NOTE: This story has been updated to include players with Utah ties in the 49ers’ 24-9 victory over the Rams on Monday night.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 3, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — It was an impressive season debut for Zach Wilson, who scored a pair of touchdowns Sunday as the New York Jets earned a rare road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wilson, the former Brigham Young University quarterback now in his second NFL season, completed 18 of 36 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown in the Jets’ 24-20 come-from-behind victory. He also caught a 2-yard TD pass from wide receiver Braxton Berrios in the second quarter.
After missing the first three games of the season with a knee injury, Wilson guided New York on a 10-play, 65-yard drive capped by a 2-yard TD run from Breece Hall to give the Jets a 24-20 lead with 16 seconds left in the game.
Wilson was clutch in the fourth quarter, completing 10-of-12 passes for 128 yards and a TD in the game’s final frame.
The Jets led by as many as 10 points in the first half but found themselves trailing 20-10 early the fourth quarter before Wilson engineered a rally. New York scored 14 unanswered points to close the game and win for just the second time in 12 visits to Pittsburgh since 1970.
“That was a cool opportunity for us to lose a lead like that and come all the way back for the win,” Wilson said after the game.
Wilson also had two carries for 15 yards and threw a pair of interceptions for the Jets (2-2).
“Zach doesn’t flinch,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said. “I’m sure there were a couple of plays he wishes he had back, but he got us out of a lot of bad situations with his mobility. I thought he played a pretty good game his first game back.”
Subject: Jets Win
Sincerely,@ZachWilson pic.twitter.com/9k85BEqZtr
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 2, 2022
All former Utah college or high school football players listed below are on active NFL rosters unless otherwise noted. Players are listed by name, position and former college and/or high school, along with a recap of their performance in Week 4.
Arizona Cardinals
- Leki Fotu, DT, Utah/Herriman: Active for the Cardinals’ 26-16 victory over the Panthers.
- Nick Vigil, LB, Utah State/Fremont: Had two tackles (one solo) and one pass defended before leaving the game in the third quarter with a hamstring injury.
Atlanta Falcons
- Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU: The rookie had the best game of his pro career, totaling 104 yards — 84 rushing on 10 carries and 20 receiving on one reception — in the Falcons’ 23-20 victory over the Browns.
- Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU/Granger: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 5.
Baltimore Ravens
- Tyler Huntley, QB, Utah: Active for the Ravens’ 23-20 loss to the Bills.
- Marcus Williams, S, Utah: Had four tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery in the home loss.
Buffalo Bills
- Taron Johnson, CB, Weber State: Had tackles (two solo) in the Bills’ 23-20 win over the Ravens.
- Zack Moss, RB, Utah: Had three carries for 6 yards in the road victory.
Carolina Panthers
- Marquise Blair, S, Utah: Active for the Panthers’ 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.
- Brady Christensen, OL, BYU/Bountiful: Started at left guard in the home loss.
- Derek Wright, WR, Utah State/Snow/Manti: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
Chicago Bears
- Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah: Inactive with a quad injury for the Bears’ 20-12 loss to the Giants.
- Braxton Jones, OL, Southern Utah/Murray: Started at left tackle in the road loss.
- Patrick Scales, LS, Utah State/Weber: Active for the road loss.
Cincinnati Bengals
- Jalen Davis, CB, Utah State: Active for the Bengals’ 27-15 victory over the Dolphins.
- Jay Tufele, DT, Bingham: Active for the home win Thursday night.
Cleveland Browns
- Sione Takitaki, LB, BYU: Had four tackles in the Browns’ 23-20 loss to the Falcons.
Dallas Cowboys
- Simi Fehoko, WR, Brighton: Active for the Cowboys’ 25-10 win over the Commanders.
- Dalton Schultz, TE, Bingham: Was targeted three times but had no catches in the home victory.
- Mika Tafua, DE, Utah: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 22.
Denver Broncos
- Garett Bolles, OL, Utah/Westlake: Started at left tackle in the Broncos’ 32-23 loss to the Raiders.
- Tim Patrick, WR, Utah: Placed on the Broncos’ injured reserve list Aug. 4.
Detroit Lions
- Darrin Paulo, OL, Utah: Re-signed to the practice squad Sept. 14.
- Penei Sewell, OL, Desert Hills: Started at right tackle in the Lions’ 48-45 loss to the Seahawks.
- Jamaal Williams, RB, BYU: Rushed for a season-high 108 yards and two touchdowns in the home loss. It’s the third time Williams has rushed for two TDs in a game this season. Lewis now leads the NFL in rushing TDs with six. He also had one reception for 1 yard against the Seahawks.
- Dominik Eberle, K, Utah State: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 9.
Green Bay Packers
- Tipa Galeai, LB, Utah State: Active for the Packers’ 27-24 victory over the Patriots.
- Dallin Leavitt, S, Utah State: Active for the home victory.
