Local Players Make Big Plays During NFL’s Week 15
Dec 17, 2023, 9:32 PM | Updated: Dec 18, 2023, 9:49 pm
Julian Blackmon #32 of the Indianapolis Colts tackles Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Here is how the players and coaches with ties to the state of Utah performed during the 15th week of the 2023 NFL regular season.
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Brian Johnson – Offensive Coordinator – Philadelphia Eagles (10-4)
The former Utah quarterback and the Eagles suffered a 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, December 18.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Clark Phillips III – Cornerback – Atlanta Falcons (6-8)
The former Utah defensive back had five total tackles and four solo tackles in Atlanta’s 9-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (11-3)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 23-7, on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN+
Marcus Williams – Safety – Baltimore Ravens (11-3)
The former Utah defensive back had five total tackles and four solo tackles in Baltimore’s 23-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN+
Dalton Kincaid – Tight End – Buffalo Bills (8-6)
The former Utah tight end was targeted twice in Buffalo’s 31-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, December 23 at 6 p.m. (MT) on Peacock
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (5-9)
The former Utah defensive back had three tackles and one pass breakup in Chicago’s 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Mohamoud Diabate – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (9-5)
The former Utah linebacker had one fumble recovery in Cleveland’s 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Garett Bolles – Offensive Lineman – Denver Broncos (7-7)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos suffered a 42-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, December 24 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on NFL Network
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (8-6)
The former Utah defensive back had two tackles, one pass breakup, one interception, and one fumble recovery in Indianapolis’ 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Former @Utah_Football DB @JumpManJu32 scoops up a loose ball for the @Colts. 🐴🏈#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #PITvsIND #ForTheShoe #GoUteshttps://t.co/mU0RQl397G
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 16, 2023
Matt Gay – Kicker – Indianapolis Colts (8-6)
The former Utah kicker was 3/5 on field goals and 3/3 on PATs in Indianapolis’ 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Zack Moss – Running Back – Indianapolis Colts (8-6)
The former Utah running back had four carries for 13 yards and three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown in Indianapolis’ 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
A Saturday score for @Utah_Football legend @PresMoss2. 🙌#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #PITvsIND #ForTheShoe #GoUtes https://t.co/Lk24va99lQ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 16, 2023
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6)
The former Utah linebacker had 11 total tackles and eight solo tackles in Jacksonville’s 23-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (7-7)
The former Utah linebacker and the Saints beat the New York Giants, 24-6.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (10-4)
The former Utah wide receiver returned three punts for a total of 30 yards in Philadelphia’s 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, December 18.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (11-3)
The former Utah punter punted twice with an average of 48.0 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN+
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Washington Commanders (4-10)
The former Utah linebacker had 13 total tackles and five solo tackles in Washington’s 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Washington Commanders (4-10)
The former Utah safety and the Commanders suffered a 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Practice Squad
- Jackson Barton – Offensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (3-11)
- Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
- Cole Fotheringham – Tight End – Las Vegas Raiders (6-8)
- Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Injured Reserve
- Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (3-11)
- Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
- Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (7-7)
- Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, December 24 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on NFL Network
- Bradlee Anae – Defensive Lineman – New York Jets (5-9)
- Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
- Braeden Daniels – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (4-10)
- Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (9-5)
The former BYU offensive lineman and graduate assistant led the Chiefs to a 27-17 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (6-8)
The former BYU running back had 14 carries for 45 yards and one reception for six yards in Atlanta’s 9-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Baltimore Ravens (11-3)
The former BYU linebacker had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Baltimore’s 23-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN+
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (9-5)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles, four solo tackles, and one tackle for loss in Cleveland’s 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Zayne Anderson – Safety – Green Bay Packers (6-8)
The former BYU defensive back and the Packers suffered a 34-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Blake Freeland – Offensive Lineman – Indianapolis Colts (8-6)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-13, on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: @ Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (5-9)
The former BYU defensive back had six total tackles, five solo tackles, one tackle for loss, and two pass breakups in Los Angeles’ 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, December 14.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Saturday, December 23 at 6 p.m. (MT) on Peacock
Puka Nacua – Wide Receiver – Los Angeles Rams (7-7)
The former BYU wide receiver had five receptions for 50 yards and two carries for three yards in Los Angeles’ 28-20 win over the Washington Commanders.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Thursday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Jaren Hall – Quarterback – Minnesota Vikings (7-7)
The former BYU quarterback did not play in Minnesota’s 27-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Khyris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Minnesota Vikings (7-7)
The former BYU defensive lineman and the Vikings suffered a 27-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (7-7)
The former BYU quarterback was 0/1 passing in New Orleans’ 24-6 win over the New York Giants. Hill also ran the ball once for a one-yard gain and had one reception for four yards. Hill also returned one kickoff for 18 yards.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – New Orleans Saints (7-7)
The former BYU running back had eight carries for 24 yards and one reception for two yards in New Orleans’ 24-6 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (5-9)
The former BYU quarterback was 4/11 passing for 26 yards in New York’s 30-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Zach Wilson suffered a head injury in the first half of #NYJvsMIA and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TakeFlight #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/1w8WXQWOgt
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 17, 2023
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (11-3)
