Utah locals in NFL Week 11


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SALT LAKE CITY — Steve Smith continues to play well, even in the twilight of his career.

After catching five passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore's 28-7 win Thursday night over Cleveland, Smith had a chance to tell the NFL Network what makes him tick. When asked how he's continued to perform so well this late into his career, Smith gave credit to his mother and father in a memorable interview.

Smith's teammate, Eric Weddle, a fellow former Ute and NFL vet, had a great game from his spot at strong safety, recording four tackles, a pass deflection and an interception.

Overall, the Ravens have the most former Utah locals in the NFL.

BYU

  • Ezekiel Ansah: Detroit Lions, defensive end - Ansah and the Lions spent the week on a bye after a big victory at Minnesota in Week 10. Next up is a game with Jacksonville Nov. 20.
  • Paul Lasike: Chicago Bears, fullback - Back on the Bears active squad yet again, Lasike caught one pass for 3 yards in Chicago's 36-10 loss to Tampa Bay.
  • Dennis Pitta: Baltimore Ravens, tight end - Pitta continued his pass-catching production for Baltimore Thursday, catching six passes for 26 yards as the Ravens handled Cleveland 28-7.
  • Daniel Sorensen: Kansas City Chiefs, defensive back - Sorensen had one tackle in the Chiefs' 20-17 comeback win over the Panthers.
  • Kyle Van Noy: New England, linebacker - Van Noy was inactive, yet again, in New England's loss to Seattle.

Utah

  • Matt Asiata: Minnesota Vikings, running back - Asiata rushed nine times for 13 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough as the Vikings fell to Washington 26-20.
  • Devontae Booker: Denver Broncos, running back - Booker carried the ball 24 times for 76 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in the Broncos' 25-23 victory over New Orleans.
  • Paul Kruger: New Orleans Saints, defensive end - Kruger had four tackles for New Orleans in the loss to Denver.
  • Star Lotulelei: Carolina Panthers, defensive tackle - Lotulelei had two tackles in Carolina's loss to Kansas City.
  • Brice McCain: Tennessee Titans, cornerback - The eight-year pro had his first big game of the season, recording four tackles, a pass deflection and an interception to help the Titans beat the Packers 47-25.
  • Keith McGill: Oakland Raiders, defensive back - The Raiders were on a bye last week after beating Denver 30-20 in Week 10. Next up is a bout with Houston on November 21.
  • Jared Norris: Carolina Panthers, linebacker - Did not record a stat in the Panthers' loss to Kansas City.
  • Tenny Palepoi: San Diego Chargers, defensive tackle - Palepoi had two tackles in the Chargers' 31-24 loss to Miami.
  • Eric Rowe: New England Patriots, defensive back - Rowe did not play (DNP) in the Patriots' 31-24 loss to Seattle, even though he was healthy.
  • Sealver Siliga: Seattle Seahawks, defensive tackle - Siliga recorded two tackles for the Seahawks in their win over New England.
  • Sean Smith: Oakland Raiders, cornerback - Bye, next up vs. Houston Nov. 21.
  • Alex Smith: Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback - Smith was 25 of 38 for 178 yards and an interception in the Chiefs' win.
  • Paul Soliai: Carolina Panthers, defensive tackle - Soliai recorded a tackle in Carolina's loss to Kansas City.

Utah State

  • Maurice Alexander: Los Angeles Rams, safety - Alexander had five tackles for the Rams in a 9-6 defensive slugfest win over New York.
  • Marwin Evans: Green Bay Packers, safety - DNP
  • Kyler Fackrell: Green Bay Packers, linebacker - Fackrell recorded one tackle in the Packers' loss.
  • Nevin Lawson: Detroit Lions, cornerback - Bye, next up vs. Jacksonville Nov. 20.
  • Robert Turbin: Indianapolis Colts, running back - Bye, next up vs. Tennessee Nov. 20, whom they beat in Week 8 34-26.
  • Zach Vigil: Miami Dolphins, linebacker - Vigil did not record a stat in the Dolphins' win over the Chargers.
  • Nick Vigil: Cincinnati Bengals, linebacker - Vigil recorded a tackle for the Bengals, who fell to the Giants 21-20.
  • Bobby Wagner: Seattle Seahawks, linebacker - Wagner recorded five tackles against New England, his lowest output of the season, which speaks to how good he's been all year.
  • Kerwynn Williams: Arizona Cardinals, running back - DNP

Southern Utah

  • Miles Killebrew: Detroit Lions, safety - Bye, next up vs. Jacksonville Nov. 20
  • LeShaun Sims: Tennessee Titans, cornerback - Sims recorded two tackles for the Titans in their win over Green Bay.

Stephen Lindsey covers University of Utah football and basketball for KSL, as well as high school sports. Interact with him via twitter at @slthe3.

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