Former Utah Utes Make Big Defensive Plays During Week 2
Sep 18, 2022, 9:14 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2022, 10:13 am
Marcus Williams #32 of the Baltimore Ravens picks off a pass intended for Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Multiple former Utah football players made big defensive plays and forced turnovers during the second week of the 2022 NFL season.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah performed during the second week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Leki Fotu – Defensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Arizona’s 29-23 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
The former Utah quarterback suffered a 42-38 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Marcus Williams – Safety – Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
The former Utah defensive back had a team-high 10 total tackles, seven solo tackles, two pass breakups, and two interceptions in Baltimore’s 42-38 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
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Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (2-0)
The former Utah running back had three carries for 17 yards and one target as a receiver in Buffalo’s 41-7 win over the Tennessee Titans on Monday, September 19.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (1-1)
The former Utah defensive back and the Bears suffered a 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Garett Bolles – Offensive Line – Denver Broncos (1-1)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos beat the Houston Texans, 16-9.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 25 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (1-1)
The former Utah wide receiver is currently on Denver’s Injured Reserve list with a knee injury. The Broncos beat the Houston Texans, 16-9.
Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 25 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (0-1-1)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle and one pass breakup in Indianapolis’ 24-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
The former Utah linebacker a team-high six total tackles, three solo tackles, three pass breakups, and an interception in Jacksonville’s 24-0 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 25 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
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Jackson Barton – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (0-2)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Raiders suffered a 29-23 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Javelin Guidry – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (0-2)
The former Utah defensive back and the Raiders suffered a 29-23 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (1-1)
The former Utah defensive back and the Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons, 31-27.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (1-1)
The former Utah kicker was 1/1 on field goals and 4/4 on PATs in Los Angeles’ 31-27 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Cornerback – Miami Dolphins (2-0)
The former Utah defensive back had six tackles in Miami’s 42-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Chase Hansen – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (1-1)
The former Utah defensive back and the Saints suffered a 20-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (2-0)
The former Utah wide receiver returned three punts for a total of 14 yards in Philadelphia’s 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 19.
Next Game: @ Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (1-1)
The former Utah punter punted the ball three times with an average of 44.0 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 27-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 25 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
The former Utah linebacker had 11 total tackles and four solo tackles in Seattle’s 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Marquise Blair – Safety – Carolina Panthers
- Mika Tafua – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys
- Nick Ford – Offensive Lineman – Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cole Fotheringham – Tight End – Las Vegas Raiders
- Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints
- Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – New York Jets
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant led the Chiefs to a 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, September 15.
Next Game: @ Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (0-2)
The former BYU running back had 10 carries for 30 yards in Atlanta’s 31-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Allgeier also recovered a fumble in Atlanta’s loss.
Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (0-2)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers suffered a 19-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (1-1)
The former BYU linebacker and the Browns suffered a 31-30 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, September 22 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (1-1)
The former BYU running back had 12 carries for 53 yards and one catch for seven yards in Detroit’s 36-27 win over the Washington Commanders.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (1-1)
The former BYU defensive back played 26 snaps on special teams in Los Angeles’ 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, September 15.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 25 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (1-1)
The former BYU linebacker had two total tackles, one solo tackle, two pass breakups, and a quarterback hit in Los Angeles’ 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, September 15.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 25 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Tight End – New Orleans Saints (1-1)
The former BYU quarterback had three carries for 14 yards in New Orleans’ 20-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (1-1)
The former BYU defensive back and the Saints suffered a 20-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (1-1)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for New York’s 31-30 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (1-1)
The former BYU linebacker had three total tackle and one solo tackle in San Francisco’s 27-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 25 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (1-1)
The former BYU wide receiver had one catch for six yards in Washington’s 36-27 loss to the Detroit Lions. Milne also returned six kickoffs for 128 total yards and three punts for 33 total yards.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Atlanta Falcons
- Zayne Anderson – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs
- James Empey – Offensive Lineman – Miami Dolphins
- Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots
Former Utah State Aggies
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had five total tackles, three solo tackles, and a tackle for loss in Arizona’s 29-23 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (1-1)
The former Utah State long snapper had one tackle in Chicago’s 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals suffered a 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dallin Leavitt – Safety – Green Bay Packers (1-1)
The former Utah State defensive back had two tackles in Green Bay’s 27-10 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (1-1)
The former Utah State quarterback and the Packers beat the Chicago Bears, 27-10.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tipa Galeai – Linebacker – Green Bay Packers (1-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had one tackle in Green Bay’s 27-10 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Los Angeles Rams (1-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had seven total tackles, three solo tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit in Los Angeles’ 31-27 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (1-1)
The former Utah State lineman is currently on Washington’s Physically Unable to Perform list and did not play in the Commanders’ 36-27 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Baltimore Ravens
- Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers
- Deven Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Seattle Seahawks
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (2-0)
The former Weber State defensive back had a team-high five total tackles and four solo tackles in Buffalo’s 41-7 win over the Tennessee Titans on Monday, September 19.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (1-1)
The former Weber State defensive end and the Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons, 31-27.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (2-0)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings, 24-7, on Monday, September 19.
Next Game: @ Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Rashid Shaheed – Wide Receiver – New Orleans Saints
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (1-1)
The former Southern Utah offensive lineman and the Bears suffered a 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1)
The former Southern Utah defensive back had one tackle in Pittsburgh’s 17-14 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Thursday, September 22 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Former High School Players
Jay Tufele – Defensive Lineman – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (0-2)
The former Bingham standout was inactive for Cincinnati’s 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (Bingham/Stanford) (1-1)
The former Bingham tight end had two catches for 18 yards in Dallas’ 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Monday, September 26 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ABC
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (Bright0n/Stanford) (1-1)
The former Brighton wide receiver and the Cowboys defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 20-17.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Monday, September 26 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ABC
Penei Sewell – Offensive Lineman – Detroit Lions (Desert Hills/Oregon) (1-1)
The former Desert Hills standout and the Lions beat the Washington Commanders, 36-27.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (1-1)
The former Orem defensive back had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, September 15.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 25 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (0-2)
The former Herriman offensive lineman was inactive for Las Vegas’ 29-23 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (1-1)
The former Judge Memorial standout had three total tackles, one solo tackle, and a pass breakup in New Orleans’ 20-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Noah Togiai – Tight End – Philadelphia Eagles (Hunter/Oregon State) (2-0)
The former Hunter standout and the Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings, 24-7, on Monday, September 19.
Next Game: @ Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (East/Snow College/Oklahoma State) (1-1)
The former East and Snow College running back had four carries for 15 yards and one catch for no gain in Pittsburgh’s 17-14 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Thursday, September 22 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Bryan Mone – Defensive Lineman – Seattle Seahawks (Highland/Michigan) (1-1)
The former Highland defensive lineman had four tackles in Seattle’s 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 25 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (Salem Hills/USC)
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