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October 04, 2022 | Football
STARKVILLE โย Mississippi State's defense displayed a dominating performance during its win over Texas A&M last Saturday and former Bulldog defenders on the NFL level followed suit the next day.
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Denico Autry certainly made his presence felt for the Tennessee Titans. Autry recorded a pair of sacks against his former team the Indianapolis Colts, one of which was a strip sack. It was the ninth career contest the defensive end has made multiple sacks in the same game.
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The sacks brought Autry's career total to 39.
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Defensive tackles Fletcher Cox and Chris Jones each recovered a fumble for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs respectively. Jones also received the Chiefs' top defensive grade by Pro Football Focus (PFF), posting an 84.9 overall score along with a team-best 77.5 grade against the run.
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Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler both had a tackle for loss. Sweat had the Commanders' top run defense grade (77.6) and their second-highest overall defensive mark (81) while Dantzler led Minnesota with an 81.1 run defensive grade during his game against the New Orleans Saints in London.
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Linebacker Preston Smith provided the Green Bay Packers with a half-sack, the 52nd of his career.
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Defense wasn't the only area former MSU players excelled during Week 4. Offensive tackle Elgton Jenkins played all 73 offensive snaps for the Packers, helping them post a season-high 443 yards. Jenkins also earned the team's top run-blocking grade at 82.7.
Seattle starting offensive linemen Charles Cross and Gabe Jackson helped pave the way for the Seahawks to run for 235 yards and did not surrender a sack during their win 48-45 win over the Detroit Lions.
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Jacksonville Jaguars' punter Logan Cooke booted a season-long 61-yarder and averaged 53.3 yards on three punts. J.T. Gray also had an impact on the Saints' special teams with three tackles.
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JOHNATHAN ABRAMย | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS โ S | AT MSU:ย 2017-18
Season:ย 3 G, 3 GS, 21 TKL, 8 AST, 29 TT, 1 PD, 1 QBH
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 3 TKL, 2 AST, 5 TT vs. Denver Broncos (W, 32-23)
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DENICO AUTRYย | TENNESSEE TITANS โ DT/DE | AT MSU:ย 2012-13
Season:ย 4 G, 1 GS, ย 5 TKL, 3 AST, 8 TT, 3.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH, 1 PD, 1 FF
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 2 TKL, 2 TT, 2.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 FF at Indianapolis Colts (W, 24-17)
Season:ย 4 G, 12 Punts, 594 YDS, 49.5 AVG, LONG 61, 1 TB, 3 In-20, 43.8 NET AVG
Lastย Week:ย 3 Punts, 160 YDS, 53.3 AVG, LONG 61, 52.7 NET AVG at Philadelphia Eagles (L, 21-29)
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FLETCHER COXย | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES โ DT | AT MSU:ย 2009-11
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 3 TKL, 6 AST, 9 TT, 3.0 SK, 1 TFL, 6 QBH, 1 FF, 1 FR
Lastย Week: 1 GS, 1 AST, 1 TT, 1 QBH, 1 FR vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 29-21)
Season: 4 G, 4 GS, 9 Pressures Allowed, 1 FR
Lastย Week: 1 GS, 1 Pressure Allowed vs Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
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CAMERON DANTZLERย | MINNESOTA VIKINGS โ CB | AT MSU: 2016-19
Season: 4ย G, 4 GS, 21 TKL, 1 AST, 22 TT, 2.0 TFL, 4 PD
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 5 TKL, 0 AST, 5 TT, 1.0 TFL, 3 PD vs. New Orleans Saints (W, 28-25)
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNPย vs. Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
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MARTIN EMERSON JR. | CLEVELAND BROWNS โ CB | AT MSU:ย 2019-21
Season: 4 G, 13 TKL, 1 AST, 14 TT, 1 PD
Lastย Week: 1 TKL, 1 TT at Atlanta Falcons (L, 20-23)
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WILLIE GAY JR.ย | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS โ LB | AT MSU:ย 2017-19
Season: 2 G, 2 GS, 8 TKL, 8 AST, 16 TT, 2.0 TFL, 1 QBH, 2 PD
Lastย Week: DNP at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 41-31)
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J.T. GRAYย | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS โ DB | AT MSU: 2014-17
Season:ย 4ย G, 2 AST, 2 TT, 0.5 SK, 1 QBH, 6 ST TKL
Lastย Week:ย 1 G, 3 ST TKL vs. Minnesota Vikings (L, 25-28)
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GERRI GREEN (PS) | TENNESSEE TITANS โ DE | AT MSU:ย 2014-18
