Making your NFL debut is always special.
For former Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack, who had to battle ever since he stepped foot in Columbus, perseverance was nothing new. So when he went undrafted and was waived from the active roster on Sep. 5, there was never a doubt that his journey to the NFL was far from over.
After being elevated to the New York Giants' active roster on Oct. 3, Mack was inactive and sent back to the practice squad. However, he was actually signed to their 53-man roster this past week and finally made his debut on Sunday, recording his first NFL catch.
Welcome to the NFL Austin Mack! pic.twitter.com/Dn8UsBi7Mz
— Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) October 18, 2020
It was a welcome debut for Mack, and hopefully the first of many catches to come for the 23-year-old rookie.
Bradley Roby continues strong season with INT
Bradley Roby has been having a strong year for the Houston Texans (despite the team's 0-6 record) and he added to that with his first interception of the season.
Texans-Titans is a rollercoaster.
— Rivers McCown (@riversmccown) October 18, 2020
First interception of the Texans season. Bradley Roby. pic.twitter.com/eR0PnPpCTM
Somehow, that is also the Texans’ first interception this season. Roby, who signed a three-year deal with the Texans in the offseason, has been forced to take on a large role on the defense due to an ankle injury suffered by fellow former Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley, which has kept him out all season thus far.
John Simon nabs first sack of 2020
Despite the defense of the Patriots playing well in their loss to the Broncos (they allowed *just* six field goals from Brandon McManus), it was not enough as the Pats fell, 18-12.
Drew Lock, meet John Simonpic.twitter.com/Mm6recCj4F
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 18, 2020
This was Simon's first sack of the season, in which he has 21 total tackles.
Jamel Dean earns elusive pick-six off Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers, prior to yesterday, had thrown just two pick-sixes in his entire career. Former Ohio State cornerback Jamel Dean changed that with a second-quarter play that put the Buccaneers first points on the board in what turned out to be a rout.
PICK 6! Jamel Dean takes it to the house! #GoBucs
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
: #GBvsTB on FOX
: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/qYnOYOB3CA pic.twitter.com/qk0Tn7O45M
Dean was medically disqualified shortly after arriving to Ohio State as part of the 2015 recruiting class. After transferring to Auburn, he was able to get on the field and parlayed his success into becoming a third round draft choice in 2019.
Now, he is making plays in the Tampa secondary alongside his former Auburn teammate (and another former Ohio State commit) Carlton Davis.
| Player | Pos | Team | Week 5 Stats | Season Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICK BOSA | DE | 49ERS | OUT FOR SEASON (TORN ACL) | 6 TACKLES, 1 FORCED FUMBLE, 1 QB HIT |
| TED GINN JR. | WR | BEARS | 1 PUNT RETURN, 0 YARDS | 3 CATCHES, 40 YARDS; 5 PUNT RETURNS, 24 YARDS |
| VONN BELL | S | BENGALS | 6 TACKLES | 35 TACKLES |
| SAM HUBBARD | DE | BENGALS | INJURED RESERVE (ELBOW) | 23 TACKLES, 3 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 QB HITS |
| MICHAEL JORDAN | OG | BENGALS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 6 STARTS |
| BILLY PRICE | OL | BENGALS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 6 GAMES PLAYED |
| DRE'MONT JONES | DT | BRONCOS | INACTIVE (KNEE) | 4 TACKLES, 2 QB HITS |
| NICK VANNETT | TE | BRONCOS | 1 CATCH, 7 YARDS | 3 CATCHES, 8 YARDS |
| DENZEL WARD | CB | BROWNS | 3 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFLECTION | 20 TACKLES, 1 INT, 7 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JOEY BOSA | DE | CHARGERS | BYE WEEK | 13 TACKLES, 6 TFL, 4 SACKS, 10 QB HITS |
