Matthew Stafford And Other Former UGA Football Stars Shine During NFL Playoffs
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ATHENS, Ga. – The Wildcard round of the NFL playoffs is complete, and several former Bulldogs had exceptional performances for their respective teams.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford continued his winning ways on Saturday against the Carolina Panthers as he threw for over 300 yards in addition to three touchdown passes. Additionally, Stafford led the game-winning drive for the Rams which was the fourth game-winning drive in his playoff career, tying him for first among active quarterbacks with Russell Wilson.
Meanwhile, Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter proved to be an important contributor for the stifling Texans defense as he racked up six tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended in the win on Monday night. Lassiter’s performance helped the Texans hold Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to his lowest point output in his 22 career playoff games (6 points).
Below is a summary of how the former Bulldogs fared for their teams in the NFL Wildcard round:
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Los Angeles Rams 34, Carolina Panthers 31
Matthew Stafford, QB – Started at quarterback for the Rams, completing 24 of his 42 passing attempts for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Stafford’s game-winning drive in the fourth quarter tied him with Russell Wilson for the most such drives by an active quarterback with four.
Warren McClendon Jr., OT – Started at tackle for Los Angeles as the offensive line allowed just one sack in the win.
Stetson Bennett IV, QB – Was listed as inactive but served as the emergency third quarterback for the Rams.
Derion Kendrick, CB – Did not feature for Los Angeles in the win.
Trevor Etienne, RB – Saw snaps on offense and special teams for the Panthers, rushing once for four yards while returning three kickoffs for 63 yards.
Chicago Bears 31, Green Bay Packers 27
D’Andre Swift, RB – Started at running back for Chicago, rushing 13 times for 54 yards and a touchdown while catching two passes for 38 yards.
Quay Walker, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Packers, racking up six tackles, one tackle for loss, and two passes defended.
Javon Bullard, S – Appeared one nearly 60 defensive snaps for Green Bay, recording two tackles.
Warren Brinson, DT – Saw action on 25 defensive snaps for the Packers, totaling one tackle and one quarterback hit.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT – Played nearly 15 defensive snaps for Green Bay, recording no statistics.
Buffalo Bills 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 24
James Cook III, RB – Started at running back for Buffalo, rushing 15 times for 46 yards while catching two passes for five yards.
Sedrick Van Pran Granger, C – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for the Bills but did not feature.
Travon Walker, DE – Started at defensive end for Jacksonville, totaling five tackles and one quarterback hit.
San Francisco 49ers 23, Philadelphia Eagles 19
Robert Beal Jr., OLB – Saw action on special teams for the 49ers, recording one tackle.
Nakobe Dean, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Eagles, recording six tackles.
Jalen Carter, DT – Started at defensive tackle for Philadelphia, racking up three tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit.
Jordan Davis, DT – Appeared on nearly 30 defensive snaps for the Eagles, totaling six tackles and one tackle for loss.
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB – Played almost 30 defensive snaps for Philadelphia, recording four tackles, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit.
Smael Mondon Jr., ILB – Saw action on special teams for the Eagles, recording two tackles.
Kelee Ringo, CB – Appeared on defense and special teams for Philadelphia, recording no statistics.
New England Patriots 16, Los Angeles Chargers 3
Jared Wilson, OL – Started at guard for New England as the offense gained over 400 total yards.
Ladd McConkey, WR – Started at wide receiver for Los Angeles, catching three passes for 32 yards.
Jamaree Salyer, OL – Started at tackle for the Chargers in the loss.
Houston Texans 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 6
Kamari Lassiter, CB – Started at cornerback for Houston, racking up six tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended, as the Texans defense allowed just 112 passing yards.
Nick Chubb, RB – Played 20 offensive snaps for Houston, rushing 10 times for 48 yards in the win.
Practice Squad Players:
Zion Logue, DT Buffalo Bills
Mecole Hardman Jr., WR Buffalo Bills
Trey Hill, C Chicago Bears
Players on IR/PUP/:
Devonte Wyatt, DT Green Bay Packers
John FitzPatrick, TE Green Bay Packers
Azeez Ojulari, OLB Philadelphia Eagles
Broderick Jones, OT Pittsburgh Steelers
Darnell Washington, TE Pittsburgh Steelers
Mykel Williams, DE San Francisco 49ers
Kenny McIntosh, RB Seattle Seahawks
