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#FromStateToSundays: Week 5 Update
October 10, 2023 | Football
It was a Mississippi State sack party as three members of D-Line U reached the quarterback during Week 5 of NFL action.
Montez Sweat paved the way for with 1 ½ sacks for the Washington Commanders last Thursday and is tied for 10th in the NFL with another Bulldog who also brought down the QB on Sunday. Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs was credited with a sack to match Sweat with 4 ½ sacks on the season.
Preston Smith also provided a sack for the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The former college defensive end turned NFL linebacker now has 59 career sacks during his nine-year career.
Former two-time Pro Bowler Elgton Jenkins returned to his starting spot at left guard for the to the Packers after missing the previous two games due to injury.
Darius Slay finished tied for third on the Philadelphia Eagles with four solo stops while fellow defensive back Johnathan Abram was elevated from New Orleans' practice squad for the third week in a row. Abram recorded three tackles in the Saints' shutout at the New England Patriots.
Logan Cooke opened Sunday's slate for the second straight week across the pond in London, England. The Jacksonville Jaguars specialist punted five times for a 49.4-yard average, including a season-long 60-yarder.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw a 26-yard yard touchdown pass on Sunday Night Football.
JOHNATHAN ABRAM | S | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | AT MSU: 2017-18Last Week: Abram was elevated from the practice squad and made three tackles (two solo, one assist) in a 34-0 win at the Patriots.
Season: Eight tackles (three solo, five assists)
Last Week: Autry started and made two assisted tackles and one quarterback hurry in a 23-16 loss at the Colts.
Season: 15 tackles (nine solo, six assists), three tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, eight quarterback hurries, one forced fumble
Last Week: Cooke punted five times for 247 yards (49.4 avg.) with a long of 60 yards. He pinned three of his punts inside the red zone in a 25-20 win over the Bills in London, England.
Season: 20 punts, 967 yards (48.4 avg.), long 60
Last Week: Cox was not active for a 23-14 win at the Rams.
Season: 10 tackles (three solo, seven assists), 0.5 sack, seven quarterback hurries, one fumble recovery,
Last Week: Bye
Season: One game played, one start
Last Week: Dantzler was on the practice squad for a 34-0 win at the Patriots.
Season: Two games played
Last Week: Bye
Season: Eight tackles (seven solo, one assist), one tackle for loss, two pass defenses
Last Week: Forbes made one solo tackle in a 40-20 loss to the Bears.
Season: 19 tackles (17 solo, two assists), two tackles for loss, five pass defenses, one interception
Last Week: Gay started and made six tackles (four solo, two assist) and one quarterback hurry in a 27-20 win at the Vikings.
Season: 17 tackles (11 solo, six assists), one fumble recovery, two quarterback hurries, one pass defense
Last Week: Gray saw action in a 34-0 win at the Patriots.
Season: Four tackles (two solo, two assists)
Last Week: Jenkins started at left guard in a 17-13 loss at the Raiders.
Season: Three games played, three starts
Last Week: Jones started and made two tackles (one solo, one assist), one tackle for loss, one sack, three quarterback hurries and one pass defense in a 27-20 win at the Vikings.
Season: Eight tackles (five solo, three assists), 4.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, eight quarterback hurries, two pass defenses
Last Week: Phillips was on the practice squad for a 23-14 win at the Rams.
Season: N/A
Last Week: Prescott started and completed 14 of 24 passes for 153 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. He also carried once for a 2-yard gain in a 42-10 loss at the 49ers.
Season: Passing – 111 of 160, 1,061 yards, five touchdowns, four interceptions Rushing – 12 carries, 45 yards
Last Week: Simmons started and made three tackles (one solo, two assists) in a 23-16 loss at the Colts.
Season: 17 tackles (10 solo, seven assists), four tackles for loss, three sacks, five quarterback hurries
Last Week: Slay started and finished tied for third on the team with four solo tackles in a 23-14 win at the Rams.
Season: 25 tackles (21 solo, four assists), four pass defenses, one interception, one touchdown
Last Week: Smith started at outside linebacker and made three tackles (two solo, one assist), one tackle for loss, one sack, two quarterback hurries and one pass defense in a 17-13 loss at the Raiders.
Season: 15 tackles (10 solo, five assists), three quarterback hurries, one tackle for loss, one sack, one pass defense
Last Week: Spencer was on the practice squad for a 31-21 win at the Broncos.
Season: N/A
Last Week: Sweat started and made six tackles (four solo, two assists), 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hurries and one pass defense in a 40-20 loss at the Bears.
Season: 18 tackles (13 solo, five assists), five tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, nine quarterback hurries, one pass defense
Last Week: Thomas was on the practice squad for a 42-24 loss at the Lions.
Season: N/A
Last Week: Wheat was on the practice squad for a 42-10 loss at the 49ers.
Season: N/A
Last Week: Williams was on the practice squad for a 25-20 win over the Bills in London, England.
Season: N/A
Last Week: Bye
Season: Four tackles (three solo, one assist), one tackle for loss, one quarterback hurry
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