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A big spotlight is on Athens this week with Notre Dame in town, but the focus on the players produced was also high in this past Sunday’s NFL action.
The Browns 23-3 win over the Jets included a nice little exchange...Nick Chubb being tackled by Jordan Jenkins,
First play of Monday Night Football:
— Dayne Young (@dayneyoung) September 17, 2019
Nick Chubb tackled by Jordan Jenkins #UGA
Chubb rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown while Jenkins had a tackle before leaving with an injury.
Nick Chubb TO THE HOUSE @NickChubb21 pic.twitter.com/fjurz81vD1
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 17, 2019
Isaiah McKenzie had two catches for 40 yards and a touchdown in a 28-14 Buffalo win over the Giants, who were paced by Deandre Baker’s three tackles, four from Lorenzo Carter and five by Alec Ogletree.
21 unanswered for the #Bills. Dawson Knox, lead blocker extraordinaire, makes it simple for Isaiah McKenzie here. 21-7 over #Giants: pic.twitter.com/7ugPPjNeUH
— Nick Wojton (@Nick_Wojton) September 15, 2019
The Lions edged the Chargers with Matthew Stafford throwing for 245 yards and a touchdown. Thomas Davis, who had 12 tackles for San Diego, leads the NFL in that category.
Sony Michel rushed for 85 yards and Isaiah Wynn started at left tackle as the Patriots romped over the Dolphins, who had a sack from John Jenkins.
Todd Gurley’s 63 rushing yards helped the Rams top the Saints 27-9.
Mecole Hardman got his first touchdown on the Chiefs high-powered offense, hauling in a 42-yard score in a win against the Raiders.
Patrick Mahomes finds rookie Mecole Hardman for the 42-yard TD. (Hardman is another one of the sleepers mentioned on the @MSUNFLPodcast.)pic.twitter.com/OnQnMrXqWY
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2019
The Colts claimed a close win against the Titans and were led by Justin Houston’s four tackles. Ben Jones played all 60 offensive snaps for the Titans at center.
Chris Conley caught four passes for 73 yards in a 13-12 Jaguars loss to the Texans.
In a 41-17 loss to the Niners, Geno Atkins had four tackles and Shawn Williams had nine for the Bengals.
The Bears turned in another strong defensive showing led by Georgia products. Leonard Floyd had two tackles with Roquan Smith having a team-high 13.
Go Dawgs!