Boise State Athletics

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
Players Mentioned
Coach Pete Going into the College Football Hall of Fame
Wednesday, January 14
Bronco Studios: Jeramiah Dickey, Evolving College Football
Monday, December 29
Boise State Football: Built Different (2026)
Friday, December 19
FB | Spencer Danielson End of Season Press Conference
Wednesday, December 17



.png&width=60&height=60&type=webp)















