Broncos in the NFL: Week 17
1/4/2022 10:45:00 AM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Several former Boise State football student-athletes stepped up for their teams in the second to last week of the NFL's regular season, including Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback Avery Williams, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson and New York Giants defensive tackle David Moa.
Williams forced a fumble that led to a safety, Wilson recorded a touchdown and a two-point conversion, while also completing a 31-yard pass and Moa made his first NFL start.
Here is a look at what all the Broncos in the NFL did in week 17:
Arizona Cardinals (Cardinals 25, Cowboys 22)
Tanner Vallejo (LB) – Vallejo returned for the first time since suffering an injury in week ten. The inside linebacker appeared on both defense and special teams, recording one tackle.
Next – vs. Seattle Seahawks, 2:25 p.m. MT
Atlanta Falcons (Bills 29, Falcons 15)
Avery Williams (CB) – Williams forced a fumble, resulting in a safety to put the Falcons up 2-0 early in the first quarter. He also returned one kickoff for two yards.
Next – vs. New Orleans Saints, 2:25 p.m. MT
Dallas Cowboys (Cardinals 25, Cowboys 22)
Demarcus Lawrence (DE) – Lawrence started at left defensive end, notching one tackle.
Darian Thompson (S) – Thompson appeared on 88 percent of the special teams plays.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) – Vander Esch started at middle linebacker and led the cowboys with 10 tackles, including eight solo. He made eight of his 10 tackles in the first half.
Cedrick Wilson (WR) – Wilson registered 35 yards and a touchdown on six receptions. The wide receiver also completed a 31-yard pass to Tony Pollard and hauled in a pass from Dak Prescott on a two-point conversation attempt midway through the fourth quarter.
Next – at Philadelphia Eagles, 6:15 p.m. MT (Saturday)
Denver Broncos (Chargers 34, Broncos 13)
Brett Rypien (QB) – Rypien appeared on three offensive snaps, attempting two passes.
Next – vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 2:30 p.m. MT (Saturday)
Las Angeles Rams (Rams 20, Ravens 19)
Donte Deayon (CB) – Deayon made three tackles in the Rams' victory over the Vikings.
Next – vs. San Francisco 49ers, 2:25 p.m. MT
Minnesota Vikings (Packers 37, Vikings 10)
Ezra Cleveland (G) – Cleveland started at left guard, playing all 54 offensive snaps.
Alexander Mattison (RB) – Mattison caught four passes for 13 yards.
Next – vs. Chicago Bears, 11 a.m. MT
New York Giants (Chicago 29, Giants 3)
David Moa (DT) – Moa made his first-career start Sunday, notching one tackle.
Next – vs. Washington Football Team, 11 a.m. MT
Tennessee Titans (Titans 34, Dolphins 3)
Jeremy McNichols – McNichols carried the ball twice for 14 yards.
Next – at Houston Texans, 11 a.m. MT
Washington Football Team (Eagles 20, Washington Football Team 16)
John Bates (TE) – Bates started at tight end, recording 35 yards on three receptions. He also appeared on special teams.
Charles Leno, Jr. (LT) – Leno, Jr., started at left tackle, playing all 63 offensive snaps.
Next – at New York Giants, 11 a.m. MT
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Williams forced a fumble that led to a safety, Wilson recorded a touchdown and a two-point conversion, while also completing a 31-yard pass and Moa made his first NFL start.
Here is a look at what all the Broncos in the NFL did in week 17:
Arizona Cardinals (Cardinals 25, Cowboys 22)
Tanner Vallejo (LB) – Vallejo returned for the first time since suffering an injury in week ten. The inside linebacker appeared on both defense and special teams, recording one tackle.
Next – vs. Seattle Seahawks, 2:25 p.m. MT
Atlanta Falcons (Bills 29, Falcons 15)
Avery Williams (CB) – Williams forced a fumble, resulting in a safety to put the Falcons up 2-0 early in the first quarter. He also returned one kickoff for two yards.
Next – vs. New Orleans Saints, 2:25 p.m. MT
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Dallas Cowboys (Cardinals 25, Cowboys 22)
Demarcus Lawrence (DE) – Lawrence started at left defensive end, notching one tackle.
Darian Thompson (S) – Thompson appeared on 88 percent of the special teams plays.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) – Vander Esch started at middle linebacker and led the cowboys with 10 tackles, including eight solo. He made eight of his 10 tackles in the first half.
Cedrick Wilson (WR) – Wilson registered 35 yards and a touchdown on six receptions. The wide receiver also completed a 31-yard pass to Tony Pollard and hauled in a pass from Dak Prescott on a two-point conversation attempt midway through the fourth quarter.
Next – at Philadelphia Eagles, 6:15 p.m. MT (Saturday)
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Denver Broncos (Chargers 34, Broncos 13)
Brett Rypien (QB) – Rypien appeared on three offensive snaps, attempting two passes.
Next – vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 2:30 p.m. MT (Saturday)
Las Angeles Rams (Rams 20, Ravens 19)
Donte Deayon (CB) – Deayon made three tackles in the Rams' victory over the Vikings.
Next – vs. San Francisco 49ers, 2:25 p.m. MT
Minnesota Vikings (Packers 37, Vikings 10)
Ezra Cleveland (G) – Cleveland started at left guard, playing all 54 offensive snaps.
Alexander Mattison (RB) – Mattison caught four passes for 13 yards.
Next – vs. Chicago Bears, 11 a.m. MT
New York Giants (Chicago 29, Giants 3)
David Moa (DT) – Moa made his first-career start Sunday, notching one tackle.
Next – vs. Washington Football Team, 11 a.m. MT
Tennessee Titans (Titans 34, Dolphins 3)
Jeremy McNichols – McNichols carried the ball twice for 14 yards.
Next – at Houston Texans, 11 a.m. MT
Washington Football Team (Eagles 20, Washington Football Team 16)
John Bates (TE) – Bates started at tight end, recording 35 yards on three receptions. He also appeared on special teams.
Charles Leno, Jr. (LT) – Leno, Jr., started at left tackle, playing all 63 offensive snaps.
Next – at New York Giants, 11 a.m. MT
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