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Broncos in the NFL: Week 14
12/14/2021 11:05:00 AM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Ten former Boise State football student-athletes saw action in week 14 of the NFL, and Sunday's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Football Team featured six of those 10.
Here is a look at what all the Broncos in the NFL did in week 14:
Atlanta Falcons (Falcon 29, Panthers 21)
Avery Williams (CB) – Williams returned one kickoff for 38 yards.
Next – at San Francisco 49ers, 2:05 p.m. MT
Dallas Cowboys (Cowboys 27, Washington Football Team 20)
Demarcus Lawrence (DE) – Lawrence recorded two tackles, both for-loss, two quarterback hurries and a sack.
Darian Thompson (S) – Thompson made one tackles on special teams in his first game back since week one.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) – Vander Esch started at outside linebacker, registering three tackles and a pass breakup.
Cedrick Wilson (WR) – Wilson notched 18 yards on two receptions.
Next – at New York Giants, 11 a.m. MT
Minnesota Vikings (Vikings 36, Steelers 28)
Ezra Cleveland (G) – Cleveland started at left guard, playing all 70 offensive snaps.
Alexander Mattison (RB) – Mattison rushed for 27 yards on six attempts.
Next – at Chicago Bears, 6:15 p.m. MT (Monday)
Tennessee Titans (Titans 20, Jaguars 0)
Jeremy McNichols – McNichols recorded 16 yards on eight rushing attempts.
Next – at Pittsburgh Steelers, 11 a.m. MT
Washington Football Team (Cowboys 27, Washington Football Team 20)
John Bates (TE) – Bates started at tight end, registering 19 yards on one reception.
Charles Leno, Jr. (LT) – Leno, Jr., started at left tackle, playing 91 percent of the offensive snaps.
Next – vs. Dallas Cowboys, 11 a.m. MT
View the complete list of Broncos in the NFL
Here is a look at what all the Broncos in the NFL did in week 14:
Atlanta Falcons (Falcon 29, Panthers 21)
Avery Williams (CB) – Williams returned one kickoff for 38 yards.
Next – at San Francisco 49ers, 2:05 p.m. MT
Dallas Cowboys (Cowboys 27, Washington Football Team 20)
Demarcus Lawrence (DE) – Lawrence recorded two tackles, both for-loss, two quarterback hurries and a sack.
Darian Thompson (S) – Thompson made one tackles on special teams in his first game back since week one.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) – Vander Esch started at outside linebacker, registering three tackles and a pass breakup.
Cedrick Wilson (WR) – Wilson notched 18 yards on two receptions.
Next – at New York Giants, 11 a.m. MT
Minnesota Vikings (Vikings 36, Steelers 28)
Ezra Cleveland (G) – Cleveland started at left guard, playing all 70 offensive snaps.
Alexander Mattison (RB) – Mattison rushed for 27 yards on six attempts.
Next – at Chicago Bears, 6:15 p.m. MT (Monday)
Tennessee Titans (Titans 20, Jaguars 0)
Jeremy McNichols – McNichols recorded 16 yards on eight rushing attempts.
Next – at Pittsburgh Steelers, 11 a.m. MT
Washington Football Team (Cowboys 27, Washington Football Team 20)
John Bates (TE) – Bates started at tight end, registering 19 yards on one reception.
Charles Leno, Jr. (LT) – Leno, Jr., started at left tackle, playing 91 percent of the offensive snaps.
Next – vs. Dallas Cowboys, 11 a.m. MT
View the complete list of Broncos in the NFL
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Spencer Danielson Spring Game Postgame Press Conference
Saturday, April 25
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Tuesday, April 14



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