Mountaineers in the NFL: Week 15
Karl Joseph, Nick Kwiatkoski, David Long Jr., and Rasul Douglas all led their teams in tackles in week 15.
QB Geno Smith (Seahawks 10-4)
vs. Football Team W 20-15
Back up to Russell Wilson.
S Karl Joseph (Browns 10-4)
vs. Giants W 20-6
10 tackles (8 solo), 1 tackle for a loss, 2 pass deflections
Season Stats
55 tackles, (41 solo), 2 tackles for a loss, 4 pass deflections, and 2 fumble recoveries. Started the first four games of the season at safety for the Browns until a hamstring injury sidelined Joseph. He has slowly been working back in the rotation.
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) cannot come up with the touchdown pass with pressure from Cleveland Browns safety Karl Joseph (42) during a game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, December 20, 2020, in East Rutherford.
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OG Mark Glowinski (Colts 10-4)
vs. Texans W 27-20
100% offensive snaps
Season Stats
Glowinski has played every offensive snap.
LB David Long Jr (Titans 10-4)
vs. Lions W 46-25
12 tackles (6 solo), 0.5 tackles for a loss, 1 pass deflection
Season Stats
37 tackles (19 solo), 1 forced fumble, 2 pass deflections, and 2 tackles for a loss
LB Nick Kwiatkoski (Raiders 7-7)
vs. Chargers L 30-27
10 tackles (5 solo)
Season Stats
Kwiatkoski was named team captain to start the season. He missed two games this season due to a pectoral injury. He's registered 81 tackles (53 solo), 4 pass deflections, 2 tackle for a loss on the season, 1 interception, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball against Las Vegas Raiders inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium.
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CB Daryl Worley (Raiders 7-7)
vs Chargers L 30-27
7 tackles (4 solo), 1 pass deflection
Season Stats
He was released by the Dallas Cowboy before signing to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. The Las Vegas Raiders signed Worley last week off the Bills practice squad. He has 21 tackles (16 solo), and 2 pass deflections on the year.
DB Rasul Douglas Panthers (4-10)
vs. Packers L 24-16
7 tackles (6 solo)
Season Stats
54 tackles (44 solo), 8 pass deflections, 1 tackle for loss
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Rasul Douglas (24) after catching a pass during the second quarter at Lambeau Field.
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S Kenny Robinson (Panthers 4-10)
vs. Packers L 24-16
15 special team snaps
Season Stats
Kenny Robinson was called up from the practice squad a few weeks ago and has played special teams in all six games, including recording his first NFL tackle in the third game of his career versus the Chiefs.
OG Quinton Spain (Bengals 3-10-1)
vs. Steelers W 27-17
100% offensive stats
Season Stats
Quinton Spain was recently picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals after being released by the Buffalo Bills and took 62 snaps (86.1%) at guard in his first game with the Bengals.
LB Kyzir White (Chargers 5-9)
vs. Raiders W 30-27
2 solo tackles
Season Stats
White leads the team with 77 tackles, including 50 solo tackles, 0.5 sack, 5.5 tackles for a loss, and 3 pass deflections.
WR Tavon Austin (Packers 11-3)
vs. Panthers W 24-16
1 punt return for 5 yards
Season Stats
Austin suffered a knee injury during training camp with the 49ers and was later released. The Green Bay Packers signed Austin on December 1st and made his first appearance of the season against the Lions.
TE Trevon Wesco (Jets 1-13)
vs. Rams W 23-20
17 offensive snaps and 4 snaps on special teams
Season Stats
1 reception 5 yards, 1 carry 0 yards
OG Adam Pankey (Dolphins 9-5)
vs. Patriots W 22-12
Did not play
Season Stats
Pankey has been back and forth from the 53-man roster and the practice squad. He's played 28 offensive snaps on the season.
Inactive
OG Colton McKivitz (49ers 5-9) - placed on COVID-19/Reserve list
Season Stats
Colton McKivitz made his first NFL start in week 13 versus the Rams and has remained the starter ever since until week 15 when he was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list.
Will Grier (Panthers 4-10)
Yodny Cajuste (Patriots 6-8)
Cajuste spent his rookie season on the PUP list and came into the 2020 season on injured reserve but has yet to practice with the Patriots due to the same knee injury that kept him out of last season.
On practice squad:
Wendell Smallwood (Steelers 11-2)
Season Stats
Smallwood was called up to the 53-man last in week 11 and contributed on two special teams plays.
WR Kevin White (49ers 5-9)
Season Stats
Kevin White has been active three games this season and has been in the game for 9 offensive snaps and 22 on special teams.
Keith Washington (Saints)
WR Shelton Gibson (Panthers 4-10)
IR, out for season:
David Sills V (Giants)
Bruce Irvin (Seahawks)
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