Broncos in the NFL: Week Five
10/1/2024 4:00:00 PM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Nine former Broncos will represent Boise State in the NFL this week, including three that will play on national television. Avery Williams and the Atlanta Falcons play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. On Sunday morning, Brett Rypien and the Minnesota Vikings battle the New York Jets in London. Cedrick Wilson Jr. and the New Orleans Saints wrap up the action on Monday night, playing the Kansas City Chiefs.
THURSDAY
Atlanta Falcons (Avery Williams) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Prime Video, 6:15 p.m.
Last Week: Williams played 22 special teams snaps, fair catching two punts and making a tackle on a kickoff. The Falcons moved to 2-2 with a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints.
SUNDAY
Minnesota Vikings (Brett Rypien) vs. New York Jets – NFL Network, 7:30 a.m.
Last Week: Rypien did not play in Minnesota's 31-29 win over the Green Bay Packers, which moved the Vikings to 4-0 this season.
Khalil Shakir (Buffalo Bills) at Houston Texans – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Shakir tallied four receptions for a team-high 62 yards in Buffalo's 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. His first reception of the day marked his 28th-straight target caught, setting an NFL record. Shakir had a 52-yard reception, his longest of the season.
Washington Commanders (John Bates, Jeremy McNichols) vs. Cleveland Browns – FOX, 11 a.m.
Last Week: McNichols helped the Commanders to a 42-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns. This was his first career multi-touchdown game, scoring on runs of 27 and 7 yards. Bates started at tight end, making a 9-yard reception on the first play of the third quarter. Washington improved to 3-1, securing sole possession of first place in the NFC East.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Ezra Cleveland) vs. Indianapolis Colts – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Cleveland played all 58 offensive snaps, his fourth-straight game playing the entire contest at left guard. The Jaguars averaged 6.6 yards per carry in a 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans.
Las Vegas Raiders (Alexander Mattison) at Denver Broncos (JL Skinner) – FOX, 2:05 p.m.
Last Week: Mattison totaled 60 rushing yards on five attempts, averaging 12.0 yards per carry. He had three rushes over 15 yards, including a season-best 24-yard jaunt. The Raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns, 20-16. Skinner did not play in Denver's 10-9 win over the New York Jets.
MONDAY
New Orleans Saints (Cedrick Wilson Jr.) at Kansas City Chiefs – ESPN, 6:15 p.m.
Last Week: Wilson Jr. played 14 offensive snaps and 14 special teams in the Saints' 26-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
While the first three games are sold out, single-game tickets remain for the final three home games for as low as $25. Fans can purchase single-game tickets online at BroncoSports.com, over the phone with the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office at (208) 426-4737, or in person at the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office located at the southwest corner of Albertsons Stadium.
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Led by Spencer Danielson in his first full season, Boise State looks to become the first Mountain West program to win back-to-back championships since San Diego State did so in 2015-16. Achieving such a feat will put Boise State in the discussion for the new, expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff format beginning this fall. Last year, Danielson became the first coach in college football history to win a conference championship with an interim title.
For complete coverage of Boise State Football, download the Bronco Sports App or follow the team on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.
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THURSDAY
Atlanta Falcons (Avery Williams) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Prime Video, 6:15 p.m.
Last Week: Williams played 22 special teams snaps, fair catching two punts and making a tackle on a kickoff. The Falcons moved to 2-2 with a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints.
SUNDAY
Minnesota Vikings (Brett Rypien) vs. New York Jets – NFL Network, 7:30 a.m.
Last Week: Rypien did not play in Minnesota's 31-29 win over the Green Bay Packers, which moved the Vikings to 4-0 this season.
Khalil Shakir (Buffalo Bills) at Houston Texans – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Shakir tallied four receptions for a team-high 62 yards in Buffalo's 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. His first reception of the day marked his 28th-straight target caught, setting an NFL record. Shakir had a 52-yard reception, his longest of the season.
Washington Commanders (John Bates, Jeremy McNichols) vs. Cleveland Browns – FOX, 11 a.m.
Last Week: McNichols helped the Commanders to a 42-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns. This was his first career multi-touchdown game, scoring on runs of 27 and 7 yards. Bates started at tight end, making a 9-yard reception on the first play of the third quarter. Washington improved to 3-1, securing sole possession of first place in the NFC East.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Ezra Cleveland) vs. Indianapolis Colts – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Cleveland played all 58 offensive snaps, his fourth-straight game playing the entire contest at left guard. The Jaguars averaged 6.6 yards per carry in a 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans.
Las Vegas Raiders (Alexander Mattison) at Denver Broncos (JL Skinner) – FOX, 2:05 p.m.
Last Week: Mattison totaled 60 rushing yards on five attempts, averaging 12.0 yards per carry. He had three rushes over 15 yards, including a season-best 24-yard jaunt. The Raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns, 20-16. Skinner did not play in Denver's 10-9 win over the New York Jets.
MONDAY
New Orleans Saints (Cedrick Wilson Jr.) at Kansas City Chiefs – ESPN, 6:15 p.m.
Last Week: Wilson Jr. played 14 offensive snaps and 14 special teams in the Saints' 26-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
While the first three games are sold out, single-game tickets remain for the final three home games for as low as $25. Fans can purchase single-game tickets online at BroncoSports.com, over the phone with the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office at (208) 426-4737, or in person at the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office located at the southwest corner of Albertsons Stadium.
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Led by Spencer Danielson in his first full season, Boise State looks to become the first Mountain West program to win back-to-back championships since San Diego State did so in 2015-16. Achieving such a feat will put Boise State in the discussion for the new, expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff format beginning this fall. Last year, Danielson became the first coach in college football history to win a conference championship with an interim title.
For complete coverage of Boise State Football, download the Bronco Sports App or follow the team on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.
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