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNPย vs. Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
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KYLIN HILLย (PUP) | GREEN BAY PACKERS โ RB | AT MSU: 2017-20
Season:ย Physically Unable to Perform
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
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GABE JACKSONย | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS โ OG | AT MSUย 2009-13
Season:ย 4 G,ย 4 GS, 14 Pressures Allowed
Lastย Week: 1 GS, 1 Pressure Allowed vs Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
Season:ย 3 G, 3 GS, 9 Pressures Allowed
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 3 Pressures Allowed vs New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
Season:ย 4 G,ย 4 GS, 6 TKL, 1 AST, 7 TT, 2.0 SK, 4.0 TFL, 4 QBH, 2 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 0 AST, 1 TT, 1 QBH, 1 FR at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 41-31)
Season: Practice Squad
Lastย Week: DNP vs New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
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TYRE PHILLIPS | NEW YORK GIANTS โ OG | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season:ย DNP
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. Chicago Bears (W, 20-12)
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MAKAI POLK (PS) | NEW YORK GIANTS โย WR | AT MSU:ย 2021
Season: Practice Squad
Lastย Week: DNP vs Chicago Bears (W, 20-12)
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DAK PRESCOTTย | DALLASย COWBOYS โ QB | AT MSU:ย 2011-2015
Season:ย 1 G,ย 1ย GS, 14-29, 134 YDS, 47.2ย QBR, 2 RUSH, 11 YDS, LONG 12
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. Washington Commanders (W, 25-10)
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JEFFERY SIMMONSย | TENNESSEE TITANS โ DL | AT MSU:ย 2016-18
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 5 TKL, 7 AST, 12 TT, 2.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 2 PD, 1 FF
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 3 AST, 4 TT at Indianapolis Colts (W, 24-17)
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 5 TKL, 2 AST, 7 TT, 2 IN, 5 PD
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 29-21)
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PRESTON SMITHย | GREEN BAY PACKERS โ LB | AT MSU:ย 2011-14
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 7 TKL, 6 AST, 13 TT, 2.5 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 2 AST, 3 TT, 0.5 SK, 1 QBH vs New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
Season:ย 4 G,ย 4 GS, 7 TKL, 2 AST, 9 TT, 1.0 TFL, 5 QBH, 2 PD
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 1 AST, 2 TT, 1.0 TFL, 1 PD vs. Dallas Cowboys (L, 10-25)
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNP at Philadelphia Eagles (L, 21-29)
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ISAIAH ZUBERย (PS) | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS โ WR | AT MSU:ย 2019
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. Denver Broncos (L, 23-32)
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Denico Autry certainly made his presence felt for the Tennessee Titans. Autry recorded a pair of sacks against his former team the Indianapolis Colts, one of which was a strip sack. It was the ninth career contest the defensive end has made multiple sacks in the same game.
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Autry's sacks against Indianapolis accounted for a 10-point swing in a 24-17 victory for the Titans. His first quarter strip sack resulted in a touchdown for Tennessee while his fourth quarter sack on third down resulted in a loss of 8 yards and a missed field goal by the Colts.Big takeaway to start the game ๐ช๐ฝ
โ Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 2, 2022
๐บ: Watch #TENvsIND on @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/pN8tSZsIYd
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The sacks brought Autry's career total to 39.
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Defensive tackles Fletcher Cox and Chris Jones each recovered a fumble for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs respectively. Jones also received the Chiefs' top defensive grade by Pro Football Focus (PFF), posting an 84.9 overall score along with a team-best 77.5 grade against the run.
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We feel the need... the need for SNEED!!!
โ Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 3, 2022
๐บ: #KCvsTB on @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/vnFj7keLmG
Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler both had a tackle for loss. Sweat had the Commanders' top run defense grade (77.6) and their second-highest overall defensive mark (81) while Dantzler led Minnesota with an 81.1 run defensive grade during his game against the New Orleans Saints in London.
