Terps in the NFL: Week One
9/16/2020 11:41:00 AM | Football
Here are the highlights of our Terps in the NFL from Week One:
JC Jackson
Patriots DB JC Jackson was the Terps star of Week One, continuing to solidify himself as one of the top corners in the NFL. Jackson tallied an interception, a fumble recovery, two pass deflections and two tackles in New England's 21-11 win over the Miami Dolphins.We told ya to not sleep on him
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 13, 2020
First pick of the year for J.C. Jackson! pic.twitter.com/ae8zijgcMC
J.C. JACKSON IN THE END ZONE! pic.twitter.com/6MABdeeRFK
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 13, 2020
Jackson's efforts earned him the game ball from head coach Bill Belichick.
"We have to continue to overcome adversity. That's going to be the name of this season. That's what kind of year it's been."
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 15, 2020
Slate breaks down the huddle after after a Week 1 𝗪𝗜𝗡. pic.twitter.com/ZFjv6iIBcT
JC was thrilled with the Week One dub.
Stefon Diggs
WR Stefon Diggs made his Buffalo Bills debut on Sunday in the Bills 27-17 win over the New York Jets, posting eight receptions for 86 yards.Not a bad debut in the red, white and Bills blue. 😈@StefonDiggs | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/6rpy8XBVNM
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 13, 2020
The Allen-Diggs Show, coming soon to @Bills_Stadium.#GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/TejJn3HKvP
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 13, 2020
Darnell Savage Jr.
Packers S Darnell Savage Jr. had a strong start to his second season in the NFL, finishing with three solo tackles and five total tackles in the Green Bay Packers 43-34 win over the Minnesota Vikings.📍 Minneapolis, Minn.#Packers arrive at the stadium for #GBvsMIN 📸: https://t.co/vpNlTlWHV3#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/Q4hLX3XnKv
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 13, 2020
DJ Moore
Panthers WR DJ Moore tallied four catches for 54 yards in his first game paired up with QB Teddy Bridgewater.On the sideline between drives, Moore had to explain to fellow WR Robby Anderson who "Sir Purr" was.
Robby Anderson: What's that bear doing?
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) September 16, 2020
DJ Moore: Bear????
Robby: Panther
DJ: That's Sir Purr, Bro
Robby: Y'all call him that?
Me: 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/rbU9mN2yns
Quinton Jefferson
DL Quinton Jefferson made his debut in Buffalo on Sunday, earning the start in his first game in red, white and blue after coming from Seattle.Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, Ed Oliver and Quinton Jefferson get the start along the DLine. #Bills
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) September 13, 2020
Jefferson honored Antwon Rose, Jr., who was shot and killed in 2018 in Jefferson's hometown of Pittsburgh, on his helmet.
Week Two Primer
All 12 Terps on active rosters will be back in action on Sunday. Here is a full schedule of where and how you can watch the Terps in the NFL, Week Two.1:00 p.m.
- Ty Johnson vs. Darnell Savage Jr. (Lions vs. Packers), on FOX
- Stefon Diggs, Quinton Jefferson and the Bills will travel to Miami to face the Dolphins, on CBS
- DJ Moore, Jermane Carter Jr. and the Panthers will head to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers, on FOX
- Josh Woods and the Bears will host the New York Giants, on CBS
- Yannick Ngakoue and the Vikings will go to Indianapolis to take on the Colts, on FOX
- Sean Davis, Anthony McFarland Jr. and the Steelers will open up their home slate against the Broncos, on CBS
- JC Jackson will take the national stage on Sunday Night Football as his Patriots travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks, on NBC
