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Mountaineers in the NFL: Week 1

See how your favorite Mountaineers did in week one of the 2023 NFL season.

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West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers

The NFL season has arrived, meaning that your favorite Mountaineers from days past are back on the field. Rasul Douglas and Kyzir White performed well this week, recording eight and nine total tackles respectively. Geno Smith will look to get back in the groove next week as he only passed for 112 yards in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Sep 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Lumen Field.

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks 0-1)

This Week vs. Rams L 30-13

ˆ16/26, 112 yards passing, one touchdown

Josh Sills (Indianapolis Colts 0-1)

This Week vs. Jaguars L 31-21

Five Snaps played

Tony Fields (Cleveland Browns 1-0)

This Week vs. Bengals W 24-3

21 Snaps Played 

Colton McKivitz (San Francisco 49ers 1-0)

This Week vs. Steelers W 30-7

Played 100% of offensive snaps 

David Long (Miami Dolphins 1-0)

This Week vs. Chargers W 36-34

One solo tackle

Trevon Wesco (Tennessee Titans 0-1)

This Week vs. Saints L 16-15

Played 35 snaps across offense and special teams

Sep 10, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is tackled from behind by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) during the second half at FedExField.

Sep 10, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is tackled from behind by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) during the second half at FedExField.

Kyzir White (Arizona Cardinals 0-1)

This Week vs. Commanders L 20-16

Nine total tackles (five solo)

Dante Stills (Arizona Cardinals 0-1)

This Week vs. Commanders L 20-16

Did Not Play

Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates a fumble recovery during second half of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates a fumble recovery during second half of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Rasul Douglas (Green Bay Packers 1-0)

This Week vs. Bears W 38-20

Eight total tackles (six solo), one pass deflection and a fumble recovery

 Daryl Worley (Baltimore Ravens 1-0)

This Week vs. Texans 25-9

23 total snaps across defense and special teams

Mark Glowinski (New York Giants 0-1)

This Week vs. Cowboys L 40-0

Played 100% of offensive snaps

Practice Squad Participants 

QB Will Grier - Cincinnati Bengals

Adam Pankey - New York Jets

David Sills - Denver Broncos

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