Taysom Hill’s Two TD Performance Leads Local Players In Week 14
Dec 12, 2021, 9:40 PM | Updated: Dec 14, 2021, 5:05 pm
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets and Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints talk on the field after their game at MetLife Stadium on December 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill scored a pair of touchdowns to lead the local players in the NFL in Week 14.
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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
Urban Meyer – Head Coach – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11)
The former Utah head coach and the Jaguars suffered a 20-0 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kylie Fitts – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (10-3)
The former Utah defensive lineman was placed on Injured Reserve prior to Week 7 and will miss the rest of the 2021 season. Arizona suffered a 30-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, December 13.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (10-3)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle for loss in Arizona’s 30-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, December 13.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (8-5)
The former Utah quarterback was 27/38 passing for one touchdown in Baltimore’s 24-22 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Huntley added six carries for 45 yards on the ground. He was sacked three times and lost two fumbles during the game.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former @Utah_Football QB Tyler Huntley (@_SNOOP1) threw a touchdown pass and nearly led the @Ravens to a comeback win over the @Browns. 💜#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BALvsCLE #RavensFlock #GoUtes https://t.co/wMYqN9KEB1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 12, 2021
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (7-6)
The former Utah defensive lineman was inactive for Buffalo’s 33-27 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (7-6)
The former Utah running back was inactive for Buffalo’s 33-27 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (4-9)
The former Utes defensive back had three tackles and a pass breakup in Chicago’s 45-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday, December 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (9-4)
The former Utah linebacker and the Cowboys beat the Washington Football Team, 27-20.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (7-6)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos beat the Detroit Lions, 38-10.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 19 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (7-6)
The former Utah receiver had two catches for 21 yards in Denver’s 38-10 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 19 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (1-11-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman had two tackles in Detroit’s 38-10 win over the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (7-6)
The former Utah safety suffered a season-ending injury during the practice before Week 7 and will miss the entire year for the Colts. Indianapolis had a bye week in Week 14.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Saturday, December 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (7-6)
The former Utah offensive lineman suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and will miss the entire year for the Colts. Indianapolis had a bye week in Week 14.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Saturday, December 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (6-7)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Raiders suffered a 48-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Saturday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (9-4)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 30-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, December 13.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (9-4)
The former Utah kicker was 3/3 on field goals and 3/3 on PATs in Los Angeles’ 30-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, December 13.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (6-7)
The former Utah defensive back and the Dolphins had a bye week in Week 14.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (6-7)
The former Utah defensive back and the Saints beat the New York Jets, 30-9.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 19 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (6-7)
The former Utah defensive back had five total tackles and four solo tackles in New Orleans’ 30-9 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 19 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (4-9)
The former Utes running back had eight carries for 57 yards and four receptions for 28 yards in New York’s 37-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (3-10)
The former Utah defensive back had four total tackles and three solo tackles in New York’s 30-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (7-6)
The former Utah punter punted seven times with an average of 41.6 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 26-23 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 19 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (5-8)
The former Utah linebacker and the Seahawks beat the Houston Texans, 33-13.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (5-8)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on Seattle’s Reserve/Injured list. Seattle beat the Houston Texans, 33-13.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (6-7)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on Washington’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the Washington Football Team’s 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Bradlee Anae – Dallas Cowboys
- Darrin Paulo – Detroit Lions
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (9-4)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 48-9.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, December 16 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (8-5)
The former BYU running back and the Ravens suffered a 24-22 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (5-8)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers suffered a 29-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (4-9)
The former BYU defensive lineman and the Bears suffered a 45-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday, December 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (7-6)
The former BYU linebacker and the Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens, 24-22.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (1-11-1)
The former BYU running back is currently on Detroit’s COVID-19/Reserve list and did not play in the Lions’ 38-10 win over the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (9-4)
The former BYU defensive back had one tackle and two pass breakups in Kansas City’s 48-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, December 16 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (8-5)
