#FromStateToSundays: Week 12 Update
November 28, 2023 | Football
The Tennessee Titans defensive line duo of Denico Autry and Jeffery Simmons lived in the Carolina Panthers' backfield this past Sunday.
The Mississippi State standouts combined for eight tackles – six of which went for a loss – three sacks, three quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery in the Titans' 17-10 win. Autry had three stops behind the line of scrimmage and a pair of sacks while Simmons notched three tackles for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery.
In addition, Simmons was selected as the NFLPA's Community Service MVP for Week 12 after handing out 500 turkeys to the community in Nashville, Tennessee.
Montez Sweat also had a strong performance for Chicago's defensive front. Sweat secured 1 ½ sacks against Minnesota on Monday Night Football to bring his yearly sack total to nine. Pro Football Focus (PFF) gave him the No. 2 pressure grade and the third-best defensive grade on the Bears for Week 12 and holds the No. 5 tackling grade among edge rushers in the NFL this season.
Dak Prescott continued his dominant season for Dallas by earning the highest PFF grade of any NFL player this season. Prescott graded out at 97 overall after completing 22 of 32 passes for 331 yards and four touchdowns in a 45-10 win over Washington on Thanksgiving.
It was the fifth time this year that Prescott has received a grade of 90 or above while no other quarterback has exceeded three. His average offensive grade of 92.1 which and 90.8 passing grade are the highest in the NFL among signal callers. His 92.1 offensive grade also ranks as the second-best among all players this season.
It was the eighth time in Prescott's career that he has thrown for over 300 yards and four touchdowns in a game, the most in Cowboys' history. He also tied Tony Romo with his 10th career four passing TD performance, which is also tops in the franchise's annals. It was also the 58th multi-touchdown game of his career.
Darius Slay made four stops and earned the top tackling grade on the Eagles following Philadelphia's overtime win against Buffalo.
Rookie Tyrus Wheat tallied his first career tackle during the Cowboys' victory on Thanksgiving Day. Â
JOHNATHAN ABRAMÂ | S | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS |Â AT MSU: 2017-18
Last Week:Â Abram was on the practice squad for a 24-15 loss at the Falcons.
Season:Â Eight tackles (three solo, five assists)
DENICO AUTRYÂ | DE | TENNESSEE TITANS |Â AT MSU: 2012-13
Last Week:Â Autry started and made three solo tackles for loss, two sacks and two quarterback hurries in a 17-10 win over the Panthers. Â
Season:Â 33 tackles (20 solo, 13 assists), 10 tackles for loss, eight sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, three pass defenses, one blocked kick
LOGAN COOKEÂ | P | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS |Â AT MSU: 2014-17
Last Week:Â Cooke punted twice for 77 yards (38.5 avg.) with a long of 42 yards. He pinned both of his punts inside the 11-yard line in a 24-21 win at the Texans.
Season: Punting - 41 punts, 1,973 yards (48.1 avg.), long 62 Passing – 1 of 1, 13 yards
FLETCHER COXÂ | DT | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES |Â AT MSU: 2009-11
Last Week:Â Cox started in a 37-34 overtime win against the Bills.
Season:Â 18 tackles (six solo, 12 assists), 1 1/2 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, one fumble recovery, one pass defense
CHARLES CROSSÂ | OT | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS |Â AT MSU: 2019-21
Last Week:Â Cross started at left tackle in a 31-13 loss to the 49ers.
Season:Â Eight games played, eight starts
CAMERON DANTZLERÂ | CB | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS |Â AT MSU: 2016-19
Last Week:Â Dantlzer did not play in a 24-15 loss at the Falcons.
Season: Two games played
MARTIN EMERSONÂ | CB | CLEVELAND BROWNS |Â AT MSU: 2019-21
Last Week:Â Emerson started and made one solo tackle in a 29-12 loss at the Broncos.
Season:Â 36 tackles (28 solo, eight assists), one tackle for loss, five pass defenses, two interceptions
EMMANUEL FORBESÂ | CB | WASHINGTON COMMANDERS |Â AT MSU: 2020-22
Last Week:Â Forbes was not active in a 45-10 loss at the Cowboys.
Season:Â 27 tackles (25 solo, two assists), two tackles for loss, nine pass defenses, one interception
WILLIE GAY JR. | LB | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | AT MSU: 2017-19
Last Week:Â Gay started and made one solo tackle in a 31-17 win at the Raiders.
