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#NFLKnights: Week 12
Nov 26 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Eleven former Rutgers football players competed during Week 12 of the 2019 NFL season. Gus Edwards rushed for 55 yards to help Baltimore to an impressive 45-6 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, while Devin McCourty and Duron Harmon played key roles for New England in their 13-9 win over Dallas on Sunday.
Edwards Thrives in Baltimore Rushing Attack
Running back Gus Edwards produced 55 rushing yards on Monday Night Football, the fourth time he has collected 50 or more rushing yards in a game in 2019. Serving as a compliment to Mark Ingram, Edwards has helped Baltimore lead the league in rushing with 210.5 yards per game courtesy of his 85 carries for 445 yards and two scores.
Edwards has put together an impressive resume since he entered the league last fall as an undrafted free agent. In 22 games played, Edwards has totaled 222 carries for 1,163 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
Scarlet Knight Touchdown Tracker
Gus Edwards and Mohamed Sanu have each produced two touchdowns this season. Sanu has hauled in touchdown receptions for both Atlanta and New England, while Edwards has muscled two rushing scores in 2019. The longest touchdown belongs to Edwards, who ran 63 yards into the end zone during Baltimore's Week 11 victory over Houston.
Standout Season Continues for Ryan
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. Through 12 games, Ryan is first on the team in interceptions (3), passes defended (19), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in tackles (78) and sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in seven games this season, including his season-high 13 stops against Kansas City in Week 11. Ryan's 19 passes defended leads the league.
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 12 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, Dec. 1 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Austin started his second consecutive game at cornerback, produced five tackles and defended a pass for the New York Jets in their 34-3 victory over Oakland on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Carolina (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Burton had two tackles on specials teams and was targeted for a pass out of the backfield for Washington in their 19-16 victory over Detroit on Sunday.
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 vs. San Francisco (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 12: Edwards produced 14 carries for 55 yards, including a 11-yard scamper, for Baltimore in their 45-6 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football.
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 28 at Atlanta (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: Hampton logged nine snaps on special teams for New Orleans in their 34-31 victory over Carolina on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: Harmon collected two tackles and a hit on the quarterback for New England in their 13-9 victory over Dallas on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 vs. New York Jets (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 vs. Green Bay (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: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Arizona (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 12: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced three tackles and a hit on the quarterback against Baltimore on Monday Night Football.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 28 at Dallas (4:30 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Kroft recorded a 14-yard reception for Buffalo in their 20-3 victory over Denver on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 28 vs. Chicago (12:30 p.m., FOX)
Week 12: Longa logged 21 snaps on special teams for Detroit against Washington on Sunday.
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: McCourty produced four tackles for New England in their 13-9 victory over Dallas on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: McCourty was inactive with a leg injury for New England on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Denver (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Patton and the Los Angeles Chargers were on their bye week.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Indianapolis (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Ryan produced four tackles and a pass defended for Tennessee in their 42-20 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: Sanu was inactive with a lower leg injury against
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.
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Edwards Thrives in Baltimore Rushing Attack
Running back Gus Edwards produced 55 rushing yards on Monday Night Football, the fourth time he has collected 50 or more rushing yards in a game in 2019. Serving as a compliment to Mark Ingram, Edwards has helped Baltimore lead the league in rushing with 210.5 yards per game courtesy of his 85 carries for 445 yards and two scores.
Edwards has put together an impressive resume since he entered the league last fall as an undrafted free agent. In 22 games played, Edwards has totaled 222 carries for 1,163 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
Scarlet Knight Touchdown Tracker
Gus Edwards and Mohamed Sanu have each produced two touchdowns this season. Sanu has hauled in touchdown receptions for both Atlanta and New England, while Edwards has muscled two rushing scores in 2019. The longest touchdown belongs to Edwards, who ran 63 yards into the end zone during Baltimore's Week 11 victory over Houston.
Standout Season Continues for Ryan
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. Through 12 games, Ryan is first on the team in interceptions (3), passes defended (19), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in tackles (78) and sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in seven games this season, including his season-high 13 stops against Kansas City in Week 11. Ryan's 19 passes defended leads the league.
Interception ProductionTogether.@McCourtyTwins | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/DGKrhHuFjY
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 24, 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 12 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)Bless Austin was a beast. Again pic.twitter.com/B3CxWhtHAW
— Michael Nania (@Michael_Nania) November 24, 2019
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Austin started his second consecutive game at cornerback, produced five tackles and defended a pass for the New York Jets in their 34-3 victory over Oakland on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Carolina (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Burton had two tackles on specials teams and was targeted for a pass out of the backfield for Washington in their 19-16 victory over Detroit on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017)"Gus is definitely the kind of guy you want to throw at a defense late in a game."
— Aaron Kasinitz (@AaronKazreports) November 22, 2019
Gus the Closer? #Ravens running back Gus Edwards has gained more than 47 percent of his rushing yards this season in the fourth quarter. https://t.co/sSL2dpC8EJ
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 vs. San Francisco (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 12: Edwards produced 14 carries for 55 yards, including a 11-yard scamper, for Baltimore in their 45-6 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)Wait 'til the end 😂#Saints #Saints #Saints pic.twitter.com/z5KkD9fHoc
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 24, 2019
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 28 at Atlanta (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: Hampton logged nine snaps on special teams for New Orleans in their 34-31 victory over Carolina on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: Harmon collected two tackles and a hit on the quarterback for New England in their 13-9 victory over Dallas on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 vs. New York Jets (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 vs. Green Bay (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)Make sure to watch @GodsGiftGus13 & @SJD_51 tonight on Monday Night Football! #𝙏𝙝𝙚𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 | #NFLKnights pic.twitter.com/bDZxdve7cD
— 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 (@RFootball) November 25, 2019
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Arizona (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 12: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced three tackles and a hit on the quarterback against Baltimore on Monday Night Football.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 28 at Dallas (4:30 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Kroft recorded a 14-yard reception for Buffalo in their 20-3 victory over Denver on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 28 vs. Chicago (12:30 p.m., FOX)
Week 12: Longa logged 21 snaps on special teams for Detroit against Washington on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)"We don't flinch." 🔒@ErinAndrews caught up with @McCourtyTwins postgame on how the @Patriots defense consistently rises to the occasion when they need to most ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/L0G6KSff26
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 25, 2019
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: McCourty produced four tackles for New England in their 13-9 victory over Dallas on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: McCourty was inactive with a leg injury for New England on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Denver (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Patton and the Los Angeles Chargers were on their bye week.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Indianapolis (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: Ryan produced four tackles and a pass defended for Tennessee in their 42-20 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 12: Sanu was inactive with a lower leg injury against
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. For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
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