Kyle Pitts celebrates his first touchdown of the season
Gators in the NFL: Week 6
Monday, October 16, 2023 | Football
Week six was all about reunions for former Gators in NFL action
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – This week was all about reunions for former Gators, both on and off the field. Here are all of the best moments and performances by former Florida Gators in week six of NFL action
Offensive Highlights
After a breakout week in Atlanta for Kyle Pitts last Sunday, he continued his upward trajectory with his first touchdown of his campaign, and his first since October 30th of last season. The former All-American then proceeded to hit what may go down as the smoothest "Shopping Cart" dance in recorded history.
In other news out of Fulton county, the Falcons made a move for another former Gator, WR Van Jefferson. After three seasons with the Rams, with which he won a Super Bowl in 2021, Jefferson is now reunited with Kyle Pitts in the ATL.
Defensive Highlights
This portion of Gators in the NFL may just have to be renamed "Alex Anzalone Highlights" with the year that the Detroit Linebacker is having. Anzalone balled out yet again, leading the Lions' defense with nine total tackles, seven solo, and one tackle for loss en route to a win over Tampa.
After the game, Anzalone celebrated with his parents, who returned home safely from Israel this past week during the conflict in the region.
Arizona Cardinals (LAR 26-9 ARI)
20 – Marco Wilson – CB – 3rd year (5 TOT, 5 Solo)
74 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 8th year
Atlanta Falcons (WSH 24-16 ATL)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 3rd year (4 rec, 43 yds)
15 - Van Jefferson – WR – 4th year (Acquired this week via trade w/ LAR)
Baltimore Ravens (BAL 24-16 TEN)
48 – Jeremiah Moon – OLB – 2nd year
Buffalo Bills (BUF 14-9 NYG)
24 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 2nd year
64 – O'Cyrus Torrence – G – Rookie
18 - Justin Shorter – WR – Rookie (injured/reserve)
75 – Richard Gouraige – OL – Rookie (practice squad)
Carolina Panthers (MIA 42-21 CAR)
74 – David Sharpe – OL – 6th year
24 - CJ Henderson - CB – 4th year (9 TOT, 8 Solo, 1 TFL)
4 - Eddy Pineiro - K - 6th year
Chicago Bears (MIN 19-13 CHI)
98 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – Rookie
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 17-13 SEA)
95 - Zachary Carter - DL – 2nd year
2 - Evan McPherson - K – 3rd year (1 FG, 52 yd. long)
Dallas Cowboys (Monday Night Football vs. LAC 10/16/2023)
56 - Dante Fowler Jr. - OLB - 9th year
34 - Malik Davis - RB – 2nd year (Practice squad)
Detroit Lions (DET 20-6 TB)
34 - Alex Anzalone - LB - 7th year (9 TOT, 7 Solo, 1 TFL, all led DET)
23 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson - DB – 4th year (injured/reserve)
Green Bay Packers (BYE)
93 - T.J. Slaton - DL – 3rd year
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – Rookie
Houston Texans (HOU 20-13 NO)
31 - Dameon Pierce - RB – 2nd year (13 carries, 34 yards)
52 - Jonathan Greenard - DE – 4th year (3 TOT, 0.5 sacks)
Indianapolis Colts (JAX 37-20 IND)
5 – Anthony Richardson – QB – Rookie (Inactive)
96 - Taven Bryan - DT - 6th year (3 TOT, 1 TFL)
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 37-20 IND)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)
Kansas City Chiefs (KC 19-8 DEN)
19 - Kadarius Toney - WR – 3rd year
5 - Tommy Townsend - P – 4th year (3 punts, 144 yds, 62 yd long)
29 – La'Mical Perine – RB – 4th year (practice squad)
Las Vegas Raiders (LV 21-17 NE)
56 – Amari Burney – ILB - Rookie
Los Angeles Rams (LAR 26-9 ARI)
15 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 8th year
Minnesota Vikings (MIN 19-13 CHI)
93 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 8th year
19 - Brandon Powell – WR – 6TH Year (3 rec, 20 yds)
New England Patriots (LV 21-17 NE)
77 - Trent Brown – OT – 9th year
New Orleans Saints (HOU 20-13 NO)
73 - Max Garcia – G – 9th year
6 – Marcus Maye – S – 7th year (4 TOT, 2 Solo)
New York Giants (BUF 14-9 NYG)
57 - Jarrad Davis – LB - 6th Year (injured/reserved)
New York Jets (NYJ 20-14 PHI)
38 – Trey Dean – S – rookie (Practice Squad)
Philadelphia Eagles (NYJ 20-14 PHI)
50 - Fred Johnson – OT – 5th year
Pittsburgh Steelers (BYE)
22 – Keanu Neal – S – 8th year (5 TOT, 5 Solo)
Seattle Seahawks (CIN 17-13 SEA)
78 – Stone Forsythe – OT – 3rd Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DET 20-6 TB)
2 - Kyle Trask – QB – 3rd Year
Offensive Highlights
After a breakout week in Atlanta for Kyle Pitts last Sunday, he continued his upward trajectory with his first touchdown of his campaign, and his first since October 30th of last season. The former All-American then proceeded to hit what may go down as the smoothest "Shopping Cart" dance in recorded history.
