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Vols in the NFL - Week 13
December 05, 2023 | Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As Week 13 in the NFL came to a close, it was highlighted by multiple former Volunteers leading their teams to victory.
San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Jauan Jennings had one of his best performances of the season, catching three passes for 44 yards, including his first touchdown reception of the year in the 49ers' 42-19 blowout win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jennings threw him out of the way 😳
— NFL (@NFL) December 3, 2023
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Veteran linebacker Jalen Reeves-Mabin paved the way on special teams and on defense for Detroit in its victory over New Orleans. Reeves-Mabin tallied a season-high six combined tackles (four on special teams), one quarterback hit and one pass breakup during the Lions' 33-28 win.Â
.@Lions LB @ReevesMaybin has four special teams tackles today.
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) December 3, 2023
This marks the most special teams tackles a Lions player has produced in either half of a game.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/LnW0RrGd9j
Despite falling short on the scoreboard, Saints' running back Alvin Kamara put together another solid performance, totaling 109 yards from scrimmage against the Lions with 14 carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns on the ground to go along with six receptions for 58 yards.
Darrell Taylor was a force to be reckoned with in Seattle's close loss to Dallas on Thursday night. The Seahawks' defensive end tallied a sack for the second consecutive game, added two solo tackles, a TFL and two quarterback hits in a 41-35 loss to the Cowboys.
DT with the SACK!!#NFLVols | #SEAvsDAL
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 1, 2023
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A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Micah Abernathy - Falcons - S
Played 25 special teams snaps during the Falcons' 13-8 win over the Jets.
Derek Barnett - Texans - DE
Made his debut for the Texans, playing 14 defensive snaps and three special teams snaps during their 22-17 win against the Broncos.
Matthew Butler - Raiders - DT
On practice squad.
Morgan Cox - Titans - LS
Executed 13 successful snaps during the Titans loss to the Colts.Â
Joshua Dobbs - Vikings - QB
Bye week.
Princeton Fant - Cowboys -TE
Was elevated to the active roster for the Cowboys' game against the Seahawks and played 15 special teams snaps in the 41-35 win on Thursday night.
Hendon Hooker - Lions - QB
On Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, but took part in his first practice with the team on Nov. 29 after the Lions opened his 21-day practice window as he prepares to return from the NFI list.
Jalin Hyatt - Giants - WR
Bye week.
Theo Jackson - Vikings - DB
Bye week.
Jauan Jennings - 49ers - WR
Tallied three receptions for 44 yards and added his first touchdown of the season during the 49ers' 42-19 road win over the Eagles.
Alexander Johnson - Dolphins - LB
On practice squad.
Velus Jones Jr. - Bears - WR
Bye week.
Alvin Kamara - Saints - RB
Started his ninth consecutive game and totaled 109 yards from scrimmage in a 33-28 loss to the Lions. Kamara had 14 rushing attempts for 51 yards and a pair of TD runs while also catching six passes for 58 yards.
Cade Mays - Panthers - OL
Played one offensive snap and two special teams snaps in the Panthers' 21-18 loss to the Buccaneers.
Emmanuel Moseley - Lions - CB
Placed on injured reserve on Oct. 14.
Joshua Palmer - Chargers - WR
Placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury on Nov. 5.
Cordarrelle Patterson - Falcons - RB
Notched five rushing attempts for 11 yards and added one catch for six yards during the Falcons' 13-8 win against the Jets.
Kyle Phillips - Saints - DE
Inactive for Week 12.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin - Lions - LB
Collected a season-high six tackles to go along with one quarterback hit and one pass breakup during the Lions' 33-28 win over the Saints.
Trey Smith - Chiefs - OL
Started and played 67 offensive snaps for the Chiefs during their 27-19 loss to the Packers.
Cameron Sutton - Lions - CB
Started at cornerback and played 64 defensive snaps while logging two tackles and a pass breakup for the Lions in their win over the Saints.
Alontae Taylor - Saints - CB
Started at cornerback and tallied three combined tackles during the Saints' loss to the Lions.
Darrell Taylor - Seahawks - DE
Recorded a sack for the second game in a row, added two solo tackles, a TFL and two quarterback hits during the Seahawks' loss to the Cowboys.Â
Cedric Tillman - Browns - WR
Logged two catches for 20 yards while playing 66 offensive snaps for the Browns in their loss to the Rams.
Shy Tuttle - Panthers - DL
Started his 12th game in a row and played 29 defensive snaps while tying a season high with four combined tackles during the Panthers' loss to the Buccaneers.
Kendal Vickers - Cardinals - DE
On practice squad.
Darnell Wright - Bears - OL
Bye week.
Byron Young - Rams - DEÂ
Started his 10th consecutive game at defensive end and tallied five combined tackles, including one TFL, during the Rams' 36-19 victory against the Browns.
