12.11.23 Football Articles

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Auburn transfer impact WR Robert Lewis

Nathan King

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Auburn’s first transfer commitment of the 2024 cycle is at a big position of need.

The Tigers not only got Robert Lewis on campus for a visit less than a week after the portal opened, but on Sunday afternoon, they added the productive Georgia State receiver to next year’s offensive blueprint. Set to be a fifth-year senior, Lewis brings more than 1,300 career receiving yards and 14 touchdowns to the Plains.

Lewis said he quickly connected with Auburn receivers coach Marcus Davis and is excited about the role Hugh Freeze has envisioned for him in next year’s passing game.

“Just a lot of things that caught my eye and I feel like it can be a perfect fit,” he told Auburn Undercover. “With everything that the coaches had for me in the scheme and the offense, it just seemed like it was a perfect fit."

From nearby Covington, Georgia, Lewis was a 3-star recruit in the 2020 class, though he had some SEC interest from programs like Tennessee and Kentucky. He chose to play close to home at Georgia State, though, and emerged as a starting receiver for the Panthers during his redshirt sophomore season.

At 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, Lewis was one of the most explosive pass-catchers in the Group of Five in 2022, averaging 17.2 yards per catch with six touchdowns. He then took another step forward this season, leading Georgia State in receptions (70), yards (877) and touchdowns (seven).

Lewis is the first transfer pickup for Auburn, likely with a few more decisions for names like Southern Miss offensive lineman Gerquan Scott this week. The Tigers will likely look for at least one more addition at wide receiver, where next year’s group is brimming with young talent, but might need an influx of experience to bridge the gap.

Here’s the way-too-early early depth chart impact for Lewis, and a glance at who else Auburn has in the receiving corps for 2024 at the moment.

Seniors: Ja'Varrius Johnson (RS)*, Robert Lewis (RS), Koy Moore

Juniors: Camden Brown, Jay Fair

Sophomores: Caleb Burton (RS)

Freshmen: Cam Coleman, Perry Thompson, Malcolm Simmons, Bryce Cain

* = Eligible to use extra year of COVID-19 eligibility

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Way-too-early depth chart projection

WR/X: Cam Coleman, Perry Thompson, Camden Brown

WR/Z: Robert Lewis, Caleb Burton, Koy Moore, Malcolm Simmons

WR/H: Ja'Varrius Johnson, Jay Fair, Bryce Cain

Just because he’s sub-6 feet doesn’t mean Lewis is typecast as a slot receiver. Over the past two seasons at Georgia State, he’s proven he can be utilized at multiple spots as a pass-catcher.

In 2022, he spent most of his time in the slot, then when he stepped into a bigger role this season and had a breakout year, Lewis played only 21.0 percent of his receiver snaps in the slot, per Pro Football Focus. Lewis is an explosive route-runner who won’t necessarily make plays in traffic — PFF had him at only five contested catches in 2023 on 13 opportunities — but has a knack for getting himself open underneath coverage.

His speed isn’t jaw-dropping, and Auburn will have a handful of better athletes at receiver in 2024. But Georgia State consistently put the ball in his hands on screens and short patterns, and Lewis showed a veteran ability to squeeze a few extra yards out of most plays.

Set to play his final college season at Auburn, Lewis will be looked to as a veteran piece of the receiving corps not only to help lead a crop of elite, 5-star youngsters, but also fill a need for experience and versatility in the passing attack. Auburn lacked consistency at receiver in 2023, and the monumental lack of production from its trio of veteran transfer additions was a big gut punch. The Tigers will hope those fortunes will be reversed and that Lewis can find his way into a valuable role.

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Dylan Gentry announces commitment to Auburn

Taylor Jones

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Who says Auburn can not recruit well in Phenix City?

It is for sure a new era on the Plains as head coach Hugh Freeze and his staff have landed their second 2024 commitment from a Central-Phenix City High School wide receiver in as many weeks.

