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#NFLKnights: Week 15
Dec 17 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – A season-high 13 former Rutgers football players competed during Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season. Tyler Kroft hauled in the go-ahead touchdown reception to help Buffalo to a 17-10 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football, as the win clinched just the second playoff berth for the Bills since 2000. Saquan Hampton collected the first tackle of his career for New Orleans, while Logan Ryan produced eight or more tackles for the eighth time in 2019.
#NFLKnights Playoff Picture
With wins during Week 15, Buffalo (Tyler Kroft) and New England (Duron Harmon, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Mohamed Sanu) clinched playoff berths. Baltimore (Gus Edwards) and New Orleans (Saquan Hampton) have also secured spots in the 2019 postseason, as seven Scarlet Knights have all punched tickets to playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams (Sebastian Joseph-Day) and Tennessee (Logan Ryan) are still alive in the playoff hunt.
Saturday Football
With the college football regular season officially over, the NFL will hold games on Saturdays during Week 16 and 17. Tyler Kroft and the Bills will play against Duron Harmon, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Mohamed Sanu and the Patriots at 4:30 p.m., while Sebastian Joseph-Day and the Rams will play at San Francisco at 8:15 p.m. Both games are on NFL Network.
Tyler Kroft's game-winning touchdown on Sunday makes it five touchdowns for Scarlet Knights in 2019, as 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
With his eight tackles on Sunday, Logan Ryan eclipsed 100 tackles for the first time in his career. In 14 games this season, Ryan is first on the team in tackles (102), passes defended (21), interceptions (4) and forced fumbles (4) and is third in sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in eight games this season, including his season-high 13 stops against Kansas City in Week 11.
Defensive Back Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 12 interceptions in 2019. Devin McCourty leads the way with five interceptions, Logan Ryan has four, Duron Harmon has two and Jason McCourty has one. Along with rookies Blessuan Austin (New York Jets) and Saquan Hampton (New Orleans), former RU defensive backs have accounted for 225 tackles, 50 passes defended and 12 interceptions this season.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. Pittsburgh (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Austin started his fifth consecutive game at cornerback and produced four tackles for the New York Giants against Baltimore during Thursday Night Football.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. New York Giants (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Burton logged six snaps at fullback and 18 on special teams for Washington against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Cleveland (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Edwards produced five carries for 35 yards, including a 28-yard rush, for Baltimore in their 42-21 victory over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Tennessee (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 15: Hampton record the first tackle of his career – a tackle for loss in the fourth quarter – for New Orleans in their 34-7 victory over Indianapolis on Monday Night Football.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Harmon started and logged a tackle for New England in their 34-13 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against New England on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Washington (1 p.m., CBS)
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)
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 at San Francisco (8:15 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced four tackles against Dallas on Sunday.
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 22 at New England (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Kroft hauled in the game-winning 14-yard touchdown reception with 7:55 to go in the fourth quarter to help Buffalo to a 17-10 victory at Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football. The touchdown was the first for Kroft as a Bill and helped the team secure a spot in the playoffs.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Denver (4:05 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Longa produced 17 snaps on special teams and recorded an assisted tackle at linebacker for Detroit against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: McCourty produced three tackles for New England in their 34-13 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: McCourty was inactive for New England as he continues to recover from an injury.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. Oakland (4:05 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Patton recorded an eight-yard reception for the Los Angeles Chargers against Minnesota on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. New Orleans (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 15: Ryan produced eight tackles for Tennessee against Houston on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Sanu started at wide receiver and hauled in two receptions for 13 yards to help New England to a 34-13 victory over Cincinnati 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.
Kevin Wilkins (20145-18)
DL | Philadelphia Eagles (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
What to Know: Philadelphia signed Wilkins to its practice squad on Dec. 3, 2019. Wilkins, who signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent this season, appeared in all four preseason games, producing nine tackles and three tackles-for-loss.
#NFLKnights Playoff Picture
With wins during Week 15, Buffalo (Tyler Kroft) and New England (Duron Harmon, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Mohamed Sanu) clinched playoff berths. Baltimore (Gus Edwards) and New Orleans (Saquan Hampton) have also secured spots in the 2019 postseason, as seven Scarlet Knights have all punched tickets to playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams (Sebastian Joseph-Day) and Tennessee (Logan Ryan) are still alive in the playoff hunt.
Saturday Football
With the college football regular season officially over, the NFL will hold games on Saturdays during Week 16 and 17. Tyler Kroft and the Bills will play against Duron Harmon, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Mohamed Sanu and the Patriots at 4:30 p.m., while Sebastian Joseph-Day and the Rams will play at San Francisco at 8:15 p.m. Both games are on NFL Network.
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Tyler Kroft's game-winning touchdown on Sunday makes it five touchdowns for Scarlet Knights in 2019, as 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
With his eight tackles on Sunday, Logan Ryan eclipsed 100 tackles for the first time in his career. In 14 games this season, Ryan is first on the team in tackles (102), passes defended (21), interceptions (4) and forced fumbles (4) and is third in sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in eight games this season, including his season-high 13 stops against Kansas City in Week 11.
Defensive Back Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 12 interceptions in 2019. Devin McCourty leads the way with five interceptions, Logan Ryan has four, Duron Harmon has two and Jason McCourty has one. Along with rookies Blessuan Austin (New York Jets) and Saquan Hampton (New Orleans), former RU defensive backs have accounted for 225 tackles, 50 passes defended and 12 interceptions this season.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. Pittsburgh (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Austin started his fifth consecutive game at cornerback and produced four tackles for the New York Giants against Baltimore during Thursday Night Football.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. New York Giants (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Burton logged six snaps at fullback and 18 on special teams for Washington against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Cleveland (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Edwards produced five carries for 35 yards, including a 28-yard rush, for Baltimore in their 42-21 victory over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Tennessee (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 15: Hampton record the first tackle of his career – a tackle for loss in the fourth quarter – for New Orleans in their 34-7 victory over Indianapolis on Monday Night Football.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Harmon started and logged a tackle for New England in their 34-13 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against New England on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Washington (1 p.m., CBS)
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)
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 at San Francisco (8:15 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced four tackles against Dallas on Sunday.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)HELLO TYLER KROFT‼️ pic.twitter.com/gQcuFRmQ0f
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 16, 2019
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 22 at New England (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Kroft hauled in the game-winning 14-yard touchdown reception with 7:55 to go in the fourth quarter to help Buffalo to a 17-10 victory at Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football. The touchdown was the first for Kroft as a Bill and helped the team secure a spot in the playoffs.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 at Denver (4:05 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Longa produced 17 snaps on special teams and recorded an assisted tackle at linebacker for Detroit against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: McCourty produced three tackles for New England in their 34-13 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: McCourty was inactive for New England as he continues to recover from an injury.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. Oakland (4:05 p.m., CBS)
Week 15: Patton recorded an eight-yard reception for the Los Angeles Chargers against Minnesota on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. New Orleans (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 15: Ryan produced eight tackles for Tennessee against Houston on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Buffalo (4:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Week 15: Sanu started at wide receiver and hauled in two receptions for 13 yards to help New England to a 34-13 victory over Cincinnati 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.
Kevin Wilkins (20145-18)
DL | Philadelphia Eagles (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
What to Know: Philadelphia signed Wilkins to its practice squad on Dec. 3, 2019. Wilkins, who signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent this season, appeared in all four preseason games, producing nine tackles and three tackles-for-loss.
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