Dawgs in the NFL Week Two
ATHENS, Ga. – Week two of NFL action is complete, and several former Bulldogs had exceptional performances for their respective teams.
For example, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith continues to be a dominant force in his eighth NFL season, as he racked up 15 tackles, three tackles for loss and a 63-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in a win. It marked his second career touchdown and his first via a fumble return. Currently, Smith is ranked second in the league for total tackles (26) and solo tackles (16).
Meanwhile, running back James Cook posted another productive game in helping the Buffalo Bills to a 2-0 start to the season. Cook’s two touchdowns this past Sunday marked the sixth consecutive game that he has scored a touchdown dating to last season. Cook is the first Bills running back to accomplish this feat since 1988. Currently, Cook ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (176) and is tied for first in rushing touchdowns (three).
Below is a summary of how the former Bulldogs fared for their teams in Week Two:
Green Bay Packers 27, Washington Commanders 18
Quay Walker, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Packers, racking up eight tackles and one quarterback hit.
Devonte Wyatt, DT – Started at defensive tackle for Green Bay, totaling two tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, two passes defended and two quarterback hits. Wyatt’s two sacks on the year have him tied for the most by a defensive tackle this season.
Javon Bullard, S – Played on over 80 percent of the Packers defensive snaps, recording five tackles.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT – Saw action on defense and special teams for Green Bay, recording no statistics.
Warren Brinson, DT – Was listed as inactive for the Packers due to a coach’s decision.
John FitzPatrick, TE – Appeared on offense and special teams for Green Bay, recording no statistics.
Baltimore Ravens 41, Cleveland Browns 17
Roquan Smith, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Ravens, racking up 15 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery that was returned 63 yards for a touchdown. Smith’s fumble recovery was his second career touchdown, and his first via fumble return. With 16 solo tackles this season, Smith ranks second in the league in this category.
Malaki Starks, S – Started at safety for Baltimore, totaling seven tackles.
John Jenkins, DT – Saw action on defense and special teams for the Ravens, recording one tackle.
Ben Cleveland, OL – Appeared on offense and special teams for Baltimore as a reserve lineman.
Nick Moore, LS – Snapped 12 times for the Ravens in a win.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 27
Amarius Mims, OT – Started at offensive tackle for the Bengals, as the offense gained 350 yards.
Dylan Fairchild, OL – Started at guard for Cincinnati and played all 69 offensive snaps in a win.
Tyson Campbell, CB – Started at cornerback for the Jaguars, totaling five tackles and three passes defended.
Travon Walker, DE – Started at defensive end for Jacksonville, racking up five tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and one pass defended.
Dallas Cowboys 40, New York Giants 37
George Pickens, WR – Started at wide receiver for Dallas, catching five of his nine targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in a win.
Andrew Thomas, OT – Was listed as out by the Giants as he continues to recover from his season-ending injury last season.
Detroit Lions 52, Chicago Bears 21
Tate Ratledge, OL – Started at guard for the Lions as the offense gained over 500 yards and gave up no sacks.
Monty Rice, ILB – Played exclusively special teams for Detroit, recording two tackles.
Dominic Lovett, WR – Appeared on three offensive snaps for the Lions, recording no statistics.
D’Andre Swift, RB – Started at running back for Chicago, rushing 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown, and caught all three of his targets for six yards. Swift’s rushing touchdown this past Sunday was the 30th of his NFL career.
New England Patriots 33, Miami Dolphins 27
Jared Wilson, OL – Started at guard for the Patriots as the offense gained over 330 yards in a win.
San Francisco 49ers 26, New Orleans Saints 21
Mykel Williams, DE – Played nearly 70 percent of the 49ers defensive snaps, racking up five tackles and two tackles for loss.
Xavier Truss, OL – Was listed as inactive by New Orleans due to a coach’s decision.
Buffalo Bills 30, New York Jets 10
James Cook, RB – Started at running back for Buffalo, rushing 21 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns along with one catch for three yards. With his scores, Cook is the first Bills running back to score a rushing touchdown in six consecutive games since 1988. Currently, Cook ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards and is tied for first in rushing touchdowns with three.
