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Vols in the NFL - Week 8
October 31, 2023 | Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Week eight was full of former Tennessee football players continuing to shine on the NFL stage across the league.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was key to the Saints offense in their 37-28 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, totaling 110 yards of total offense. The veteran found the endzone twice, moving into a tie for fifth place in NFL history with his 11th game with a rushing and receiving touchdown, tying Hall of Famer Jim Brown. He also went over 10,000 all-purpose yards for his career and became the ninth Saint to record over 4,000 receiving yards.
ALVIN!
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 29, 2023
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs completed 25 of 37 passes while compiling 208 yards through the air. Dobbs tallied a season-high three touchdowns on Sunday - two passing and one rushing.
alright fine, we're going to need a name for it though 👀 pic.twitter.com/IoHmUEfnXe
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 29, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer hauled in three receptions for 24 yards as the Chargers defeated the Chicago Bears 30-13 on Sunday night.
Defensively, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor started his second game of the season. Taylor combined for three total tackles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit and 1.0 sacks during the Seahawks' 24-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.
DT GETTING RIGHT THERE! LET'S GO!
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 29, 2023
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A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Micah Abernathy - Falcons - S
Saw 26 special teams snaps on Sunday versus the Titans.
Derek Barnett - Eagles - DE
Recorded seven defensive snaps and six snaps on special teams during the Eagles' 38-31 victory over the Commanders.
Matthew Butler - Raiders - DT
On practice squad.
Morgan Cox - Titans - LS
Executed 13 snaps during the Titans' 28-23 win against the Falcons.
Joshua Dobbs - Cardinals - QB
Completed 25 of 37 passes for 208 yards and added 26 yards on six carries. Dobbs found the endzone twice on Sunday - passing for two touchdowns and rushing for one.
Princeton Fant - Cowboys -TE
On practice squad.
Hendon Hooker - Lions - QB
Did not play.
Jalin Hyatt - Giants - WR
Compiled 25 offensive snaps during the Giants game vs. the Jets.
Theo Jackson - Vikings - DB
Played 13 snaps on special teams along with 11 defensive snaps and made two tackles during the Viking's 24-10 win over the Packers.
Jauan Jennings - 49ers - WR
Started his second game of the season and tallied 50 offensive snaps in the 49ers' game against the Bengals.
Alexander Johnson - Dolphins - LB
On practice squad.
Jakob Johnson - Raiders - FB
Saw action on five offensive snaps and nine special team snaps while adding one tackle for the Raiders on Sunday.
Velus Jones Jr. - Bears - WR
Completed one catch for four yards and returned one kick for 24 yards during the Bears contest against the Chargers.
Alvin Kamara - Saints - RB
Had an outstanding game for the Saints, finding the endzone twice and rushing for 59 yards on 17 attempts and picking up 51 yards from four receptions against the Colts.
John Kelly Jr. - Browns - RB
On practice squad
Cade Mays - Panthers - OL
Played on four special teams snaps during the Panthers win over the Texans.
Emmanuel Moseley - Lions - CB
Placed on injured reserve on Oct. 14.
Joshua Palmer - Chargers - WR
Started his fourth consecutive game at wide receiver and notched three catches for 24 yards during the Chargers win vs. the Bears.
Cordarrelle Patterson - Falcons - RB
Recorded two rushes for seven yards while also returning one kick for 29 yards during the Falcons' loss at the Titans.
Kyle Phillips - Saints - DE
Did not see action vs. the Colts.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin - Lions - LB
Played 17 snaps on special teams during the Lions' win over the Raiders.
Trey Smith - Chiefs - OL
Started at right guard and played 63 total snaps for the Chiefs on Sunday against the Broncos.
Cameron Sutton - Lions - CB
Started and played 46 snaps at cornerback while posting one total tackle in the Lions' 26-14 win against the Raiders.
Alontae Taylor - Saints - CB
Tied 67 defensive snaps and three tackles during the Saints' win over the Colts.
Darrell Taylor - Seahawks - DE
Started his second game of the season at defensive end, notched three tackles, one TFL, one quarterback hit and 1.0 sacks.
Cedric Tillman - Browns - WR
Did not see action for the Browns.
Shy Tuttle - Panthers - DL
Started and played 30 defensive snaps while collecting two tackles during the Panthers win versus the Texans.
Kendal Vickers - Bills - DE
On practice squad.
Darnell Wright - Bears - OL
Started at right tackle and played 66 snaps for the Bears on Sunday.
Byron Young - Rams - DE
Started his sixth consecutive game for the Rams and finished with two solo tackles against the Cowboys.
