Tyler Huntley had a big game, so did Fred Warner. What other Utah ties shined during NFL’s Week 15?

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, middle right, is tackled at the goal line by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens, middle, and middle linebacker Fred Warner, right, during an NFL game.
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, middle right, is tackled at the goal line by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens, middle, and middle linebacker Fred Warner, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.
Tony Avelar, Associated Press

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).

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