2023-10-10 17:18:19
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A record-breaking day for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara headlined the week five performances for former Vols.
Kamara tallied his 73rd career score to become the Saints career touchdown leader in their 34-0 victory over the New England Patriots. He finished the game with 22 carries for a season-high 80 rushing yards while also notching three receptions for 17 yards.
The new #Saints career TD King:
Alvin ????????
73 career TDS – CONGRATS AK! pic.twitter.com/cQ6hxqrcBX
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 8, 2023
On the defensive side for the Saints, cornerback Alontae Taylor continued his breakout sophomore season with six total tackles in the shutout win.
Chicago rookie offensive lineman Darnell Wright helped lead the Bears to their first victory of the year, a 40-20 win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night. In his fifth consecutive start, Wright saw action on 64 offensive snaps at right tackle as Chicago piled up yards through the air (273) and on the ground (178).
Darnell ran Wright through him ????
(h/t @geoffschwartz) #CHIvsWAS on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/wyHRUxxpd3— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2023
A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Micah Abernathy – Falcons – S
On practice squad.
Derek Barnett – Eagles – D.E.
Recorded 13 defensive snaps and six snaps on special teams during the Eagles win over the Rams.
Matthew Butler – Raiders – DT
On practice squad.
Marquez Callaway – Raiders – WR
On practice squad.
Morgan Cox – Titans – LS
Executed five successful snaps for the Titans once morest the Colts.
Joshua Dobbs – Cardinals – QB
Completed 15 of 32 passes for 166 yards while adding two touchdowns during the Cardinals 34-20 loss once morest the Bengals.
Princeton Fant – Cowboys -TE
On practice squad.
Hendon Hooker – Lions – QB
Did not play due to injury.
Jalin Hyatt – Giants – WR
Played 33 snaps once morest the Dolphins, but did not record any receptions.
Theo Jackson – Vikings – DB
Played 17 snaps on special teams and one defensive snap in a loss to Kansas City.
Jauan Jennings – 49ers – WR
Recorded one catch for 19 yards during the 49ers win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Alexander Johnson – Dolphins – LB
On practice squad.
Jakob Johnson – Raiders – FB
Played 10 offensive snaps and eight snaps on special teams in win over the Packers.
Velus Jones Jr. – Bears – WR
Played 18 snaps on special teams and five snaps on offense during the Bears win once morest the Commanders.
Alvin Kamara – Saints – RB
Notched 22 carries for a season-high 80 rushing yards while adding a touchdown, the 73rd of his career to set the Saints franchise record. Also had three receptions for 17 yards in New Orleans’ shutout win over the Patriots.
Cade Mays – Panthers – OL
Tallied a season-high 57 snaps at left guard and four special teams snaps once morest the Lions.
Emmanuel Moseley – Lions – CB
Played two defensive snaps before leaving the game due to injury in the Lions win over the Panthers.
Joshua Palmer – Chargers – WR
Bye week
Cordarrelle Patterson – Falcons – RB
Tallied his first catch of the year for seven yards and had two kick returns for 35 yards in win once morest the Texans.
Kyle Phillips – Saints – DE
Did not see any action vs. the Patriots.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin – Lions – LB
Had one tackle during the Lions win over the Panthers.
Trey Smith – Chiefs – OL
Started at right guard and played 66 snaps in a win once morest the Vikings.
Cameron Sutton – Lions – CB
Started and played 70 snaps at cornerback while posting five total tackles in the Lions win over the Panthers.
Alontae Taylor – Saints – CB
Recorded five solo tackles and one assisted tackle in the Saints victory once morest the Patriots.
Darrell Taylor – Seahawks – DE
Bye week
Cedric Tillman – Browns – WR
Bye week
Shy Tuttle – Panthers – DL
Started at nose tackle and had four total tackles in 45 snaps once morest the Lions.
Kendal Vickers – Bills – DE
On practice squad.
Darnell Wright – Bears – OL
Started at right tackle and played 64 snaps during the Bears win over the Commanders.
Byron Young – Rams – DE
Started at defensive end and played 58 defensive snaps while notching two tackles once morest the Eagles.
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