The former BYU defensive back had three tackles, one tackle for loss, and four pass breakups in Los Angeles’ 37-21 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, December 16 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (9-4)
The former BYU linebacker and the Patriots had a bye week in Week 14.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, December 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (9-4)
The former BYU linebacker is currently on the Patriots’ Injured/Reserve List. The Patriots had a bye week in Week 14.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, December 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (6-7)
The former BYU quarterback was 15/21 passing for 175 yards in New Orleans’ 30-9 win over the New York Jets. Hill added 11 rushes for 73 yards and two touchdowns.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 19 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Taysom Hill topped Zach Wilson in Sunday’s battle of former @BYUfootball quarterbacks. 🔵💪🏈#LocalsInTheNFL #NOvsNYJ #Saints #TakeFlight #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/OuY0mysctJ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 12, 2021
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (3-10)
The former BYU quarterback was 19/42 passing for 202 yards in New York’s 30-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Wilson led the Jets with four carries for 33 yards. He was sacked three times.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Cougs for life 🤙@ZachWilson 🤝 @T_Hill4#LocalsInTheNFL #NOvsNYJ #Saints #TakeFlight #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/C1VeBk7vuN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 12, 2021
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (7-6)
The former BYU linebacker had seven total tackles, one solo, and a quarterback hit in San Francisco’s 26-23 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 19 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (6-7)
The former BYU wide receiver was inactive for Washington’s 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Tristen Hoge – Cleveland Browns
- Bronson Kaufusi – Green Bay Packers
- Chris Wilcox – Indianapolis Colts
- Zayne Anderson – Kansas City Chiefs
- Matt Bushman – Las Vegas Raiders
- Troy Warner – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (4-9)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears suffered a 45-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday, December 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (7-6)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals suffered a 26-23 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 19 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
JoJo Natson – Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns (7-6)
The former Utah State wide receiver had one kick return for 21 yards and three punt returns for 15 yards in Cleveland’s 24-22 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (10-3)
The former Utah State quarterback is currently on Green Bay’s COVID-19/Reserve list and did not play in the Packers’ 45-30 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tipa Galeai – Linebacker – Green Bay Packers (10-3)
The former Utah State linebacker had three tackles in the Packers’ 45-30 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (6-7)
The former Utah State defensive back had one carry for four yards in Las Vegas’ 48-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Saturday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Jaguars suffered a 20-0 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (8-5)
The former USU linebacker and the Chargers beat the New York Giants, 37-21.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, December 16 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (6-7)
The former Utah State linebacker had one tackle in Minnesota’s 36-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, December 9.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Monday, December 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (5-8)
The former Utah State linebacker had 15 total tackles, six solo tackles, and one tackle for loss in Seattle’s 33-13 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (6-7)
The former USU offensive lineman suffered an Achilles injury during Washington’s 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
QB Taylor Heinicke (knee) is questionable to return
C Tyler Larsen (Achilles) is OUT— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) December 12, 2021
Practice Squad Players
- Darwin Thompson – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (7-6)
The former Weber State defensive back had five total tackles and four solo tackles in Buffalo’s 33-27 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sua Opeta – Offensive Guard – Philadelphia Eagles (6-7)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles had a bye week in Week 14.
Next Game: vs. Washington Football Team on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Jonah Williams – Los Angeles Rams
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6-1)
The former Thunderbirds safety had two tackles and a tackle for loss in Pittsburgh’s 36-28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, December 9.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (7-6)
The former Timpview star is currently on Cincinnati’s Reserve/Injured list and did not play in the Bengals’ 26-23 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 19 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (9-4)
The former Bingham star had one catch for four yards in Dallas’ 27-20 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (9-4)
The former Brighton star was inactive for Dallas’ 27-20 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (1-11-1)
The former Desert Hills star and the Lions suffered a 38-10 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11)
The former Bingham star was inactive for Jacksonville’s 20-0 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, December 19 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (9-4)
The former Layton star had one tackle in Kansas City’s 48-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, December 16 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (8-5)
The former Orem star was inactive for Los Angeles’ 37-21 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, December 16 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (6-7)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders suffered a 48-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Saturday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) on NFL Network
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (6-7)
The former Judge Memorial star was inactive for New Orleans’ 30-9 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 19 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (5-8)
The former Highland star and the Seahawks beat the Houston Texans, 33-13.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (5-8)
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 beat the Houston Texans, 33-13.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 19 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin (Salem Hills) – Cleveland Browns
- Noah Togiai (Hunter) – Philadelphia Eagles
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).
