Metcalf, Pegues make key plays in NFL Week 7
Former Ole Miss players made an impact across the NFL in Week 7, with Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf and Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues among the standouts.
Metcalf caught two passes for 56 yards and led the Steelers in receiving in their 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Paris. His 51-yard reception set up a go-ahead touchdown.
Pegues forced the first fumble of his career in the Raiders’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He also recorded two tackles. The forced fumble led to a turnover.
San Francisco 49ers receiver Jordan Watkins had a career-high three catches for 56 yards in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta linebacker Jared Ivey played 19 defensive snaps and had one quarterback hit in a win over San Francisco.
Several other former Rebels contributed in Week 7. Cleveland Browns defensive end Sam Williams recorded five tackles, including two for loss, and a quarterback hit in a 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson had two tackles in a 35-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Dallas Cowboys receiver Jonathan Mingo returned two kicks for 50 yards in a 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia receiver Elijah Moore caught two passes for 16 yards in the loss. Denver tight end Evan Engram had one catch for 2 yards in a 30-16 win over Arizona, while defensive tackle D.J. Jones finished with one tackle.
Among other Week 7 performances, New England receiver A.J. Brown caught three passes for 48 yards in a loss to Chicago. Indianapolis receiver Laquon Treadwell had two catches for 19 yards in a loss to Minnesota, while Colts linebacker Tahj Chambers played 18 special-teams snaps and safety Kapena Gushiken played 14 defensive snaps and made one tackle.
Carolina linebacker Princely Umanmielen recorded two solo tackles, including one for loss, in a loss to Tampa Bay. Arizona left tackle Jayden Williams started and played all 81 offensive snaps in a loss to Denver.
Washington’s Trey Amos, Jacksonville’s Jaylon Jones, Buffalo’s Dawson Knox and the Los Angeles Chargers’ Deane Leonard were on bye. Ben Brown of New England, Tre Harris of the Chargers, Walter Nolen III of Arizona and Diego Pounds of Kansas City were inactive.
Ole Miss also listed Jaxson Dart, Tavius Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling and Laremy Tunsil on injured reserve, with AJ Finley, Trey Washington, Harrison Wallace III, Antwane Wells Jr. and Kenny Yeboah on practice squads.
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