Former BYU QB Taysom Hill Tosses Pair Of Touchdowns In Week 14
Dec 13, 2020, 9:31 PM
Quarterback Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before the start of Saints and Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill threw a pair of touchdown passes during Week 14.
Hill now has four passing touchdowns this season after tossing two against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the 14th week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Kylie Fitts – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (7-6)
The former Utah linebacker had a tackle and a forced fumble on special teams during Arizona’s 26-7 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (4-8-1) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (7-6)
The former Utes defensive lineman had one quarterback hit during Arizona’s 26-7 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (4-8-1) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (10-3)
The former Utah running back had 13 carries for 43 yards in Buffalo’s 26-15 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos (5-8) on Saturday, December 19 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (6-7)
The former Utes cornerback had three total tackles during Chicago’s 36-7 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (4-9)
The former Utah defensive end was not active for the Cowboys’ 30-7 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers (5-8) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (4-9)
The former Utes linebacker had one tackle on special teams during the Cowboys’ 30-7 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers (5-8) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (5-8)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers, 32-27.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills (10-3) on Saturday, December 19 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (5-8)
The former Utes receiver had three receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown in Denver’s 32-27 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills (10-3) on Saturday, December 19 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
.@Tpstreets lives in the end zone. 🏡#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #BroncosCountry #NFL #GoUtes https://t.co/9ulg9b5293
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 13, 2020
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (5-8)
The former Utes defensive lineman had two total tackles and a tackle for loss in Detroit’s 31-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans (9-4) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (9-4)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackles in the Colts’ 44-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans (4-9) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Devontae Booker – Running Back – Las Vegas Raiders (7-6)
The former Utah running back had four carries for eight yards and three catches for 11 yards in the Raiders’ 44-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (4-9) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Los Angeles Chargers (4-9)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Chargers beat the Atlanta Falcons, 20-17.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders (7-6) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (9-4)
The former Utes defensive back is out for the season after suffering a broken ankle on Monday Night Football during Week 7 of the season. The Rams defeated the New England Patriots, 24-3, on Thursday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets (0-13) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (9-4)
The former Utes place kicker made a 35-yard field goal during the Rams’ 24-3 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets (0-13) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (8-5)
The former Utes defensive back had seven total tackles, six solo tackles, two pass breakups, and one interception in Miami’s 33-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
“That’s mine.” – @TheEricRowe to Patrick Mahomes, probably. 😏 #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #FinsUp #NFL #GoUtes https://t.co/iq6ctBRgEk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 13, 2020
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (10-3)
The former Utes defensive back had seven total tackles and five solo tackles in the Saints’ 24-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – New York Giants (5-8)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Giants suffered a 26-7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns (9-3) on Sunday, December 20 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (0-13)
The former Utes defensive back had five total tackles, two solo tackles, and a quarterback hit in New York’s 40-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams (9-4) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (5-8)
The former Utah punter had nine punts with an average of 45.7 yards per kick in the 49ers’ 23-15 loss to the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys (4-9) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (9-4)
The former Utes linebacker had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Seattle’s 40-3 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (9-4)
After week two, the former Utah safety was ruled out for the season with a knee injury by Seattle head coach Pete Carroll. Seattle beat the New York Jets, 40-3.
Next Game: Washington Football Team (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Alex Smith – Quarterback – Washington Football Team (9-4)
The former Utah quarterback was 8/19 passing for 57 yards and one interception in Washington’s 23-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Smith did not play in the second half after suffering a leg injury.
Next Game: Washington Football Team (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Smith was held out of the second half due to an “abundance of caution.”#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #WashingtonFootball #NFL #GoUtes https://t.co/sz4T0Qn7H5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 14, 2020
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (9-4)
The former Utes linebacker and Washington beat the San Francisco 49ers, 23-15.
