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#FromStateToSundays: Week 5 Update
October 12, 2021 | Football
STARKVILLE – Week 5 of NFL was yet another example of former Mississippi State standouts excelling in all three phases at the next level.
Darius Slay picked off a pair of passes in Philadelphia's 21-18 win at the Panthers. It was his third career game with multiple interceptions and first since 2017. It was also the first time an Eagles cornerback has recorded multiple picks in a game since 2012.
Slay was not former Bulldog defender to shine for the Eagles. Fletcher Cox sacked the quarterback for his 55.5th career sack, which ranks fifth overall in franchise history and the most by a defensive tackle.
Preston Smith also added a sack and a tackle for loss in Green Bay's 25-22 win at the Bengals. Hill caught his first career pass in that contest as well for the Packers.
But it was not all good news for Green Bay last week as linebacker Chauncey Rivers was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending with a torn anterior cruciate ligament on the second to last play of practice last Wednesday. Rivers had appeared in three games this season and made two tackles.
Another linebacker, Willie Gay Jr., made his return from the IR last week. Gay graded out with the Chiefs' third-best overall defensive grade (70.1) from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and No. 2 in coverage (76.4).
Dak Prescott guided Dallas to its fourth consecutive win and threw three touchdowns in the process – one of which went for a season-long 49 yards. It was the third straight game Prescott has tossed three or more scores and now has 22 such games over his career, which ranks as the second-most in Cowboys history.
Gabe Jackson played every offensive snap for Seattle last week and received the Seahawks' highest pass-blocking grade by an offensive lineman.
Jeffery Simmons provided seven quarterback pressures for the Titans against the Jaguars. That total was tied for third in the NFL last week. Logan Cooke kicked off four times for Jacksonville in that contest with all four going for touchbacks.
Cooke also ranks second in the NFL in net punt average (45.2 yards) and became a father on Monday.
JOHNATHAN ABRAM | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – S | AT MSU: 2017-18
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 18 TKL, 19 AST, 37 TT, 2.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 PD, 2 ST TKL
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 5 AST, 6 TT, 3 QBH vs. Chicago Bears (L, 9-20)
Season: 5 G, 3 GS, 7 TKL, 4 AST, 11 TT, 1.5 SK, 3.0 TFL, 5 QBH
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 1 TT at Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 37-19)
HUNTER BRADLEY | GREEN BAY PACKERS – LS | AT MSU: 2012-17
Season: 5 G
Last Week: 1 G, 11 SNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
LOGAN COOKE | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – P | AT MSU: 2014-17
Season: 5 G, 22 Punts, 1076 YDS, 48.9 AVG, LONG 64, 8 In-20
Last Week: 1 G, 2 Punts, 80 YDS, 40.0 AVG, LONG 42 vs. Tennessee Titans (L, 19-37)
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 4 TKL, 2 AST, 6 TT, 1.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 1 TD
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 1 AST, 2 TT, 1.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 2 QBH at Carolina Panthers (W, 21-18)
Season: 3 G, 4 TKL, 2 AST, 6 TT, 2 PD
Last Week: DNP vs. Detroit Lions (W, 19-17)
GREG EILAND (PS) | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – OT | AT MSU: 2016-20
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. Los Angeles Rams (L, 17-26)
WILLIE GAY JR. | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – LB | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season: 1 G
Last Week: 1G, 2 TKL, 2 TT vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 20-38)
Season: 5 G, 1 TKL, 1 AST, 2 TT, 3 ST TKL
Last Week: 1 G, 24 SNP at Washington Football Team (W, 33-22)
FARROD GREEN (PS) | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – TE | AT MSU: 2015-19
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP at Baltimore Ravens (L, 25-31)
GERRI GREEN (PS) | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – LB | AT MSU: 2014-18
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. Chicago Bears (L, 9-20)
KYLIN HILL | GREEN BAY PACKERS – RB | AT MSU: 2017-20
Season: 6 G, 7 RUSH, 22 YDS, 3.1 AVG, 1 REC, 5 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 8 KO RET, 163 YDS, 20.4 AVG
Last Week: 1 REC, 5 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 1 KO RET, 16 YDS, 16.0 AVG at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 10 Pressures Allowed
Last Week: 1 GS, 4 Pressures Allowed, 70.5 Pass Block Grade vs. Los Angeles Rams (L, 17-26)
Season: 2 G, 2 GS, 4 Pressures Allowed, 1 TKL
