Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye. Across the Shield follows those who once wore Scarlet and Gray on their journeys through the NFL.
Taylor Decker... Scores!
The former Detroit Lions first-round draft choice is well known for his blocking, but yesterday, Taylor Decker got to live a lifelong dream and catch a touchdown pass on a trick play.
TOUCHDOWN @__taylordecker!
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 2, 2018
*No, you did not read that wrong. #OnePride pic.twitter.com/rKaA2RPKs9
Congratulations to Decker. Unfortunately, the left tackle got caught up in the adrenaline and chucked the ball in the stands. He does want it back, however, and is soliciting for help on Twitter.
.@__taylordecker on throwing the ball from his TD catch into the stands:
— Mike Foss (@MikeFossWXYZ) December 3, 2018
"I think I threw a duck into the stands, so whatever fan has that ball, I'd like it back." pic.twitter.com/zhAHmhrVRI
Zeke Keeps Eating
There hasn't been a hotter running back over the last month or so than Ezekiel Elliott. He kept it rolling on Thursday in the "Battle of the Buckeyes," as Zeke and the Cowboys defeated the New Orleans Saints.
Elliott rushed 23 times for 76 yards (3.3 ypc) but did the bulk of his damage in the passing game, where he caught six passes for 60 yards and this touchdown.
.@EzekielElliott reaches out with one hand and runs it in for the TOUCHDOWN!#DallasCowboys lead 10-0. #NOvsDAL
— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2018
: @nflnetwork + @NFLonFOX
+: https://t.co/DJUityQHC9 pic.twitter.com/OWpjzxyXn8
There was a lot happening elsewhere in this game by former Buckeyes:
Cowboys:
RB Ezekiel Elliott: 23 carries, 76 yards; 6 catches, 60 yards, 1 TD
RB Rod Smith: 3 carries, 2 yards
WR Noah Brown: 1 reception, 9 yards
Saints:
WR Michael Thomas: 5 receptions, 40 yards
S Vonn Bell: 6 tackles
S Kurt Coleman: 4 tackles
CB Marshon Lattimore: 10 tackles, 1 forced fumble
CB Eli Apple: 6 tackles
WR Ted Ginn, Jr.: DNP (injured reserve)
QB J.T. Barrett: DNP (practice squad)
Joey Bosa Keeps Rolling
After coming back from injury, Joey Bosa now has three sacks in three games.
This @jbbigbear spin move! #FightForEachOther
— NFL (@NFL) December 3, 2018
: #LACvsPIT on NBC pic.twitter.com/Gpk2khnHpI
According to the ever reliable Twitter, Bosa was being held for a majority of the game, but still managed to make his presence felt. Bosa had six tackles in addition to that sack.
Elsewhere in this game, Cameron Heyward recorded four tackles.
Curtis Samuel Has Career Day
While he didn't score, Curtis Samuel had a career afternoon in the Carolina Panthers' loss to Tampa Bay, snagging a career-high six catches for a career-high 88 yards.
Fans have been clamoring for Samuel to be a bigger part of the Carolina offense in recent weeks, and although the Panthers did lose, it seems their wish was granted.
