I’ll be honest. Watching a whole slate of NFL football this Sunday after the events that took place on Saturday was a bit too much. I was up at 4:00 a.m. for College Gameday and didn’t go to sleep until after 1:00 a.m. after the game. It was an amazing day and one I’ll never forget, but I needed to sleep in on Sunday.
I was able to watch the Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers, pitting former Oregon Ducks quarterbacks Bo Nix and Justin Herbert against one another for the first of two matchups this season. The Chargers came out on top 23-16, but Nix nearly led the Broncos to a comeback, leading them to 16 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
Although I didn’t watch it, there was plenty of other exciting football going on across the league this Sunday, and many former Oregon Ducks took part in the festivities. To see how all of the Oregon Ducks in the NFL performed in Week 6, continue below.
Justin Herbert – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: 21/34 (61.8 completion percentage), 237 yards, 1 TD
Justin Herbert had a strong game coming out of Los Angeles’s bye week, scoring 23 unanswered points on the Denver Broncos.
Bo Nix – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 19/33 (57.8 completion percentage), 216 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 61 rushing yards
After a horrible first half, Bo Nix came alive in the second half, nearly leading the Broncos to a comeback.
Jevon Holland – Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) celebrates an interception late in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Oct. 23, 2022.
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Game Stats: Bye
Jevon Holland and the Dolphins were on their bye this week.
Kayvon Thibodeaux – New York Giants
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Game Stats: DNP
Kayvon Thibodeaux suffered a wrist injury last week against Seattle and has been placed on short-term IR.
Arik Armstead – Jacksonville Jaguars
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Game Stats: 1 tackle
Arik Armstead and the Jaguars had a rough game this weekend, losing to the Chicago Bears 16-35 across the pond.
DeForest Buckner – Indianapolis Colts
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Game Stats: DNP (Short-term IR)
DeForest Buckner missed his fourth game as part of his stint on short-term IR.
Deommodore Lenoir – San Francisco 49ers
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Game Stats: 8 tackles, 1 PBU, 10 targets, 7 catches allowed (67 yards)
Deommodore Lenoir was an active tackler once again this week, but he gave up a lot in the passing game.
Christian Gonzalez – New England Patriots
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Game Stats: 3 tackles, 8 targets, 4 catches allowed (44 yards)
Christian Gonzalez once again gave up a lot of catches for a decent chunk of yardage.
Penei Sewell – Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) walks off the field after warm-ups Friday, Aug, 13, 2021 before the preseason game against Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit.
Game Stats: 68 snaps, 87.1 PFF Offense Grade, 34 pass blocking snaps (1 QB Pressure).
Penei Sewell played a masterful game as the Lions toyed with the Cowboys this Sunday.
Bucky Irving – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Game Stats: 14 carries, 81 yards, 5.8 yards per carry, 1 TD, 2 catches, 24 yards
Bucky Irving had a fantastic game this weekend, and he continues to make his case for the RB1 spot in Tampa Bay.
DJ Johnson – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: 5 tackles, 1 PBU
DJ Johnson had a solid game this weekend in the Carolina Panthers 20-38 loss.
Troy Dye – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: DNP
Troy Dye didn’t get into to LA’s Week 6 game against Denver.
Troy Hill – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: 9 tackles, 3 targets, 3 catches allowed (14 yards)
Troy Hill had a spectacular performance, but it wasn’t nearly enough to stop the Atlanta Falcons.
Johnny Mundt – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: Bye Week
Johnny Mundt and the Minnesota Vikings had the week off.
Juwan Johnson – New Orleans Saints
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Game Stats: 3 catches, 48 yards
Juwan Johnson had some big catches for New Orleans this weekend.
Jordon Riley – New York Giants
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Game Stats: DNP
Jordon Riley didn’t see the field in New York’s Week 6 matchup with Seattle.
Jackson Powers-Johnson – Las Vegas Raiders
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Game Stats: 63 snaps, 42.7 PFF Offense Grade, 2 QB pressures allowed, 1 sack (44 pass-block snaps), 1 penalty
Jackson Powers-Johnson played another high-volume game for the Raiders, and he continues to improve.
Troy Franklin – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 2 catches, 31 yards, 1 TD
Troy Franklin caught his first NFL TD this week and played 65% of the Broncos offensive snaps. Things are looking up for the young WR.
T.J. Bass – Dallas Cowboys
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Game Stats: 69 snaps, PFF Offense Grade: 68.2, 0 QB pressures allowed (53 pass-blocking snaps)
T.J. Bass played his best game of the season this week, but the Cowboys offense was still underwhelming.