Last Week: DNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
CHRIS JONES | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – DT | AT MSU: 2013-15
Season: 4 G, 4 GS, 4 TKL, 2 AST, 6 TT, 2.0 SK, 3.0 TFL, 4 QBH
Last Week: DNP vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 20-38)
PERNELL MCPHEE | BALTIMORE RAVENS – LB | AT MSU: 2009-10
Season: 5 G, 9 TKL, 2 AST, 11 TT, 1.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 2 QBH
Last Week: 1 G, 3 TKL, 2 AST, 5 TT, 1.0 TFL vs. Indianapolis Colts (W, 31-25)
OSIRUS MITCHELL (PS) | DALLAS COWBOYS – WR | AT MSU: 2016-20
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. New York Giants (W, 44-20)
TYRE PHILLIPS (IR) | BALTIMORE RAVENS – OT | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season: 1 G, 1 GS, 0 Pressures Allowed
Last Week: DNP vs. Indianapolis Colts (W, 31-25)
DAK PRESCOTT | DALLAS COWBOYS – QB | AT MSU: 2011-2015
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 122-165, 1368 YDS, 13 TD, 116.9 QBR, 19 RUSH, 60 YDS, LONG 21
Last Week: 1 GS, 22-32, 302 YDS, 3 TD, 116.9 QBR, 2 RUSH, 6 YDS vs. New York Giants (W, 44-20)
Season: Injured Reserve
Last Week: DNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
CHAUNCEY RIVERS (IR) | GREEN BAY PACKERS – LB | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season: 3 G, 2 TKL, 2 TT
Last Week: DNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
JEFFERY SIMMONS | TENNESSEE TITANS – DL | AT MSU: 2016-18
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 14 TKL, 2 AST, 16 TT, 1.5 SK, 3.0 TFL, 4 QBH, 2 PD
Last Week: 1 GS, 3 TKL, 3 TT, 1.0 TFL, 2 QBH, 1 PD at Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 37-19)
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 16 TKL, 5 AST, 21 TT, 2.0 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PD
Last Week: 1 GS, 3 TKL, 3 TT, 1.0 TFL, 2 INT, 2 PD at Carolina Panthers (W, 21-18)
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 8 TKL, 5 AST, 13 TT, 2.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 3 AST, 4 TT, 1.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 1 QBH at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP at Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 191-27)
MONTEZ SWEAT | WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM – DE | AT MSU: 2017-18
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 10 TKL, 7 AST, 17 TT, 2.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH, 1 FF
Last Week: 1 GS, 2 TKL, 3 AST, 5 TT vs. New Orleans Saints (L, 22-33)
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 20-38)
K.J. WRIGHT | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – LB | AT MSU: 2007-10
Season: 5 G, 1 GS, 6 TKL, 6 AST, 12 TT, 1.0 TFL
Last Week: 1 GS , 2 TKL, 1 AST, 3 TT vs. Chicago Bears (L, 9-20)
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP at Arizona Cardinals (L, 10-17)
Darius Slay picked off a pair of passes in Philadelphia's 21-18 win at the Panthers. It was his third career game with multiple interceptions and first since 2017. It was also the first time an Eagles cornerback has recorded multiple picks in a game since 2012.
Big Play is what they call him@bigplay24slay | #FlyEaglesFly
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 10, 2021
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/2QsAgNve9m
Slay was not former Bulldog defender to shine for the Eagles. Fletcher Cox sacked the quarterback for his 55.5th career sack, which ranks fifth overall in franchise history and the most by a defensive tackle.
Preston Smith also added a sack and a tackle for loss in Green Bay's 25-22 win at the Bengals. Hill caught his first career pass in that contest as well for the Packers.
That is now 2 picks for No. 2#PHIvsCAR | #FlyEaglesFly
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 10, 2021
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/EB2JxdaXAI
But it was not all good news for Green Bay last week as linebacker Chauncey Rivers was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending with a torn anterior cruciate ligament on the second to last play of practice last Wednesday. Rivers had appeared in three games this season and made two tackles.
💣s away!@dak ➡️ @AmariCooper9 #NYGvsDAL | 📺 : @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/DJdZIdJ7kH
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 10, 2021
Another linebacker, Willie Gay Jr., made his return from the IR last week. Gay graded out with the Chiefs' third-best overall defensive grade (70.1) from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and No. 2 in coverage (76.4).
Dak Prescott guided Dallas to its fourth consecutive win and threw three touchdowns in the process – one of which went for a season-long 49 yards. It was the third straight game Prescott has tossed three or more scores and now has 22 such games over his career, which ranks as the second-most in Cowboys history.
