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Mississippi State Bulldogs in the NFL: Week 5 Report

By Andrew Norwood

Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Well the Bulldogs certainly made their presence known in the NFL during Week 5. Darius Slay ended up making the game-winning interception for Detroit. Dak Prescott has ended up on another Sports Illustrated cover. Nothing new here.

But what is surprising is the fact that some former Bulldogs in the NFL are performing extremely well but are not receiving credit nationally. Take for instance K.J. Wright, linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. Wright has the most tackles for the vaunted Seattle defense. However, you don’t hear a peep from the national media about his tackling prowess. Maybe he prefers it that way…only K.J. can tell.

Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

On the other side of the coin, Dak Prescott has made believers out of those in Dallas. Everyone from the guy in the upper corner of the end zone, to the national syndicated columnist are saying, “KEEP DAK IN!!!” Prescott, as we know, always seems to do just the right things at the right times.

So how did their former teammates do this weekend in the NFL? Well pretty darn well, yet again. Starting to see the pattern here with players coming out of Starkville? I sure am.

Bulldogs in the NFL: Week 5 Report

  • Denico Autry – Oakland Raiders – Saw playing time, but recorded no stats in 34-31 victory over Chargers
  • Johnthan Banks – Tampa Bay Buccaneers –  Did not play in 17-14 victory over Panthers
  • Fletcher Cox – Philadelphia Eagles – 2 solo tackles, including 1 sack, in 23-24 loss to Lions
  • Gabe Jackson – Oakland Raiders – Started for Oakland in their 34-31 victory over Chargers
  • Malcolm Johnson – Cleveland Browns – Saw playing time, but recorded no stats in 13-33 loss to Patriots
  • Chris Jones – Kansas City Chiefs – 2 tackles, both assisted, in 14-43 loss to Steelers
  • Kyle Love – Carolina Panthers – 3 tackles, 1 solo, 0.5 sacks in 14-17 loss to Buccaneers
  • Benardrick McKinney – Houston Texans – 10 tackles, 5 solo, in 13-31 loss to Vikings
  • Pernell McPhee – Chicago Bears – Remains on Physically Unable to Perform list
  • Dak Prescott – Dallas Cowboys – 18 for 24, 227 yards, 1 Passing Touchdown, 1 Rushing Touchdown in 28-14 victory over Bengals
  • Will Redmond – San Francisco 49ers – Remains on Injured Reserve
  • Darius Slay – Detroit Lions – 3 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 game-winning interception in 24-23 victory over Eagles
  • Preston Smith – Washington Redskins – 1 solo tackle in 16-10 victory over Ravens
  • K.J. Wright – Seattle Seahawks – Seattle had a BYE in Week 5
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