Terps in the NFL: Week 1

Week 1 of the National Football League is in books!

In this edition of Terps of the NFL, we look at some of the standout performances from former Terps in the opening weekend of the 2024 season.

Steftacular

Stef did what he does best in his Texans regular season debut, notching two touchdowns on six receptions, contributing to a 29-27 win over the Colts. During the game Diggs hit a major milestone, passing the 10,000 career receiving yards mark.

RACK IT UP, 1️⃣

Shoutout to @stefondiggs on 10K career receiving yards 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/SmYiqjfxeL
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 8, 2024

.@StefonDiggs and his mom before the game ❤️

📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/vcb7rYkEVt
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024

First @HoustonTexans TD for D1GGS ‼️
📺: NFL Sunday Ticket On YouTube https://t.co/X6DFZdnqZL pic.twitter.com/ik7JMQNG35
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 8, 2024

🐐🐐🐐

📺: @NFLonCBS / @paramountplus

pic.twitter.com/Wu6WZJONVr
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 8, 2024

Chig Okonk'wow'

Chigoziem Okonkwo began his third season in the NFL this past weekend on his birthday. Chig marked his birthday game by hauling in a 17 yard touchdown with a contested catch in the second quarter.

Will Levis to Chigoziem Okonkwo for a @Titans TD!

📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/s4qQzaBXgL
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024

BIRTHDAY TD! pic.twitter.com/FuxjFqpoCv
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) September 8, 2024

Man! Levis gave Chigoziem Okonkwo a chance in tight coverage and it paid dividends.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) September 8, 2024

Deonte Banks

Deonte Banks began his second year in the NFL with the Giants. Against the Vikings Banks tallied four tackles, and held star wideout Justin Jefferson to 59 yards on four catches for the game.

.@IamDeonteBanks_ in the 💯 year threads 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tbAbHFB55S
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 8, 2024

.@IamDeonteBanks_ said Not So Fast 🚫
📺: NFL Sunday Ticket On YouTube https://t.co/X6DFZdnqZL pic.twitter.com/3Q7KG8C5ZW
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 8, 2024

Week 2 Look Ahead

Thursday, September 12:
Ty Johnson and the Bills will head to Miami to face the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football (Prime)

Sunday, September 15:
1 PM
- Jakorian Bennett and Delmar Glaze with the Raiders will travel to face Beau Brade and the Ravens (CBS)
- Tarheeb Still and the Chargers will head to Carolina to face the Panthers (CBS)
- Nick Cross and the Colts will travel to face the Packers (FOX)
- Michael Dunn and Quinton Jefferson with the Browns will head to Jacksonville to face Darnell Savage Jr. and the Jaguars (CBS)
- The Jets will travel to face Chigoziem Okonkwo and Jaelyn Duncan with the Titans (CBS)
- Deonte Banks and the Giants will head south to face the Commanders (FOX)

4:25 PM
Spencer Anderson and the Steelers will head to Denver to face the Broncos (CBS)

8:20 PM
- DJ Moore and the Bears will travel to face Stefon Diggs and the Texans on Sunday Night Football (NBC)

Players Mentioned

Beau Brade

Delmar Glaze

Tarheeb Still

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