There were several former BYU football players on NFL teams that had byes this weekend, and those that played didn’t have as big an impact during week six as we are accustomed to seeing. The few highlights include linebacker Kyle Van Noy with four solo tackles and a fumble recovery in the end zone for the Patriots, and cornerback Michael Davis starting and getting five tackles (four solo) for the Chargers.
In total, there were just 10 former BYU players in-action during week six (two starters), three with byes, two in-active, and another seven on practice squads. Below you get the snap counts and statistics for each active player.
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Active Roster (13)
- Brady Christensen (OL, Panthers). Had four snaps on special teams (11%), no stats. Season totals: six games, one start, one solo tackle.
- Michael Davis (CB, Chargers). Started and played 38 defensive snaps (55%). He had five tackles (four solo). Season totals: Six games, six starts, 26 tackles (21 solo), two fumble recoveries for 36 yards.
- Taysom Hill (QB, Saints). The Saints had a bye this week. Season totals: Five games, four starts, 3-for-4 passing for 12 yards and an interception, three receptions for 37 yards, 16 rushes for 75 yards and three touchdowns, one tackle.
- Harvey Langi (LB, Patriots). Played 18 snaps on special teams (64%), one tackle. Season totals: Six games, two tackles (one solo).
- Dallin Leavitt (DB, Raiders). Played 16 defensive snaps (20%) and 23 snaps on special teams (74%). Had four tackles (two solo). Season totals: Five games, 11 tackles (four solo), one pass defended.
- Dax Milne (WR, Washington). Had 12 offensive snaps (20%) and was targeted one time. Season totals: Five games, one six yard reception.
- Daniel Sorensen (S, Chiefs). Played 19 defensive snaps (32%) and eight snaps on special teams (32%). Had one solo tackle. Season totals: Six games, five starts, 35 tackles (27 solo), two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, one pass defended.
- Sione Takitaki (LB, Browns). Played 10 defensive snaps (13%) and 13 snaps on special teams (57%). He had one tackle and one tackle for loss. Season totals: Five games, two starts, 11 tackles (five solo), one quarterback hit, two tackles for loss, one fumble recovery.
- Khyiris Tonga (DT, Bears). Chicago had a bye week. Season totals: Five games, one start, six tackles (four solo).
- Kyle Van Noy (LB, Patriots). Played 71 defensive snaps (80%) and had four solo tackles and a fumble recovery in the endzone. Season totals: Five games, one start, 14 tackles (10 solo), one sack, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit, one pass defended, one fumble recovery.
- Fred Warner (OLB, 49ers). San Francisco had a bye week. Season totals: Five games, five starts, 44 tackles (29 solo), two tackles for loss, one pass defended.
- Jamaal Williams (RB, Lions). Started and played 19 offensive snaps (30%) and rushed four times for 11 yards, with one catch for -2 yards. Season totals: Six games, six starts, 59 carries for 255 yards and two touchdowns, 16 receptions for 99 yards.
- Zach Wilson (QB, Jets). New York had a bye week. Season totals: four games 98-for-171 passing (.573), 1117 yards, four touchdowns, nine interceptions. Eight rushes for 22 yards. He has been sacked 18 times (3.6 sacks/game avg).
On Roster but Inactive (2)
- Francis Bernard (LB, Cowboys). Was inactive in week 4 (hamstring injury).
- Ty’Son Williams (RB, Ravens). Did not play in the Raven’s 34-6 victory over the Chargers. Season totals: Four games, three starts, 31 rushes for 171 yards and one touchdown, seven receptions for 60 yards.
Practice Squads (7)
- Zayne Anderson (CB, Chiefs). Season totals: one game, no stats
- Tristen Hoge (OT, Browns).
- Matt Bushman (TE, Raiders).
- Bronson Kaufusi (TE, Packers).
- Kai Nacua (S, 49ers).
- Troy Warner (S, Rams).
- Chris Wilcox (DB, Colts).
Free Agents (10)
The follow players had an NFL contract at some point in 2021 but are not currently signed to an NFL team: Ziggy Ansah (DE, 49ers), Zac Dawe (DL, Falcons), John Denney (LS, Saints), Kavika Fonua (DB, Panthers), Chandon Herring (OT, Titans), Aleva Hifo (WR, Cardinals), Corbin Kaufusi (OT, 49ers), Isaiah Kaufusi (LB, Colts), Dayan Lake (S, Rams), Micah Simon (WR, Panthers)
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