2023-10-09 16:24:08
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As iron sharpens iron, so one Gator sharpens another.
This week’s “Gators in the NFL” highlights two games, as former Florida Gators on each sideline tried their hardest to outdo their friends-turned-foes.
Offensive Highlights
Kyle Pitts played his best game of the year this week, leading Atlanta to a win in a close game once morest Houston. Pitts posted seven receptions going for 87 yards, leading Atlanta in both categories. On the other sideline, Dameon Pierce was at it once more, taking the hand-off 20 times and rushing for 66 yards while adding 16 more yards via one reception.
After their outstanding performances, Pitts and Pierce celebrated with a jersey swap, paying tribute to their time in the swamp.
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— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 8, 2023
Defensive Highlights
For our defensive gems we head up to Motown, where the Carolina took on the Lions. C.J. Henderson of the Panthers did his best Alex Anzalone impression, posting the first sack of his career, as the 200-pound corner brought down Jared Goff in the third quarter.
Straight to it. pic.twitter.com/LgUObOkX04
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 8, 2023
For Detroit, Anzalone himself had quite the game, leading the team in total tackles (career high 11), solo tackles, and QB hits, continuing his outstanding season.
Arizona Cardinals (CIN 34-20 ARI)
20 – Marco Wilson – CB – 3rd year (11 TOT, 8 Solo, both led ARI)
74 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 8th year
Atlanta Falcons (ATL 21-19 HOU)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 3rd year (7 rec, 87 yds, both led ATL)
Baltimore Ravens (PIT 17-10 BAL)
48 – Jeremiah Moon – OLB – 2nd year
Buffalo Bills (JAX 25-20 BUF)
24 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 2nd year (made season debut, 11 TOT, 8 Solo)
64 – O’Cyrus Torrence – G – Rookie
18 – Justin Shorter – WR – Rookie (injured/reserve)
75 – Richard Gouraige – OL – Rookie (practice squad)
Carolina Panthers (DET 42-24 CAR)
74 – David Sharpe – OL – 6th year (Practice squad)
24 – CJ Henderson – CB – 4th year (5 TOT, 1 Sack, 2 TFL)
4 – Eddy Pineiro – K – 6th year (4/4, FG, 3 XP)
Chicago Bears (CHI 40-20 WSH)
98 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – Rookie
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 34-20 ARI)
95 – Zachary Carter – DL – 2nd year
2 – Evan McPherson – K – 3rd year (6/6, 2 FG, 4 XP)
Dallas Cowboys (SF 42-10 DAL)
56 – Dante Fowler Jr. – OLB – 9th year (1 TFL)
34 – Malik Davis – RB – 2nd year (Practice squad)
Detroit Lions (DET 42-24 CAR)
34 – Alex Anzalone – LB – 7th year (11 TOT, 8 Solo, both led DET)
23 – C.J. Gardner-Johnson – DB – 4th year (injured/reserve)
Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football vs. LV, 10/9/2023)
93 – T.J. Slaton – DL – 3rd year
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – Rookie
Houston Texans (ATL 21-19 HOU)
31 – Dameon Pierce – RB – 2nd year (20 carries, 1 rec, 82 combined yards)
52 – Jonathan Greenard – DE – 4th year (1 TFL, 3 TOT)
Indianapolis Colts (IND 23-16 TEN)
5 – Anthony Richardson – QB – Rookie (9/12, 98 rec. yds)
96 – Taven Bryan – DT – 6th year
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 25-20 BUF)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)
Kansas City Chiefs (KC 27-20 MIN)
19 – Kadarius Toney – WR – 3rd year (5 rec, 26 yds)
5 – Tommy Townsend – P – 4th year (3 punts, 140 yds, 58 yd long)
29 – La’Mical Perine – RB – 4th year (practice squad)
Las Vegas Raiders (Monday Night Football vs. GB, 10/9/2023)
56 – Amari Burney – ILB – Rookie
Los Angeles Rams (PHI 23-14 LAR)
12 – Van Jefferson – WR – 4th year
15 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 8th year
Minnesota Vikings (KC 27-20 MIN)
93 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 8th year (7 TOT)
19 – Brandon Powell – WR – 6TH Year (4 rec, 43 yds)
New England Patriots (NO 34-0 NE)
77 – Trent Brown – OT – 9th year
New Orleans Saints (NO 34-0 NE)
73 – Max Garcia – G – 9th year
6 – Marcus Maye – S – 7th year
New York Giants (MIA 31-16 NYG)
57 – Jarrad Davis – LB – 6th Year (injured/reserved)
New York Jets (NEW 31-21 DEN)
38 – Trey Dean – S – rookie (Practice Squad)
Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 23-14 LAR)
50 – Fred Johnson – OT – 5th year
Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT 17-10 BAL)
22 – Keanu Neal – S – 8th year (5 TOT, 5 Solo)
Seattle Seahawks (BYE)
78 – Stone Forsythe – OT – 3rd Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (BYE)
2 – Kyle Trask – QB – 3rd Year
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