UGA Football Star Matthew Stafford Shines During Big NFL Weekend
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ATHENS, GA – Week five of NFL action is complete, and several former Bulldogs had exceptional performances for their respective teams.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has come out of the gates hot as he threw for 389 yards and three touchdowns on Thursday night, his second straight week with 375 or more passing yards and three touchdowns. Stafford now leads the NFL in passing yards with 1,503 and ranks second in the league in passing touchdowns with 11. Currently, Stafford sits just 12 touchdown passes away from 400 total for his career, which would make him just the tenth player in NFL history to accomplish the feat.
Meanwhile, Tykee Smith made a major impact for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their close victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Smith racked up six tackles, two passes defended, and added a fumble recovery in the win, as he now leads the Buccaneers in total tackles with 39 on the season. Currently, Smith ranks second in the NFL in tackles by defensive backs (39) and is tied for fifth in the league in passes defended with six on the year.
Below is a summary of how the former Bulldogs fared for their teams in Week five:
San Francisco 49ers 26, Los Angeles Rams 23
Mykel Williams, DE – Appeared on nearly 50 defensive snaps for the 49ers, recording no statistics.
Matthew Stafford, QB – Started at quarterback for Los Angeles, completing 30 of his 47 attempts for 389 yards and three touchdowns. Currently, Stafford ranks first in the NFL in passing yards (1,503) and second in the NFL in passing touchdowns (11).
Stetson Bennett IV, QB – Was listed as inactive by the Rams due to a coach’s decision but dressed as the emergency third quarterback.
Warren McClendon Jr., OL – Started at tackle for Los Angeles, as the offense gave up just one sack and recorded over 450 total yards.
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Minnesota Vikings 21, Cleveland Browns 17
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DL – Saw action on nearly 30 defensive snaps for Minnesota, racking up two tackles, one sack, and one tackle for loss. His sack was the first of his NFL career.
Chaz Chambliss, OLB – Dressed for the Vikings in the win but recorded no statistics.
Ben Yurosek, TE – Was listed as inactive by Minnesota due to a knee injury.
Indianapolis Colts 40, Las Vegas Raiders 6
Eric Stokes, CB – Was listed as inactive by Las Vegas due to a knee injury.
Brock Bowers, TE – Was listed as inactive by the Raiders due to a knee injury.
Zamir White, RB – Appeared exclusively on special teams for Las Vegas, recording no statistics.
Chris Smith II, S – Saw action on special teams for the Raiders, recording one tackle.
New Orleans Saints 26, New York Giants 14
Andrew Thomas, OT – Started at offensive tackle for the Giants as the offense gained over 325 total yards and allowed just one sack.
Xavier Truss, OL – Was listed as inactive by the Saints due a coach’s decision
Dallas Cowboys 37, New York Jets 22
George Pickens, WR – Started at wide receiver for Dallas, catching two of his four targets for 57 yards and a touchdown. Pickens has now recorded a touchdown reception in his last four games and is currently tied for second in the NFL in touchdown receptions with five.
Arian Smith, WR – Appeared on nearly 50 offensive snaps for the Jets, catching one pass for 14 yards.
Denver Broncos 21, Philadelphia Eagles 17
Jalen Carter, DT – Started at defensive tackle for the Eagles, totaling four tackles and one quarterback hit.
Jordan Davis, DT – Started at defensive tackle for the Eagles, recording two tackles.
Azeez Ojulari, OLB – Appeared on nearly 50 percent of defensive snaps for Philadelphia, racking up three tackles, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit.
Kelee Ringo, CB – Started at cornerback for Philadelphia, racking up six tackles.
Smael Mondon, ILB – Saw action exclusively on special teams for the Eagles, recording no statistics.
Carolina Panthers 27, Miami Dolphins 24
Trevor Etienne, RB – Saw action on offense and special teams for Carolina, rushing four times for 22 yards while catching one pass for seven yards in the win.
Houston Texans 44, Baltimore Ravens 10
Kamari Lassiter, CB – Started at cornerback for the Texans, totaling four tackle, one pass defended, and an interception.
Nick Chubb, RB – Started at running back for Houston, rushing 11 times for 61 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Malaki Starks, S – Started at safety for Baltimore, racking up 10 tackles.
Roquan Smith, ILB – Was listed as inactive by the Ravens due to a hamstring injury sustained in week four.
Ben Cleveland, OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for Baltimore.
John Jenkins, DT – Started at defensive tackle for the Ravens, recording one tackle
Nick Moore, LS – Snapped eight times for Baltimore in the loss.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Seattle Seahawks 35
Tykee Smith, S – Started at safety for Tampa Bay, recording six tackles, two passes defended, and a fumble recovery. Currently, Smith ranks second amongst defensive backs across the NFL in tackles with 39 total tackles and is tied for fourth in the league in passes defended (6).
Derion Kendrick, CB – Saw action on defense for the Seahawks, recording two tackles and one tackle for loss.
Detroit Lions 37, Cincinnati Bengals 24
Tate Ratledge, OL – Started at guard for the Lions, as the offense gained over 360 total yards.
Dominic Lovett, WR – Dressed as a reserve wide receiver for Detroit, recording no statistics.
Dylan Fairchild, OL – Started at guard for the Bengals as the offense gained over 320 total yards.
Amarius Mims, OT – Started at tackle for Cincinnati as the offensive line gave up just two sacks.
Washington Commanders 27, Los Angeles Chargers 10
Ladd McConkey, WR – Started at wide receiver for the Chargers, catching five of his seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown.
Jamaree Salyer, OL – Played nearly 50 offensive snaps for Los Angeles, as the offense gained over 330 total yards.
New England Patriots 23, Buffalo Bills 20
Jared Wilson, OL – Started at guard for the Patriots in the win.
James Cook, RB – Started at running back for Buffalo, rushing 15 times for 49 yards.
Sedrick Van Pran Granger, C – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for the Bills in the loss.
Zion Logue, DT – Was called up from the Buffalo practice squad for the game, totaling one tackle.
Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Kansas City Chiefs 28
Tyson Campbell, CB – Started at cornerback for the Jaguars, racking up seven tackles and one pass defended in the win.
Travon Walker, DE – Was listed as inactive by Jacksonville due to a wrist injury sustained last week.
Malik Herring, DE – Was listed as inactive by the Chiefs due to a coach’s decision.
Practice Squad Players:
Kendall Milton, RB Cincinnati Bengals
Trey Hill, C Chicago Bears
Mecole Hardman, WR Green Bay Packers
Lawrence Cager, WR Washington Commanders
Robert Beal Jr., OLB San Francisco 49ers
Players on IR/PUP:
Dan Jackson, S Detroit Lions
Nakobe Dean, ILB Philadelphia Eagles
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB Philadelphia Eagles
Kenny McIntosh, RB Seattle Seahawks
