SALT LAKE CITY — When the Ravens and the Patriots played Monday night five former BYU and Utah players played, Dennis Pitta, Kyle Van Noy, Eric Rowe, and Steve Smith Sr., with the superstar among all of them being Eric Weddle.

Weddle put in an incredible individual effort, giving the New England offense fits. Weddle was all over the ball and totaled 11 tackles. He also had his first sack of the season, late in the second quarter that led to the Ravens getting a last second field goal before the half. Also in the second quarter, Eric Weddle intercepted Tom Brady in the end zone.

That was Brady’s second interception all season, it was also Brady’s first interception in the end zone, and by extension the red zone all season. Pitta and Smith Sr. combined for eight receptions and 75 yards, continuing to be rocks for Joe Flacco. Van Noy had four combined tackles and defended a pass. Eric Rowe was dealing with a hamstring injury all week and was held out for this contest.

In other news, Paul Kruger finally made his first splash play since sacking Russell Wilson in Week 8. The Buccaneers took a snap on their own one-yard-line and went to do an inside handoff to Doug Martin. Kruger powered his way through the line and wrapped up Martin, dragging him down in his own end zone and awarding the Saints a safety.

BYU

• Ezekiel Ansah: Detroit Lions, DE — Ansah had one solo and an assisted tackle in the Lions’ 20-17 win over the Bears.
• Dennis Pitta: Baltimore Ravens, TE — Pitta caught four passes for 18 yards in the Ravens’ 30-23 loss to the Patriots.
• Daniel Sorensen: Kansas City Chiefs, DB — Sorensen had a career high in total tackles, with six solo and two assist tackles in the Chiefs’ 21-13 win over the Raiders.
• Kyle Van Noy: New England Patriots, LB — Van Noy had one solo tackle and three assist tackles with a defended pass in the Patriots’ win over the Ravens.

Utah

• Matt Asiata: Minnesota Vikings, RB — Asiata had 11 carries for 37 yards, along with two catches for 14 yards. He also scored the go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth and he also lost a fumble. The Vikings beat the Jaguars 25-16.
• Devontae Booker: Denver Broncos, RB — Booker suffered from a pass happy offense, getting only three carries for one yard. He also added two receptions for 10 yards in the Broncos' 13-10 loss to the Titans.
• Paul Kruger: New Orleans Saints, DE — Kruger had two solo tackles, including an impressive individual effort where he blew through the offensive line and wrapped up Doug Martin for a safety in the Saints’ 16-11 loss to the Buccaneers.
• Star Lotulelei: Carolina Panthers, DT — Lotulelei played but did not record a stat in the Panthers’ 28-16 win over the Chargers.
• Brice McCain: Tennessee Titans, CB — McCain had a solo tackle and two assist tackles along with a defended pass in the Titans’ win over the Broncos.
• Keith McGill: Oakland Raiders, CB — McGill played, but did not record a stat for the second week in a row in the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs.
• Jared Norris: Carolina Panthers, LB — Norris played, but he also did not record a stat for a second week in a row in the Panthers’ win.
• Tenny Palepoi: San Diego Chargers, DT — Palepoi had a career best in tackles, with three solo and one assist in the Chargers’ loss.
• Eric Rowe: New England Patriots, CB — Rowe was limited in practice due to a hamstring injury and did not play in the game against the Ravens.
• Sealver Siliga: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, DT — Siliga had one tackle and an assist tackle in the Buccaneers’ win over the Saints.
• Sean Smith: Oakland Raiders, CB — Smith did not record a stat in the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs.
• Alex Smith: Kansas City Chiefs, QB — Smith completed 17 of 26 passes for 264 yards, including a 36-yard dime to Tyreek Hill. He also threw a pick and lost a fumble in back-to-back drives to start the second half, which turned into only three points for the Raiders. The Chiefs beat the Raiders at home to take the division crown.
• Steve Smith Sr.: Baltimore Ravens, WR — Smith had four receptions for 57 yards in the Ravens’ loss.
• Paul Soliai: Carolina Panthers, DT — Soliai got his first nod to start all season, but did not record a stat in the Panthers’ win.
• Eric Weddle: Baltimore Ravens, S — Weddle put forth an amazing individual effort, getting six solo tackles, five assist tackles, a defended pass, his first sack of the season and an interception in the red zone in the second quarter.

Utah State

• Maurice Alexander: Los Angeles Rams, S — Alexander had three solo tackles and one assist tackle in the Rams’ embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Falcons.
• Marwin Evans: Green Bay Packers, S — Evans had playing time, but did not record a stat for the second week in a row in the Packers’ 38-10 thrashing of the Seahawks.
• Kyler Fackrell: Green Bay Packers, LB — Fackrell missed his third week now from a hamstring injury that’s been nagging him. The Packers won big over the Seahawks.
• Nevin Lawson: Detroit Lions, CB — Lawson had two solo tackles and two assist tackles along with two defended passes in the Lions’ win.
• Robert Turbin: Indianapolis Colts, RB —Turbin had three carries for 10 yards, but was also active in the passing game, bringing in four receptions for 33 yards in the Colts’ 22-17 loss to the Texans.
• Zach Vigil: Miami Dolphins, LB — Vigil continues to see playing time, being in his sixth game of the season, but he has yet to record a stat for the Dolphins this season.
• Nick Vigil: Cincinnati Bengals, LB — Vigil had one solo tackle in the Bengals’ 23-10 win over the Browns.
• Bobby Wagner: Seattle Seahawks, LB — Wagner had seven solo tackles and five assist tackles in the Seahawks’ loss to the Packers. Wagner is currently only two tackles away from breaking his season high in tackles, which was 140 in his rookie season. He currently has 139 tackles on the season.
• Kerwynn Williams: Arizona Cardinals, RB — Williams saw his first action all season, getting three carries for 34 yards in the Cardinals’ 26-23 loss to the Dolphins.

Southern Utah

• Miles Killebrew: Detroit Lions, S — Killebrew saw playing time, but failed to record a stat for the first time since Week 6. The Lions broke the record for fourth-quarter comebacks in a season with eight with their win over the Bears.
• LeShaun Sims: Tennessee Titans, CB — Sims continues to see significant playing time. He had five solo tackles and defended a pass in the Titans’ win over the Broncos.

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