Local Players Make Big-Time Plays During NFL’s Week 9
Nov 5, 2023, 9:40 PM | Updated: Nov 9, 2023, 10:15 pm
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at Caesars Superdome on November 05, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – Here is how the players and coaches with ties to the state of Utah performed during the ninth week of the 2023 NFL regular season.
#LocalsInTheNFL Week 9 Recap
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Former Utah Utes
Brian Johnson – Offensive Coordinator – Philadelphia Eagles (8-1)
The former Utah quarterback and the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-23.
Next Game: Bye Week
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (1-8)
The former Utah defensive lineman had five total tackles, three solo tackles, 0.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit in Arizona’s 27-0 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Clark Phillips III – Cornerback – Atlanta Falcons (4-5)
The former Utah defensive back and the Falcons suffered a 31-28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (7-2)
The former Utah quarterback was 5/7 passing for 38 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore’s 37-3 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Huntley also ran the ball four times for eight yards.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
The former @Utah_Football quarterback tosses his first touchdown pass of the season.
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 5, 2023
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Marcus Williams – Safety – Baltimore Ravens (7-2)
The former Utah defensive back was inactive for Baltimore’s 37-3 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Dalton Kincaid – Tight End – Buffalo Bills (5-4)
The former Utah tight end had 10 receptions for 81 yards in Buffalo’s 24-18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football. Kincaid also lost one fumble.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Monday, November 13 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (2-7)
The former Utah defensive back had four total tackles and three solo tackles in Chicago’s 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Thursday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Mohamoud Diabate – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (5-3)
The former Utah linebacker had one tackle in Cleveland’s 27-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Lineman – Denver Broncos (3-5)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos had a bye in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills on Monday, November 13 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (4-5)
The former Utah defensive back had six total tackles and five solo tackles in Indianapolis’ 27-13 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m. (MT) on NFL Network (Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany)
Matt Gay – Kicker – Indianapolis Colts (4-5)
The former Utah kicker was 2/2 on field goals and 3/3 on PATs in Indianapolis’ 27-13 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m. (MT) on NFL Network (Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany)
The 57-yarder by Matt Gay might've been good from 67 😮
📺: #INDvsCAR on CBS
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Zack Moss – Running Back – Indianapolis Colts (4-5)
The former Utah running back had seven carries for 26 yards in Indianapolis’ 27-13 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m. (MT) on NFL Network (Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany)
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)
The former Utah linebacker and the Jaguars had a bye in Week 9.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (5-4)
The former Utah linebacker and the Saints beat the Chicago Bears, 24-17.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (8-1)
The former Utah wide receiver returned one punt for four yards in Philadelphia’s 28-23 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: Bye Week
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (5-3)
The former Utah punter and the 49ers had a bye in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Washington Commanders (4-5)
The former Utah safety and the Commanders beat the New England Patriots, 20-17.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Practice Squad
- Jackson Barton – Offensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (1-8)
- Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
- Cole Fotheringham – Tight End – Las Vegas Raiders (4-5)
- Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, November 12 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Injured Reserve
- Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (3-5)
- Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills on Monday, November 13 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN
- Bradlee Anae – Defensive Lineman – New York Jets (4-4)
- Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 12 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
- Cody Barton – Washington Commanders (4-5)
- Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
- Braeden Daniels – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (4-5)
- Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
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Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (7-2)
The former BYU offensive lineman and graduate assistant led the Chiefs to a 21-14 win over the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt Stadium in Germany.
Next Game: Bye Week
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (4-5)
The former BYU running back had 12 carries for 39 yards and a touchdown in Atlanta’s 31-28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Allgeier also had two receptions for a loss of nine yards.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Touchdown Tyler returns. 💪
Former @BYUfootball running back @tylerallgeier25 finds the end zone for the first time since September 10.
Read more:#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DirtyBirds #MINvsATL #BYUFOOTBALLhttps://t.co/noAANvkTZB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 5, 2023
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Baltimore Ravens (7-2)
The former BYU linebacker had two tackles, two sacks, one tackle for loss, and two quarterback hits in Baltimore’s 37-3 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
.@KVN_03 doing KVN things. 😤
The former @BYUfootball star forces a fumble for the 11th time of his #NFL career.