Zion Logue, DT – Was called up from the Bills practice squad and appeared on defense and special teams, recording one tackle, half a sack and one pass defended.
Sedrick Van Pran Granger, C – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for Buffalo, appearing on eight offensive snaps.
Arian Smith, WR – Appeared on nearly 50 percent of the offensive snaps for the Jets, catching one of two targets for eight yards.
Seattle Seahawks 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Derion Kendrick, CB – Appeared on over 60 percent of defensive snaps for the Seahawks, racking up one tackle, two passes defended and an interception.
Broderick Jones, OT – Started at offensive tackle for the Steelers in a loss.
Darnell Washington, TE – Played over 35 percent of Pittsburgh’s offensive snaps, recording no statistics.
Los Angeles Rams 33, Tennessee Titans 19
Matthew Stafford, QB – Started at quarterback for the Rams, completing 23 of his 33 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns.
Stetson Bennett IV, QB – Was listed as inactive for Los Angeles due to a coach’s decision.
Warren McClendon, OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for the Rams but did not play.
Arizona Cardinals 27, Carolina Panthers 22
Trevor Etienne, RB – Saw action on offense and special teams for Carolina, catching one pass for two yards.
Philadelphia Eagles 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17
Jalen Carter, DT – Started at defensive tackle for the Eagles, totaling two tackles, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits.
Jordan Davis, DT – Appeared on over 50 percent of the defensive snaps for the Eagles, recording five tackles and two passes defended.
Azeez Ojulari, OLB – Was listed as inactive by Philadelphia due to a coach’s decision.
Kelee Ringo, CB – Saw action on special teams for the Eagles, recording no statistics.
Smael Mondon, ILB – Appeared on special teams for Philadelphia, recording no statistics.
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB – Started at outside linebacker for the Eagles, totaling three tackles in the win.
Malik Herring, DE – Was listed as inactive by the Chiefs due to a coach’s decision.
Atlanta Falcons 22, Minnesota Vikings 6
Jalon Walker, LB – Played defense and special teams for Atlanta, racking up two tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss.
Leonard Floyd, DE – Appeared on nearly 50 percent of defensive snaps for the Falcons, totaling one tackle, one sack, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits.
Charlie Woerner, TE – Played nearly every offensive snap for Atlanta, recording no statistics.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE – Saw action on defense and special teams for the Vikings, recording two tackles.
Ben Yurosek, TE – Appeared on offense and special teams for Minnesota, recording no statistics.
Chaz Chambliss, OLB – Played defense and special teams for the Vikings, recording no statistics.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Houston Texans 19
Tykee Smith, S – Started at defensive back for the Buccaneers, racking up six tackles, two tackles for loss and his first career sack. Smith’s six total tackles on the night led the Tampa Bay defense.
Kamari Lassiter, CB – Started at cornerback for Houston, totaling five tackles.
Nick Chubb, RB – Started at running back for the Texans, rushing 12 times for 43 yards and a touchdown along with two catches for 29 yards.
Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 9
Ladd McConkey, WR – Started at wide receiver for the Chargers, reeling in all five of his targets for 48 yards.
Jamaree Salyer, OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for Los Angeles in a win.
Brock Bowers, TE – Started at tight end for Las Vegas, catching five of his eight targets for 38 yards.
Zamir White, RB – Saw action on offense and special teams for the Raiders, catching two passes for 15 yards while returning four kickoffs for 91 yards.
Eric Stokes, CB – Appeared on defense for the Raiders, totaling two tackles and one pass defended.
Chris Smith II, S – Played on special teams for Las Vegas and recorded one tackle.