Dylan Gentry, a three-star wide receiver and high school teammate of 2024 five-star Auburn commitment Cam Coleman, announced Sunday that he is pledging to the Tigers. According to 247Sports, Gentry has fielded offers from Florida A&M and Albany State but will join the Tigers after earning a preferred walk-on offer in November.

Gentry ended the season as Central’s third-leading receiver with 540 yards on 29 catches with seven touchdowns. He trailed only Auburn commit Cam Coleman and Daylyn Upshaw, a 2025 prospect who owns an Auburn offer. In last week’s AHSAA Class 7A state championship game, Gentry caught two passes for 36 yards.

CU On The Plains🦅..AGTG🙏🏼 @CoachDavisWR @CoachHughFreeze @CHSREDDEVILS pic.twitter.com/xl2tUpz5ZM

— Gods Child✝️ (@DylanGentry6) December 10, 2023

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Recapping a busy weekend: Which recruits, portal targets visited Auburn over the weekend?

Published: Dec. 11, 2023, 6:00 a.m.

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With the college football transfer portal having been open for business since Monday and early national signing day right around the corner, the entrance of Auburn’s Woltosz Football Performance Center has been a revolving door as Hugh Freeze and the Tigers have hosted a slew of targets from both the high school ranks and the transfer portal.

This past weekend was no different as a handful of high school recruits and transfer portal entrants made their way to The Plains to hear what Freeze and Auburn have to offer.

Here’s a quick look at who visited this weekend and what it could mean for the Tigers.

Matthew Bedford, Indiana OL

After announcing his intentions to transfer as a grad transfer on Nov. 27, Auburn was the first stop for Indiana transfer offensive lineman Matthew Bedford, who started 39 games during his five seasons with the Hoosiers.

Bedford made a midweek trip to The Plains, visiting Auburn on Wednesday and Thursday.

Over the weekend Bedford paid Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes a visit.

According to On3′s Cole Pinkston, Bedford hopes to announce his transfer destination shortly after Christmas.

Derrick Harmon, Michigan State DL

Michigan State defensive lineman Derrick Harmon announced that he’d be entering the transfer portal on Nov. 29 after three years in East Lansing with the Spartans. In two of those seasons, Harmon stood out as one of Michigan State’s top defenders and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Looking to add depth to the defensive front, Auburn offered Harmon on Dec. 4 and hosted the former teammate of quarterback Payton Thorne on Friday, according to 247Sports’ Nathan King.

On3′s Pete Nakos reported Friday that in addition to his visit to Auburn, Harmon also planned on visiting Ohio State.

Robert Lewis, Georgia State WR

After three seasons at Georgia State, wide receiver Robert Lewis announced his plans to transfer with one year of eligibility remaining on Dec. 4. And it wasn’t long after that Freeze and the Tigers came knocking with an offer.

After receiving an offer from Auburn the same day the portal opened, Lewis was quick to get to The Plains, visiting the Tigers on Saturday and Sunday.

Shortly after his visit, Lewis went on to commit to Auburn, giving the Tigers their first commitment out of the transfer portal.

LJ McCray, 5-star DL

Though 5-star defensive lineman LJ McCray remains committed to Florida, Freeze and the Tigers haven’t given up. After all, Auburn has had its fair share of luck flipping commitments since the summer.

After making a stop in Tallahassee to visit Florida State, which also continues to make a push for him, McCray made his way to Auburn on Saturday and was accompanied by 4-star defensive lineman commit Jamonta Waller.

Waller, who was also previously committed to the Gators, flipped his commitment to the Tigers on Nov. 11 and has been a big recruiter for Auburn ever since.

“I just want us to be on the same field together, man,” Waller told On3′s Cole Pinkston of he and McCray. “They can’t block both of us. It’s just magic what it could be.”

Makylan Pounders, Memphis OL

Memphis offensive lineman Makylan Pounders was another transfer portal entrant Auburn wasted no time getting to. After entering his name into the transfer portal on Dec. 7, Pounders reported an offer from the Tigers the very next day.

