Multiple Former BYU Players Score Touchdowns During Week 3 Of NFL Season
Sep 26, 2021, 9:48 PM | Updated: Sep 29, 2021, 4:57 pm
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints tries to leap past Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Multiple former BYU Cougars scored touchdowns during Week 3 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 third week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Urban Meyer – Head Coach – Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3)
The former Utah head coach and the Jaguars suffered a 31-19 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, September 30 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Kylie Fitts – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (3-0)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Cardinals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-19.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (3-0)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Cardinals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-19.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (2-1)
The former Utah quarterback did not play in Baltimore’s 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (2-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman had three total tackles, two solo tackles, and one sack in Buffalo’s 43-21 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (2-1)
The former Utah running back ran the ball 13 carries for 60 yards in Buffalo’s 43-21 win over the Washington Football Team. Moss added three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown out of the backfield.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
.@PresMoss2 out of the backfield. 🙌🔴#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BillsMafia #GoUtes https://t.co/H06dYCFRYP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2021
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (1-2)
The former Utes defensive back had three tackles in Chicago’s 26-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (2-1)
The former Utah defensive end is currently on Dallas’ COVID-19/Reserve list and did not play in Dallas’ 41-21 win over Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (2-1)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on the Cowboys’ Reserve/Injured list. The Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 41-21.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (3-0)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos beat the New York Jets, 26-0.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (3-0)
The former Utah receiver had five catches for 98 yards in Denver’s 26-0 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-3)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Detroit’s 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (0-3)
The former Utah safety had a team-high 11 tackles in Indianapolis’ 25-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (0-3)
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 25-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (3-0)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins in overtime, 31-28.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 4 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (3-0)
The former Utah defensive back and the Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 34-24.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (3-0)
The former Utah kicker was 2/2 on field goals and 4/4 on extra point kicks during Los Angeles’ 34-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (1-2)
The former Utah defensive back had five total tackles, two solo tackles, and a quarterback hit in Miami’s 31-28 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (2-1)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on the Saints’ Reserve/Injured list and did not play in New Orleans’ 28-13 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (2-1)
The former Utah defensive back had two tackles in New Orleans’ 28-13 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (0-3)
The former Utes running back was inactive for New York’s 17-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (0-3)
The former Utah defensive back had three total tackles in New York’s 26-0 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (2-1)
The former Utah punter punted the ball four times with an average of 53.3 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 30-28 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (1-2)
The former Utah linebacker had five total tackles, three solo tackles, and a quarterback hit in Seattle’s 30-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (1-2)
The former Utah defensive back was inactive for Seattle’s 30-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (1-2)
The former Utah linebacker and the Washington Football Team suffered a 43-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Darrin Paulo – Detroit Lions
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (1-2)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs suffered a 30-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
.@Chiefs head coach Andy Reid left Arrowhead Stadium in an ambulance after Kansas City’s loss to the @chargers on Sunday, according to @JamesPalmerTV. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #ChiefsKingdom #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/4eEkktrkui
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2021
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (2-1)
The former BYU running back ran the ball five times for 22 yards in Baltimore’s 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (3-0)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers beat the Houston Texans on Thursday, September 23, 24-9.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (1-2)
The former BYU defensive lineman had five total tackles and three solo tackles in Chicago’s 26-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (2-1)
The former BYU linebacker was inactive for Cleveland’s 26-6 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (0-3)
The former BYU running back ran the ball 12 times for 42 yards and a touchdown in Detroit’s 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Williams also had two catches for 25 yards.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
.@jswaggdaddy finds pay dirt for the second time this season. 🤙🔵🦁#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #OnePride #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/eMnuSDDYRx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2021
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (1-2)
The former BYU defensive back had a team-high seven total tackles, five solo tackles, and one pass breakup in Kansas City’s 30-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (2-1)
The former BYU defensive back had three total tackles, two solo tackles, and two fumble recoveries in Los Angeles’ 30-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, October 4 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
.@MikeyQuince was big time in the @chargers' win over the @Chiefs. ⚡️⚡️#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BoltUp #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #LACvsKChttps://t.co/mjoiWim2z4
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2021
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (1-2)
The former BYU linebacker had three total tackles and two solo tackles in New England’s 28-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 3 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (1-2)
The former BYU linebacker had one tackle in New England’s 28-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 3 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (2-1)
The former BYU quarterback ran the ball six times for 32 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans’ 28-13 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
.@T_Hill4 found the end zone during the @Saints’ Week 3 win. 😤#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/o9UleBipO2
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2021
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (0-3)
The former BYU quarterback was 19/35 passing for 160 yards and two interceptions in New York’s 26-0 loss to the Denver Broncos. He also had one carry for two yards. Wilson was sacked five times.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (2-1)
The former BYU linebacker had eight total tackles and five solo tackles in San Francisco’s 30-28 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (1-2)
The former BYU wide receiver and the Washington Football Team suffered a 43-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Bronson Kaufusi – Green Bay Packers
- Chris Wilcox – Indianapolis Colts
- Zayne Anderson – Kansas City Chiefs
- Matt Bushman – Las Vegas Raiders
- Troy Warner – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (1-2)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears suffered a 26-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (2-1)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-10.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, September 30 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (2-1)
The former Utah State quarterback did not play in Green Bay’s 30-28 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (3-0)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins in overtime, 31-28.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 4 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (3-0)
The former Utah State defensive back is currently on the Reserve/Suspended list by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and did not play in Las Vegas’ 31-28 overtime win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 4 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (2-1)
The former USU linebacker had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 30-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, October 4 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (1-2)
The former Utah State linebacker had eight total tackles and four solo tackles in Minnesota’s 30-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (1-2)
The former Utah State linebacker had 10 total tackles, four solo tackles, and a quarterback hit in Seattle’s 30-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (1-2)
The former USU offensive lineman and the Washington Football Team suffered a 43-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- JoJo Natson – Cleveland Browns
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (2-1)
The former Weber State defensive back had four total tackles, three solo tackles, and one pass breakup in Buffalo’s 43-21 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (3-0)
The former Weber State defensive end and the Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 34-24.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Sua Opeta – Philadelphia Eagles
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2)
The former Thunderbirds safety and the Steelers suffered a 24-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 3 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (2-1)
The former Timpview star and the Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-10.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, September 30 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (2-1)
The former Bingham star had six catches for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Dallas’ 41-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
.@BinghamBaller9 x2 on MNF.#LocalsInNFL #DallasCowboys #PHIvsDAL https://t.co/NY7OEXQpYT
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 28, 2021
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (2-1)
The former Brighton star played four snaps on offense and seven snaps on special teams in Dallas’ 41-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-3)
The former Desert Hills star and the Lions suffered a 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3)
The former Bingham star was inactive for Jacksonville’s 31-19 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, September 30 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (1-2)
The former Layton star had one tackle on special teams during Kansas City’s 30-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (2-1)
The former Orem star had seven total tackles, seven solo tackles, one pass breakup, and an interception in Los Angeles’ 30-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, October 4 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Former @OremHSFootball standout @alohigilman picked off Patrick Mahomes for his first NFL interception. ⚡️#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BoltUp #LACvsKC https://t.co/zbc5C1MjNo
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2021
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (3-0)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins in overtime, 31-28.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 4 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (2-1)
The former Judge Memorial star had four total tackles, three solo tackles, and one quarterback hit in New Orleans’ 28-13 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Sunday, October 3 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (1-2)
The former Highland star had four total tackles in Seattle’s 30-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (1-2)
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. Seattle suffered a 30-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 3 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin (Salem Hills) – Cleveland Browns
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