Terps Around the NFL: Week 8
11/4/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Ryan Satsky, Maryland Athletics Communications Intern
After another eventful week in the National Football League, there is no debate once again as to who was the top performer amongst former Terrapins in Week 8 action.
Minnesota Vikings rookie standout wide receiver Stefon Diggs continued to dazzle with his impressive playmaking ability in the open field, as the Vikings improved to 5-2 with the help of another Diggs touchdown.
Through four games played this season, Diggs' numbers are remarkable: 25 catches, 419 yards, 16.8 yards/catch, two touchdowns. He is one of just four receivers in the NFL averaging more than 100 receiving yards/g, joining an elite group in 2015 that includes Alshon Jeffery, Julio Jones and DeAndre Hopkins.
Stefon Diggs is causing serious problems. Like game-tying, pure muscle, huge 4th-quarter TD problems. #MINvsCHI https://t.co/p3r8426ycJ
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
In major transaction news, veteran Vernon Davis was traded from the San Francisco 49ers to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, ending an illustrious 55-touchdown career with the 49ers that spanned 10 seasons.
Davis will have the luxury of playing with future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, who is well known for utilizing tight ends throughout his career (Dallas Clark, Julius Thomas, etc.)
Here is a rundown of how the rest of the former Terps performed this past weekend in the NFL:
· San Francisco TE Vernon Davis – Davis hauled in six passes on eight targets, totaling 24 yards in a 27-6 loss to the Rams.
· Minnesota Vikings WR Stefon Diggs – In just his fourth NFL game, Diggs notched 95 yards on six grabs, including a 40-yard touchdown in a 23-20 victory over the Bears.
· New York Jets LB Erin Henderson – Henderson registered four solo tackles in a 34-20 loss to the Raiders.
· Indianapolis Colts LB D'Qwell Jackson – He led all Colts players with 13 tackles, including 1.0 TFL, in Indianapolis' 29-26 overtime loss to the Panthers on Monday Night Football.
· Houston Texans K Nick Novak – Novak nailed both of his two field goal attempts, including a 38-yarder. He also kicked two extra points in a 20-6 win over the Titans.
· San Francisco WR Torrey Smith – After being shut out last week, Smith rebounded with two catches for 19 yards in a 27-6 loss to the Rams.
· Cleveland Browns DT Randy Starks – Starks contributed on three tackles, including one tackle for loss in a 34-20 loss to the Cardinals.
· Detroit Lions CB Josh Wilson – Wilson returned to action with three solo tackles, including one tackle for loss in a 45-10 loss to the Chiefs.
· Pittsburgh Steelers WR Darrius Heyward-Bey and New York Jets CB Dexter McDougle played multiple snaps but did not record any statistics.
· Philadelphia Eagles CB Nolan Carroll II will return to action next week following the Eagles' bye week.
