Pineiro drills a game-winner to secure Carolina's first win
Gators in the NFL: Week 8
Monday, October 30, 2023 | Football
A kicker steals the show and seals a win in week 8
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After Florida left one NFL stadium Saturday evening, 42 former Gators arrived to theirs Sunday morning. Week 8 has come and gone, so here's how every Gator did in NFL action.
Offensive Highlights
As much as Gator Nation may have beef with the whole state of Georgia at the moment, two former Gators are making it happen in the peach state's capital. Kyle Pitts and Van Jefferson connected for 6 receptions and 59 yards collectively, accounting for almost a quarter of Atlanta's air attack.
It's hard to find moments to appreciate Offensive Linemen. They don't appear in the box score, but linemen are the driving force behind any effective offense. This week 8, we're giving shout outs to our OL starters. Rookie Guard O'Cyrus Torrence has been a staple of the Buffalo's line, which has allowed the fewest sack yards in the NFL this season. D.J. Humphries of the Cardinals has been in Arizona since 2016, and made 91 career starts. We love our Gator linemen!
Special Teams Highlights
Eddy Piniero had a big day, nailing three of three field goals in the Panthers' win over Houston. Pineiro's kick sealed the Panthers' first victory of this season.
Brandon Powell made three Punt returns, the longest for 16 yards, putting Minnesota's offense in good position to win over Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals (BAL 31-24 ARI)
20 – Marco Wilson – CB – 3rd year
74 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 8th year
Atlanta Falcons (TEN 28-23 ATL)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 3rd year (3 rec, 35 yds)
15 - Van Jefferson – WR – 4th year (3 Rec, 24 yds)
Baltimore Ravens (BAL 31-24 ARI)
48 – Jeremiah Moon – OLB – 2nd year
Buffalo Bills (BUF 24-18 TB)
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 (CAR 15-13 HOU)
74 – David Sharpe – OL – 6th year
24 - CJ Henderson - CB – 4th year (5 TOT, 4 Solo)
4 - Eddy Pineiro - K - 6th year (3/3 FG, 46 LONG)
Chicago Bears (CHI 30-13 LAC)
98 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – Rookie
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 31-17 SF)
95 - Zachary Carter - DL – 2nd year
2 - Evan McPherson - K – 3rd year (1/2 FG, 56 LONG)
Dallas Cowboys (DAL 43-20 LAR)
56 - Dante Fowler Jr. - OLB - 9th year (1 TOT, 1 Solo)
34 - Malik Davis - RB – 2nd year (Practice squad)
Detroit Lions (Monday Night Football, 10/30/2023)
34 - Alex Anzalone - LB - 7th year
23 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson - DB – 4th year (injured/reserve)
Green Bay Packers (MIN 24-10 GB)
93 - T.J. Slaton - DL – 3rd year (9 TOT, 4 Solo)
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – Rookie
Houston Texans (CAR 15-13 HOU)
31 - Dameon Pierce - RB – 2nd year (12 car, 46 yds)
52 - Jonathan Greenard - DE – 4th year (6 TOT, 3 solo)
Indianapolis Colts (NO 38-27 IND)
5 – Anthony Richardson – QB – Rookie (Inactive)
96 - Taven Bryan - DT - 6th year
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 20-10 PIT)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)
Kansas City Chiefs (DEN 24-9 KC)
19 - Kadarius Toney - WR – 3rd year (1 rec, 4 yds)
5 - Tommy Townsend - P – 4th year (2 punts, 82 yds)
29 – La'Mical Perine – RB – 4th year (practice squad)
Las Vegas Raiders (Monday Night Football, 10/30/2023)
56 – Amari Burney – ILB - Rookie
Los Angeles Rams (DAL 43-20 LAR)
15 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 8th year
Minnesota Vikings (MIN 24-10 GB)
93 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 8th year
19 - Brandon Powell – WR – 6TH Year (1 rec, 10 rec yds, 3 punt return, 34 yds)
New England Patriots (MIA 31-17 NE)
77 - Trent Brown – OT – 9th year
New Orleans Saints (NO 38-27 IND)
73 - Max Garcia – G – 9th year
6 – Marcus Maye – S – 7th year
New York Giants (NYJ 13-10 NYG)
57 - Jarrad Davis – LB - 6th Year (injured/reserved)
New York Jets (NYJ 13-10 NYG)
38 – Trey Dean – S – rookie (Practice Squad)
Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 38-31 WSH)
50 - Fred Johnson – OT – 5th year
Pittsburgh Steelers (JAX 20-10 PIT)
22 – Keanu Neal – S – 8th year (7 TOT, 7 Solo)
Seattle Seahawks (SEA 24-20 CLE)
78 – Stone Forsythe – OT – 3rd Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (BUF 24-18 TB)
2 - Kyle Trask – QB – 3rd Year
Offensive Highlights
As much as Gator Nation may have beef with the whole state of Georgia at the moment, two former Gators are making it happen in the peach state's capital. Kyle Pitts and Van Jefferson connected for 6 receptions and 59 yards collectively, accounting for almost a quarter of Atlanta's air attack.
