Several Utah ties made a significant impact during Week 15 of the NFL season. Here’s a look at how local ties performed:
Chiefs 34, Chargers 28
Kansas City
- Zayne Anderson, S, BYU and Stansbury High: Not active for game.
- Marcus Kemp, WR, Layton High: 20 snaps (2 on defense, 18 on special teams).
- Daniel Sorensen, S, BYU: Started at safety; 2 tackles (1 solo), 2 pass deflections, including 1 on a fourth-and-goal at the Kansas City 1 that led to a turnover on downs; 50 snaps (39 on defense, 11 on special teams).
Los Angeles
- Michael Davis, CB, BYU: Started at cornerback; 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 pass deflection; 72 snaps (all on defense).
- Alohi Gilman, S, Orem High: Not active for game with quad injury.
Colts 27, Patriots 17
Indianapolis
- No locals on active roster.
New England
- Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU: 6 tackles (3 solo); 47 snaps (all on defense).
Bills 31, Panthers 14
Buffalo
- Taron Johnson, CB, Weber State: Started at cornerback; 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 sack for a loss of 10 yards on a third-down play, 1 tackle for loss, 1 QB hurry; 71 snaps (all on defense).
- Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah, Snow College and Bingham High: 2 solo tackles, 1 sack for a loss of 6 yards, 1 tackle for loss, 1 QB hurry; 22 snaps (all on defense).
- Zack Moss, RB, Utah: Not active for game.
Carolina
- Brady Christensen, OT, BYU and Bountiful High: Did not play.
Lions 30, Cardinals 12
Detroit
- John Penisini, DL, Utah, Snow College and West Jordan High: 13 snaps (11 on defense, 2 on special teams).
- Penei Sewell, OT, Desert Hills High: Started at right tackle; 65 snaps (all on offense).
Arizona
- Leki Fotu, DT, Utah and Herriman High: 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 forced fumble recovered by Arizona; 23 snaps (21 on defense and 2 on special teams).
Texans 30, Jaguars 16
Houston
- No locals on roster.
Jacksonville
- Nevin Lawson, CB, Utah State: Not active for game.
- Jay Tufele, TE, Bingham High: Not active for game.
Dolphins 31, Jets 24
Miami
- Eric Rowe, S, Utah: 3 tackles (1 solo); 33 snaps (all on defense).
New York
- Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah: 2 tackles (1 solo); 23 snaps (12 on defense, 11 on special teams).
- Zach Wilson, QB, BYU and Corner Canyon High: Started at quarterback; completed 13 of 23 passes, 170 yards, 4 carries, 12 yards, 1 touchdown; sacked 6 times; 57 snaps (all on offense).
Cowboys 21, Giants 6
Dallas
- Francis Bernard, LB, Utah, BYU and Herriman High: 14 snaps (all on special teams).
- Simi Fehoko, WR, Brighton High: Not active for game.
- Dalton Schultz, TE, Bingham High: Started at tight end; team-high 8 receptions, 67 yards, 1 touchdown on a 1-yard catch in the third quarter; 66 snaps (61 on offense, 5 on special teams).
New York
- Devontae Booker, RB, Utah: 8 carries, team-high 74 yards, 2 receptions, 8 yards, 1 tackle; 35 snaps (28 on offense, 7 on special teams).
Steelers 19, Titans 13
Pittsburgh
- Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah: 1 solo tackle; 23 snaps (5 on defense, 18 on special teams).
Tennessee
- No locals on roster.
Bengals 15, Broncos 10
Cincinnati
- Jalen Davis, CB, Utah State: 9 snaps (all on special teams).
Denver
- Garett Bolles, OT, Utah, Snow College and Westlake High: Started at left tackle; 78 snaps (75 on offense, 3 on special teams).
- Tim Patrick, WR, Utah: Started at wide receiver; 3 receptions, 42 yards, 1 touchdown on a 25-yard catch in the third quarter; 71 snaps (all on offense).
49ers 31, Falcons 13
San Francisco
- Fred Warner, LB, BYU: Started at linebacker; team-high 9 tackles (6 solo); 1 QB hurry, 1 pass deflection, 1 fumble recovery that led to a 49ers touchdown; 61 snaps (60 on defense, 1 on special teams).
- Mitch Wishnowsky, P, Utah: 4 punts with 49-yard average; 15 snaps (all on special teams).
Atlanta
- No locals on roster.
Packers 31, Ravens 30
Green Bay
- Tipa Galeai, LB, Utah State: 15 snaps (14 on defense, 1 on special teams).
- Jordan Love, QB, Utah State: Did not play.
Baltimore
- Tyler Huntley, QB, Utah: Started at quarterback; completed 28 of 40 passes, 215 yards, 2 touchdowns (on passes of 8 and 9 yards in the first half), team-high 13 carries, 73 yards, 2 touchdowns (both in the fourth quarter); sacked 1 time; 70 snaps (all on offense).
- Ty’Son Williams, RB, BYU: 1 snap (on special teams).
Saints 9, Buccaneers 0
New Orleans
- Kaden Elliss, B, Judge Memorial High: Not active for game with hamstring injury.
- Taysom Hill, QB, BYU: Started at quarterback; completed 13 of 27 passes, 154 yards, 11 carries, 33 yards; sacked 2 times; 61 snaps (all on offense).
- Marcus Williams, S, Utah: Started at safety; 5 solo tackles; 74 snaps (all on defense).
Tampa Bay
- No locals on active roster.
Raiders 16, Browns 14
Las Vegas
- Jackson Barton, OT, Utah and Brighton High: Not active for game.
- Andre James, C, Herriman High: Started at center; 69 snaps (all on offense).
- Dallin Leavitt, S, Utah State and BYU: 1 carry, 2 yards to convert a fake punt, 1 pass deflection on a third-down play; 38 snaps (17 on defense, 21 on special teams).
Cleveland
- Brian Allen, CB, Utah: 13 snaps (all on special teams).
- Porter Gustin, DE, Salem Hills High: 2 solo tackles, 1 fumble recovery that led to a Browns touchdown; 50 snaps (32 on defense, 18 on special teams).
- Sione Takitaki, LB, BYU: Started at linebacker; 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 tackle for loss; 30 snaps (14 on defense, 16 on special teams).
Vikings 17, Bears 9
Minnesota
- Nick Vigil, LB, Utah State and Fremont High: Started at linebacker; 5 tackles (3 solo); 49 snaps (34 on defense, 15 on special teams).
Chicago
- Patrick Scales, LS, Utah State and Weber High: 5 snaps (all on special teams).
- Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU and Granger High: Not active for game.
Rams 20, Seahawks 10
Los Angeles
- Matt Gay, K, Utah and Orem High: Made field goals of 55 and 35 yards, made 2 of 2 point-after attempts; 9 snaps (all on special teams).
Seattle
- Cody Barton, LB, Utah and Brighton High: 22 snaps (all on special teams).
- Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State: Started at linebacker; 6 tackles (5 solo), 1 pass deflection; 71 snaps (66 on defense, 5 on special teams).
Eagles 27, Football Team 17
Philadelphia
- Sua Opeta, OG, Weber State and Stansbury High: Started at left guard; 76 snaps (71 on offense, 5 on special teams).
Washington
- Dax Milne, WR, BYU and Bingham High: 1 reception, minus-2 yards; 6 snaps (all on offense).
- Nate Orchard, DE, Utah and Highland High: 22 snaps (1 on defense, 21 on special teams).