem star had five total tackles and three solo tackles in Las Vegas’ 35-32 overtime win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (10-7)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers in overtime, 35-32.
Next Game: @ No. 4 Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (9-8)
The former Judge Memorial star had two total tackles and one solo tackle in New Orleans’ 30-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (7-10)
The former Highland star had one tackle in Seattle’s 38-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (7-10)
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 beat the Arizona Cardinals, 38-30.
Next Game: None – eliminated from postseason
Practice Squad Players
- Noah Togiai (Hunter) – Philadelphia Eagles
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