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#NFLKnights: Week 11
Nov 19 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – A season-high 13 former Rutgers football players competed during Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season. Gus Edwards rushed for 112 yards on eight carries, including a 63-yard touchdown to help Baltimore down Houston, while Sebastian Joseph-Day racked up five tackles for the Los Angeles Rams in their win over Chicago on Sunday.
Joseph-Day Plays in front of his Parents for First Time in NFL Career
For the first time since joining the Los Angeles Rams as a sixth-round selection in 2018, Sebastian Joseph-Day played in front of his parents on Sunday at LA Memorial Coliseum. It was a special moment for Joseph-Day, who produced five tackles, including three solo stops, as the Rams' starting nose tackle against Chicago.
In his second NFL season and first as an active contributor, Joseph-Day has started nine-of-10 games for the Rams and has produced 25 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, three QB hits and a sack.
Austin Shines Again for the New York Jets
In the second game of his rookie campaign, Austin once again stood out for the New York Jets in their 34-17 victory over Washington on Sunday. Austin logged his first start at cornerback, recorded three tackles and defended a pass to help the Jets to their second consecutive win.
Austin is the fifth Scarlet Knight to make his NFL debut this season, joining rookies Saquan Hampton (Saints) and Jonathan Hilliman (Giants), second-year player Sebastian Joseph-Day (Rams) and third-year player Andre Patton (Chargers).
Standout Season Continues for Ryan
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. Through 11 games, Ryan is first on the team in interceptions (3), passes defended (15), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in tackles (74) and sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in seven games this season, including his season-high 13 stops this past weekend.
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 11 interceptions to begin the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in eight of the first 11 weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty co-leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (3), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Oakland (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Austin started his first game at cornerback and produced three tackles and a pass defended for the New York Jets in their 34-17 victory over Washington on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Detroit (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Burton recorded three tackles on special teams and also logged snaps at fullback for Washington against the New York Jets on Sunday.
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 25 at Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ESPN)
Week 11: Edwards enjoyed his most productive game of the 2019 season, rushing for 112 yards on eight carries to help Baltimore to a 41-7 victory over Houston on Sunday. The performance included a career-high 63-yard touchdown rush in the fourth quarter, his second trip to the end zone this season.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Carolina (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Hampton appeared on special teams for New Orleans in their 34-17 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Harmon registered a solo tackle for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Pittsburgh (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against Oakland on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 at Chicago (1 p.m., FOX)
What to Know: Hilliman appeared in three games for the New York Giants before returning to the team's practice squad. Hilliman rushed for 91 yards on 30 carries during his time on the Giants' active roster.
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 25 vs. Baltimore (8:15 p.m. ESPN)
Week 11: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced five tackles to help the Los Angeles Rams to a 17-7 victory over Chicago on Sunday Night Football.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Denver (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Kroft hauled in a six-yard reception for Buffalo in their 37-20 victory over Miami on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 at Washington (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Longa appeared on special teams for Detroit against Dallas on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: McCourty had four tackles and a pass defended for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: McCourty had two tackles and a pass defended for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 11: Patton appeared at wide receiver and was targeted on a pass against Kansas City on Monday Night Football.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Jacksonville (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Ryan and Tennessee were on their bye week.
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Sanu produced two catches and also had three punt returns for 23 yards, including a 14-yard return, for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Kemoko Turay (2014-17)
DL/LB | Indianapolis Colts
What to Know: Turay suffered a leg injury during the second half of Indianapolis' 19-13 victory over Kansas City during Week 5 and will miss the remainder of the season. Turay finished the season with five tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
When @SJD_51 takes the field today, two very special people will be in the stands watching him play in an NFL game.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 17, 2019
"It's a big thank you to them." 💙
Joseph-Day Plays in front of his Parents for First Time in NFL Career
For the first time since joining the Los Angeles Rams as a sixth-round selection in 2018, Sebastian Joseph-Day played in front of his parents on Sunday at LA Memorial Coliseum. It was a special moment for Joseph-Day, who produced five tackles, including three solo stops, as the Rams' starting nose tackle against Chicago.