Practice Squad Players:
Kendall Milton, RB Cincinnati Bengals
Mecole Hardman, WR Green Bay Packers
Lawrence Cager, WR Washington Commanders
Players on IR/PUP:
Dan Jackson, S Detroit Lions
Nakobe Dean, ILB Philadelphia Eagles
Kenny McIntosh, RB Seattle Seahawks
For example, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith continues to be a dominant force in his eighth NFL season, as he racked up 15 tackles, three tackles for loss and a 63-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in a win. It marked his second career touchdown and his first via a fumble return. Currently, Smith is ranked second in the league for total tackles (26) and solo tackles (16).
Meanwhile, running back James Cook posted another productive game in helping the Buffalo Bills to a 2-0 start to the season. Cook’s two touchdowns this past Sunday marked the sixth consecutive game that he has scored a touchdown dating to last season. Cook is the first Bills running back to accomplish this feat since 1988. Currently, Cook ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (176) and is tied for first in rushing touchdowns (three).
Below is a summary of how the former Bulldogs fared for their teams in Week Two:
Green Bay Packers 27, Washington Commanders 18
Quay Walker, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Packers, racking up eight tackles and one quarterback hit.
Devonte Wyatt, DT – Started at defensive tackle for Green Bay, totaling two tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, two passes defended and two quarterback hits. Wyatt’s two sacks on the year have him tied for the most by a defensive tackle this season.
Javon Bullard, S – Played on over 80 percent of the Packers defensive snaps, recording five tackles.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT – Saw action on defense and special teams for Green Bay, recording no statistics.
Warren Brinson, DT – Was listed as inactive for the Packers due to a coach’s decision.
John FitzPatrick, TE – Appeared on offense and special teams for Green Bay, recording no statistics.
Baltimore Ravens 41, Cleveland Browns 17
Roquan Smith, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Ravens, racking up 15 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery that was returned 63 yards for a touchdown. Smith’s fumble recovery was his second career touchdown, and his first via fumble return. With 16 solo tackles this season, Smith ranks second in the league in this category.
Malaki Starks, S – Started at safety for Baltimore, totaling seven tackles.
John Jenkins, DT – Saw action on defense and special teams for the Ravens, recording one tackle.
Ben Cleveland, OL – Appeared on offense and special teams for Baltimore as a reserve lineman.
Nick Moore, LS – Snapped 12 times for the Ravens in a win.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 27
Amarius Mims, OT – Started at offensive tackle for the Bengals, as the offense gained 350 yards.
Dylan Fairchild, OL – Started at guard for Cincinnati and played all 69 offensive snaps in a win.
Tyson Campbell, CB – Started at cornerback for the Jaguars, totaling five tackles and three passes defended.
Travon Walker, DE – Started at defensive end for Jacksonville, racking up five tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and one pass defended.
Dallas Cowboys 40, New York Giants 37
George Pickens, WR – Started at wide receiver for Dallas, catching five of his nine targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in a win.
Andrew Thomas, OT – Was listed as out by the Giants as he continues to recover from his season-ending injury last season.
Detroit Lions 52, Chicago Bears 21
Tate Ratledge, OL – Started at guard for the Lions as the offense gained over 500 yards and gave up no sacks.
Monty Rice, ILB – Played exclusively special teams for Detroit, recording two tackles.
Dominic Lovett, WR – Appeared on three offensive snaps for the Lions, recording no statistics.
D’Andre Swift, RB – Started at running back for Chicago, rushing 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown, and caught all three of his targets for six yards. Swift’s rushing touchdown this past Sunday was the 30th of his NFL career.
New England Patriots 33, Miami Dolphins 27
Jared Wilson, OL – Started at guard for the Patriots as the offense gained over 330 yards in a win.
San Francisco 49ers 26, New Orleans Saints 21
Mykel Williams, DE – Played nearly 70 percent of the 49ers defensive snaps, racking up five tackles and two tackles for loss.
Xavier Truss, OL – Was listed as inactive by New Orleans due to a coach’s decision.
Buffalo Bills 30, New York Jets 10
James Cook, RB – Started at running back for Buffalo, rushing 21 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns along with one catch for three yards. With his scores, Cook is the first Bills running back to score a rushing touchdown in six consecutive games since 1988. Currently, Cook ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards and is tied for first in rushing touchdowns with three.
