Vols in the NFL – Week 12 Update

Key catches, benchmark starts, and a strong afternoon in the trenches highlight the NFL’s former Tennessee Volunteer’s Week 12 play.

The NFL has had plenty of action for the former Vols this week, but none have performed as well as San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings. He was the only one in a defensive game between the 9ers and the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium where either team found the end zone. Enter Jennings. With times closing in the first half and the home team threatening his line for five yards, Jennings rushed into the left-back corner of the end zone. After quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s pass was turned over by Saints cornerback just in front of his face, Jennings adjusted mid-air to snare the ball on an end-overend and score for a touchdown with just 13 seconds remaining. San Francisco won 13-0 and currently tops the NFC West standings with a 7-4 record.

On the other side of the country, rookie Cade Mays scored his first NFL start of his career and hit the field for the Carolina Panthers in various ways. His VFL in the Knoxville area saw several roles for Carolina, including lining up in the backfield in the fullback role. The Panthers defeated the Denver Broncos 23-10 inside Bank of America Stadium. With the win, the Panthers now sit just 1.5 minutes behind Tampa Bay in first place in the NFC South.

Another strong day came in the form of Jacob Johnson of the Las Vegas Raiders. Although he doesn’t usually appear in his score in the box as a full-back, his influence was crucial in the Raiders’ overtime victory over Seattle. He provided a pair of blocks that resulted in Josh Jacobs’ rushing score, including a lead block in the game for 86 yards that earned him a rush in overtime, helping Vegas pick up 283 yards to the ground in the game. .

Here’s a full recap of the NFL’s previous Vols action from Week 12.

Micah Abernathy – S – Packers
practice game

Derek Barnett – DE – Eagles
wounded reserve

Matthew Butler – DT – Raiders
did not play

Marquez Calloway – WR – Saints
did not play

Justin Coleman – DB – Seahawks
Record one tackle against Las Vegas

Morgan Cox – LS – Titans
The Titans had 10 snaps, 5 punts, 4 field goals and 1 extra point against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Theo Jackson – DB – Vikings
Fifth game of the season, on Thanksgiving Day against New England

Ja’Wuan James–OL–Ravens
wounded reserve

Jauan Jennings – WR – 49ers
He had a 5-yard reception, his first touchdown of the season, and had six catches for 49 yards in a 13-0 win over New Orleans.

Alexander Johnson – LB – Seahawks
practice game

Jacob Johnson – FB – Raiders
Participated in 20 offensive plays and provided a key lead block on Josh Jacobs’ 86-yard game-winning run in overtime against Seattle

Bellas Jones Jr. – WR – Bears
Chicago had a 6-yard carry against the New York Jets

Alvin Kamara – RB – Saints
Recorded 50 yards of total offense with 13 touches

John Kerry – RB – Browns
practice game

Jonathan Combo – DE – Broncos
practice game

Cade Mays – OL – Panthers
In the 23-10 win over Denver, he lined up at left tackle and made his first career NFL start.

Khalil Mackenzie – OL – Ravens
practice game

Emmanuel Moseley – CB – 49ers
wounded reserve

Michael Paradis – P – Patriots
At Thanksgiving in Minnesota, he recorded 123 yards on three punts, including a 56-yard kick.

Joshua Palmer – WR – Charger
In a thrilling 25-24 victory over Arizona, he scored another strong game, gaining 56 yards on five catches.

Cordarrelle Patterson – WR – Falcons
picked up his 2,000th In career rushing yards, he gained 52 yards on 11 carries and added 19 receiving yards on 3 catches

Jalen Reeves-Maybin – LB – Texans
He played his best game of the season in Miami, recording six tackles against the Dolphins.He entered the game with a total of seven tackles that year

Trey Smith – OL – Chiefs
In a 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams, he didn’t allow a hit or sack by Patrick Mahomes and placed the right guard spot in 76 snaps.

Cameron Sutton – CB – Steelers
One tackle and a crucial pass breakup were third downs during the final drive of Indianapolis’ Monday night football game, helping the Steelers secure a 24-17 victory.

Alonte Taylor – CB – Saints
Pushed his season total for tackles to over 25 after dropping four tackles in San Francisco

Darrell Taylor – DE – Seahawks
No statistics recorded against Las Vegas

Shy Tuttle – DL – Saints
Recorded his first solo sack of the season and finished with five total tackles against the 49ers

Kendal Vickers – DE – Raiders
did not play