- Jordan Love, QB, Utah State: Active as the Packers improved to 3-1.
Houston Texans
None.
Indianapolis Colts
- Julian Blackmon, S, Utah/Layton: Inactive with an ankle injury for the Colts’ 24-17 loss to the Titans.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah: Had 14 tackles (two solo) in the Jaguars’ 29-21 loss to the Eagles. Last week, Lloyd was selected as the AFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for September.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Zayne Anderson, CB, BYU/Stansbury: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Jackson Barton, OL, Utah/Brighton: Active for the Raiders’ 32-23 victory over the Broncos.
- Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah: Active for the home victory.
- Andre James, C, Herriman: Started at center as the Raiders (1-3) got their first win of the season.
- Cole Fotheringham, TE, Utah: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Michael Davis, CB, BYU: Active for the Chargers’ 34-24 win over the Texans.
- Alohi Gilman, S, Orem: Had one tackle in the road win.
- Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU: Had four tackles (two solo) in the victory.
Nothing like winning!! Now we gooooo! pic.twitter.com/ga7GLz0WzF
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) October 3, 2022
Los Angeles Rams
- Terrell Burgess, S, Utah: Active for the Rams’ 24-9 loss to the 49ers. Last week, Burgess teamed up with UNIFY and Walmart to give backpacks to students at Ritter Elementary School in Los Angeles.
- Matt Gay, K, Utah/Orem: Went 3-for-3 on field goals to remain perfect this season (7-for-7) in the Monday night loss.
- Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State: Had a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo) in the road loss. Wagner also tackled a fan who ran onto the field during the game.
- Jonah Williams, DT, Weber State: Active against the 49ers.
Bobby Wagner stopped the fan who ran onto the field 😳
(via @cameronsalerno1)pic.twitter.com/xWNQCPjliC
— ESPN (@espn) October 4, 2022
Miami Dolphins
- James Empey, OL, BYU/American Fork: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 1.
- Porter Gustin, LB, Salem Hills: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 1.
- Eric Rowe, S, Utah: Had four tackles (three solo) in the Dolphins’ 27-15 loss to the Bengals on Thursday night.
Minnesota Vikings
None.
New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints
- Kaden Elliss, LB, Judge Memorial: Had one tackle in the Saints’ 28-25 loss to the Vikings.
- Chase Hansen, LB, Utah/Lone Peak: Had one solo tackle in the loss in London.
- Taysom Hill, TE/QB, BYU: Scored on a 2-yard touchdown run and finished with five carries for 21 yards in the loss.
- Daniel Sorensen, S, BYU: Had one solo tackle in London.
- Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah/Desert Hills: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
- Rashid Shaheed, WR, Weber State: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
New York Giants
None.
New York Jets
- Bradlee Anae, DL, Utah: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
- Zach Wilson, QB, BYU/Corner Canyon: Completed 18 of 36 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in the Jets’ 24-20 come-from-behind victory over the Steelers. Wilson also caught a 2-yard TD pass and rushed for 15 yards on two carries in his season debut.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Britain Covey, WR, Utah/Timpview: Returned three kicks for 69 yards (23 yards per return) and one punt for 2 yards in the Eagles’ 29-21 victory over the Jaguars.
- Sua Opeta, OL, Weber State/Stansbury: Active for the Eagles’ home victory.
- Noah Togiai, TE, Hunter: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 1.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah: Active for the Steelers’ 24-20 loss to the Jets.
- Jaylen Warren, RB, Utah State/Snow/East: Had three carries for 18 yards and one reception for 4 yards in the Steelers’ home loss.
San Francisco 49ers
- Fred Warner, LB, BYU: Had nine tackles (six solo) in the 49ers’ 24-9 victory over the Rams.
- Mitch Wishnowsky, P, Utah: Punted four times for 158 yards (39.5 yards per punt), including one inside the 20-yard line, during the home victory Monday night.
That's our guy @fred_warner 🫡
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 4, 2022
Seattle Seahawks
- Cody Barton, LB, Utah/Brighton: Had seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defended in the Seahawks’ 48-45 victory over the Lions.
- Bryan Mone, DL, Highland: Had two tackles in the home victory.
- Darwin Thompson, RB, Utah State: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Deven Thompkins, WR, Utah State: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
Tennessee Titans
None.
Washington Commanders
- Tyler Larsen, C, Utah State/Jordan: Placed on reserve/physically unable to perform list Aug. 23.
- Dax Milne, WR, BYU/Bingham: Returned one kickoff 18 yards and two punts for 7 yards (3.5 yards per return) in the Commanders’ 25-10 loss to the Cowboys.
Positions: Center (C), cornerback (CB), defensive lineman (DL), kicker (K), linebacker (LB), long snapper (LS), offensive lineman (OL), punter (P), quarterback (QB), running back (RB), safety (S), tight end (TE), wide receiver (WR).
