Jordan Watkins Scores First NFL Touchdown in 49ers’ Week 9 Win

Jordan Watkins led the San Francisco 49ers with a career-high 86 receiving yards and scored his first NFL touchdown in a 38-17 Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, OleMissSports.com reported.

The second-year receiver caught four passes. His touchdown came on a 37-yard reception from Brock Purdy, according to the report. Watkins was one of 19 former Ole Miss players who saw action in the NFL during the week.

Other former Rebels contributed to wins across the league. Denver tight end Evan Engram caught four passes for 33 yards in the Broncos’ 26-21 victory over Carolina. Buffalo tight end Dawson Knox had four catches for 37 yards in a 23-6 win over Minnesota.

Dallas receiver Jonathan Mingo returned two punts for 22 yards and caught a 23-yard pass in the Cowboys’ 27-23 win over Indianapolis. Cincinnati defensive end Cedric Johnson recorded three tackles in a 34-17 victory over Atlanta. Jacksonville cornerback Jaylon Jones made two solo tackles on special teams in a 33-10 win over Baltimore.

Several former Rebels recorded defensive stats in losses. Arizona defensive tackle Walter Nolen III had six tackles and a quarterback hit against Seattle. Washington cornerback Trey Amos made four tackles in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, while Indianapolis safety Kapena Gushiken recorded three tackles in the Colts’ loss to Dallas.

The report also listed former Rebels who were inactive or on bye, along with players on injured reserve and practice squads. A.J. Brown, Deane Leonard, Diego Pounds and Jayden Williams were inactive in Week 9; D.K. Metcalf’s Pittsburgh Steelers were on bye.

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