Next Game: Washington Football Team (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former BYU Cougars
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (9-3)
The former BYU linebacker and the Browns play the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, December 14 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: @ New York Giants (5-8) on Sunday, December 20 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Green Bay Packers (10-3)
The former BYU running back had 10 carries for 38 yards and one kickoff return for 20 yards during Green Bay’s 31-24 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers (4-9) on Saturday, December 19 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (12-1)
The former BYU defensive back had seven total tackles and four solo tackles in Kansas City’s 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ New Orleans Saints (10-3) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-9)
The former BYU defensive back had two pass breakups and an interception in the Chargers’ 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders (7-6) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
CLUTCH. 🚨 @MikeyQuince #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #GoBolts #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/eoZ8BI0Zft
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 14, 2020
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (8-5)
The former BYU linebacker was not active for Miami’s 33-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (10-3)
The former BYU quarterback was 28/38 passing for 291 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the Saints’ 24-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Hill also ran the ball five times for 33 yards.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Touchdown Taysom x2. 💪 @T_Hill4 #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/E4g6lOLFoc
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 14, 2020
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New York Jets (0-13)
The former BYU linebacker had nine total tackles and three solo tackles in New York’s 40-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams (9-4) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Ezekiel Ansah – Defensive End – San Francisco 49ers (5-8)
On October 5, the former BYU defensive end was ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn bicep. The Niners suffered a 23-15 loss to the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys (4-9) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (5-8)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles and four solo tackles in the 49ers’ 23-15 loss to the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys (4-9) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former Utah State Aggies
Tyler Larsen – Center – Carolina Panthers (4-9)
The former USU offensive lineman and the Panthers were defeated 32-27 by the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers (10-3) on Saturday, December 19 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (6-7)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears beat the Houston Texans, 36-7.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (10-3)
The former Utah State quarterback was not active for Green Bay’s 31-24 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers (4-9) on Saturday, December 19 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Kansas City Chiefs (12-1)
The former Aggie running back and the Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins, 33-27.
Next Game: @ New Orleans Saints (10-3) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
JoJo Natson – Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns (9-3)
After week three, the former Utah State receiver was ruled out for the season with an injury. The Browns play the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, December 14 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: @ New York Giants (5-8) on Sunday, December 20 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (7-6)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Raiders suffered a 44-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (4-9) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (7-6)
The former Utah State defensive back had five total tackles and two solo tackles in the Raiders’ 44-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (4-9) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (4-9)
The former Utah State linebacker had four total tackles and a tackle for loss in the Chargers’ 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders (7-6) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – New York Giants (5-8)
The former USU linebacker is on the Giants’ Injury Reserve and did not play in the Giants’ 26-7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns (9-3) on Sunday, December 20 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (9-4)
The former Utah State linebacker had six total tackles, five solo tackles, one quarterback hit, and a fumble recovery in Seattle’s 40-3 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (10-3)
The former Weber State defensive back had seven total tackles, four solo tackles, one pass breakup, one interception, and one touchdown in Buffalo’s 26-15 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos (5-8) on Saturday, December 19 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
House call on @SNFonNBC. 🏠☎️ @Taronj11
Tune into the game on @KSL5TV.#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #BillsMafia #NFL #WeAreWeber #PurpleReign #SNF #SNFonNBC https://t.co/q0qzhw4JqU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 14, 2020
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
LeShaun Sims – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (2-10-1)
The former SUU defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle during the Bengals’ 30-7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2) on Monday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Detroit Lions (5-8)
The former Thunderbirds star and the Lions suffered a 31-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans (9-4) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (2-10-1)
The former Timpview star and the Bengals suffered a 30-7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2) on Monday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Porter Gustin (Salem Hills/USC) – Defensive End – Cleveland Browns (9-3)
The former Salem Hills star is currently on the Browns’ COVID-19/Reserve list. The Browns play the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, December 14 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN.
Next Game: @ New York Giants (5-8) on Sunday, December 20 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (4-9)
The former Bingham star had three catches for 34 yards during the Cowboys’ 30-7 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers (5-8) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Noah Togiai (Hunter/Oregon State) – Tight End – Indianapolis Colts (9-4)
The former Hunter star is currently on the Colts’ Injury/Reserve List and did not play in the Colts’ 44-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans (4-9) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (7-6)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders suffered a 44-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (4-9) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (4-9)
The former Orem star had one tackle on special teams in the Chargers’ 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders (7-6) on Thursday, December 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (10-3)
The former Judge Memorial star and the Saints fell 33-27 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) on Sunday, December 20 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (9-4)
The former Highland star is currently on Seattle’s Reserve/Injured List. Seattle beat the New York Jets, 40-3.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team (6-7) on Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
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).
