Big plays from Utah locals in NFL Week 7


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SALT LAKE CITY — A Cougar, a Ute and an Aggie all had big games this week to lead the local NFL watch.

Daniel Sorensen picked off New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and returned it for a touchdown, the first of his NFL career. Sorensen, who also added six solo tackles in the 27-21 win, is having a breakout year for the 5-2 Chiefs.

Devontae Booker got his first taste of paydirt this week as well. Booker had his first big game as an NFLer, carrying the ball 17 times for 83 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos beat the Texans 27-9. This comes on the heels of Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak saying that Booker needed to become a larger focal point of the offense.

Finally, though he's no stranger to big plays and big games, Bobby Wagner is playing like a defensive MVP. The former Utah State standout blocked one Cardinals kick and almost got to another to force another miss, twice making an impressive leap over the offensive line to keep points off the board and force a 6-6 tie between the Seahawks and Cardinals.

BYU

  • Ezekiel Ansah: Detroit Lions, defensive end - Ansah had two tackles in the Lions' three-point win over the Redskins, 20-17. Fans still anxiously await Ansah's return to his form from last season when he had 14.5 sacks and forced four fumbles.
  • Robertson Daniel: Baltimore Ravens, cornerback - A first-time appearance on the list this season, Daniel was promoted by the Ravens from the practice squad to the 53-man roster this week. But Daniel was not able to record any stats in a 24-16 loss to the Jets.
  • Alani Fua: Arizona Cardinals, linebacker - Injured reserve (IR), did not play (DNP)
  • Bronson Kaufusi: Baltimore Ravens, defensive end - IR (ankle), out for season
  • Dennis Pitta: Baltimore Ravens, tight end - Pitta had four catches for 40 yards in the Ravens' loss.
  • Uani' Unga: New York Giants, linebacker - IR, DNP
  • Kyle Van Noy: Detroit Lions, linebacker - Van Noy recorded three tackles in the Lions' win.

Utah

  • Matt Asiata: Minnesota Vikings, running back - Asiata carried the ball 12 times for 55 yards and added six catches for 25 yards in the Vikings' 21-10 loss to the Eagles.
  • Paul Kruger: New Orleans Saints, defensive end - Kruger recorded one tackle in the Saints' loss to the Chiefs.
  • Star Lotulelei: Carolina Panthers, defensive tackle - Lotulelei and the Panthers spent the past weekend on a bye as they prepare to face the Cardinals this coming weekend.
  • Brice McCain: Tennessee Titans, cornerback - McCain had three tackles as the Titans lost to the Colts, 34-26.
  • Keith McGill: Oakland Raiders, defensive back - McGill didn't record any stats as the Raiders beat the Jaguars 33-16.
  • Koa Misi: Miami Dolphins, linebacker - Misi's status remains the same, as he continues to deal with a neck injury that may be career-threatening.
  • Jared Norris: Carolina Panthers, linebacker - Bye week for Norris and the Panthers.
  • Nate Orchard: Cleveland Browns, linebacker - IR, DNP
  • Tenny Palepoi: San Diego Chargers, defensive tackle - Palepoi recorded two tackles in the Chargers' 33-30 win over the Falcons.
  • Eric Rowe: New England Patriots, defensive back - Rowe continued his nice start with the Patriots, recording six tackles and a pass deflection in the 27-16 win over the Steelers.
  • Derrick Shelby: Atlanta Falcons, defensive end - Shelby (Achilles) was placed on IR after it was announced he had torn his Achilles.
  • Sealver Siliga: Seattle Seahawks, defensive tackle - Another newcomer to the local watch list, Siliga recorded a tackle in the Seahawks 6-6 tie after being picked up by Seattle.
  • Alex Smith: Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback - Smith was 17 for 24, 216 yards and two touchdowns in another fantastic outing for the Chiefs, as they won 27-21.
  • Sean Smith: Oakland Raiders, cornerback - Smith had four tackles and a pass deflection for the silver and black in their win over the Jags.
  • Steve Smith, Sr.: Baltimore Ravens, wide receiver - Smith (ankle) did not play this week for the Ravens. His status going forward is still questionable.
  • Paul Soliai: Carolina Panthers, defensive tackle - Bye week for Soliai and the Panthers.
  • Eric Weddle: Baltimore Ravens, safety - Weddle had 10 combined tackles in the Ravens' loss.

Utah State

  • Maurice Alexander: Los Angeles Rams, safety - Alexander had four tackles as the Rams lost to the Giants, 17-10.
  • Will Davis: Baltimore Ravens, cornerback - Davis did not record a stat in the Ravens' loss.
  • Marwin Evans: Green Bay Packers, safety - Evans recorded a tackle in the Packers' 26-10 win over the Bears.
  • Kyler Fackrell: Green Bay Packers, linebacker - Fackrell didn't record a stat in the Packers' win.
  • Nevin Lawson: Detroit Lions, cornerback - Lawson recorded six tackles in the Lions' win.
  • Robert Turbin: Indianapolis Colts, running back - Turbin had two carries for three yards and a reception for 19 yards in the Colts' win over the Titans.
  • Nick Vigil: Cincinnati Bengals, linebacker - Vigil did not record a stat as the Bengals beat the Browns 31-17.
  • Kerwynn Williams: Arizona Cardinals, running back - Williams didn't record a stat in the Cardinals' tie with Seattle.

Southern Utah

  • Miles Killebrew: Detroit Lions, safety - Killebrew had one tackle in the Lions' win.
  • LeShaun Sims: Tennessee Titans, cornerback - Sims did not record a stat in the Titans' loss to the Colts.

Stephen Lindsey is a student at the University of Utah currently working as an intern with KSL.com in Salt Lake City. Contact him at th3sl3@gmail.com or interact via his twitter handle, @slthe3

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