Pounders, who played 12 games at left tackle for Memphis in 2023 and has two years of eligibility remaining, quickly made his way to Auburn, visiting The Plains on Sunday.

Gerquan Scott, Southern Miss OL

An early entrant into the transfer portal, Southern Miss offensive lineman Gerquan Scott announced his intentions to transfer on Nov. 27. And once again, Auburn was an early player in landing the veteran offensive lineman as the Tigers reportedly extended an offer that same day.

Scott first visited Ole Miss on Dec. 3, followed by his trip to Auburn on Dec. 8.

And by the sounds of it, despite a handful of Power 5 offers, those trips to Oxford, Miss. and Auburn was all Scott needed as he told 247Sports’ Christian Clemente that he’d be deciding between the Rebels and Tigers in the coming days.

Seth Wilfred, JUCO OL

Seth Wilfred, an offensive lineman out of the junior college ranks, also made his way to Auburn over the weekend after being offered by the Tigers on Nov. 9.

The 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive lineman appeared in seven of Snow College’s 12 games this fall and first visited Houston before making his way to Auburn over the weekend. According to 247Sports’ Christian Clemente, Wilfred has one more visit scheduled before making his decision.

Per Wilfred’s social media, he has also hauled in offers from Iowa State and Arizona State, among others.

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Keionte Scott, Auburn DB, reportedly leaning toward another season with the Tigers

Spenser Davis | 13 hours ago

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Keionte Scott is “leaning toward” a return to Auburn for the 2024 season, according to a report.

That news was shared by 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz on Sunday evening. His report said Scott has been weighing his options between a return to Auburn or entering the 2024 NFL Draft.

The current belief is that Auburn standout defensive back Keionte Scott is leaning toward returning to the Tigers for another season instead of turning pro, sources tell @247sports.

Scott has been one of Auburn’s top defensive players the last two years.https://t.co/aS6AHhmMLJ pic.twitter.com/9noXAYCA1E

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 10, 2023

If Scott does return to Auburn in 2024, it would be a big boost for the Tigers’ secondary. The junior cornerback recorded 41 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 4 pass deflections in 9 games this season.

Scott would be in position to establish himself as one of the better cornerbacks in the SEC next season if he returns to Auburn. Scott has also served as Auburn’s primary punt returner over the past 2 seasons. He scored a touchdown on a punt return earlier this season.

The Tigers will be looking to make a big step forward in 2024. Auburn went 6-6 this past season, which was the first year of the Hugh Freeze era.

Auburn’s pass defense was a strength in 2023, but there is room for improvement moving forward. The Tigers posted a pass defense efficiency rating of 131.94, which ranked 6th in the SEC.

Auburn will face Maryland in its bowl game to close out the 2023 season.

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Three Takeaways: Joseph Phillips’ Senior Film

Brian Smith

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Auburn commitment Joseph Phillips shows off all-around skills

There are many reasons for Auburn Tigers fans to be happy about the 2024 recruiting class. A good reason to smile should be edge defender Joseph Phillips.

Watching his senior film, it honestly shocked me. I knew he was good but did not realize his overall talents. Here’s my take on Phillips and what he’s bringing to the Plains.

1) Versatility is tremendous!

Playing for Tuskegee (Ala.) Booker T. Washington, Phillips did more than use his 6-foot-2 and 250-pound frame to be an edge defender. That’s where most project him to play for Auburn, but here’s the lowdown.

Quarterback, middle linebacker, and edge defender are all spots where Phillips excels on the prep level. You read that correctly, quarterback is a spot where Phillips is a standout. Whether running the football or throwing it deep, he makes plays.

Now, he’s not the next Cam Newton. I’m not suggesting that one bit. When Phillips takes off, however, he showcases the ability to spin out of a tackle, use a stiff arm, and the power to lower the boom!

Those traits will translate to the defensive side of the football for Auburn. He's going to get off blocks faster and create havoc for the Tigers.

