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A trio of Texas Exes players find the end zone

Pabio October 29, 2024

All 32 NFL teams played in Week 8 of the season and 14 former Texas players had a significant stat line for their respective teams.

As of 12:00 p.m. CT, defensive back Quandre Diggs was second on the Tennessee Titans defense in tackles with seven on the day and defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat also added four tackles. Unfortunately, that didn’t help the Titans much as they fell to the Detroit Lions 52-14 and fell to 1-6.

Texas legend Bijan Robinson had another incredible game for the Atlanta Falcons, who now look like a potential threat in the NFC. Robinson carried the ball 13 times for 63 yards while hauling in six catches for 37 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown helped propel the Falcons to a 31-26 victory over their division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers to improve to 5-3.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed a field goal in the 29-24 upset loss to the Cleveland Browns, but still knocked down a 49-yard field goal.

On the other side, running back D’Onta Foreman had five carries for 26 yards. Also worth noting is that tight end Geoff Swaim, on National Tight Ends Day, had his first reception of the season for seven yards.

The Los Angeles Chargers dominated the New Orleans Saints 26-8 to improve to 4-3. A duo of Longhorns contributed to that on both ends of the court. Defensive tackle Poona Ford had a sack and two tackles and kicker Cameron Dicker made both field goals, one on 46 and one on 29.

Moving to Seattle, Seahawks defensive lineman Byron MurphyII won four tackles on the day, but the Buffalo Bills dominated the entire game, winning 31-10 and bringing Murphy II and Seattle to 4-4 after a 2-0 start.

Although the Chicago Bears lost on a game-winning Hail Mary to the Washington Commanders, running back Roschon Johnson had the winning touchdown with 25 seconds left to help the Bears lead 15-12. Chicago improves to 4-3.

The Denver Broncos continue their impressive start to the season with a 28-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers to improve to 5-3. Defensive back Brandon Jones played a big role in all of this. He led the team in tackles with 12 on the day. Wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey also added 22 yards through the air on four receptions.

Rookie wide receiver Xavier Digne continues his emergence as a dangerous wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. Worthy completed a nine-yard pass for a touchdown to give Kansas City a 27-13 lead over the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth. The Chiefs would hold on to win 27-20 and remain undefeated at 7-0. Worthy was second on the team in receiving yards with 37 on four receptions.

Finally, on Sunday Night Football, DeMarvion Overshown did his best to help the Dallas Cowboys finally defeat the San Francisco 49ers. Overshown had eight tackles, including a sack late in the game, but the 49ers still won 30-24 to put Dallas at 3-4 on the season.

A Longhorn alumnus will be featured on Monday Night Football and it will be Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back DeShon Elliott. The Steelers will face the New York Giants at 7:15 p.m. on ABC.