Pokes in the NFL: Week 9
STILLWATER -- It was a solid weekend of games for the former Oklahoma State Cowboys that are currently on NFL squads. As we do each week, we're going to be starting with the Thursday night game and work our way towards the Monday night game.
The Thursday night game of the week featured Kevin Peterson and the Arizona Cardinals taking on the No. 1 San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers stayed undefeated, but just barely as they won 28-25. Defensive back Kevin Peterson finished the game with three total tackles, two of which were solo stops.
Arizona travels to Tampa Bay this weekend to face the Bucs for a noon kickoff on FOX.
Next up is a guy who I've waited all season to talk about: Vincent Taylor. Taylor made his debut this week as the Bills thumped the Washington Redskins 24-9. Taylor finished the game with three total tackles, all solo, and one tackle for loss.
The Bills travel to Cleveland this week for a noon kick on CBS against the Browns.
A couple of former Pokes faced each other this week as the Vikings faced the Chiefs. The Chiefs squeaked out a 26-23 win, but Vikings kicker Dan Bailey did all he could. He was 1-for-1 from field goal range and 2-for-3 on extra points.
Emmanuel Ogbah finished the day with just one tackle and a half tackle for loss, and Tyreek Hill led the Chiefs in receiving with six receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown.
The Vikings travel to Dallas for the Sunday night game on NBC, a 7:20 p.m. CT kick, and the Chiefs travel to Nashville for a noon kick on CBS against the Titans.
Mason Rudolph once again got the Steelers back in the win column as Pittsburgh beat the Colts 26-24. Rudolph finished the day going 26-of-35 for 191 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Receiver James Washington was second in receiving for the Steelers with four receptions for 69 yards.
Pittsburgh plays host the Rams this week for a 3:25 p.m. CT kick on FOX.
The Oakland Raiders beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 and receiver Marcell Ateman found his name on the stat sheet. He finished with one reception for 34 yards. The Raiders will be hosting the Chargers for this week's Thursday night game, a 7:20 p.m. CT kick on FOX.
Justice Hill had three carries for seven yards and 24 yards on two kick off returns in a 37-20 win over New England. The Ravens travel to Cincinnati this week for a noon kick on CBS.
To wrap the week week of action up, Blake Jarwin and the Dallas Cowboy beat the New York Giants 37-18. Jarwin finished the game with just one reception, but it was an impressive one as he had to go down to catch it, and he ran it 42 yards for the touchdown.
As mentioned, the Cowboys play in the Sunday night game, a 7:20 kick on NBC against the Vikings.