It's hard to find moments to appreciate Offensive Linemen. They don't appear in the box score, but linemen are the driving force behind any effective offense. This week 8, we're giving shout outs to our OL starters. Rookie Guard O'Cyrus Torrence has been a staple of the Buffalo's line, which has allowed the fewest sack yards in the NFL this season. D.J. Humphries of the Cardinals has been in Arizona since 2016, and made 91 career starts. We love our Gator linemen!
Special Teams Highlights
Eddy Piniero had a big day, nailing three of three field goals in the Panthers' win over Houston. Pineiro's kick sealed the Panthers' first victory of this season.
Eddy Pineiro drills it for the first @Panthers win of the year! pic.twitter.com/AyTouPTeJ9
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2023
Brandon Powell made three Punt returns, the longest for 16 yards, putting Minnesota's offense in good position to win over Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals (BAL 31-24 ARI)
20 – Marco Wilson – CB – 3rd year
74 – D.J. Humphries – OL – 8th year
Atlanta Falcons (TEN 28-23 ATL)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 3rd year (3 rec, 35 yds)
15 - Van Jefferson – WR – 4th year (3 Rec, 24 yds)
Baltimore Ravens (BAL 31-24 ARI)
48 – Jeremiah Moon – OLB – 2nd year
Buffalo Bills (BUF 24-18 TB)
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 (CAR 15-13 HOU)
74 – David Sharpe – OL – 6th year
24 - CJ Henderson - CB – 4th year (5 TOT, 4 Solo)
4 - Eddy Pineiro - K - 6th year (3/3 FG, 46 LONG)
Chicago Bears (CHI 30-13 LAC)
98 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – Rookie
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 31-17 SF)
95 - Zachary Carter - DL – 2nd year
2 - Evan McPherson - K – 3rd year (1/2 FG, 56 LONG)
Dallas Cowboys (DAL 43-20 LAR)
56 - Dante Fowler Jr. - OLB - 9th year (1 TOT, 1 Solo)
34 - Malik Davis - RB – 2nd year (Practice squad)
Detroit Lions (Monday Night Football, 10/30/2023)
34 - Alex Anzalone - LB - 7th year
23 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson - DB – 4th year (injured/reserve)
Green Bay Packers (MIN 24-10 GB)
93 - T.J. Slaton - DL – 3rd year (9 TOT, 4 Solo)
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – Rookie
Houston Texans (CAR 15-13 HOU)
31 - Dameon Pierce - RB – 2nd year (12 car, 46 yds)
52 - Jonathan Greenard - DE – 4th year (6 TOT, 3 solo)
Indianapolis Colts (NO 38-27 IND)
5 – Anthony Richardson – QB – Rookie (Inactive)
96 - Taven Bryan - DT - 6th year
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX 20-10 PIT)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – Rookie (Injured/Reserve)
Kansas City Chiefs (DEN 24-9 KC)
19 - Kadarius Toney - WR – 3rd year (1 rec, 4 yds)
5 - Tommy Townsend - P – 4th year (2 punts, 82 yds)
29 – La'Mical Perine – RB – 4th year (practice squad)
Las Vegas Raiders (Monday Night Football, 10/30/2023)
56 – Amari Burney – ILB - Rookie
Los Angeles Rams (DAL 43-20 LAR)
15 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 8th year
Minnesota Vikings (MIN 24-10 GB)
93 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 8th year
19 - Brandon Powell – WR – 6TH Year (1 rec, 10 rec yds, 3 punt return, 34 yds)
New England Patriots (MIA 31-17 NE)
77 - Trent Brown – OT – 9th year
New Orleans Saints (NO 38-27 IND)
73 - Max Garcia – G – 9th year
6 – Marcus Maye – S – 7th year
New York Giants (NYJ 13-10 NYG)
57 - Jarrad Davis – LB - 6th Year (injured/reserved)
New York Jets (NYJ 13-10 NYG)
38 – Trey Dean – S – rookie (Practice Squad)
Philadelphia Eagles (PHI 38-31 WSH)
50 - Fred Johnson – OT – 5th year
Pittsburgh Steelers (JAX 20-10 PIT)
22 – Keanu Neal – S – 8th year (7 TOT, 7 Solo)
Seattle Seahawks (SEA 24-20 CLE)
78 – Stone Forsythe – OT – 3rd Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (BUF 24-18 TB)
2 - Kyle Trask – QB – 3rd Year
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