| K.J. HILL | WR | CHARGERS | BYE WEEK | 2 CATCHES, 23 YARDS; 4 PUNT RETURNS, 29 YARDS |
| PARRIS CAMPBELL | WR | COLTS | INJURED RESERVE (KNEE) | 6 CATCHES, 71 YARDS, 1 TD; 2 CARRIES, 16 YARDS |
| MALIK HOOKER | S | COLTS | OUT FOR SEASON (TORN ACHILLES) | 7 TACKLES |
| TYQUAN LEWIS | DT | COLTS | 5 TACKLES, 0.5 SACK, 1 TFL | 7 TACKLES, 1.5 SACKS |
| NOAH BROWN | WR | COWBOYS | vs. CARDINALS, 8:15 p.m. Monday (ESPN) | 7 CATCHES, 80 YARDS |
| EZEKIEL ELLIOTT | RB | COWBOYS | vs. CARDINALS, 8:15 p.m. Monday (ESPN) | 89 CARRIES, 364 YARDS, 5 TD; 24 CATCHES, 173 YARDS, 1 TD |
| JEROME BAKER | LB | DOLPHINS | 6 TACKLES | 46 TACKLES, 3 TFL, 2 SACKS, 1 FORCED FUMBLE, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 3 QB HITS |
| CAMERON JOHNSTON | P | EAGLES | 6 PUNTS, 49.6 YARDS PER PUNT | 27 PUNTS, 51.4 YARDS PER PUNT, 11 PUNTS INSIDE 20 |
| KENDALL SHEFFIELD | CB | FALCONS | 6 TACKLES | 17 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| NATE EBNER | S | GIANTS | 1 TACKLE | 3 TACKLES |
| AUSTIN MACK | WR | GIANTS | 1 CATCH, 1 YARD | 1 CATCH, 1 YARD |
| DAVON HAMILTON | DT | JAGUARS | 2 TACKLES | 15 TACKLES, 2 QB HITS |
| ANDREW NORWELL | OG | JAGUARS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 6 STARTS |
| TAYLOR DECKER | OT | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT TACKLE | 5 STARTS |
| JONAH JACKSON | OG | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 5 STARTS |
| JEFF OKUDAH | CB | LIONS | 8 TACKLES | 26 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 INT |
| COREY LINSLEY | C | PACKERS | STARTED AT CENTER | 5 STARTS |
| ELI APPLE | CB | PANTHERS | INACTIVE (HAMSTRING) | 0 TACKLES |
| CURTIS SAMUEL | WR | PANTHERS | INACTIVE (KNEE) | 19 CATCHES, 185 YARDS; 15 CARRIES, 67 YARDS |
| RASHOD BERRY | DE | PATRIOTS | APPEARED ON DEFENSE | 0 TACKLES |
| JOHN SIMON | DE | PATRIOTS | 4 TACKLES, 1 SACK | 21 TACKLES, 1 SACK, 3 QB HITS |
| DAMON ARNETTE | CB | RAIDERS | INJURED RESERVE (THUMB) | 14 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFLECTION |
| JOHNATHAN HANKINS | DT | RAIDERS | 2 TACKLES | 10 TACKLES, 1 QB HIT |
| RAEKWON MCMILLAN | LB | RAIDERS | 2 TACKLES | 7 TACKLES |
| JORDAN FULLER | S | RAMS | INJURED RESERVE (SHOULDER) | 21 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JAKE MCQUAIDE | LS | RAMS | LONG SNAPPER | 6 GAMES PLAYED |
| J.K. DOBBINS | RB | RAVENS | 9 CARRIES, 28 YARDS; 2 CATCHES, 1 YARD | 25 CARRIES, 154 YARDS, 2 TD; 11 CATCHES, 74 YARDS |
| MALIK HARRISON | LB | RAVENS | 1 TACKLE | 13 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFLECTION |
| MALCOLM JENKINS | S | SAINTS | BYE WEEK | 32 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 4 PASS DEFLECTIONS, 2 QB HITS |
| MARSHON LATTIMORE | CB | SAINTS | BYE WEEK | 21 TACKLES, 1 TFL, 1 PASS DEFLECTION |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | WR | SAINTS | BYE WEEK | 3 CATCHES, 17 YARDS |
| CARLOS HYDE | RB | SEAHAWKS | BYE WEEK | 16 CARRIES, 57 YARDS, 1 TD; 3 CATCHES, 26 YARDS |
| JAMARCO JONES | OL | SEAHAWKS | BYE WEEK | 4 GAME APPEARANCES |
| CAM HEYWARD | DE | STEELERS | 8 TACKLES, 1 TFL | 18 TACKLES, 1.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 6 QB HITS |
| GAREON CONLEY | CB | TEXANS | INJURED RESERVE (ANKLE) | HAS NOT PLAYED |
| BRADLEY ROBY | CB | TEXANS | 7 TACKLES, 1 INT, 2 PD | 29 TACKLES, 1 INT, 5 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| PAT ELFLEIN | OG | VIKINGS | INJURED RESERVE (THUMB) | 1 START |
| JALYN HOLMES | DE | VIKINGS | 3 TACKLES | 16 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 2 QB HITS |
| MARCUS BAUGH | TE | WASHINGTON | INACTIVE (COACH DECISION) | 1 CATCH, 2 YARDS |
| DWAYNE HASKINS | QB | WASHINGTON | INACTIVE (COACH DECISION) | 89-146 PASSING, 939 YARDS, 4 TD, 3 INT; 13 CARRIES, 30 YARDS, 1 TD |
| TERRY MCLAURIN | WR | WASHINGTON | 7 CATCHES, 74 YARDS | 40 CATCHES, 487 YARDS, 1 TD; 1 CARRY, 3 YARDS |
| CHASE YOUNG | DE | WASHINGTON | 2 TACKLES, 1 TFL | 12 TACKLES, 5.5 TFL, 2.5 SACKS, 1 FORCED FUMBLE |