Evan Williams – Green Bay Packers
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Game Stats: 4 tackles, 1 FF, 1 target, 1 catch allowed (9 yards)
Evan Williams continues to impress week in and week out for the Packers’ defense.
Taki Taimani – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: Bye
Taki Taimani and the Vikings had their bye.
Justin Herbert – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: 21/34 (61.8 completion percentage), 237 yards, 1 TD
Justin Herbert had a strong game coming out of Los Angeles’s bye week, scoring 23 unanswered points on the Denver Broncos.
Bo Nix – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 19/33 (57.8 completion percentage), 216 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 61 rushing yards
After a horrible first half, Bo Nix came alive in the second half, nearly leading the Broncos to a comeback.
Jevon Holland – Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) celebrates an interception late in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Oct. 23, 2022.
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Game Stats: Bye
Jevon Holland and the Dolphins were on their bye this week.
Kayvon Thibodeaux – New York Giants
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Game Stats: DNP
Kayvon Thibodeaux suffered a wrist injury last week against Seattle and has been placed on short-term IR.
Arik Armstead – Jacksonville Jaguars
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Game Stats: 1 tackle
Arik Armstead and the Jaguars had a rough game this weekend, losing to the Chicago Bears 16-35 across the pond.
DeForest Buckner – Indianapolis Colts
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Game Stats: DNP (Short-term IR)
DeForest Buckner missed his fourth game as part of his stint on short-term IR.
Deommodore Lenoir – San Francisco 49ers
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Game Stats: 8 tackles, 1 PBU, 10 targets, 7 catches allowed (67 yards)
Deommodore Lenoir was an active tackler once again this week, but he gave up a lot in the passing game.
Christian Gonzalez – New England Patriots
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Game Stats: 3 tackles, 8 targets, 4 catches allowed (44 yards)
Christian Gonzalez once again gave up a lot of catches for a decent chunk of yardage.
Penei Sewell – Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) walks off the field after warm-ups Friday, Aug, 13, 2021 before the preseason game against Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit.
Game Stats: 68 snaps, 87.1 PFF Offense Grade, 34 pass blocking snaps (1 QB Pressure).
Penei Sewell played a masterful game as the Lions toyed with the Cowboys this Sunday.
Bucky Irving – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Game Stats: 14 carries, 81 yards, 5.8 yards per carry, 1 TD, 2 catches, 24 yards
Bucky Irving had a fantastic game this weekend, and he continues to make his case for the RB1 spot in Tampa Bay.
DJ Johnson – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: 5 tackles, 1 PBU
DJ Johnson had a solid game this weekend in the Carolina Panthers 20-38 loss.
Troy Dye – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: DNP
Troy Dye didn’t get into to LA’s Week 6 game against Denver.
Troy Hill – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: 9 tackles, 3 targets, 3 catches allowed (14 yards)
Troy Hill had a spectacular performance, but it wasn’t nearly enough to stop the Atlanta Falcons.
Johnny Mundt – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: Bye Week
Johnny Mundt and the Minnesota Vikings had the week off.
Juwan Johnson – New Orleans Saints
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Game Stats: 3 catches, 48 yards
Juwan Johnson had some big catches for New Orleans this weekend.
Jordon Riley – New York Giants
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Game Stats: DNP
Jordon Riley didn’t see the field in New York’s Week 6 matchup with Seattle.
Jackson Powers-Johnson – Las Vegas Raiders
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Game Stats: 63 snaps, 42.7 PFF Offense Grade, 2 QB pressures allowed, 1 sack (44 pass-block snaps), 1 penalty
Jackson Powers-Johnson played another high-volume game for the Raiders, and he continues to improve.
Troy Franklin – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 2 catches, 31 yards, 1 TD
Troy Franklin caught his first NFL TD this week and played 65% of the Broncos offensive snaps. Things are looking up for the young WR.
T.J. Bass – Dallas Cowboys
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Game Stats: 69 snaps, PFF Offense Grade: 68.2, 0 QB pressures allowed (53 pass-blocking snaps)
T.J. Bass played his best game of the season this week, but the Cowboys offense was still underwhelming.
Evan Williams – Green Bay Packers
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Game Stats: 4 tackles, 1 FF, 1 target, 1 catch allowed (9 yards)
Evan Williams continues to impress week in and week out for the Packers’ defense.
Taki Taimani – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: Bye
Taki Taimani and the Vikings had their bye.