2) Phillips is a smart and instinctive football player.

This is short and sweet. Phillips sees the play develop, then he sets his course and finally brings the ball carrier down. Sound simple? It’s not.

Phillips has a unique sense of the proper angle to take even when he’s running across the field to bring down a receiver that going down the sideline.

At the SEC level, that’s the difference between a five-yard gain and an 80-yard touchdown.

3) Auburn can use Phillips in different packages and situations.

He might be 250 pounds, but Phillips can flat-out run. Yes, he’s likely to play on the edge for the Tigers. That point does not rule out Phillips being used as an inside linebacker during goal-line and short-yardage situations, or blitzing from an inside linebacker spot.

During third-down passing situations, he’s also someone that Auburn can drop into coverage and zone blitz with a safety or linebacker. There are not many 250-plus-pound players that can be successful in this endeavor, but Phillips is that guy.

He’s going to be 260, maybe even 270 pounds in a year or two. He’s such a good athlete that there will be ways for the Tigers to keep opposing teams off balance with how Phillips is utilized. He’s a darn-good football player.

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Auburn in the mix to land JUCO OL Seth Wilfred

Taylor Jones

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Auburn football coaches were very active this weekend as they hosted several recruits from junior college and the transfer portal for official visits.

Among those was JUCO offensive lineman Seth Wilfred, who left Auburn feeling pleased with his visit.

After his visit, he spoke with Caleb Jones of Rivals about his time on the Plains. Wilfred says that he was pleased with the community and atmosphere that Auburn presents, and he likes the idea of playing football under head coach Hugh Freeze and offensive line coach Jake Thornton.

How high is Auburn on his list of possible destinations?

“(Auburn is) Definitely pretty high on my list,” Wilfred said in an interview with Rivals. “The atmosphere you can’t really match it with anything else, it’s a really great place and I love it here.”

Before visiting Auburn, Wilfred visited Houston. He is also set to visit Iowa State next weekend before signing on Dec. 20 according to Jones.

Wilfred is a 6-6, 295 pound offensive lineman from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. If he were to choose Auburn, Jones feels that Wilfred will be best suited as an offensive tackle.

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Georgia State transfer WR Robert Lewis commits to Auburn after huge season with the Panthers

Published: Dec. 10, 2023, 5:09 p.m.

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After visiting Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, Georgia State transfer wide receiver Robert Lewis didn’t need much time to think about the opportunity that presented itself on The Plains.

According to On3 Sports’ Pete Nakos, Lewis committed to the Tigers on Sunday, becoming Auburn’s first transfer commit since the transfer portal opened on Monday morning.

“Not many are presented with this opportunity, and I’m looking to make the most of it playing here,” Lewis said of playing on The Plains.

After three seasons at Georgia State, Lewis entered the transfer portal after a standout season with the Panthers, which saw him tally 70 receptions, 877 yards and seven touchdowns. On his career, Lewis has recorded 97 catches, 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Out of high school, Lewis was rated a 3-star recruit and garnered offers from the likes of Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee and others.

With one season of eligibility remaining, Lewis is set to come in as a seasoned leader in Auburn’s wide receiver room, which is preparing to bring in a ton of young talent, including a pair of 5-stars in Cam Coleman and Perry Thompson.

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Recapping a busy weekend: Which recruits, portal targets visited Auburn over the weekend?

Published: Dec. 11, 2023, 6:00 a.m.

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With the college football transfer portal having been open for business since Monday and early national signing day right around the corner, the entrance of Auburn’s Woltosz Football Performance Center has been a revolving door as Hugh Freeze and the Tigers have hosted a slew of targets from both the high school ranks and the transfer portal.

This past weekend was no different as a handful of high school recruits and transfer portal entrants made their way to The Plains to hear what Freeze and Auburn have to offer.

Here’s a quick look at who visited this weekend and what it could mean for the Tigers.

