The amount of activity was a little low again for former Brigham
Young Cougars in the NFL. A strong day by Brett Keisel and a controversy surrounding
Vic So’oto highlight the weekend in the NFL for former Cougars.
Dennis Pitta, Baltimore Ravens, Tight End
Did not play; bye
week.
Stats
This week: Bye
Season: 30 receptions, 276
yards, 2 touchdowns
Next: at Cleveland Browns
Brett Keisel, Pittsburgh Steelers, Defensive
End
Keisel had, possibly,
his best game of the season. He made his presence felt on the Washington
Redskins’ first possession of the game. On 3rd and 1, he teamed with
Larry Foote to make a tackle for a three yard loss and force a punt. He teamed for
another tackle in the second quarter, and got is final tackle on a solo
take down in the fourth quarter when the Redskins were trying to comeback and
win the game. His final tackle resulted in a seven yard loss, and set up a 3rd and 17. The Steelers won 27-12. It was the third time this season that Keisel
has had three tackles or more.
Stats
This week: 3 tackles (1 solo)
Season: 14 tackles (6 solo)
Next: at New York Giants
John Denney, Miami Dolphins, Long
Snapper
Denney didn’t make any
headlines against the New York Jets. Judging by the results, Denney did his
duties well. On six punts, Miami averaged 53.8 yards,
and most of the punts were not returned. All three Dolphins field goal attempts
were good. Miami crushed the Jets
30-9.
Stats
This week: None.
Season: 1 tackle (1
solo), 1 forced fumble
Next: at Indianapolis Colts
Reynolds started for
the fifth time this season and has played in all seven Eagles games. The Eagles
lost to the undefeated Atlanta Falcons 30-17.
Next: at New Orleans
Saints
Vic So’oto, Oakland Raiders, Linebacker
In his third game with
the Raiders, So’oto has been credited with his first tackle of the season in a 26-16 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, it is unknown when that tackle was made. So'oto is not given credit on the play-by-play for any of the tackles made in the game.
Stats
This week: 1 tackle
Total: 1 tackle
Next: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kehl did not play in the Chiefs’ 26-16 loss to the Oakland Raiders.
Stats
No stats recorded yet.
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