Trey Amos, 18 Former Ole Miss Players See NFL Action in Week 8
Washington cornerback Trey Amos made two pass breakups and recorded four tackles in the Commanders’ 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, part of a Week 8 in which 18 former Ole Miss players saw NFL action, OleMissSports.com reported.
Amos’ first defended pass came on third down before halftime and helped force an Eagles punt, according to the report. Washington later kicked a field goal to take a 13-10 lead into the break. Amos, who had three solo tackles, allowed one completion for 7 yards on five targets. The report listed his passer rating when targeted at 39.6.
The report said Washington allowed an average of 238 passing yards per game since Amos returned from injury, compared with 269 per game while he was out. It did not specify the number of games in either span.
Among other former Rebels, Denver tight end Evan Engram played 30 snaps in a win over Kansas City, while defensive tackle D.J. Jones had two tackles in the Broncos’ 28-24 victory. Cincinnati defensive end Cedric Johnson made two tackles in the Bengals’ 43-36 overtime win over Tennessee.
Several former Ole Miss players contributed on offense and special teams. Los Angeles Chargers receiver Tre Harris caught three passes for 31 yards in a loss to the Rams. Dallas receiver Jonathan Mingo returned three punts for 29 yards and one kickoff for 19 yards. Indianapolis receiver Laquon Treadwell started and caught one pass for 18 yards in a loss to Jacksonville.
Arizona left tackle Jayden Williams played 49 snaps in the Cardinals’ 33-30 overtime win over Dallas. Jacksonville cornerback Jaylon Jones made two tackles in the Jaguars’ 42-7 win over Indianapolis. Buffalo tight end Dawson Knox caught one pass for 6 yards in a win over Baltimore, and Pittsburgh receiver D.K. Metcalf caught one pass for 4 yards in a win over Cleveland.
OleMissSports.com also listed players who were inactive, on injured reserve, on a bye or on practice squads. Among those inactive were New England receiver A.J. Brown and Arizona defensive tackle Walter Nolen III. San Francisco receiver Jordan Watkins was on a bye. The report listed quarterback Jaxson Dart, linebacker Tavius Robinson, receiver De’Zhaun Stribling and tackle Laremy Tunsil on injured reserve.
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