Keep on dancing KP 🕺 pic.twitter.com/QW6AW9yNro
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 15, 2023
In other news out of Fulton county, the Falcons made a move for another former Gator, WR Van Jefferson. After three seasons with the Rams, with which he won a Super Bowl in 2021, Jefferson is now reunited with Kyle Pitts in the ATL.
Back together and feeling good @VanJefferson12 🐊 @kylepitts__ pic.twitter.com/Djs6Of8p9j
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 13, 2023
Defensive Highlights
This portion of Gators in the NFL may just have to be renamed "Alex Anzalone Highlights" with the year that the Detroit Linebacker is having. Anzalone balled out yet again, leading the Lions' defense with nine total tackles, seven solo, and one tackle for loss en route to a win over Tampa.
After the game, Anzalone celebrated with his parents, who returned home safely from Israel this past week during the conflict in the region.
Moments like this put everything in perspective. Sometimes we take family for granted, especially parents. We tend to think think they'll always be here for us. Love you Mom and Dad, more than you know ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WygAjJRMRP
— Alex Anzalone (@AlexAnzalone34) October 16, 2023
Arizona Cardinals (LAR 26-9 ARI)
20 – Marco Wilson – CB – 3rd year (5 TOT, 5 Solo)
74 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 8th year
Atlanta Falcons (WSH 24-16 ATL)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 3rd year (4 rec, 43 yds)
15 - Van Jefferson – WR – 4th year (Acquired this week via trade w/ LAR)
Baltimore Ravens (BAL 24-16 TEN)
48 – Jeremiah Moon – OLB – 2nd year
Buffalo Bills (BUF 14-9 NYG)
24 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 2nd year
64 – O'Cyrus Torrence – G – Rookie
18 - Justin Shorter – WR – Rookie (injured/reserve)
75 – Richard Gouraige – OL – Rookie (practice squad)
Carolina Panthers (MIA 42-21 CAR)
74 – David Sharpe – OL – 6th year
24 - CJ Henderson - CB – 4th year (9 TOT, 8 Solo, 1 TFL)
4 - Eddy Pineiro - K - 6th year
Chicago Bears (MIN 19-13 CHI)
98 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – Rookie
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 17-13 SEA)
95 - Zachary Carter - DL – 2nd year
2 - Evan McPherson - K – 3rd year (1 FG, 52 yd. long)
Dallas Cowboys (Monday Night Football vs. LAC 10/16/2023)
56 - Dante Fowler Jr. - OLB - 9th year
34 - Malik Davis - RB – 2nd year (Practice squad)
Detroit Lions (DET 20-6 TB)
34 - Alex Anzalone - LB - 7th year (9 TOT, 7 Solo, 1 TFL, all led DET)
23 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson - DB – 4th year (injured/reserve)
Green Bay Packers (BYE)
93 - T.J. Slaton - DL – 3rd year
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – Rookie
Houston Texans (HOU 20-13 NO)
31 - Dameon Pierce - RB – 2nd year (13 carries, 34 yards)
52 - Jonathan Greenard - DE – 4th year (3 TOT, 0.5 sacks)
Indianapolis Colts (JAX 37-20 IND)
5 – Anthony Richardson – QB – Rookie (Inactive)
96 - Taven Bryan - DT - 6th year (3 TOT, 1 TFL)
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 37-20 IND)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)
Kansas City Chiefs (KC 19-8 DEN)
19 - Kadarius Toney - WR – 3rd year
5 - Tommy Townsend - P – 4th year (3 punts, 144 yds, 62 yd long)
29 – La'Mical Perine – RB – 4th year (practice squad)
Las Vegas Raiders (LV 21-17 NE)
56 – Amari Burney – ILB - Rookie
Los Angeles Rams (LAR 26-9 ARI)
15 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 8th year
Minnesota Vikings (MIN 19-13 CHI)
93 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 8th year
19 - Brandon Powell – WR – 6TH Year (3 rec, 20 yds)
New England Patriots (LV 21-17 NE)
77 - Trent Brown – OT – 9th year
New Orleans Saints (HOU 20-13 NO)
73 - Max Garcia – G – 9th year
6 – Marcus Maye – S – 7th year (4 TOT, 2 Solo)
New York Giants (BUF 14-9 NYG)
57 - Jarrad Davis – LB - 6th Year (injured/reserved)
New York Jets (NYJ 20-14 PHI)
38 – Trey Dean – S – rookie (Practice Squad)
Philadelphia Eagles (NYJ 20-14 PHI)
50 - Fred Johnson – OT – 5th year
Pittsburgh Steelers (BYE)
22 – Keanu Neal – S – 8th year (5 TOT, 5 Solo)
Seattle Seahawks (CIN 17-13 SEA)
78 – Stone Forsythe – OT – 3rd Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DET 20-6 TB)
2 - Kyle Trask – QB – 3rd Year
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