Week 7: Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier scores first NFL touchdown for Falcons

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Jared Page
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Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier dives into the end zone for his first NFL touchdown in the Falcons' 35-17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 23. 2022. Photo: Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons

NOTE: This story has been updated to include the Bears’ 33-14 victory over the Patriots on Monday night.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 23, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier had mixed feelings about getting into the end zone for the first time in his NFL career.

“It was a good feeling,” the Atlanta Falcons rookie said Sunday, “but, shoot, we still lost.”

Allgeier, a fifth-round pick (No. 151 overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft, scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter of the Falcons’ 35-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He carried the ball 16 times for 50 yards in the road loss.

The Falcons fell behind 21-0 before Allgeier got Atlanta’s scoring started. The Falcons (3-4) finished the first half with a flurry, scoring 10 points in the final 39 seconds to cut the Bengals’ lead to 28-17 at halftime.

Atlanta QB Marcus Mariota completed just eight passes in the game, though one was a 75-yard TD to Damiere Byrd with 39 seconds left in the second quarter.

Following a three-and-out by Cincinnati, kicker Younghoe Koo connected on a 43-yard field goal as the first half ended. However, the Falcons’ offense was shut out in the second half.

“It’s a hard one to swallow, for sure,” Allgeier said after the loss. “We’re still in a really good spot (at 3-4). We have to go out this week, learn from our mistakes … and just prepare for a new week.”

The Falcons host the Panthers (2-5) in Week 8.

Allgeier, who played in Provo from 2018-2021, finished tied for second all-time in BYU history in rushing touchdowns (36), third in 100-yard games (13), fourth in total touchdowns (37) and fifth in rushing yards (2,899).

Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier carries the ball during the Falcons 35 17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday Oct 23 2022 Photo Brandon MangusAtlanta Falcons

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 7.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Leki Fotu, DT, Utah/Herriman: Had two tackles (one solo) in the Cardinals’ 42-34 victory over the Saints on Thursday night.
  • Nick Vigil, LB, Utah State/Fremont: Placed on injured reserve Oct. 8 after injuring his hamstring against the Panthers in Week 4. He will be eligible to return in Week 9 when the Cardinals host the Seahawks.
  • Ty’Son Williams, RB, BYU: Signed to the practice squad Oct. 12.

Atlanta Falcons

  • Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU: Read about his first NFL touchdown in the story above.

Baltimore Ravens

  • Tyler Huntley, QB, Utah: Active for the Ravens’ 23-20 victory over the Browns.
  • Marcus Williams, S, Utah: Placed on injured reserve Oct. 11 after dislocating his wrist against the Bengals in Week 5. He’s expected to miss a “significant” amount of time, but the injury was not season-ending.

Buffalo Bills

Carolina Panthers

  • Marquise Blair, S, Utah: Reverted to the practice squad Oct. 10 after being active in Week 5.
  • Brady Christensen, OL, BYU/Bountiful: Started at left guard in the Panthers’ 21-3 home victory over the Buccaneers.
  • Derek Wright, WR, Utah State/Snow/Manti: Reverted to the practice squad Oct. 10 after being active in Week 5.

Chicago Bears

  • Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah: Had two solo tackles in the Bears’ 33-14 victory over the Patriots on Monday night.
  • Braxton Jones, OL, Southern Utah/Murray: Started at left tackle in the road victory Monday night. On Sunday, Jones’ “rapid rise” from fifth-round draft pick to starting LT was featured by the Bears’ social media team. See tweet below.
  • Patrick Scales, LS, Utah State/Weber: Played in the road victory.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Jalen Davis, CB, Utah State: Active for the Bengals’ 35-17 win over the Falcons.
  • Jay Tufele, DT, Bingham: Had six tackles (three solo), including one tackle for a loss, in the Bengals’ home victory

Cleveland Browns

  • Sione Takitaki, LB, BYU: Had a team-high eight tackles (five solo), including one tackle for a loss and a QB hit, in the Browns’ 23-20 loss to the Ravens.
Former BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki had a team high eight tackles in the Browns 23 20 loss to the Ravens on Sunday Oct 23 2022 Photo Matt StarkeyCleveland Browns

Dallas Cowboys

  • Simi Fehoko, WR, Brighton: Placed on injured reserve Oct. 15 after injuring his shoulder in practice. He will be eligible to return in Week 10 when the Cowboys travel to take on the Packers.
  • Dalton Schultz, TE, Bingham: Had five catches for 49 yards in the Cowboys’ 24-6 victory over the Lions.
  • Mika Tafua, DE, Utah: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 22.