Matthew Bedford, Indiana OL

After announcing his intentions to transfer as a grad transfer on Nov. 27, Auburn was the first stop for Indiana transfer offensive lineman Matthew Bedford, who started 39 games during his five seasons with the Hoosiers.

Bedford made a midweek trip to The Plains, visiting Auburn on Wednesday and Thursday.

Over the weekend Bedford paid Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes a visit.

According to On3′s Cole Pinkston, Bedford hopes to announce his transfer destination shortly after Christmas.

Derrick Harmon, Michigan State DL

Michigan State defensive lineman Derrick Harmon announced that he’d be entering the transfer portal on Nov. 29 after three years in East Lansing with the Spartans. In two of those seasons, Harmon stood out as one of Michigan State’s top defenders and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Looking to add depth to the defensive front, Auburn offered Harmon on Dec. 4 and hosted the former teammate of quarterback Payton Thorne on Friday, according to 247Sports’ Nathan King.

On3′s Pete Nakos reported Friday that in addition to his visit to Auburn, Harmon also planned on visiting Ohio State.

Robert Lewis, Georgia State WR

After three seasons at Georgia State, wide receiver Robert Lewis announced his plans to transfer with one year of eligibility remaining on Dec. 4. And it wasn’t long after that Freeze and the Tigers came knocking with an offer.

After receiving an offer from Auburn the same day the portal opened, Lewis was quick to get to The Plains, visiting the Tigers on Saturday and Sunday.

Shortly after his visit, Lewis went on to commit to Auburn, giving the Tigers their first commitment out of the transfer portal.

LJ McCray, 5-star DL

Though 5-star defensive lineman LJ McCray remains committed to Florida, Freeze and the Tigers haven’t given up. After all, Auburn has had its fair share of luck flipping commitments since the summer.

After making a stop in Tallahassee to visit Florida State, which also continues to make a push for him, McCray made his way to Auburn on Saturday and was accompanied by 4-star defensive lineman commit Jamonta Waller.

Waller, who was also previously committed to the Gators, flipped his commitment to the Tigers on Nov. 11 and has been a big recruiter for Auburn ever since.

“I just want us to be on the same field together, man,” Waller told On3′s Cole Pinkston of he and McCray. “They can’t block both of us. It’s just magic what it could be.”

Makylan Pounders, Memphis OL

Memphis offensive lineman Makylan Pounders was another transfer portal entrant Auburn wasted no time getting to. After entering his name into the transfer portal on Dec. 7, Pounders reported an offer from the Tigers the very next day.

Pounders, who played 12 games at left tackle for Memphis in 2023 and has two years of eligibility remaining, quickly made his way to Auburn, visiting The Plains on Sunday.

Gerquan Scott, Southern Miss OL

An early entrant into the transfer portal, Southern Miss offensive lineman Gerquan Scott announced his intentions to transfer on Nov. 27. And once again, Auburn was an early player in landing the veteran offensive lineman as the Tigers reportedly extended an offer that same day.

Scott first visited Ole Miss on Dec. 3, followed by his trip to Auburn on Dec. 8.

And by the sounds of it, despite a handful of Power 5 offers, those trips to Oxford, Miss. and Auburn was all Scott needed as he told 247Sports’ Christian Clemente that he’d be deciding between the Rebels and Tigers in the coming days.

Seth Wilfred, JUCO OL

Seth Wilfred, an offensive lineman out of the junior college ranks, also made his way to Auburn over the weekend after being offered by the Tigers on Nov. 9.

The 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive lineman appeared in seven of Snow College’s 12 games this fall and first visited Houston before making his way to Auburn over the weekend. According to 247Sports’ Christian Clemente, Wilfred has one more visit scheduled before making his decision.

Per Wilfred’s social media, he has also hauled in offers from Iowa State and Arizona State, among others.

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Auburn NFL roundup: Derrick Brown good for bad team

Updated: Dec. 11, 2023, 1:20 a.m.|Published: Dec. 11, 2023, 1:09 a.m.

