Terps in the NFL: Week 12
11/30/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football, Terrapin Athletics
By Ryan Satsky, Maryland Athletics Communications
Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is starting to make a serious case for the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
After picking up a sack for a second consecutive week, the rookie sensation now leads all first-year players in sacks with a total of six. Ngakoue also had two tackles in the Jaguars 28-21 loss to the Bills.
Jags OLB Yannick Ngakoue just got his 6th sack of the season. The 3rd round pick out of @umterps leads all Rookies in sacks.
— Dan Hellie (@DanHellie) November 27, 2016
Redskins tight end Vernon Davis continued his late-career resurgence on Thanksgiving with a strong performance against the 10-1 Cowboys. Davis caught five passes, totaling 68 yards in a 31-26 loss.
Despite backing up starting tight end Jordan Reed, Davis ranks 14th amongst all tight ends in receiving yards.
Vernon Davis has to be the #Redskins Unsung Hero.. Thought his career was over 4 years ago.. What a season.. #WasvsDal
— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) November 24, 2016
49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith found the end zone for the third time this season with a one-handed, one-yard touchdown. He finished the game with three catches for 24 yards in a 31-24 loss to the Dolphins.
It was just another day at the office for Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson. He finished with seven tackles in a 28-7 loss to the Steelers on Thanksgiving.
In the same game, Steelers rookie defensive back Sean Davis chipped in five tackles to help Pittsburgh to a blowout victory.
We wish Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs a very happy birthday, as he turned 23 on Tuesday. Diggs was sidelined with a knee injury on Thanksgiving, and was limited in practice on Tuesday.
Congratulations are in order to Darius Kilgo, who was picked up off waivers by the New England Patriots. Kilgo will have a chance to contribute to a playoff team this winter.
