NFL Week 6: Notable performances from former Tigers
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. runs against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/AP file)
Notable performances by former University of Memphis Tigers football players who now play in the National Football League.
Darrell Henderson Jr. Rams RB
Darrell Henderson Jr. scored his second touchdown of the season in the 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. He finished with 43 rushing yards and a touchdown with two catches for nine yards for Los Angeles.
Jake Elliott, Eagles kicker
Philadelphia Eagles' Jake Elliott warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP file)
Jake Elliott kicked his longest field goal of the season when his 51-yard field goal gave the Philadelphia Eagles a 17-point lead during the second quarter of the win over the Cowboys. He also kicked a 34-yard field goal to push the second-quarter lead to 20-0. Elliott is 6-for-7 on field goals this season and 15-for-16 on extra points.
Antonio Gibson, Commanders RB
Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs with the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. The Commanders won 12-7. (Nam Y. Huh/AP file)
Antonio Gibson totaled 53 total yards with 35 rushing yards and 18 receiving yards in Washington’s 12-7 win over the Bears. He averaged 7.0 yards per carry on five rushing attempts and had three catches.
Tony Pollard, Cowboys RB
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) in action against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Rich Schultz/AP file)
Tony Pollard finished with 52 total yards by rushing for 44 yards while catching two passes for eight yards in the 26-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. His 11 carries were the second time this season Pollard has had double-digit rushing attempts for Dallas.
Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles RB
Philadelphia Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell in action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP file)
Kenneth Gainwell averaged 5.0 yards per carry against the Dallas Cowboys and finished with 25 yards on five carries.
Arthur Maulet, Steelers CB
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Arthur Maulet (35) in action during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Justin Berl/AP file)
Arthur Maulet tallied three tackles with two stuffs in Pittsburgh’s 20-18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bobby McCain, Commanders S
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AP file)
Bobby McCain recorded three tackles and a pass deflection for Washington against the Chicago Bears.
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Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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