Season:Â 39 tackles (29 solo, 10 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, three quarterback hurries, three pass defenses
J.T. GRAYÂ | S | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS |Â AT MSU: 2014-17
Last Week:Â Gray made two assisted tackles on special teams in a 24-15 loss at the Falcons.
Season:Â Seven tackles (three solo, four assists)
ELGTON JENKINSÂ | OG | GREEN BAY PACKERS |Â AT MSU: 2014-18
Last Week:Â Jenkins started at left guard in a 29-22 win at the Lions.
Season:Â Nine games played, nine starts, one tackle, one fumble recovery
CHRIS JONESÂ | DE | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS |Â AT MSU: 2013-15
Last Week:Â Jones started and made two tackles (one solo, one assist) in a 31-17 win at the Raiders.
Season:Â 24 tackles (15 solo, nine assists), 7 1/2 sacks, nine tackles for loss, 15 quarterback hurries, three pass defenses
TYRE PHILLIPSÂ | OTÂ | NEW YORK GIANTS |Â AT MSU: 2017-19
Last Week:Â Phillips started at right tackle in a 10-7 win over the Patriots.
Season:Â Six games played, five starts
DAK PRESCOTTÂ | QB | DALLAS COWBOYS |Â AT MSU: 2011-15
Last Week:Â Prescott started and completed 22 of 32 passes for 331 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried once for 10 yards in a 45-10 win over the Commanders.
Season: Passing – 259 of 370, 2,935 yards, 23 touchdowns, six interceptions Rushing – 34 carries, 151 yards, two touchdowns
JEFFERY SIMMONSÂ | DT | TENNESSEE TITANS |Â AT MSU: 2016-18
Last Week:Â Simmons started and made five solo tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, one quarterback hurry and one fumble recovery in a 17-10 win over the Panthers.
Season: Defense - 43 tackles (31 solo, 12 assists), 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, 11 quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery Receiving – One catch, two yards, one touchdown
DARIUS SLAYÂ | CB | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES |Â AT MSU: 2011-12
Last Week:Â Slay started and made four tackles (three solo, one assist) and two pass defenses in a 37-34 overtime win against the Bills.
Season:Â 48 tackles (40 solo, eight assists), one tackle for loss, 11 pass defenses, two interceptions, one touchdown
PRESTON SMITHÂ | LB | GREEN BAY PACKERS |Â AT MSU: 2011-14
Last Week:Â Smith started at outside linebacker and made four assisted tackles, one quarterback hurry and one pass defense in a 29-22 win at the Lions.
Season:Â 28 tackles (16 solo, 12 assists), two tackles for loss, three sacks, nine quarterback hurries, three pass defenses
MARQUISS SPENCERÂ | DE | NEW YORK JETS |Â AT MSU: 2016-20
Last Week:Â Spencer was on the practice squad for a 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.
Season:Â N/A
MONTEZ SWEATÂ | DE | CHICAGO BEARS |Â AT MSU: 2017-18
Last Week: Sweat started and made three tackles (two solo, one assist), one tackle for loss, 1 ½ sacks and two quarterback hurries in a 12-10 win at the Vikings.
Season:Â 38 tackles (24 solo, 14 assists), 10 tackles for loss, nine sacks, three forced fumbles, 20 quarterback hurries, three pass defenses
JORDAN THOMASÂ | LB | CAROLINA PANTHERS |Â AT MSU: 2016-17
Last Week:Â Thomas was on the practice squad for a 17-10 loss at the Titans.
Season:Â N/A
TYRUS WHEATÂ | DE | DALLAS COWBOYS |Â AT MSU: 2020-22
Last Week:Â Wheat made his first career solo tackle in a 45-10 win over the Commanders.
Season:Â One solo tackle
DARRYL WILLIAMSÂ | C | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS |Â AT MSU: 2015-19
Last Week:Â Williams was on the practice squad for a 24-21 win at the Texans.
Season:Â N/A
CAMERON YOUNGÂ | DT | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS |Â AT MSU: 2018-22
Last Week:Â Young was not active in a 31-13 loss at the Seahawks.
Season:Â Eight tackles (six solo, two assists), one tackle for loss, one quarterback hurry
