Local Players Shine During Week 11 Of 2023 NFL Season
Nov 19, 2023, 9:44 PM | Updated: Nov 20, 2023, 9:20 pm

Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lambeau Field on November 19, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/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 11th week of the 2023 NFL regular season.
#LocalsInTheNFL Week 11 Recap
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Former Utah Utes
Brian Johnson – Offensive Coordinator – Philadelphia Eagles (9-1)
The former Utah quarterback and the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 21-17, on Monday, November 20.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (2-9)
The former Utah defensive lineman had four tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit in Arizona’s 21-16 loss to the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 .m. (MT) on FOX
Clark Phillips III – Cornerback – Atlanta Falcons (4-6)
The former Utah defensive back and the Falcons had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (8-3)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-20, on Thursday, November 16.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 26 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Marcus Williams – Safety – Baltimore Ravens (8-3)
The former Utah defensive back had seven total tackles, five solo tackles, and two pass breakups in Baltimore’s 34-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, November 16.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 26 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Marcus Williams flew in for the PBU 😮#CINvsBAL on Prime Video
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Dalton Kincaid – Tight End – Buffalo Bills (6-5)
The former Utah tight end had six receptions for 46 yards in Buffalo’s 32-6 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (3-8)
The former Utah defensive back had two tackles and a pass breakup in Chicago’s 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ABC/ESPN
Mohamoud Diabate – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (7-3)
The former Utah linebacker and the Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 13-10.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Lineman – Denver Broncos (5-5)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos beat the Minnesota Vikings, 21-20.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (5-5)
The former Utah defensive back and the Colts had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Matt Gay – Kicker – Indianapolis Colts (5-5)
The former Utah kicker and the Colts had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Indianapolis Colts (5-5)
The former Utah running back and the Colts had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (7-3)
The former Utah linebacker had 11 total tackles and five solo tackles in Jacksonville’s 34-14 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (5-5)
The former Utah linebacker and the Saints had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (9-1)
The former Utah wide receiver returned three punts for 53 yards in Philadelphia’s 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (7-3)
The former Utah punter punted the ball three times with an average of 51.0 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 27-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, November 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Washington Commanders (4-7)
The former Utah safety had two tackles in Washington’s 31-19 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Practice Squad
- Jackson Barton – Offensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (2-9)
- Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
- Cole Fotheringham – Tight End – Las Vegas Raiders (5-6)
- Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Injured Reserve
- Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (5-5)
- Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
- Bradlee Anae – Defensive Lineman – New York Jets (4-6)
- Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Friday, November 24 at 1 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
- Cody Barton – Washington Commanders (4-7)
- Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on CBS
- Braeden Daniels – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (4-7)
- Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on CBS
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Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (7-2)
The former BYU offensive lineman and graduate assistant and the Chiefs suffered a 21-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, November 20.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (4-6)
The former BYU running back and the Falcons had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Baltimore Ravens (8-3)
The former BYU linebacker had two tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit in Baltimore’s 34-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, November 16.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 26 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 17, 2023
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (7-3)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles, three solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Cleveland’s 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Zayne Anderson – Safety – Green Bay Packers (4-6)
The former BYU defensive back had one tackle in Green Bay’s 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Thursday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Blake Freeland – Offensive Lineman – Indianapolis Colts (5-5)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Colts had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-6)
The former BYU defensive back had three total tackles, two solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Los Angeles’ 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Puka Nacua – Wide Receiver – Los Angeles Rams (4-6)
The former BYU wide receiver had five receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown in Los Angeles’ 17-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Nacua also had one carry for seven yards.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 19, 2023
Jaren Hall – Quarterback – Minnesota Vikings (6-5)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for Minnesota’s 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ABC/ESPN
Khyris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Minnesota Vikings (6-5)
The former BYU defensive lineman had two tackles in Minnesota’s 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ABC/ESPN
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (5-5)
The former BYU quarterback and the Saints had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – New Orleans Saints (5-5)
The former BYU running back and the Saints had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (4-6)
The former BYU quarterback was 7/15 passing for 81 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in New York’s 32-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Wilson also ran the ball four times for 15 yards.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Friday, November 24 at 1 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
The @nyjets made a quarterback change during the second half of their Week 11 game against the @BuffaloBills.