Gabe Jackson played every offensive snap for Seattle last week and received the Seahawks' highest pass-blocking grade by an offensive lineman.
Too easy!!! 💯#NYGvsDAL | 📺 : @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/wgF4LjrLuc
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 10, 2021
Jeffery Simmons provided seven quarterback pressures for the Titans against the Jaguars. That total was tied for third in the NFL last week. Logan Cooke kicked off four times for Jacksonville in that contest with all four going for touchbacks.
Cooke also ranks second in the NFL in net punt average (45.2 yards) and became a father on Monday.
Welcome to the world Coop! #CooperJackCooke pic.twitter.com/utMFKm3ng4
— Logan Cooke (@LoganCooke2) October 12, 2021
JOHNATHAN ABRAM | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – S | AT MSU: 2017-18
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 18 TKL, 19 AST, 37 TT, 2.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 PD, 2 ST TKL
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 5 AST, 6 TT, 3 QBH vs. Chicago Bears (L, 9-20)
- Recorded Las Vegas' No. 3 tackling grade (81.1) with three "stops" per PFF, which are tackles that constitute a failure for the offense
- Added three total pressures, which was second on the Raiders in Week 5
Season: 5 G, 3 GS, 7 TKL, 4 AST, 11 TT, 1.5 SK, 3.0 TFL, 5 QBH
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 1 TT at Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 37-19)
HUNTER BRADLEY | GREEN BAY PACKERS – LS | AT MSU: 2012-17
Season: 5 G
Last Week: 1 G, 11 SNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
LOGAN COOKE | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – P | AT MSU: 2014-17
Season: 5 G, 22 Punts, 1076 YDS, 48.9 AVG, LONG 64, 8 In-20
Last Week: 1 G, 2 Punts, 80 YDS, 40.0 AVG, LONG 42 vs. Tennessee Titans (L, 19-37)
- Second in the NFL in net punt average (45.2)
- Kicked off four times with all four going for touchbacks
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 4 TKL, 2 AST, 6 TT, 1.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 1 TD
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 1 AST, 2 TT, 1.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 2 QBH at Carolina Panthers (W, 21-18)
- Produced six total pressures per PFF, which was tied for sixth in the NFL in Week 5
- Holds the Eagles' franchise record for career sacks by a defensive tackle (55.5) and ranks fifth overall in Philadelphia franchise history
- Ranks second among Philadelphia defensive tackles with 145 career regular-season games, trailing only Ken Clarke (148)
Season: 3 G, 4 TKL, 2 AST, 6 TT, 2 PD
Last Week: DNP vs. Detroit Lions (W, 19-17)
GREG EILAND (PS) | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – OT | AT MSU: 2016-20
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. Los Angeles Rams (L, 17-26)
WILLIE GAY JR. | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – LB | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season: 1 G
Last Week: 1G, 2 TKL, 2 TT vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 20-38)
- Made his season debut after missing the first four games on injured reserve
- Played 35 total snaps on defense and special teams
- Posted Kansas City's No. 3 overall defensive grade (70.1) and No. 2 coverage grade (76.4)
Season: 5 G, 1 TKL, 1 AST, 2 TT, 3 ST TKL
Last Week: 1 G, 24 SNP at Washington Football Team (W, 33-22)
FARROD GREEN (PS) | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – TE | AT MSU: 2015-19
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP at Baltimore Ravens (L, 25-31)
GERRI GREEN (PS) | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – LB | AT MSU: 2014-18
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. Chicago Bears (L, 9-20)
KYLIN HILL | GREEN BAY PACKERS – RB | AT MSU: 2017-20
Season: 6 G, 7 RUSH, 22 YDS, 3.1 AVG, 1 REC, 5 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 8 KO RET, 163 YDS, 20.4 AVG
Last Week: 1 REC, 5 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 1 KO RET, 16 YDS, 16.0 AVG at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
- Made first career reception for a 5-yard gain on the second snap of the game
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 10 Pressures Allowed
Last Week: 1 GS, 4 Pressures Allowed, 70.5 Pass Block Grade vs. Los Angeles Rams (L, 17-26)
- Played every snap and posted Seattle's highest pass-blocking grade among linemen in Week 5
Season: 2 G, 2 GS, 4 Pressures Allowed, 1 TKL
Last Week: DNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
CHRIS JONES | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – DT | AT MSU: 2013-15