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Linebacker Preston Smith provided the Green Bay Packers with a half-sack, the 52nd of his career.
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When we needed it most! ๐ช๐ฝ
โ Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 2, 2022
๐บ: Watch #TENvsIND on @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/pIymUtCBro
Defense wasn't the only area former MSU players excelled during Week 4. Offensive tackle Elgton Jenkins played all 73 offensive snaps for the Packers, helping them post a season-high 443 yards. Jenkins also earned the team's top run-blocking grade at 82.7.
Seattle starting offensive linemen Charles Cross and Gabe Jackson helped pave the way for the Seahawks to run for 235 yards and did not surrender a sack during their win 48-45 win over the Detroit Lions.
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More than protected the pocket. ๐ช pic.twitter.com/4WsokbYpXt
โ Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 2, 2022
Jacksonville Jaguars' punter Logan Cooke booted a season-long 61-yarder and averaged 53.3 yards on three punts. J.T. Gray also had an impact on the Saints' special teams with three tackles.
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BIG Denico Autry fan pic.twitter.com/fxDP1WzA11
โ Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 2, 2022
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JOHNATHAN ABRAMย | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS โ S | AT MSU:ย 2017-18
Season:ย 3 G, 3 GS, 21 TKL, 8 AST, 29 TT, 1 PD, 1 QBH
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 3 TKL, 2 AST, 5 TT vs. Denver Broncos (W, 32-23)
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DENICO AUTRYย | TENNESSEE TITANS โ DT/DE | AT MSU:ย 2012-13
Season:ย 4 G, 1 GS, ย 5 TKL, 3 AST, 8 TT, 3.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH, 1 PD, 1 FF
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 2 TKL, 2 TT, 2.0 SK, 1.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 FF at Indianapolis Colts (W, 24-17)
- Posted his ninth career game with at least two sacks and his second such performance since joining the Titans in 2021
- Forced a turnover in Colts territory on his third career strip-sack in the first quarter, leading to a Titans touchdown
- Added an eight-yard sack in the fourth quarter on third down that led to a missed field goal and preserved a seven-point lead.ย
Season:ย 4 G, 12 Punts, 594 YDS, 49.5 AVG, LONG 61, 1 TB, 3 In-20, 43.8 NET AVG
Lastย Week:ย 3 Punts, 160 YDS, 53.3 AVG, LONG 61, 52.7 NET AVG at Philadelphia Eagles (L, 21-29)
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FLETCHER COXย | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES โ DT | AT MSU:ย 2009-11
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 3 TKL, 6 AST, 9 TT, 3.0 SK, 1 TFL, 6 QBH, 1 FF, 1 FR
Lastย Week: 1 GS, 1 AST, 1 TT, 1 QBH, 1 FR vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 29-21)
- Part of an Eagles defense that forced a season-high five takeaways and finished +4 in turnover margin against an opponent that led the league in turnover margin entering Week 4
- Takeaways are the franchise's most since Christmas Day 2017.