The former BYU linebacker had nine total tackles, eight solo tackles, and 0.5 sacks in San Francisco’s 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN+
Practice Squad
- Matt Bushman – Tight End – Kansas City Chiefs (9-5)
- Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
- Chris Wilcox – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (5-9)
- Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Saturday, December 23 at 6 p.m. (MT) on Peacock
- Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (7-7)
- Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
- Kaleb Hayes – Cornerback – New York Giants (5-9)
- Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Injured Reserve
- Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (2-12)
- Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
- Chris Brooks – Running Back – Miami Dolphins (10-4)
- Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, December 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
- Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (4-10)
- Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (5-9)
The former Utah State long snapper and the Bears suffered a 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (8-6)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings in overtime, 27-24, on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, December 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (6-8)
The former Utah State quarterback was 29/39 passing for 284 yards and two touchdowns in Green Bay’s 34-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Love also had two carries for one yard. He also lost one fumble.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Former @USUFootball QB @jordan3love had a strong outing in Week 15. 💪💪#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TBvsGB #GoPackGo #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/Tb8EjAJkeC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 17, 2023
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (7-7)
The former Utah State linebacker and the Vikings suffered a 27-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (7-7)
The former Utah State linebacker had 11 total tackles and eight solo tackles in Seattle’s 20-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, December 18.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Deven Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)
The former Utah State wide receiver had one punt return for 13 yards in Tampa Bay’s 34-20 win over the Green Bay Packers. Thompkins also had one carry for a one-yard loss.
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 24 at 2:05 p.m. (MT) on CBS
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (4-10)
The former Utah State offensive lineman and the Commanders suffered a 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: @ New York Jets on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Practice Squad
- Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers (2-12)
- Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
- Dallin Leavitt – Safety – Denver Broncos (6-6)
- Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, December 24 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on NFL Network
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (8-6)
The former Weber State defensive back had seven tackles and one pass breakup in Buffalo’s 31-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, December 23 at 6 p.m. (MT) on Peacock
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (7-7)
The former Weber State defensive lineman had two tackles in Los Angeles’ 28-20 win over the Washington Commanders.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Thursday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Rashid Shaheed – Wide Receiver – New Orleans Saints (7-7)
The former Weber State wide receiver had three receptions for 36 yards in New Orleans’ 24-6 win over the New York Giants. Shaheed also returned three punts for 35 yards.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, December 21 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on Prime Video
Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (10-4)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles suffered a 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, December 18.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7)
The former Southern Utah defensive back had one tackle in Pittsburgh’s 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, December 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (5-9)
The former Southern Utah offensive lineman and the Bears suffered a 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Former High School Standouts
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – Atlanta Falcons (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (6-8)
The former Judge Memorial standout had five total tackles, four solo tackles, and one tackle for loss in Atlanta’s 9-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Noah Sewell – Linebacker – Chicago Bears (Orem/Oregon) (5-9)
The former Orem standout was inactive for Chicago’s 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 24 at 2:25 p.m. (MT) on FOX
Jay Tufele – Defensive Tackle – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (8-6)
The former Bingham standout was inactive for Cincinnati’s 27-24 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, December 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Siaki Ika – Defensive Tackle – Cleveland Browns (East/Baylor) (9-5)
The former East standout and the Browns beat the Chicago Bears, 20-17.
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Penei Sewell – Offensive Lineman – Detroit Lions (Desert Hills/Oregon) (10-4)
The former Desert Hills standout and the Lions beat the Denver Broncos, 42-17, on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on FOX
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Houston Texans (Bingham/Stanford) (8-6)
The former Bingham standout had four receptions for 58 yards in Houston’s 19-16 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Unreal catch by Dalton Schultz to set up the Texans game-tying TD
📺: #HOUvsTEN on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kw7mays4qU pic.twitter.com/TTKvnXJoj3— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2023
Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (6-8)
The former Herriman standout was inactive for Las Vegas’ 63-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, December 14.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (5-9)
The former Orem standout had three total tackles and two solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, December 14.
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Saturday, December 23 at 6 p.m. (MT) on Peacock
Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (East/Snow/Oklahoma State) (7-7)
The former East and Snow College standout had 10 carries for 40 yards and five receptions for 28 yards in Pittsburgh’s 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, December 16.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, December 23 at 2:30 p.m. (MT) on KSL 5 TV
Practice Squad
- Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Los Angeles Chargers (Brighton/Stanford) (5-9)
- Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bills on Saturday, December 23 at 6 p.m. (MT) on Peacock
Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
- Bryan Mone – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (Highland/Michigan) (7-7)
- Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m. (MT) on CBS
Injured Reserve
- Cameron Latu – Tight End – San Francisco 49ers (Olympus/Alabama) (11-3)
- Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 at 6:15 p.m. (MT) on ABC/ESPN+
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com. He’s also co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Threads (@kyleirelandksl), Instagram (@kyleirelandksl). and X (@kyleireland).
