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| Kyle Van Noy's play had a lot to do with New England getting eight sacks. |
Kyle Van Noy looked good after a month in hiding. His stellar play is garnering a lot of praise from fans and media alike. As the backup quarterback and special teams extraordinaire, Taysom Hill was the most popular Saints player.
Blue Cougar Football usually limits its weekly NFL report on BYU alumni to the players, but we will note here that former BYU quarterback Steve Sarkisian is now done for the season. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 15-10. Sarkisian is the offensive coordinator for Atlanta.
Here is the complete review for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints (11-5)
Wild Card: W 31-26 Carolina Panthers
Divisional: L 29-24 Minnesota Vikings
Hill was in high demand by fans as Drew Brees threw two first half interceptions, and the Saints fell behind 17-0. Brees rallied the Saints to within three early in the fourth quarter, so the popularity ended after one half.
Hill did see the field in his variety of special teams duties. The Saints ran a trick play and had one of their wide receivers throw the ball. He missed a wide open player. Kind of surprised Hill wasn't used for that play.
However, Hill took over the telecast moments later by almost blocking a punt.
.@Saints block the punt!— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2018
Inside Vikings territory down by 6. #NOvsMIN #NFLPlayoffs
📺: @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/0JSrsVFKbS
Even though Hill didn't block it, the broadcast crew couldn't stop talking about him. Instantaneously, he was the most popular Saint, again.
The Vikings foiled a trip to the NFC Championship Game for Hill with a 61-yard touchdown on the final play of the game.
| Regular Season | Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD |
| Last Game |
N/A
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (1 Yr) |
4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Kyle Van Noy, New England Patriots (13-3)
Wild Card: BYE
Divisional: W 35-14 Tennessee Titans
Van Noy made two run-of-the-mill tackles, but got rave reviews for how he contributed to other Pats defenders making big plays.
.@Patriots @KVN_03 is very alert and very good and can line up and play any where. #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/5r0d2njO6l— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) January 14, 2018
.@patriots sack #MarcusMariota with a 3 man rush v 8 man protection. @KVN_03 is a huge part to the design. #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/3vuTnNzTrG— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) January 14, 2018
This third play was a little controversial, since Van Noy clearly grabbed the runners facemask. It is also clear that two fouls were committed against Van Noy: holding and block in the back. Neither of those were called. In the end, it led to a fourth down stop just before halftime.
Shocking the refs missed this call on 4th down. #Facemask pic.twitter.com/z3lEYioVs5— Jason Romano (@JasonRomano) January 14, 2018
Van Noy got his share of media coverage this week. Here are links to three articles featuring him.
Boston Globe: Kyle Van Noy feeling a spring in his step (pre-game)
Patriots Wire (USAToday): Kyle Van Noy on Patriots defense
NBC Sports: Patriots spy games lead to record-setting sack number vs. Titans
With the Saints' loss, Van Noy is the last Cougar prowling.
| Regular Season | Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD |
| Last Game |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
73
|
5.5
|
34
|
4
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (4 Yr) |
141
|
7.5
|
44
|
7
|
5
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
Daniel Sorensen, Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)
Wild Card: L 22-21 Tennessee Titans
Sorensen's season ended with the loss to the Titans in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
Playoff Stats: 3 tackles
Unofficial: 1 Sack (two-point conversion).
| Regular Season | Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD |
| Last Game |
N/A
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
89
|
1.5
|
14
|
5
|
5
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (4 Yr) |
182
|
3.5
|
29
|
9
|
13
|
4
|
51
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
Harvey Langi, New England Patriots (13-3)
Langi is out for the season recovering from injuries sustained in a car crash.
| Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| Last Game |
N/A
| ||||||||||
| Season |
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (1 Yr) |
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Ezekiel Ansah, Detroit Lions (9-7)
Ansah's season is over.
| Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| Last Game |
4
|
3
|
35
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
44
|
12
|
79
|
11
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
| Career (5 Yr) |
207
|
44
|
326
|
28
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
10
|
3
|
0
|
John Denney, Miami Dolphins (6-10)
Denney's season is over.
Jamaal Williams, Green Bay Packers (7-9)
Williams' season is over.
| Rush | Yards | Ave. | TD | Fum | Rec. | Yards | Ave. | TD | Fum | FR | |
| Last Game |
22
|
82
|
3.7
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
31
|
10.3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
153
|
556
|
3.6
|
4
|
0
|
25
|
262
|
10.5
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (1 Yr) |
153
|
556
|
3.6
|
4
|
0
|
25
|
262
|
10.5
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
| Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| Last Game |
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (1 Yr) |
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Bronson Kaufusi, Baltimore Ravens (9-7)
Kaufusi's season is over.
| Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| Last Game |
DNP
| ||||||||||
| Season |
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (2 Yr) |
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Alani Fua, Arizona Cardinals (8-8)
Fua is recovering from surgery.
| Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| Last Game |
N/A
| ||||||||||
| Season |
N/A
| ||||||||||
| Career (3 Yr) |
8
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
Kai Nacua, Cleveland Browns (0-16)
Nacua's season is over.
| Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| Last Game |
5
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
14
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (1 Yr) |
14
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Michael Davis, Los Angeles Chargers (9-7)
Davis' season is over.
| Tackles | Sacks | Yards | TFL | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |
| Last Game |
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Season |
18
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (1 Yr) |
18
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Kickoff returns: 2 for 36 yards
Jordan Leslie, Denver Broncos (5-11, L 27-24 Kansas City Chiefs)
Leslie's season is over.
| Rec. | Yards | TD | Fum | FR | |
| Last Game |
DNP
| ||||
| Season |
1
|
26
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Career (1 Yr) |
1
|
26
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
The Editor appreciates all feedback. He can be reached via email at bluecougarfootball@gmail.com
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