Week 8 of the NFL season saw many Mississippi State Bulldogs show the nation how good they are. From Dallas to Kansas City, the Bulldogs are everywhere.
With the NFL in full swing, it’s a good chance to see exactly how former Mississippi State Bulldogs have performed over the season. We have had players break records, set trends, and turn into the spotlight of America. Of course, we have also had others become the object of scrutiny. But let’s be honest, it wouldn’t be an NFL season without a little bit of controversy, right?
In trade news, former Bulldog standout Johnthan Banks has been traded to the Lions. Guess who else belongs to the Detroit franchise? That’s right, his old buddy Darius “Big Play” Slay. Precinct 913 is back, Mississippi State fans. The NFL better get used to these two on the field together, because they were absolutely lights out their senior year together in Starkville. If they can ignite that magic again, the Lions will be happy.
Looking elsewhere, the Bulldogs have made some standout performances. Chris Jones finally got his first NFL sack this week for the Chiefs. It’s his first, and more than likely not his last. Enjoy it, Chiefs fans.
Mississippi State in the NFL: Week 8 Players
- Denico Autry – Oakland Raiders – 2 solo tackles in 30-24 victory over Buccaneers in Overtime
- Johnthan Banks – Detroit Lions – Did not play in 24-30 loss to Raiders before being traded to Lions by Buccaneers
- Fletcher Cox – Philadelphia Eagles – 4 tackles, 2 solo, in 23-29 loss to Cowboys in Overtime
- Gabe Jackson – Oakland Raiders – Started on Offensive Line in 30-24 victory over Buccaneers in Overtime
- Chris Jones – Kansas City Chiefs – First career sack obtained in 30-14 victory over Colts
- Kyle Love – Carolina Panthers – 3 assisted tackles in 30-20 victory over Cardinals
- Benardrick McKinney – Houston Texans – 4 tackles, 2 solo, 1 PBU in 20-13 victory over Lions
- Pernell McPhee – Chicago Bears – 1 sack, 1 forced fumble in 20-10 victory over Vikings
- Dak Prescott – Dallas Cowboys – 19 of 39, 287 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 7 rushes, 38 yards, 1 rushing TD in 29-23 victory over Eagles in Overtime
- Will Redmond – San Francisco 49ers – Remains on Injured Reserve
- Deontae Skinner – New York Giants – Giants had a BYE in Week 8
- Darius Slay – Detroit Lions – Was out due to a hamstring injury in 13-20 loss to Texans
- Preston Smith – Washington Redskins – 3 solo tackles in 27-27 tie with Bengals in London, U.K.
- K.J. Wright – Seattle Seahawks – 6 tackles, 4 solo, in 20-25 loss to Saints