As the NFL playoffs begin, there were eight former Ole Miss Rebels who competed during the Wild Card Weekend.
After round one of elimination games, four of the seven total Rebels in this year’s playoffs are one step closer to the Super Bowl. Tavius Robinson (Ravens), Dawson Knox (Bills), AJ Brown (Eagles) and Laremy Tunsil (Texans) will all be participants in the Divisional round of the playoffs, with another win advancing their respective teams to a conference championship game.
Two defenders had big games in losses, D.J. Jones of the Denver Broncos and Deane Leonard of the Los Angeles Chargers. Jones stuffed the stat sheet against the Buffalo Bills, finishing with seven tackles, one for a loss, one quarterback hit, and a huge sack on third and goal to hold the Bills to a field goal. Jones finished with five solo tackles, tied for the most on the team.
Leonard made the most of his opportunity this weekend, finishing with one tackle, one pass defended, and hauled in his first career interception. The cornerback picked off CJ Stroud in the second quarter of their game against the Houston Texans.
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The NFL Wild Card weekend did not disappoint, with several former Ole Miss Rebels making big plays and helping their teams secure victories. Let’s take a look at how these NFL Rebels performed in the Wild Card round and which teams will be moving on to the Divisional round:
– DK Metcalf: The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver had a standout performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, catching 7 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown. Metcalf’s big plays helped the Seahawks secure a 17-9 victory and advance to the Divisional round.
– Evan Engram: The New York Giants tight end also had a solid game in the Wild Card round, catching 6 passes for 83 yards. Despite his efforts, the Giants fell short to the Green Bay Packers, losing 23-20.
– Mike Hilton: The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback had a strong showing against the Cleveland Browns, recording 5 tackles and a key interception in the Steelers’ 48-37 loss.
With the Wild Card round in the books, several former Rebels will now be moving on to the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs. DK Metcalf and the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Green Bay Packers, while Mike Hilton and the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Kansas City Chiefs. Evan Engram and the New York Giants may be out of the playoffs, but they can hold their heads high after a hard-fought game against the Packers.
Stay tuned for more updates on how these NFL Rebels perform in the Divisional round!
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