In his second NFL season and first as an active contributor, Joseph-Day has started nine-of-10 games for the Rams and has produced 25 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, three QB hits and a sack.
Austin Shines Again for the New York Jets
In the second game of his rookie campaign, Austin once again stood out for the New York Jets in their 34-17 victory over Washington on Sunday. Austin logged his first start at cornerback, recorded three tackles and defended a pass to help the Jets to their second consecutive win.
Austin is the fifth Scarlet Knight to make his NFL debut this season, joining rookies Saquan Hampton (Saints) and Jonathan Hilliman (Giants), second-year player Sebastian Joseph-Day (Rams) and third-year player Andre Patton (Chargers).
Standout Season Continues for Ryan
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. Through 11 games, Ryan is first on the team in interceptions (3), passes defended (15), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in tackles (74) and sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in seven games this season, including his season-high 13 stops this past weekend.
Interception ProductionCaption this... pic.twitter.com/5khRQP4mSy
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) November 18, 2019
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 11 interceptions to begin the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in eight of the first 11 weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty co-leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (3), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)CB Blessuan Austin was the Jets' top-rated defender in Week 11 – https://t.co/GZx05lFOnJ https://t.co/XwbLu67HJR pic.twitter.com/G2CUGuJeiB
— VIPortal INC (@VIPortalINC) November 19, 2019
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Oakland (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Austin started his first game at cornerback and produced three tackles and a pass defended for the New York Jets in their 34-17 victory over Washington on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Detroit (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Burton recorded three tackles on special teams and also logged snaps at fullback for Washington against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017).@GodsGiftGus13 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/trrSMUFwVc
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 18, 2019
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 25 at Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ESPN)
Week 11: Edwards enjoyed his most productive game of the 2019 season, rushing for 112 yards on eight carries to help Baltimore to a 41-7 victory over Houston on Sunday. The performance included a career-high 63-yard touchdown rush in the fourth quarter, his second trip to the end zone this season.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Carolina (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Hampton appeared on special teams for New Orleans in their 34-17 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Harmon registered a solo tackle for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Pittsburgh (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against Oakland on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 at Chicago (1 p.m., FOX)
What to Know: Hilliman appeared in three games for the New York Giants before returning to the team's practice squad. Hilliman rushed for 91 yards on 30 carries during his time on the Giants' active roster.
Sebastian Joseph-Day (2014-17)How bout those Rams?! Awesome TEAM win. God is great! pic.twitter.com/H9vQbpwby3
— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) November 18, 2019
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 25 vs. Baltimore (8:15 p.m. ESPN)
Week 11: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced five tackles to help the Los Angeles Rams to a 17-7 victory over Chicago on Sunday Night Football.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Denver (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 11: Kroft hauled in a six-yard reception for Buffalo in their 37-20 victory over Miami on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 at Washington (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Longa appeared on special teams for Detroit against Dallas on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: McCourty had four tackles and a pass defended for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: McCourty had two tackles and a pass defended for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 11: Patton appeared at wide receiver and was targeted on a pass against Kansas City on Monday Night Football.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Jacksonville (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Ryan and Tennessee were on their bye week.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)Good punt return from @Mo_12_Sanu.
— The Sideline Hustle (@sidelinehustle) November 17, 2019
This dude does it all. pic.twitter.com/zXrCAVKvke
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 11: Sanu produced two catches and also had three punt returns for 23 yards, including a 14-yard return, for New England in their 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Kemoko Turay (2014-17)
DL/LB | Indianapolis Colts
What to Know: Turay suffered a leg injury during the second half of Indianapolis' 19-13 victory over Kansas City during Week 5 and will miss the remainder of the season. Turay finished the season with five tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
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