Zion Logue, DT – Was called up from the Bills practice squad and appeared on defense and special teams, recording one tackle, half a sack and one pass defended.
Sedrick Van Pran Granger, C – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for Buffalo, appearing on eight offensive snaps.
Arian Smith, WR – Appeared on nearly 50 percent of the offensive snaps for the Jets, catching one of two targets for eight yards.
Seattle Seahawks 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Derion Kendrick, CB – Appeared on over 60 percent of defensive snaps for the Seahawks, racking up one tackle, two passes defended and an interception.
Broderick Jones, OT – Started at offensive tackle for the Steelers in a loss.
Darnell Washington, TE – Played over 35 percent of Pittsburgh’s offensive snaps, recording no statistics.
Los Angeles Rams 33, Tennessee Titans 19
Matthew Stafford, QB – Started at quarterback for the Rams, completing 23 of his 33 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns.
Stetson Bennett IV, QB – Was listed as inactive for Los Angeles due to a coach’s decision.
Warren McClendon, OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for the Rams but did not play.
Arizona Cardinals 27, Carolina Panthers 22
Trevor Etienne, RB – Saw action on offense and special teams for Carolina, catching one pass for two yards.
Philadelphia Eagles 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17
Jalen Carter, DT – Started at defensive tackle for the Eagles, totaling two tackles, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits.
Jordan Davis, DT – Appeared on over 50 percent of the defensive snaps for the Eagles, recording five tackles and two passes defended.
Azeez Ojulari, OLB – Was listed as inactive by Philadelphia due to a coach’s decision.
Kelee Ringo, CB – Saw action on special teams for the Eagles, recording no statistics.
Smael Mondon, ILB – Appeared on special teams for Philadelphia, recording no statistics.
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB – Started at outside linebacker for the Eagles, totaling three tackles in the win.
Malik Herring, DE – Was listed as inactive by the Chiefs due to a coach’s decision.
Atlanta Falcons 22, Minnesota Vikings 6
Jalon Walker, LB – Played defense and special teams for Atlanta, racking up two tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss.
Leonard Floyd, DE – Appeared on nearly 50 percent of defensive snaps for the Falcons, totaling one tackle, one sack, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits.
Charlie Woerner, TE – Played nearly every offensive snap for Atlanta, recording no statistics.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE – Saw action on defense and special teams for the Vikings, recording two tackles.
Ben Yurosek, TE – Appeared on offense and special teams for Minnesota, recording no statistics.
Chaz Chambliss, OLB – Played defense and special teams for the Vikings, recording no statistics.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Houston Texans 19
Tykee Smith, S – Started at defensive back for the Buccaneers, racking up six tackles, two tackles for loss and his first career sack. Smith’s six total tackles on the night led the Tampa Bay defense.
Kamari Lassiter, CB – Started at cornerback for Houston, totaling five tackles.
Nick Chubb, RB – Started at running back for the Texans, rushing 12 times for 43 yards and a touchdown along with two catches for 29 yards.
Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 9
Ladd McConkey, WR – Started at wide receiver for the Chargers, reeling in all five of his targets for 48 yards.
Jamaree Salyer, OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for Los Angeles in a win.
Brock Bowers, TE – Started at tight end for Las Vegas, catching five of his eight targets for 38 yards.
Zamir White, RB – Saw action on offense and special teams for the Raiders, catching two passes for 15 yards while returning four kickoffs for 91 yards.
Eric Stokes, CB – Appeared on defense for the Raiders, totaling two tackles and one pass defended.
Chris Smith II, S – Played on special teams for Las Vegas and recorded one tackle.
Practice Squad Players:
Kendall Milton, RB Cincinnati Bengals
Mecole Hardman, WR Green Bay Packers
Lawrence Cager, WR Washington Commanders
Players on IR/PUP:
Dan Jackson, S Detroit Lions
Nakobe Dean, ILB Philadelphia Eagles
Kenny McIntosh, RB Seattle Seahawks
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