So much winning.

With Penn State football earning its first Big Ten road win of the season, let’s keep the celebration going by looking former Penn State players performed across the NFL in Week 9.

From explosive touchdowns to standout defensive and special teams performances, several Penn State alumni made their presence felt around the league.

Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars

Parker Washington delivered one of the top offensive performances by a Nittany Lion in Week 9, catching two passes for 61 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown.

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Washington’s explosive scoring play helped Jacksonville cruise to a 33-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football.

Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints

Juwan Johnson came up clutch for the New Orleans Saints. He caught two passes for 34 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown reception in overtime.

Shough Johnson

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Johnson’s score gave New Orleans a 23-16 lead before Cleveland answered with a touchdown of its own. However, the Browns failed their 2-point conversion attempt, securing a thrilling 23-22 victory for the Saints.

Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley battled through a difficult afternoon against his former team, the New York Giants.

The veteran running back was held to just 22 rushing yards on 13 carries but found the end zone with a short rushing touchdown. Despite Barkley’s score, Philadelphia fell to New York 19-11 in the divisional matchup.

Jordan Stout, New York Giants

Jordan Stout delivered one of the week’s strongest special teams performances in the Giants’ 19-11 victory over the Eagles.

The veteran punter recorded six punts for 314 yards, averaging 52.3 yards per punt, and placed five of his six attempts inside the 20-yard line.

Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Warren continued to contribute to the Indianapolis Colts’ passing attack, catching four of his seven targets for 44 yards.

The former Penn State tight end saw increased involvement in the second half, but his efforts weren’t enough as Indianapolis fell to the Dallas Cowboys 27-23.

Chop Robinson, Miami Dolphins

Defensive lineman Chop Robinson made his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball despite Miami’s 19-9 loss to the Detroit Lions.

The Nittany Lion recorded two quarterback hits and a pass deflection, pressuring the backfield throughout the contest.

Nick Scott, Carolina Panthers

Veteran safety Nick Scott was active in Carolina’s secondary, recording six total tackles against the Denver Broncos.

Scott contributed defensively, but Carolina came up just short in a 26-21 loss.

Other Notable Performances

• Rookie edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton recorded half a sack and a quarterback hit in Green Bay’s 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots.
• Chris Godwin Jr. caught two passes on three targets for 16 yards and added a 12-yard rush for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Brenton Strange caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Jacksonville’s 33-10 victory over Baltimore.
• Jahan Dotson recorded two receptions for 16 yards in Atlanta’s 34-17 loss to Cincinnati.
• Mike Gesicki caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Cincinnati’s victory over Atlanta.
• Mitchell Tinsley hauled in his lone target for 4 yards in the Bengals’ win.
• Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin recorded six punts for 269 yards, averaging 44.8 yards per punt and placing four inside the 20-yard line.
• Jaylen Reed recorded three total tackles for the Patriots in their 45-27 loss to the Packers.
• Ji’Ayir Brown recorded three total tackles, including two solo and one assisted, in San Francisco’s 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

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