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Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 3 Roundup

Another fall week means more action from the Nittany Lions in the NFL.

While Matt Campbell and Co. didn’t get the win on Saturday, things looked up for Nittany Lion fans who tuned in to watch their former Penn State favorites on NFL Sunday.

Some notable Penn Staters were out for their NFL squads, including the Green Bay Packers’ Micah Parsons and Buffalo Bills’ Zane Durant as they battle injuries.

Nonetheless, here’s a recap of how some notable former Penn State fan favorites performed in Week 3.

Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals

Mike Gesicki had one of the week’s most notable performances, recording three receptions for 37 yards and one touchdown.

The former Penn State tight end’s 25-yard fourth-quarter touchdown gave Cincinnati a 27-24 lead over the Steelers. The Bengals ultimately lost.

Jordan Stout, New York Giants

As the punter and holder for the Giants, Jordan Stout helped lead New York to a 12-7 rebound win over the Titans in Week 3. Special teams was the key contributor to the Giants’ win, as all of their points scored came from field goals.

Blake Gillikin, Arizona Cardinals

Similarly to Stout, Blake Gillikin was the Cardinals’ holder on three field goals and extra points in their 36-30 loss to the 49ers.

Kevin Winston Jr., Tennessee Titans

Kevin Winston Jr. is already up to 22 tackles across three regular-season games.

He continued the hot start with four tackles in the Titans’ 12-7 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday.

Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars

The former Penn State wide receiver and punt returner recorded three receptions for the Jaguars in their 35-6 win over the Patriots.

On his three catches, Parker Washington totaled 40 yards and one touchdown.

Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Warren tallied nine receptions for 55 yards in the Colts’ 19-17 win over the Texans.

Chris Godwin Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Despite the Buccaneers’ 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Chris Godwin Jr. contributed to the Tampa Bay offense with three receptions for 25 yards.

Ji’Ayir Brown, San Francisco 49ers

Ji’Ayir Brown was a force for the 49ers’ defense in their 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals, recording six total tackles and one defended pass.

Jahan Dotson, Atlanta Falcons

The former Penn State wide receiver collected one reception for 11 yards in the Falcons’ 35-14 win over Green Bay on Thursday night.

The reception marked Jahan Dotson’s second-longest of the season after recording a 19-yarder in Week 1.

Jaquan Brisker, Pittsburgh Steelers

Jaquan Brisker showed up big for the Steelers’ offense in Pittsburgh’s win over Cincinnati, recording a season-high eight tackles.

He also tabbed half a sack.

Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Despite the Eagles’ 27-7 loss on Monday Night Football to the Chicago Bears, Saquon Barkley rushed for 82 yards on 15 carries.

Other Notable Performances:

  • Pat Friermuth recorded two receptions for 30 yards in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 30-27 win over the Bengals.
  • Chris Stoll served as the long snapper in the Seattle Seahawks’ 33-31 loss to the Commanders.
  • Dani Dennis-Sutton recorded two assisted tackles in the Packers’ 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons
  • Both former Penn State offensive linemen, Vega Ioane (Baltimore Ravens) and Drew Shelton (Dallas Cowboys), went head-to-head on different sides of the line in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the Ravens’ 34-31 win on Sunday.
  • Olu Fashanu served on the New York Jets’ offensive line in their 31-24 loss to Detroit. Fashanu helped quarterback Geno Smith tally 321 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Eagles linebacker Arnold Ebiketie had one solo tackle in Philadelphia’s loss to the Bears.

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Sarah Nasif

Sarah is a fourth-year broadcast journalism student from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who also shares a passion for writing. She might be from Badger Country, but don't fret, she's always been a huge fan of all things Penn State. She's also a self-proclaimed baseball enthusiast. You can find her on Instagram @sarahsidelines or via email @[email protected].

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