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After losing to the New Orleans Saints 28-6 on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers have a 1-12 record and are the only team in the NFL without at least three victories in the 2023 season.

But that doesn’t mean the team uniformly stinks.

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• Auburn NFL roundup: Derrick Brown good for bad team

The Panthers held the Saints to 207 yards. New Orleans scored one of its touchdowns by getting to the football faster than Carolina punter Johnny Hekker could get his foot on the ball, and New Orleans’ final TD came on a 24-yard “drive.”

Meanwhile, Carolina lost two fumbles, missed a 41-yard field goal and got stopped on downs five times.

Defensive lineman Derrick Brown anchored the Panthers’ defensive effort. Brown led Carolina with 10 tackles, registered one quarterback hit and intercepted one pass.

Brown knocked into the air a pass by New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr, then caught the football and had a 2-yard return to the Saints 45-yard line with 18 seconds left in the first half.

The interception was the second of Brown’s career, and both came against New Orleans. In the Panthers’ 22-14 victory over the Saints on Sept. 25, 2022, Brown caught a pass by New Orleans quarterback Jameis Winston that had been tipped by a teammate.

Brown recorded the third game of his career with double-digit tackles and his second this season on Sunday. Brown is the only NFL defensive lineman with two games with at least 10 tackles in 2023.

Brown was among the 11 former Auburn players who got on the field on the 14th Sunday of the NFL’s 104th season.

Two other former Auburn players were involved in the Carolina-New Orleans game:

· Panthers outside linebacker Eku Leota was designated as a game-day inactive.

· Panthers linebacker Chandler Wooten is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

In the other Sunday games:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29, Atlanta Falcons 25

· K.J. Britt (Oxford) started at linebacker for the Buccaneers. Britt made eight tackles and broke up a pass. In the second start of his three NFL seasons, Britt reached a career high with his tackle total.

· Carlton Davis started at cornerback for the Buccaneers. Davis made four tackles, intercepted one pass and broke up another. Davis intercepted Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder at the Falcons 8-yard line with 20 seconds left in the first quarter. Two snaps later, Tampa Bay scored a touchdown as the Bucs took a 10-3 lead with 14:57 remaining in the first half.

· Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean was designated as a game-day inactive. Ankle and foot injuries kept Dean sidelined for the third game in a row.

Baltimore Ravens 37, Los Angeles Rams 31

· Ravens guard Tashawn Manning is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

Cincinnati Bengals 34, Indianapolis Colts 14

· Bengals wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (Hoover) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith was designated as a game-day inactive. A knee injury kept Smith out of the lineup.

Cleveland Browns 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 27

· Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby did not record any stats.

· Jaguars defensive lineman Angelo Blackson made two tackles.

· Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (Lee-Montgomery) made one tackle on special teams.

· Jaguars wide receiver Seth Williams (Paul Bryant) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

New York Jets 30, Houston Texans 6

· Jets defensive end Carl Lawson was designated as a game-day inactive.

· Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood made one tackle.

· Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

· Texans offensive tackle Kilian Zierer is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

Minnesota Vikings 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0

· Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson got to kick off once as Las Vegas was shut out.

San Francisco 49ers 28, Seattle Seahawks 16

· Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall did not record any stats.

Buffalo Bills 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17

· Chiefs offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho (Edgewood Academy) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

Denver Broncos 24, Los Angeles Chargers 7

· Chargers long snapper Josh Harris handled the snaps for five punts and one extra point.

· Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham dressed for the game but did not play.

Dallas Cowboys 33, Philadelphia Eagles 13

· Eagles offensive lineman Jack Driscoll did not record any stats.

· Cowboys cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Hewitt-Trussville) was designated as a game-day inactive.

Week 14 started on Thursday night, when the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18.

Week 14 concludes at 7:15 p.m. CST Monday, when the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins square off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, and the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ESPN will televise the Titans-Dolphins game, and ABC will televise the Packers-Giants contest.

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