Terps in the NFL: Week 6
10/19/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football, Terrapin Athletics
By Ryan Satsky, Maryland Athletics Communications
Before any of the early games even reached halftime, three former Maryland receiving threats found their way into the endzone on Sunday during a fantastic Week 6 of the NFL season.
First, Steelers wide receiver Darrius-Heyward Bey put his all-too-familiar speed on full display when he scored for the second time in three weeks. He took an end-around handoff down the sidelines, bounced off of one defender, and sprinted past a few more to cap off a 60-yard touchdown.
.@steelers Darrius Heyward-Bey's 60-yard touchdown run is the longest by a Steelers wide receiver since at least 1975.
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 16, 2016
Next, 49ers wideout Torrey Smith hauled in a deep ball from Colin Kaepernick and took it the house for a 53-yard touchdown. Smith finished the day with three receptions for 76 yards as the Niners fell to the Bills by a score of 45-16.
Finally, Redskins tight end Vernon Davis filled the absence of starter Jordan Reed by catching a 13-yard touchdown pass to give Washington a two-score lead before halftime. Davis also recorded a 37-yard catch, giving him 50 yards on the game.
Big day in the #NFL for some former #Terps-- @theDHB85, @TorreySmithWR and @VernonDavis85 all with TDs. @TerpsFootball 🐢🐢🐢
— Karen Loftus (@kcloftus) October 16, 2016
Receivers weren't the only former Terps with significant contributions during Week 6. Texans placekicker Nick Novak nailed a 33-yard game-winner in overtime to give Houston a 26-23 victory over the Colts.
Staying in the AFC South, Jaguars rookie phenom Yannick Ngakoue continued his blazing hot start to his young NFL career. Ngakoue recorded a sack for the fourth straight week, putting him in sole possession of the rookie lead for sacks.
Not bad company for Yan:
Only 2 players in NFL history have registered 4.0+ sacks and 1+ INT through 1st 5 career games:@yan_d1prospect - 2016
— Tad Dickman (@Tdickman89) October 17, 2016
Terrell Suggs - 2003
Elsewhere in the NFL:
- Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll registered five tackles in a 27-20 loss to the Redskins
- Jets linebacker Erin Henderson finished with seven tackles in a 28-3 loss to Arizona
- Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson contributed six tackles in a 26-23 loss to the Texans
- Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs enjoyed a bye week
- Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson sat out with a thumb injury