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 20, 2023
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (7-3)
The former BYU linebacker had 11 total tackles, 10 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble in San Francisco’s 27-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, November 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
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Practice Squad
- Matt Bushman – Tight End – Kansas City Chiefs (7-3)
- Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
- Chris Wilcox – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-6)
- Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
- Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (5-5)
- Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
- Kaleb Hayes – Cornerback – New York Giants (3-7)
- Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Injured Reserve
- Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (1-9)
- Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
- Chris Brooks – Running Back – Miami Dolphins (7-3)
- Next Game: @ New York Jets on Friday, November 24 at 1 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
- Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (4-7)
- Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (3-8)
The former Utah State long snapper and the Bears suffered a 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ABC/ESPN
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (5-5)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals suffered a 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, November 16.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (4-6)
The former Utah State quarterback was 27/40 passing for 322 yards and two touchdowns in Green Bay’s 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Love also ran the ball three times for zero yards.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Thursday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. (MT) on FOX
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 19, 2023
Dallin Leavitt – Safety – Green Bay Packers (4-6)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Packers beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 23-20.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Thursday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (6-5)
The former Utah State linebacker and the Vikings suffered a 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ABC/ESPN
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (6-4)
The former Utah State linebacker had 10 total tackles, six solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Seattle’s 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, November 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Deven Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)
The former Utah State wide receiver had one carry for 17 yards in Tampa Bay’s 27-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Thompkins also returned three kickoffs for 55 yards and two punts for 64 yards.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (4-7)
The former Utah State offensive lineman and the Commanders suffered a 31-19 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Practice Squad
- Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers (1-9)
- Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (6-5)
The former Weber State defensive back had three total tackles and two solo tackles in Buffalo’s 32-6 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (4-6)
The former Weber State defensive lineman had four total tackles, one solo tackle, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit in Los Angeles’ 17-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Rashid Shaheed – Wide Receiver – New Orleans Saints (5-5)
The former Weber State wide receiver and the Saints had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (9-1)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 21-17, on Monday, November 20.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)
The former Southern Utah defensive back had two tackles in Pittsburgh’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (3-8)
The former Southern Utah offensive lineman and the Bears suffered a 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ABC/ESPN
Former High School Standouts
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – Atlanta Falcons (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (4-6)
The former Judge Memorial standout and the Falcons had a bye week in Week 11.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Noah Sewell – Linebacker – Chicago Bears (Orem/Oregon) (3-8)
The former Orem standout was inactive for Chicago’s 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ABC/ESPN
Jay Tufele – Defensive Tackle – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (5-5)
The former Bingham standout and the Bengals suffered a 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, November 16.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Siaki Ika – Defensive Tackle – Cleveland Browns (East/Baylor) (7-3)
The former East standout was inactive for Cleveland’s 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 26 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Penei Sewell – Offensive Lineman – Detroit Lions (Desert Hills/Oregon) (8-2)
The former Desert Hills standout and the Lions and the Lions beat the Chicago Bears, 31-26.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Thursday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Houston Texans (Bingham/Stanford) (6-4)
The former Bingham standout had two receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s 21-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
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Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (5-6)
The former Herriman standout and the Raiders suffered a 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 26 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (4-6)
The former Orem standout had nine total tackles, six solo tackles, and one tackle for loss in Los Angeles’ 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Los Angeles Chargers (Brighton/Stanford) (4-6)
The former Orem standout and the Chargers suffered a 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (East/Snow/Oklahoma State) (6-4)
The former East and Snow College standout had nine carries for 129 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Warren also had three receptions for 16 yards.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
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Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
- Bryan Mone – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (Highland/Michigan) (6-4)
- Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, November 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Injured Reserve
- Cameron Latu – Tight End – San Francisco 49ers (Olympus/Alabama) (7-3)
- Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, November 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
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).