Buckeyes in the NFL: Notable former Ohio State football player Week 6 NFL defensive performances
The Ohio State Buckeyes are enjoying their bye week, but still managed to rise up both polls as the Iowa Hawkeyes suffered an embarrassing loss to the Purdue Spoliermakers, I mean Boilermakers. Despite the week off, not every Buckeye got to relax and my focus today is diving into what happened in the NFL on Sunday.
The NFL is filled with former Buckeyes and this week is yet another week where we are seeing former Ohio State legends making an impact for their professional teams.
The list of Buckeyes in the pros is growing each year and the list is so long that we have no created two, with this version will be diving into the former defensive stars.
Jordan Fuller, Los Angeles Rams
Oct 3, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) and safety Terrell Burgess (26) kneel during the playing of the national anthem before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 37-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Rams destroyed the New York Giants 38-11, and Jordan Fuller was an absolute star racking up 11 tackles.
Those are the plays you gotta have. Third and 1. Booker stopped by Jordan Fuller and Dixon boots it away.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 17, 2021
Oct 17, 2021; London, England, United Kingdom; Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) in the first half during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jaguars defeated the Dolphins 23-20. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Dolphins lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London to the tune of 23-20. Jerome Baker had eight total tackles.
Jerome Baker back in the game like… pic.twitter.com/Ikr2ZjYfZd
— Thomas (@nashmax73) October 17, 2021
Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) after his team defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
The Cincinnati Bengals destroyed the Detroit Lions 34-11, and Vonn Bell was the leading tackler for Cincinnati with seven.
Game balls to Logan Wilson and Vonn Bell today, per Zac Taylor.
— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) October 17, 2021
Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers
Oct 17, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) before the start of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Chargers got demolished by the Baltimore Ravens 34-6, but despite the loss, Joey Bosa managed to rack up five tackles and a sack.
Leaders in pass-rush win rate with RPOs, screens and play-action removed, per @PFF:
1. Myles Garrett (33%)
2. Maxx Crosby (30%)
3. Joey Bosa (28%)— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) October 18, 2021
Oct 17, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) knocks the ball from Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Ward was called for pass interference. Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The Cleveland Browns had one of the more disappointing games of the week as they got run over by the Arizona Cardinals 37-14. Denzel Ward accounted for four tackles.
Referees called this pass interference. Unbelievable. #Browns pic.twitter.com/ggrprEGu6d
— Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) October 17, 2021
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