Locals In The NFL Shine On Saturday In Preseason Week One

SALT LAKE CITY – It was a busy day across the NFL as the preseason week one really got rolling with eight games on the schedule.

We take a look around the league and shine a spotlight on players with ties to the state of Utah.

Cougars In The NFL

Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (0-1)

Milne caught two passes for 30 yards with along of 23 yards on three targets.

Dax Milne had a great outing today for the #Commanders. Dax brought in two balls for a total of 30 yards on 3 targets. #BYUFootball | #PreSeason2022 pic.twitter.com/WmnqeJ5VSa

— Cougs in the Pros 🤙🏼 (@BYUpros) August 13, 2022

Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, August 20 at 2 p.m. (MST).

Brady Christensen – Tackle – Carolina Panthers (1-0)

Christensen played in the Panthers preseason opener.

Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Friday, August 19 at 5 p.m. (MST).

Zayne Anderson – Defensive Back – Kansas City Chiefs (0-1)

Anderson did not accumulate any stats in the Chiefs loss to Chicago.

Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Saturday, August 20 at 2 p.m. (MST).

Matt Bushman – Tight End – Kansas City Chiefs (0-1)

Did not receive any targets in the Chiefs loss to Chicago.

Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Saturday, August 20 at 2 p.m. (MST).

Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Line – Chicago Bears (1-0)

Tonga finished with one tackle against the Chiefs.

Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. (MST)

Neil Pau’u – Wide Receiver – Buffalo Bills (1-0)

Pau’u made two catches for 10 yards for the Bills. He was targeted three times by Buffalo quarterbacks.

Former Cougars Neil Pau’u and Chris Wilcox lining up against each other on the bottom of the screen. You love to see it! #GoCougs #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/UHkD8yVoqw

— Dallen Graff (@dallengraff) August 13, 2022

Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST)

Samson Nacua – Wide Receiver – Indianapolis Colts (0-1)

Nacua made the most of his one target, corralling the catch for four yards.

Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST)

Chris Wilcox – Cornerback – Indianapolis Colts (0-1)

Six solo tackles from Wilcox led Indianapolis in this game.

Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST)

Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Indianapolis Colts (0-1)

Willams carried the ball five times for 10 yards. He also caught one pass for 15 yards and a touchdown.

An easy stroll for 6 for Ty'Son Williams.

📺: #INDvsBUF on @NFLNetwork (or check your local listings)
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/Dz9p0kOaUQ pic.twitter.com/gaorklQFTa

— NFL (@NFL) August 13, 2022

Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST)

Troy Warner – Safety – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)

Warner picked up four tackles against the Dolphins in a two point loss.

Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Saturday, August 20 at 5 p.m. (MST).

Taysom Hill – Tight End – New Orleans Saints

Did not play against the Packers.

Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Friday, August 19 at 6 p.m. (MST).

Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints

Finished with three tackles in his first game with New Orleans.

Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Friday, August 19 at 6 p.m. (MST).

James Empey – Center – Dallas Cowboys

Empey saw some playing time at right guard for Dallas during the fourth quarter of Dallas’ preseason opener.

Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. (MST).

Utes In The NFL

Jaylon Johnson – Defensive Back- Chicago Bears (1-0)

Johnson recorded one tackle in limited playing time against Kansas City.

Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. (MST)

Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (1-0)

Entering his third season in Buffalo, Moss led the Bills with 37 yards rushing on three carries including a big 27-yard gain early in the first quarter.

Zack Moss gets the #Bills offense going early 🏃‍♂️pic.twitter.com/zzVEwFYh6h

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) August 13, 2022

Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST)

Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (0-1)

The former Utah safety finished with a pair of tackles and forced a fumble in the Colts 27-24 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Big hit from Julian Blackmon to knock it loose 💪

Colts get the ball back.pic.twitter.com/kW74n7ZG4n

— Colts Nation (@ColtsNationCP) August 13, 2022

Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST)

Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (0-1)

Barton was credited with three tackles in Seattle’s loss to Pittsburgh.

Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. (MST)

Marquise Blair – Free Safety – Seattle Seahawks (0-1)

Blair finished with two tackles (one solo) against Pittsburgh.

Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. (MST)

Eric. Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (1-0)

Rowe finished with one tackle in the Dolphins win over Tampa Bay.

Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, August 20 at 5 p.m. (MST).

Brian Allen – Defensive Back – New Orleans Saints

Allen did not register a tackle but intercepted a pass late against the Texans.

BRIAN ALLEN WILL BE TAKING THAT‼️#SAINTS BALL

📺 FOX-8 pic.twitter.com/zIlvPDdAtB

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 14, 2022

Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Friday, August 19 at 6 p.m. (MST).

Chase Hansen – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints

Hansen finished with six tackles (five solo) and returned an interception 44-yards against the Texans.

.@Saints sideline is HYPE after this interception by Chase Hansen!

📱: Stream #NOvsHOU on NFL+ https://t.co/jWDxSg3TM6 pic.twitter.com/2PNkNk0Vt1

— NFL (@NFL) August 14, 2022

Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Friday, August 19 at 6 p.m. (MST).

Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints

Sewell finished with six tackles (four solo) in his first NFL action with the Saints.

Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Friday, August 19 at 6 p.m. (MST).

Garrett Bolles – Left Tackle – Denver Broncos (1-0)

Bolles did not appear in the Broncos preseason opener.

Next Game: @ Buffalo Bills on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST).

Mika Tafua – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (0-1)

Tafua finished with one tackle in limited action against the Broncos.

Next Game:@ Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. (MST).

Aggies In The NFL

Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers (1-0)

Wright was targeted three times, finishing with three catches for 46 total yards.

Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Friday, August 19 at 5 p.m. (MST).

Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (1-0)

Scales is the only long-snapper in camp with Chicago and was mistake free on Saturday afternoon.

Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. (MST)

Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)

Warren averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 34 yards and caught four passes for a 30 yards and a score.

The Kenny Pickett era for the Steelers begins with the 1st career TD for former OSU tailback Jaylen Warren.

A great debut for the former #OKState Cowboy. pic.twitter.com/5RYDUi9RRB

— TJ Eckert (@TJEckertKTUL) August 14, 2022

Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, August 20 at 5 p.m. (MST)

Devin Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)

Thompkins was targeted three times, hauling in two passes for 11 yards in his NFL debut.

Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Saturday, August 20 at 5 p.m. (MST).

Wildcats In The NFL

Taron Johnson – Defensive Back – Buffalo Bills (0-1)

The former Weber State Wildcat did not accumulate any stats in this game.

Next Game: vs. Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. (MST)

Thunderbirds In The NFL

Braxton Jones – Tackle – Chicago Bears (1-0)

Jones made his NFL debut in the Bears preseason opener.

Next Game: @ Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. (MST)

Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)

The seventh-year safety did not accumulate any stats in Pittsburgh’s win over Seattle.

Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, August 20 at 5 p.m. (MST)

Preps To Pros

Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (0-1)

Schultz did not play in Dallas’ preseason opener.

Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. (MST).

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