#NFLKnights: Week 16
Dec 29 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Thirteen former Rutgers football players took the field during Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season. Gus Edwards produced a season-high 122 all-purpose yards for Baltimore in their win over the New York Giants. On defense, Sebastian Joseph-Day logged his first sack of the season at Seattle on Sunday.
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The gift of 3 more years with @RealLoganRyan ??
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 25, 2020
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Giants Extend Logan Ryan
The New York Giants announced on Christmas Day they had signed standout Logan Ryan to a three-year extension. The deal is worth $31 million, including $20 million guaranteed.
Ryan has shined in his first season with the Giants. Through 16 games, Ryan has produced 91 tackles, nine passes defended, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception. In eight seasons, Ryan has secured 18 interceptions, 87 passed defended and 585 tackles.
#NFLKnights Touchdown Tracker
Through 16 weeks, four former Rutgers football players have combined for 12 touchdowns in 2020. The 12 touchdowns are the most for the Scarlet Knights since the 2017 season, when five players combined for 19 scores.
Week 2: Devin McCourty at Seattle (43-yard interception return)
Week 3: Tyler Kroft vs. Los Angeles Rams (3-yard reception)
Week 3: Tyler Kroft vs. Los Angeles Rams (3-yard reception)
Week 6: Gus Edwards vs. Philadelphia (7-yard rush)
Week 8: Gus Edwards vs. Pittsburgh (1-yard rush)
Week 9: Gus Edwards at Indianapolis (1-yard rush)
Week 9: Tyler Kroft vs. Seattle (1-yard reception)
Week 12: Mohamed Sanu vs. Houston (14-yard reception)
Week 12: Gus Edwards at Pittsburgh (1-yard rush)
Week 13: Devin McCourty at Los Angeles Chargers (44-yard blocked field goal return)
Week 14: Gus Edwards at Cleveland (11-yard run)
Week 14: Gus Edwards at Cleveland (19-yard run)
Playoff Picture
With one week left in the 2020 NFL regular season, Several Scarlet Knights are in line to compete in the playoffs. There are 14 playoff spots this year, with the No. 1 seeds in each conference earning a first-week bye. Standings below reflect if the season were to end today and are not final. Michael Burton (New Orleans), Tyler Kroft (Buffalo) and Willington Previlon (Green Bay/Practice Squad) have all clinched playoff berths over the past several weeks.
In the AFC, Gus Edwards and Baltimore are currently penciled in as the No. 6 seed and will clinch a playoff spot with a win over Cincinnati on Sunday. Kemoko Turay and Indianapolis can secure a playoff spot with a win and a loss by Tennessee. Andre Patton, who is a member of Miami’s practice squad, will also advance with a win.
In the NFC, Sebastian Joseph-Day and the Los Angeles Rams can lock up a playoff berth with a win over Arizona. Logan Ryan and the New York Giants can win the NFC East and the No. 4 seed with a win and a loss by Washington.
AFC
No. 2 Seed: Buffalo* (Tyler Kroft)
No. 5 Seed: Miami (Andre Patton^)
No. 6 Seed: Baltimore (Gus Edwards)
Still in Contention: Indianapolis (Kemoko Turay)
NFC
No. 1 Seed: Green Bay* (Willington Previlon^)
No. 2 Seed: New Orleans* (Michael Burton)
No. 6 Seed: Los Angeles Rams (Sebastian Joseph-Day)
Still in Contention: New York (Logan Ryan)
* Clinched Playoff Berth
^ Practice Squad Member
Feelin' good ??#TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/8edx4EowN3
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 27, 2020
#NFLKnights Roundup
Blessuan Austin
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 at New England (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: Austin started at cornerback and produced seven tackles and had a pass defended for the New York Jets in their 23-16 victory over Cleveland on Sunday.
Michael Burton
FB | New Orleans
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 at Carolina (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX)
Week 16: Burton picked up two first downs and hauled in a four-yard reception for New Orleans in their 52-33 victory over Minnesota on Christmas Day. Burton also helped lead block for Alvin Kamara, who tied a single-game NFL record with six rushing touchdowns.
Andrew DePaola
LS | Minnesota
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 at Detroit (1 p.m. ET, FOX)
Week 16: DePaola served as the primary long snapper for Minnesota at New Orleans on Christmas Day.
?? ?? @GodsGiftGus13 | #NFLKnightspic.twitter.com/gPfpYyWUOE
— Rutgers.Football (@RFootball) December 27, 2020
Gus Edwards
RB | Baltimore
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 at Cincinnati (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: Edwards produced one of his best games of his career, as he rushed for 85 yards on 15 carries and added two receptions for 37 yards to help Baltimore to a 27-13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
The Gus ?? ?? @GodsGiftGus13 | #NFLKnights pic.twitter.com/Y56xMy74vb
— Rutgers.Football (@RFootball) December 27, 2020
Saquan Hampton
DB | New York Jets
Week 16: Hampton was placed on season-ending IR after he made is New York Jets' debut at Seattle during Week 14.
Duron Harmon
DB | Detroit
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. Minnesota (1 p.m. ET, FOX)
Week 16: Harmon started at safety and produced five tackles for Detroit against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Clark Harris
LS | Cincinnati
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. Baltimore (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: Harris served as the primary long snapper for Cincinnati in their 37-31 victory over Houston on Sunday.
.@SJD_51 comin' through with the third-down sack ?? pic.twitter.com/sHde79vv2y
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 27, 2020
Sebastian Joseph-Day
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. Arizona (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced his first sack of the season at Seattle on Sunday.
Tyler Kroft
TE | Buffalo
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. Miami (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: Kroft logged 12 snaps at tight end and five on special teams for Buffalo in their 38-9 victory over New England during Monday Night Football.
Back at home for the holidays.#BUFvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/snYub3gvEm
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 28, 2020
Devin McCourty
DB | New England
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. New York Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: McCourty started at safety and produced six tackles and a tackle-for-loss for New England against Buffalo during Monday Night Football.
Jason McCourty
DB | New England
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. New York Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: McCourty started at cornerback and produced three tackles for New England against Buffalo during Monday Night Football.
Logan Ryan
DB | New York Giants
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. Dallas (1 p.m. ET, FOX)
Week 16: Ryan started at safety and recorded eight tackles and recovered a fumble for the New York Giants against Baltimore on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu
WR | Detroit
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. Minnesota (1 p.m. ET, FOX)
Week 16: Sanu started at wide receiver and hauled in two receptions for 22 yards for Detroit against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Kemoko Turay
DL/LB | Indianapolis
Next Game: Sunday, Jan. 3 vs. Jacksonville (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 16: Turay logged eight snaps on defense and five on special teams for Indianapolis against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
#NFLKnights on the Practice Squad
WR Andre Patton – Miami
DL Willington Previlon – Green Bay
OL Kamaal Seymour – Las Vegas
#NFLKnights in Free Agency (Appeared on 2020 Rosters)
DB Anthony Cioffi – New York Jets
RB Jonathan Hilliman – New York Giants
LB Steve Longa – Detroit
DL Kevin Wilkins - Detroit
