Bulldogs in the NFL: How Mississippi State's alumni fared in Week 6

Former Mississippi State players went 7-7 in their NFL games Sunday and Monday.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) communicates during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

It was another busy week for former Mississippi State players across the NFL, with standout performances on both sides of the ball.

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From Dak Prescott’s three-touchdown day to Jeffery Simmons’ dominant showing in the trenches, here’s a look at how the Bulldogs in the pros fared in Week 6.

Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke (9) punts during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium. | Travis Register-Imagn Images

Logan Cooke, P, Jacksonville Jaguars

Last Week: Cooke had eight punts for 393 yards (49.1 avg.), one punt landed inside the 20-yard line and the longest was 61 yards in a 20-12 loss to the Seahawks.
Season: 17 punts, 841 yards, 49.5 avg., long 60

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) is pushed across the goal line by tackle Charles Cross (67) to score a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Charles Cross, OT, Seattle Seahawks

Last Week: Cross started at left tackle in a 20-12 win against the Jaguars.
Season: 6 GS

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy (96) walks to the field for Panthers Training Camp. | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Jaden Crumedy, DT, Carolina Panthers

Last Week: Crumedy was inactive for the Panthers' 30-27 win over the Cowboys.
Season: 2 tackles, 3 GP

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (25) meet on the field after the game at Lincoln Financial Field. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Los Angeles Rams

Last Week: Forbes had one tackle in the Rams' 17-3 win against the Ravens.
Season: 14 tackles (6 solo, 6 assists), 1 INT, 1 PD

Miami Dolphins linebacker Willie Gay (40) reacts while stretching during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Willie Gay Jr., LB, Miami Dolphins

Last Week: Gay played 10 snaps on special teams in the Dolphins’ 29-27 loss to the Chargers.
Season: 5 GP, 3 tackles, 1 TFL

J.T. Gray, S, Baltimore Ravens

Last Week: Gray was on the injured practice squad for a 17-3 loss to the Rams.
Season: N/A

Green Bay Packers center/guard Elgton Jenkins (74) and wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) shake hands after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field. | Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Elgton Jenkins, C, Green Bay Packers

Last Week: Jenkins started and played every offensive snap in the Packers’ 27-18 win against the Bengals.
Season: 5 GS

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) reacts during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Chris Jones, DE, Kansas City Chiefs

Last Week: Jones started and had one tackle and one quarterback hit in the Chiefs' 30-17 win against the Lions.
Season: 8 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PD

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) prepares to throw the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. | Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys

Last Week: Prescott started and completed 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in a 30-27 loss to the Panthers.
Season: 164 of 229, 1,617 yards, 13 TD, 3 INT; 14 runs, 49 yards, 1 TD

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) catches a pass while covered by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the first half at Lumen Field. | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Decamerion Richardson, CB, Las Vegas Raiders

Last Week: Richardson played eight snaps on special teams in a 20-10 win against the Titans.
Season: 1 tackle

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) takes the field against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at Nissan Stadium. | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Jeffery Simmons, DT, Tennessee Titans

Last Week: Simmons started and recorded six tackles, four solo, one sack, two TFLs and two quarterback hits in the Titans' 20-10 loss to the Raiders.
Season: 23 tackles (17 solo, 6 assist), 3 TFL, 4.5 sack, 4 QBH, 1 FF

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay (23) reacts after a fumble recovery during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Darius Slay, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Last Week: Slay had four tackles and a pass deflection in a 23-9 win against the Browns.
Season: 12 solo tackles, 1 PD

Preston Smith, LB, Washington Commanders

Last Week: Smith recorded two tackles in a 25-24 loss to the Bears.
Season: 2 GP, 3 tackles

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7), offensive tackle DJ Glaze (71), Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) and safety Jaquan Brisker (9) scramble for a loose ball after a sack in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Montez Sweat, DE, Chicago Bears

Last Week: Sweat registered three tackles, two solo, and a pass deflection in the Bears’ 25-24 win against the Commanders.
Season: 14 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 sack, 2 PD, 3 QBH

Tyrus Wheat, DE, Detroit Lions

Last Week: Wheat recorded a tackle in the Lions’ 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Season: 2 tackles

Injured/Inactive Bulldogs

Denico Autry, DE, Houston Texans

Last Week: On the physically unable to perform list.

Martin Emerson, CB, Cleveland Browns

Season: Out for the season (torn Achilles)

Nathaniel Watson, LB, Cleveland Browns

Season: Out for the season (bicep)