Terps in the NFL: Week 3
9/29/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Ryan Satsky, Maryland Athletics Communications
A pair of rookies who donned the Maryland red and gold just last year are making a noticeable impact throughout the first three weeks of their young NFL careers.
Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue recorded his second strip-sack fumble in as many weeks during a 19-17 loss to the Ravens. Ngakoue sped past top-10 draft pick Ronnie Stanley before jarring the football away from quarterback Joe Flacco.
That's two weeks in a row with a strip, sack, FF for @yan_d1prospect #Jaguars @wjxt4
— Brian Jackson (@WJXTBJackson) September 25, 2016
Steelers defensive back Sean Davis notched a career-high seven tackles in a 34-3 loss to the Eagles. With starting safety Robert Golden nursing a hamstring injury, Davis will likely start at safety next week against the Chiefs.
Colts veteran linebacker D'Qwell Jackson matched Davis with seven tackles of his own during a 26-22 victory over the Chargers. The former Terp turned 33 years old on Tuesday.
Happy Birthday to former Maryland great and @Colts star D'Qwell Jackson (@DQ52)! #ForeverATerp pic.twitter.com/eHvkregwY2
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 26, 2016
While he couldn't quite duplicate his massive output from Week 2, Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs produced another solid game. He caught four passes totaling 40 yards as Minnesota improved to 3-0. Pro Football Focus currently measures Diggs as the best wide receiver in the NFL.
Highest-graded #NFL WRs this season:
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) September 28, 2016
1. Stefon Diggs, 88.0
2. Larry Fitzgerald, 87.1
3. Doug Baldwin, 84.7
4. Terrelle Pryor, 84.2 pic.twitter.com/H6VLgYnsi2
The Philadelphia Eagles also improved to 3-0 this past week, aided by some strong defense from cornerback Nolan Carroll. He knocked down four passes and also chipped in two tackles.
PFF: CB Nolan Carroll was targeted 8 times yesterday but only gave up 3 catches for 33 yards. Broke up 2 passes too. #FlyEaglesFly
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) September 26, 2016
Elsewhere around the league:
- 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith hauled in three passes totaling 35 yards in a 37-18 loss to the Seahawks.
- Broncos defensive tackle Darius Kilgo registered one tackle in a 29-17 win over Cincinnati.
