Defensive end Fletcher Cox and the Philadelphia Eagles kept their playoffs hopes alive with a 32-30 victory over Houston
#FromStatetoSundays: Week Sixteen Update
December 25, 2018 | Football
by Taylor Shirey, Assistant Director/Communications
STARKVILLE - Week 16 of the NFL season has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at how the 18 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.
Defensive tackle Chris Jones now stands alone in the NFL record books by recording a sack in a staggering 11 consecutive games, a feat no one in the league has ever done since sacks became a stat 36 years ago. Jones closed the game with three total tackles, including 1.5 sacks for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Linebacker K.J. Wright and the Seattle Seahawks came out victorious in the contest over Jones and the Chiefs with a 38-31 win. Limited in action due to his return from injury, Wright just made his fourth start of the season and recorded two tackles and a pass breakup in the triumph.
Making his first start of the season, Kyle Love was all over the field for the Carolina Panthers. Love picked up three tackles, including a sack, and forced a fumble during the Panthers' contest versus Atlanta.
Quarterback Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday to clinch the NFC East title. Prescott was an effect 20 of 25 passing for 161 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. He added two yards on the ground and scored another touchdown.
Defensive end Fletcher Cox and the Philadelphia Eagles kept their playoffs hopes alive with a 32-30 victory over Houston. Cox recorded one tackle in the crucial victory over the Texans. Fresh of his first Pro Bowl selection of his career, McKinney collected four tackles, two pass breakups and recorded the first interception of his career in the tight matchup against the Eagles. Both rookies Martinas Rankin and Jordan Thomas saw action in the contest with Rankin earning his fourth start of the season.
Below is a list of former Mississippi State student-athletes who are currently with NFL teams. Please use the link to view season and career statistics from NFL.com.
* - 2017 Regular Starter
^ - 2018 Pro Bowl Selection
IR - Injured Reserved
# - Practice Squad
STARKVILLE - Week 16 of the NFL season has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at how the 18 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.
Defensive tackle Chris Jones now stands alone in the NFL record books by recording a sack in a staggering 11 consecutive games, a feat no one in the league has ever done since sacks became a stat 36 years ago. Jones closed the game with three total tackles, including 1.5 sacks for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Linebacker K.J. Wright and the Seattle Seahawks came out victorious in the contest over Jones and the Chiefs with a 38-31 win. Limited in action due to his return from injury, Wright just made his fourth start of the season and recorded two tackles and a pass breakup in the triumph.
Making his first start of the season, Kyle Love was all over the field for the Carolina Panthers. Love picked up three tackles, including a sack, and forced a fumble during the Panthers' contest versus Atlanta.
Quarterback Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday to clinch the NFC East title. Prescott was an effect 20 of 25 passing for 161 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. He added two yards on the ground and scored another touchdown.
Defensive end Fletcher Cox and the Philadelphia Eagles kept their playoffs hopes alive with a 32-30 victory over Houston. Cox recorded one tackle in the crucial victory over the Texans. Fresh of his first Pro Bowl selection of his career, McKinney collected four tackles, two pass breakups and recorded the first interception of his career in the tight matchup against the Eagles. Both rookies Martinas Rankin and Jordan Thomas saw action in the contest with Rankin earning his fourth start of the season.
Below is a list of former Mississippi State student-athletes who are currently with NFL teams. Please use the link to view season and career statistics from NFL.com.
| NAME | AT MSU | TEAM | YEARS IN LEAGUE | POSITION | SEASON STATS | LAST WEEK |
| Denico Autry | 2012-13 | Indianapolis Colts | 5 | DE | 11 G, 10 GS, 36 TKL, 27 TT, 9 AST, 9.0 SCK, 2 FF | Started and collected two tackles in a 28-27 victory over the New York Giants. |
| Hunter Bradley | 2012-17 | Green Bay Packers | R | LS | 13 G | Saw against in 44-38 victory over the New York Jets. |
| Brandon Bryant - # |
2014-17 | New York Jets | R | CB | -- | Member of Practice Squad. |
| Logan Cooke | 2014-17 | Jacksonville Jaguars | R | P | 15 G, 77 Punts, 3,423 YDS, 44.5 AVG, LONG 72, IN20 36 | Totaled five punts for 188 yards (37.6 AVG.) with four landing inside the 20 in a 17-7 victory at Miami. |
| Fletcher Cox*^ | 2009-11 | Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | DE | 15 G, 15 GS, 42 TKL, 29 TT, 13 AST, 7.5 SCK, 1 PDEF | Started and grabbed a tackle in a 32-30 victory over Houston. |
| J.T. Gray - # | 2014-17 | New Orleans Saints | R | DB | 5 G, 2 TKL, 1 TT, 1 AST | Member of Practice Squad. |
| Gabe Jackson* | 2009-13 | Oakland Raiders | 5 | OG | 13 G, 13 GS | Inactive during Week 16. |
| Chris Jones* | 2013-15 | Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | DT | 15 G, 11 GS, 40 TKL, 35 TT, 5 AST, 15.5 SCK, 5 PDEF, 1 INT, 1 TD, 2 FF | Collected three tackles, including 1.5 sacks, at Seattle. |
| Kyle Love | 2006-09 | Carolina Panthers | 7 | DT | 15 G, 1 GS, 18 TKL, 10 TT, 8 AST, 1.5 SCK, 1 PDEF, 3 FF | Started and collected three tackles, including a sack, and forced a fumble versus Atlanta. |
| Benardrick McKinney*^ | 2011-14 | Houston Texans | 4 | LB | 15 G, 15 GS, 100 TKL, 60 TT, 40 AST, 1.5 SCK, 6 PDEF, 1 INT, 1 FF | Started and collected four tackles, two pass breakups and secured the first interception of his NFL career. |
| Pernell McPhee | 2009-10 | Washington Redskins | 8 | LB | 12 G, 8 TKL, 6 TT, 2 AST, 1 PDEF | Collected one tackle at Tennessee. |
| Dak Prescott* | 2011-2015 | Dallas Cowboys | 3 | QB | 15 G, 15 GS, 329-482, 3,498 YDS, 18 TD, QBR 94.7, 71 ATT, 305 YDS, 6 TD |
Went 20-of-25 through the air for 161 yards and a touchdown and added two yards and a score on the ground in a 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay. |
| Martinas Rankin | 2015-17 | Houston Texans | R | OL | 15 G, 4 GS | Started at Philadelphia. |
| Will Redmond | 2012-15 | Green Bay Packers | 3 | CB | 5 G, 1 TKL, 1 TT | Inactive over Week 16. |
| Darius Slay*^ | 2011-12 | Detroit Lions | 6 | DB | 14 G, 14 GS, 40 TKL, 38 TT, 2 AST, 15 PDEF, 3 INT, 1 TD | Started and recorded three tackles versus Minnesota. |
| Preston Smith* | 2011-14 | Washington Redskins | 4 | LB | 15 G, 15 GS 51 TKL, 29 TT, 22 AST, 4.0 SCK, 3 PDEF, 1 INT |
Started and collected four tackles at Tennessee. |
| Jordan Thomas | 2016-17 | Houston Texans | R | TE | 15 G, 10 GS, 19 REC, 209 YDS, 4 TD | Saw action at Philadelphia. |
| K.J. Wright* | 2007-2010 | Seattle Seahawks | 8 | LB | 4 G, 4 GS, 16 TKL, 13 TT, 3 AST, 3 PDEF | Started and recorded two tackles and a pass breakup in 38-31 win over Kansas City. |
* - 2017 Regular Starter
^ - 2018 Pro Bowl Selection
IR - Injured Reserved
# - Practice Squad
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