Hokie ClubWith Week 15 in the NFL officially in the books and a lot to look forward to with Week 16 on the horizon, there's a bunch to take a glance at regarding what former Virginia Tech football players are up to at the professional level. With plenty of maroon and orange scattered across the league, there continues to be opportunity after opportunity to see a multitude of Hokies perform on Sunday's in the fall.
What's on-tap for Week 16? For a full rundown, read Thursday's edition of NFL Hokies, presented by Coca-Cola.
Notable Week 15 Performances
OT Christian Darrisaw
Minnesota standout offensive lineman Christian Darrisaw played a key role in the Vikings' miraculous 39-36 comeback win over Indianapolis this past Saturday afternoon.
The 2021 first-round draft pick played all 89 snaps in the overtime victory, posting a solid 82.6 run-blocking grade, according to Pro Football Focus, to help steer the ship en route to erasing a 33-0 halftime deficit.
Up next for Darrisaw and company, a date with Tyrod Taylor and the New York Giants for some Christmas Eve football on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET with the game being televised on FOX.
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LB Tremaine Edmunds
Fifth-year linebacker Tremaine Edmunds had quite the day at the office in the Buffalo Bills' 32-29 triumph over the Miami Dolphins back on Saturday evening.
The 2018 first-round draft pick racked up eight total tackles (6 solo) in the team's three-point win, additionally adding a tackle for loss to cement another strong performance at the linebacker position for a perennial contender in the AFC East.
Edmunds, Tim Settle and the rest of the Bills look to keep the momentum going this upcoming Saturday when they hit the road for the Windy City to take on the returning Khalil "Juice Herbert" and the Chicago Bears seeking their sixth consecutive win. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. with the game scheduled to appear on CBS.
K Joey Slye
Placekicker Joey Slye continued to add on to his respectable 2022 campaign on Sunday evening in the Washington Commanders' 20-12 loss to the New York Giants inside FedEx Field.
The former four-year starter with the maroon and orange went a perfect 2-for-2 in field goal tries in the divisional defeat, booting through a 51-yard field goal to highlight the night while showing he can serve as a reliable piece in the Commanders' kicking game when called upon on fourth down.
Up next for Slye, tight end Logan Thomas, cornerback Kendall Fuller and the rest of the burgundy and gold, a trip out west to San Francisco to square off with the 49ers for a Saturday afternoon content. Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. with the game set to air on CBS.
More Week 16 Matchups
Thursday, Dec. 22
Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets - 8:15 p.m. - Amazon Prime Video
15-year veteran Duane Brown and the New York Jets look to get back on track this upcoming weekend when they welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars into MetLife Stadium for this week's edition of Thursday Night Football.
Brown, a first-year member of the Jets' offensive line, still hasn't missed a single snap on the offensive end since returning from an unspecified injury that kept him sidelined the first four weeks of 2022.
The 2021 Pro Bowler played all 63 snaps in the team's narrow 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions back on Sunday afternoon, continuing to show his ability to perform at the highest level ever since breaking into the league back in 2008.
Saturday, Dec. 24
New Orleans at Cleveland - 1 p.m. - CBS
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller and the Cleveland Browns eye their second consecutive win this upcoming Saturday when the New Orleans Saints come to town for an interconference matchup inside FirstEnergy Stadium.
Teller, a two-time All-Pro during his time in Cleveland, didn't miss a single offensive snap in the team's 13-3 win over Baltimore this past weekend, finishing the day with a 77.3 overall grade and a 76.2 run-blocking mark to help lead the way for the Browns in a key late-season victory in the AFC North.
Detroit at Carolina - 1 p.m. - FOX
Rookie tight end James Mitchell and the Detroit Lions aim to take another step closer towards a potential playoff berth in the NFC North when they travel to Charlotte to face off against fellow first-years Raheem Blackshear, Amaré Barno and the rest of the Carolina Panthers.
Mitchell, a fifth-round pick in this past April's NFL Draft, caught two passes for 12 yards in the team's 20-17 triumph over the New York Jets back on Sunday afternoon, serving as a nice depth piece for a Detroit team that's surprised many so far this season in 2022.
Meanwhile, Blackshear, an undrafted free agent scooped up by Carolina back in September, returned two kicks past the 30-yard line for the Panthers in the 24-16 loss to Steelers this past Sunday. While Barno, a sixth-round draft pick this past April, didn't see the field in the eight-point loss, but has contributed nicely on the defensive end when called upon throughout the duration of the 2022 campaign.
Atlanta at Baltimore - 1 p.m. - FOX
Secondary stronghold Chuck Clark and the Baltimore Ravens look to get back to their winning ways this upcoming Saturday when they play host to the Atlanta Falcons inside M&T Bank Stadium in a crucial one for their divisional hopes in the AFC North.
Clark, a sixth-year member of the purple and black, tallied four total tackles, with two solo stops, in the team's 13-3 loss to Cleveland back on Saturday afternoon, putting on full display why the former sixth-round draft pick has become quite the mainstay at the safety position while suiting up in the Charm City.
Philadelphia at Dallas - 4:25 p.m. - FOX
Rookie offensive lineman Brock Hoffman wasted no time making his NFL debut after being plucked off of Cleveland's practice squad by the Dallas Cowboys a little under a week ago.
The former two-year starter during his time with the Hokies saw the field on six special teams snaps in the team's 40-34 overtime loss to the Jaguars back on Sunday, and will look to keep making an impact when the Philadelphia Eagles arrive in town for a crucial divisional showdown on Saturday afternoon in the NFC East.
Las Vegas at Pittsburgh - 8:15 p.m. - NFL Network
Fifth-year safety Terrell Edmunds and the Pittsburgh Steelers aim to keep their playoff hopes alive when they welcome in the Las Vegas Raiders to Acrisure Stadium for a Saturday night showdown in the Steel City on Christmas Eve.
Edmunds, a former first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, garnered five total tackles, with four coming on his own, in last weekend's 24-16 win over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, adding another impressive performance to an already high-caliber resume for the 2022 season.
Sunday, Dec. 25
Green Bay at Miami - 1:00 p.m. - FOX
Offensive linemen Yosh Nijman, Luke Tenuta and the remainder of the Green Bay Packers seek their third consecutive win this upcoming Sunday when they head south to Miami to face off against the Dolphins for some Christmas Day football.
Nijman, a former undrafted free agent pickup following the 2019 NFL Draft, played all 71 offensive snaps in the 24-12 win over the Los Angeles Rams a few nights ago on ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Meanwhile, Tenuta, a sixth-round pick in this April's NFL Draft, still yearns to make his professional debut after being picked up off waivers from Indianapolis just a few weeks ago.
Tampa Bay at Arizona - 8:20 p.m. - NBC
First-year offensive lineman Lecitus Smith and the Arizona Cardinals target their first victory in over a month when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to State Farm Stadium on Christmas night for this week's edition of Sunday Night Football.
Smith, a sixth-round pick in this past April's NFL Draft, participated in eight offensive snaps this past Sunday afternoon in the team's 24-15 loss to the Denver Broncos, continuing to serve as a valuable option in Arizona's offensive line room for a team looking to build for the future in the NFC West.
Monday, Dec. 26
L.A. Chargers at Indianapolis - 8:15 p.m. - ESPN
Cornerback Brandon Facyson and the Indianapolis Colts seek to snap a four-game losing streak when they play host to the Los Angeles Chargers in this week's version of ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Facyson, a first-year member of the Colts' secondary, remains a question mark for Monday's contest after missing last week's loss to Minnesota with an undisclosed illness, and will wait for the good to go from Indianapolis to see how much of a factor Facyson will be come Monday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium.