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#NFLKnights: Week 13
Dec 03 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Twelve former Rutgers football players competed during Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season. Sebastian Joseph-Day logged his second sack of the year for the Los Angeles Rams in a 34-7 victory over Arizona, while Logan Ryan recorded his fourth interception, which he returned for 16 yards, to help Tennessee to a 31-17 victory over Indianapolis.
2020 Pro Bowl Voting Now Open
Fans can now vote for their favorite Scarlet Knights for the 2020 Pro Bowl. Eligible players for the fan vote include Sebastian Joseph-Day (Rams), Devin McCourty (Patriots), Jason McCourty (Patriots) and Logan Ryan (Titans).
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. Through 13 games, Ryan is first on the team in interceptions (4), passes defended (21), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in tackles (85) 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.
Defensive Back Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 12 interceptions during the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in nine of the first 12 weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty co-leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (4), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
In addition to interceptions, Scarlet Knights have also combined for 50 passes defended through 13 games. Ryan leads the league with 21 passes defended, while Devin McCourty (12), Jason McCourty (7), Duron Harmon (6) and Blessuan Austin (4) have all batted down passes in 2019.
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.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Austin started his third consecutive game at cornerback and recorded a tackle and a pass defended for the New York Jets against Cincinnati on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Green Bay (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Burton logged 23 snaps on special teams and seven at fullback for Washington in their 29-21 victory over Carolina on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Buffalo (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Edwards recorded six carries for 15 yards and added a seven-yard reception for Baltimore in their 20-17 victory over San Francisco on Sunday.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. San Francisco (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Hampton was inactive for New Orleans in their 26-18 victory over Atlanta on Thanksgiving.
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Harmon started at defensive back and recorded a tackle for New England against Houston duirng Sunday Night Football.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Cleveland (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati in their 22-6 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Monday, Dec. 9 at Philadelphia (8:15 p.m., ESPN)
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. 8 vs. Seattle (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 13: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced four tackles, a tackle for loss and his second sack of the season for the Los Angeles Rams in their 34-7 victory over Arizona on Sunday.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Baltimore (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Kroft logged 12 snaps at tight end and three on special teams for Buffalo in their 26-15 victory over Dallas on Thanksgiving.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Minnesota (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Longa logged 19 snaps on special teams for Detroit against Chicago on Thanksgiving.
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: McCourty produced two tackles for New England against Houston on Sunday Night Football.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: McCourty was inactive for the second consecutive week with a leg injury for New England against Houston on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Jacksonville (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Patton started at wide receiver and recorded an eight-yard reception for the Los Angeles Chargers against Denver on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Oakland (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Ryan recorded seven tackles, had a hit on the quarterback and logged his fourth interception of the season for Tennessee in their 31-17 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: After he missed last week's game due to injury, Sanu produced three catches for 14 yards for New England against Houston 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.
2020 Pro Bowl Voting Now Open
Fans can now vote for their favorite Scarlet Knights for the 2020 Pro Bowl. Eligible players for the fan vote include Sebastian Joseph-Day (Rams), Devin McCourty (Patriots), Jason McCourty (Patriots) and Logan Ryan (Titans).
Standout Season Continues for RyanSend Logan Ryan to the Pro Bowl! 🐶 #TENvsIND @RealLoganRyan + #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/GuIx4uRMfn
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 1, 2019
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. Through 13 games, Ryan is first on the team in interceptions (4), passes defended (21), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in tackles (85) 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.
Defensive Back Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 12 interceptions during the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in nine of the first 12 weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty co-leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (4), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
In addition to interceptions, Scarlet Knights have also combined for 50 passes defended through 13 games. Ryan leads the league with 21 passes defended, while Devin McCourty (12), Jason McCourty (7), Duron Harmon (6) and Blessuan Austin (4) have all batted down passes in 2019.
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.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Austin started his third consecutive game at cornerback and recorded a tackle and a pass defended for the New York Jets against Cincinnati on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Green Bay (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Burton logged 23 snaps on special teams and seven at fullback for Washington in their 29-21 victory over Carolina on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Buffalo (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Edwards recorded six carries for 15 yards and added a seven-yard reception for Baltimore in their 20-17 victory over San Francisco on Sunday.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. San Francisco (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Hampton was inactive for New Orleans in their 26-18 victory over Atlanta on Thanksgiving.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)Today and every day, it's football and family.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 28, 2019
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DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Harmon started at defensive back and recorded a tackle for New England against Houston duirng Sunday Night Football.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Cleveland (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati in their 22-6 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Monday, Dec. 9 at Philadelphia (8:15 p.m., ESPN)
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).@SJD_51 brings down Murray!
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 1, 2019
Sebastian Joseph-Day x #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/mfxwNrsOnS
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Seattle (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 13: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced four tackles, a tackle for loss and his second sack of the season for the Los Angeles Rams in their 34-7 victory over Arizona on Sunday.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Baltimore (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Kroft logged 12 snaps at tight end and three on special teams for Buffalo in their 26-15 victory over Dallas on Thanksgiving.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Minnesota (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Longa logged 19 snaps on special teams for Detroit against Chicago on Thanksgiving.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)Food, family, football.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/wOHulQXomQ
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: McCourty produced two tackles for New England against Houston on Sunday Night Football.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: McCourty was inactive for the second consecutive week with a leg injury for New England against Houston on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Jacksonville (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: Patton started at wide receiver and recorded an eight-yard reception for the Los Angeles Chargers against Denver on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 at Oakland (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: Ryan recorded seven tackles, had a hit on the quarterback and logged his fourth interception of the season for Tennessee in their 31-17 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Kansas City (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 13: After he missed last week's game due to injury, Sanu produced three catches for 14 yards for New England against Houston 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.
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