Denver Broncos

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’ 24-6 loss to the Cowboys.
  • Jamaal Williams, RB, BYU: Had 15 carries for 79 yards and one catch for 4 yards in the road loss.

Green Bay Packers

  • Tipa Galeai, LB, Utah State: Placed on injured reserve Oct. 15 after injuring his hamstring against the Giants in Week 5. He will be eligible to return in Week 10 when the Packers host the Cowboys.
  • Dallin Leavitt, S, Utah State: Active for the Packers’ 23-21 loss to the Commanders.
  • Jordan Love, QB, Utah State: Active for the road loss.

Houston Texans

None.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Julian Blackmon, S, Utah/Layton: Had three tackles (two solo) in the Colts’ 19-10 road loss to the Titans.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah: Had seven tackles (two solo) in the Jaguars’ 23-17 home loss to the Giants.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Zayne Anderson, CB, BYU/Stansbury: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Jackson Barton, OL, Utah/Brighton: Re-signed to the practice squad Oct. 4.
  • Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah: Active for the Raiders’ 38-20 victory over the Texans.
  • Andre James, C, Herriman: Started at center in the home win.
  • Cole Fotheringham, TE, Utah: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Michael Davis, CB, BYU: Had five tackles (four solo) in the Chargers’ 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.
  • Alohi Gilman, S, Orem: Active for the home loss.
  • Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU: Had two solo tackles and a QB hit as the Chargers fell to 4-3.

Los Angeles Rams

Miami Dolphins

  • James Empey, OL, BYU/American Fork: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 1.
  • Porter Gustin, LB, Salem Hills: Placed on the practice squad injured reserve Oct. 13 with an undisclosed injury.
  • Eric Rowe, S, Utah: Had two solo tackles in the Dolphins’ 16-10 home victory over the Steelers.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU/Granger: The Vikings had a bye in Week 7.

New England Patriots

None.

New Orleans Saints

  • Kaden Elliss, LB, Judge Memorial: Active for the Saints’ 42-34 loss to the Cardinals.
  • Chase Hansen, LB, Utah/Lone Peak: Active for the road loss Thursday night.
  • Taysom Hill, TE/QB, BYU: Completed both of his passes for 48 yards, carried the ball three times for 9 yards and made one reception for 3 yards as the Saints fell to 2-5.
  • Rashid Shaheed, WR/RS, Weber State: After scoring a touchdown on his first NFL touch in Week 6, Shaheed did it again against the Cardinals — making a 53-yard TD the first time he touched the ball Thursday night. It was his lone catch in the game. He also returned kicks (one for 23 yards) and punts (two for 28 yards) against the Cardinals. See tweet below.
  • Daniel Sorensen, S, BYU: Active for the road loss.
  • Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah/Desert Hills: 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 16 of 26 passes for 121 yards and was sacked three times in the Jets’ 16-9 road victory over the Broncos.

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Britain Covey, WR/RS, Utah/Timpview: The Eagles had a bye in Week 7.
  • Christian Elliss, LB, Judge Memorial: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 1
  • Sua Opeta, OL, Weber State/Stansbury: Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh in Week 8.
  • Noah Togiai, TE, Hunter: Signed to the practice squad Sept. 1.

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah: Had one tackle in the Steelers’ 16-10 loss to the Dolphins.
  • Jaylen Warren, RB, Utah State/Snow/East: Had two carries for 7 yards and two catches for 17 yards in the road loss.

San Francisco 49ers

  • Fred Warner, LB, BYU: Had six tackles (four solo) in the 49ers’ 44-23 loss to the Chiefs.
  • Mitch Wishnowsky, P, Utah: Punted one time for 29 yards in the home loss.

Seattle Seahawks

  • Cody Barton, LB, Utah/Brighton: Had five solo tackles in the Seahawks’ 37-23 victory over the Chargers.
  • Bryan Mone, DL, Highland: Active for the road victory.
  • Darwin Thompson, RB, Utah State: Signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Deven Thompkins, WR, Utah State: Reverted to the practice squad Oct. 10 after being elevated to the active roster in Week 5.

Tennessee Titans

None.

Washington Commanders

  • Tyler Larsen, C, Utah State/Jordan: Started at center in the Commanders’ 23-21 victory over the Packers.
  • Dax Milne, WR, BYU/Bingham: Had one reception for 4 yards and returned two punts for 8 yards (4 yards per return).

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), return specialist (RS), safety (S), tight end (TE), wide receiver (WR).

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