Season: 4 G, 4 GS, 4 TKL, 2 AST, 6 TT, 2.0 SK, 3.0 TFL, 4 QBH
Last Week: DNP vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 20-38)
PERNELL MCPHEE | BALTIMORE RAVENS – LB | AT MSU: 2009-10
Season: 5 G, 9 TKL, 2 AST, 11 TT, 1.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 2 QBH
Last Week: 1 G, 3 TKL, 2 AST, 5 TT, 1.0 TFL vs. Indianapolis Colts (W, 31-25)
OSIRUS MITCHELL (PS) | DALLAS COWBOYS – WR | AT MSU: 2016-20
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. New York Giants (W, 44-20)
TYRE PHILLIPS (IR) | BALTIMORE RAVENS – OT | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season: 1 G, 1 GS, 0 Pressures Allowed
Last Week: DNP vs. Indianapolis Colts (W, 31-25)
DAK PRESCOTT | DALLAS COWBOYS – QB | AT MSU: 2011-2015
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 122-165, 1368 YDS, 13 TD, 116.9 QBR, 19 RUSH, 60 YDS, LONG 21
Last Week: 1 GS, 22-32, 302 YDS, 3 TD, 116.9 QBR, 2 RUSH, 6 YDS vs. New York Giants (W, 44-20)
- Completed a season-long 49-yard pass for a touchdown, his longest scoring pass since a 59-yard completion against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 15, 2019
- Now has an 8-2 career record in games he has played against the Giants, including eight straight victories
- Has also thrown for more yards (2,669) and touchdowns (20) against the Giants than any other opponent in his career
- Now has 22 career games with three or more passing touchdowns, which ranks second in franchise history
Season: Injured Reserve
Last Week: DNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
CHAUNCEY RIVERS (IR) | GREEN BAY PACKERS – LB | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season: 3 G, 2 TKL, 2 TT
Last Week: DNP at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
JEFFERY SIMMONS | TENNESSEE TITANS – DL | AT MSU: 2016-18
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 14 TKL, 2 AST, 16 TT, 1.5 SK, 3.0 TFL, 4 QBH, 2 PD
Last Week: 1 GS, 3 TKL, 3 TT, 1.0 TFL, 2 QBH, 1 PD at Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 37-19)
- Broke up a pass on first down in the second quarter
- Produced seven total pressures per PFF, which was tied for third in the NFL in Week 5
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 16 TKL, 5 AST, 21 TT, 2.0 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PD
Last Week: 1 GS, 3 TKL, 3 TT, 1.0 TFL, 2 INT, 2 PD at Carolina Panthers (W, 21-18)
- Recorded his third career multi-interception game and first since Dec. 16, 2017 against Chicago while playing with Detroit
- Became the first Eagle with a pair of interceptions in the same game since Jordan Hicks on Jan. 1, 2017 against Dallas and the first Philadelphia cornerback to do so since September 9, 2012
- First interception was returned 19 yards to the Carolina 10-yard line and led to a then-game-tying field goal
- Posted the NFL's No. 2 coverage grade (92.4) per PFF and No. 8 overall defensive grade (90.2) in Week 5
- Season coverage grade of 82.5 ranks 13th in the NFL
- Leads the NFL with 113 passes defended since he entered the league in 2013
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 8 TKL, 5 AST, 13 TT, 2.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH
Last Week: 1 GS, 1 TKL, 3 AST, 4 TT, 1.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 1 QBH at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 25-22)
- Recorded a 7-yard sack on third down in the second quarter
- Added a 2-yard tackle for loss in overtime on a first down
- Posted two total pressures per PFF
- Boasts the No. 4 run defense grade (90.2) in the NFL this season
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP at Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 191-27)
MONTEZ SWEAT | WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM – DE | AT MSU: 2017-18
Season: 5 G, 5 GS, 10 TKL, 7 AST, 17 TT, 2.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH, 1 FF
Last Week: 1 GS, 2 TKL, 3 AST, 5 TT vs. New Orleans Saints (L, 22-33)
- All five tackles were for a gain of three yards or less
- Totaled four pressures per PFF
- Third among 2019 draftees with 22.0 career tackles for loss
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 20-38)
K.J. WRIGHT | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – LB | AT MSU: 2007-10
Season: 5 G, 1 GS, 6 TKL, 6 AST, 12 TT, 1.0 TFL
Last Week: 1 GS , 2 TKL, 1 AST, 3 TT vs. Chicago Bears (L, 9-20)
- Made his first start for the Raiders
- Two of his three tackles were for a gain of less than two yards
- Posted Las Vegas' second-highest overall defensive grade (74.3)
Season: Practice Squad
Last Week: DNP at Arizona Cardinals (L, 10-17)
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