- Turned in seven drives of three or fewer plays.ย
Season: 4 G, 4 GS, 9 Pressures Allowed, 1 FR
Lastย Week: 1 GS, 1 Pressure Allowed vs Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
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CAMERON DANTZLERย | MINNESOTA VIKINGS โ CB | AT MSU: 2016-19
Season: 4ย G, 4 GS, 21 TKL, 1 AST, 22 TT, 2.0 TFL, 4 PD
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 5 TKL, 0 AST, 5 TT, 1.0 TFL, 3 PD vs. New Orleans Saints (W, 28-25)
- Led Minnesota with an 81.1 run defense grade per PFF
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNPย vs. Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
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MARTIN EMERSON JR. | CLEVELAND BROWNS โ CB | AT MSU:ย 2019-21
Season: 4 G, 13 TKL, 1 AST, 14 TT, 1 PD
Lastย Week: 1 TKL, 1 TT at Atlanta Falcons (L, 20-23)
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WILLIE GAY JR.ย | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS โ LB | AT MSU:ย 2017-19
Season: 2 G, 2 GS, 8 TKL, 8 AST, 16 TT, 2.0 TFL, 1 QBH, 2 PD
Lastย Week: DNP at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 41-31)
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J.T. GRAYย | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS โ DB | AT MSU: 2014-17
Season:ย 4ย G, 2 AST, 2 TT, 0.5 SK, 1 QBH, 6 ST TKL
Lastย Week:ย 1 G, 3 ST TKL vs. Minnesota Vikings (L, 25-28)
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GERRI GREEN (PS) | TENNESSEE TITANS โ DE | AT MSU:ย 2014-18
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNPย vs. Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
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KYLIN HILLย (PUP) | GREEN BAY PACKERS โ RB | AT MSU: 2017-20
Season:ย Physically Unable to Perform
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
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GABE JACKSONย | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS โ OG | AT MSUย 2009-13
Season:ย 4 G,ย 4 GS, 14 Pressures Allowed
Lastย Week: 1 GS, 1 Pressure Allowed vs Detroit Lions (W, 48-45)
- Turned in Seattle's second-highest pass blocking grade per PFF (81.4)
Season:ย 3 G, 3 GS, 9 Pressures Allowed
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 3 Pressures Allowed vs New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
- Posted Green Bay's top run blocking grade (82.7)
- Played all 73 snaps as the line helped the offense rack up a season-high 443 yards
- Allowed only one sack for the second straight game.
Season:ย 4 G,ย 4 GS, 6 TKL, 1 AST, 7 TT, 2.0 SK, 4.0 TFL, 4 QBH, 2 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 0 AST, 1 TT, 1 QBH, 1 FR at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 41-31)
- Kansas City's top-graded overall defender in Week 4 (84.9) per PFF
- Posted a team-high 77.5 run defense gradeย
Season: Practice Squad
Lastย Week: DNP vs New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
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TYRE PHILLIPS | NEW YORK GIANTS โ OG | AT MSU: 2017-19
Season:ย DNP
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. Chicago Bears (W, 20-12)
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MAKAI POLK (PS) | NEW YORK GIANTS โย WR | AT MSU:ย 2021
Season: Practice Squad
Lastย Week: DNP vs Chicago Bears (W, 20-12)
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DAK PRESCOTTย | DALLASย COWBOYS โ QB | AT MSU:ย 2011-2015
Season:ย 1 G,ย 1ย GS, 14-29, 134 YDS, 47.2ย QBR, 2 RUSH, 11 YDS, LONG 12
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. Washington Commanders (W, 25-10)
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JEFFERY SIMMONSย | TENNESSEE TITANS โ DL | AT MSU:ย 2016-18
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 5 TKL, 7 AST, 12 TT, 2.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 2 PD, 1 FF
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 3 AST, 4 TT at Indianapolis Colts (W, 24-17)
- Ranks 10th in the NFL with 16 total pressures per PFF
- Helped limit Indianapolis to just 38 rushing yards on 23 attemptsย
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 5 TKL, 2 AST, 7 TT, 2 IN, 5 PD
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 29-21)
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PRESTON SMITHย | GREEN BAY PACKERS โ LB | AT MSU:ย 2011-14
Season:ย 4 G, 4 GS, 7 TKL, 6 AST, 13 TT, 2.5 SK, 2.0 TFL, 6 QBH
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 2 AST, 3 TT, 0.5 SK, 1 QBH vs New England Patriots (W, 27-24)
- Split a third-quarter sack
Season:ย 4 G,ย 4 GS, 7 TKL, 2 AST, 9 TT, 1.0 TFL, 5 QBH, 2 PD
Lastย Week:ย 1 GS, 1 TKL, 1 AST, 2 TT, 1.0 TFL, 1 PD vs. Dallas Cowboys (L, 10-25)
- Posted Washington's second-highest overall defensive grade in Week 4 (81.0) per PFF
- Led the Commanders with a 77.6 run defense grade
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNP at Philadelphia Eagles (L, 21-29)
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ISAIAH ZUBERย (PS) | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS โ WR | AT MSU:ย 2019
Season:ย Practice Squad
Lastย Week:ย DNP vs. Denver Broncos (L, 23-32)
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