Read more: #LocalsInTheNFL #RavensFlock #SEAvsBAL #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/IDu1fTQ9SH
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 5, 2023
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (5-3)
The former BYU linebacker had three total tackles, two solo tackles, one interception, and a pass breakup in Cleveland’s 27-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
A @STakitaki takeaway. 🟠
The former @BYUfootball linebacker gets a interception for the @Browns defense. 🤙
Read more:#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DawgPound #AZvsCLE #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/F4WfUHfSyg
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 5, 2023
Zayne Anderson – Safety – Green Bay Packers (3-5)
The former BYU defensive back had one tackle in Green Bay’s 20-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Blake Freeland – Offensive Lineman – Indianapolis Colts (4-5)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Colts beat the Carolina Panthers, 27-13.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m. (MT) on NFL Network (Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany)
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-4)
The former BYU defensive back had two total tackles, one solo tackle, and a pass breakup in Los Angeles’ 27-6 win over the New York Jets on Monday, November 6.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Puka Nacua – Wide Receiver – Los Angeles Rams (3-6)
The former BYU wide receiver had three receptions for 32 yards in Los Angeles’ 20-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jaren Hall – Quarterback – Minnesota Vikings (5-4)
The former BYU quarterback was 5/6 passing for 78 yards in Minnesota’s 31-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Hall also ran the ball twice for 11 yards before leaving the game early due to injury.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
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Khyris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Minnesota Vikings (5-4)
The former BYU defensive lineman had one tackle in Minnesota’s 31-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (5-4)
The former BYU quarterback was 1/1 passing for three yards and a touchdown in New Orleans’ 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears. Hill also had four receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown. He also added 11 carries for 52 yards.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
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Jamaal Williams – Running Back – New Orleans Saints (5-4)
The former BYU running back had three carries for six yards and two receptions for six yards in New Orleans’ 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (4-4)
The former BYU quarterback was 33/49 passing for 264 yards in New York’s 27-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, November 6. Wilson also lost two fumbles.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 12 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Wilson to Wilson for a pickup of 31 yards ✈️
📺: #LACvsNYJ on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/wPNNRv5rzw pic.twitter.com/FeM5QaOiXV— NFL (@NFL) November 7, 2023
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (5-3)
The former BYU linebacker and the 49ers had a bye in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Practice Squad
- Matt Bushman – Tight End – Kansas City Chiefs (7-2)
- Next Game: Bye Week
- Chris Wilcox – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-4)
- Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
- Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-4)
- Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
- Kaleb Hayes – Cornerback – New York Giants (2-7)
- Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Injured Reserve
- Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (1-7)
- Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Thursday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
- Chris Brooks – Running Back – Miami Dolphins (6-3)
- Next Game: Bye Week
- Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (4-5)
- Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (2-7)
The former Utah State long snapper and the Bears suffered a 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Thursday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (5-3)
The former Utah State defensive back had one tackle in Cincinnati’s 24-18 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (3-5)
The former Utah State quarterback was 20/26 passing for 228 yards and one touchdown in Green Bay’s 20-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Love also ran the ball four times for seven yards.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
L💚VE
Former @USUFootball QB @jordan3love leads the @packers to a big win over the @RamsNFL. 🧀🏈
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 5, 2023
Dallin Leavitt – Safety – Green Bay Packers (3-5)
The former Utah State defensive back had one tackle in Green Bay’s 20-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (5-4)
The former Utah State linebacker and the Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons, 31-28.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (5-3)
The former Utah State linebacker had nine total tackles, six solo tackles, and a fumble recovery in Seattle’s 37-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Big Play @Bwagz. 💪
The former @USUFootball linebacker recovers a fumble during #SEAvsBAL.
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 5, 2023
Deven Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5)
The former Utah State wide receiver returned three kickoffs for 54 yards and three punts for 22 yards in Tampa Bay’s 39-37 loss to the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (4-5)
The former Utah State offensive lineman and the Commanders beat the New England Patriots, 20-17.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Practice Squad
- Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers (1-7)
- Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Thursday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (5-4)
The former Weber State defensive back had five tackles and one tackle for loss in Buffalo’s 24-18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Monday, November 13 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (3-6)
The former Weber State defensive lineman had four tackles in Los Angeles’ 20-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: Bye Week
Rashid Shaheed – Wide Receiver – New Orleans Saints (5-4)
The former Weber State wide receiver had three receptions for 22 yards in New Orleans’ 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears. Shaheed also returned one kickoff for 24 yards and two punts for 20 yards.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (8-1)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-23.
Next Game: Bye Week
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)
The former Southern Utah defensive back and the Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans, 20-16, on Thursday, November 2.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (2-7)
The former Southern Utah offensive lineman and the Bears suffered a 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Thursday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Former High School Standouts
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – Atlanta Falcons (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (4-5)
The former Judge Memorial standout had nine total tackles, five solo tackles, and one pass breakup in Atlanta’s 31-28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Noah Sewell – Linebacker – Chicago Bears (Orem/Oregon) (2-7)
The former Orem standout had one tackle in Chicago’s 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Thursday, November 9 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Jay Tufele – Defensive Tackle – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (5-3)
The former Bingham standout beat the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football, 24-18.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Siaki Ika – Defensive Tackle – Cleveland Browns (East/Baylor) (4-3)
The former East standout was inactive for Cleveland’s 27-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Penei Sewell – Offensive Lineman – Detroit Lions (Desert Hills/Oregon) (6-2)
The former Desert Hills standout and the Lions had a bye in Week 9.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Houston Texans (Bingham/Stanford) (4-4)
The former Bingham standout had 10 receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s 39-37 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Schultz also lost one fumble.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
.@BinghamBaller9 = Red Zone Target 🎯
The former @BinghamFB standout scored for the fourth time this season.
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 5, 2023
Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (4-5)
The former Herriman standout and the Raiders beat the New York Giants, 30-6.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, November 12 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (4-4)
The former Orem standout had four total tackles, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in Los Angeles’ 27-6 win over the New York Jets on Monday, November 6.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
A big-time performance by former @OremTigerFball player Alohi Gilman on Monday Night Football.
Read more: #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BoltUp #LACvsNYJ https://t.co/fkTIWVii70
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 7, 2023
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Los Angeles Chargers (Brighton/Stanford) (4-4)
The former Orem standout and the Chargers beat the New York Jets, 27-6, on Monday, November 6.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (East/Snow/Oklahoma State) (5-3)
The former East and Snow College standout had 11 carries for 88 yards and three receptions for 25 yards in Pittsburgh’s 20-16 win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, November 2.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Jaylen Warren with the moves to the one-yard line!#TENvsPIT on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/SEBKoOkzMq pic.twitter.com/daKNrxF85M— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2023
Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
- Bryan Mone – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (Highland/Michigan) (5-3)
- Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 12 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Injured Reserve
- Cameron Latu – Tight End – San Francisco 49ers (Olympus/Alabama) (5-3)
- Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com. He’s also co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on X/Twitter (@kyleireland), Instagram (@kyleirelandksl), and Threads (@kyleirelandksl).
