Hokie ClubWith Week 13 in the NFL officially in the books and a lot to look forward to with Week 14 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 14? For a full rundown, read Wednesday's edition of NFL Hokies, presented by Coca-Cola.
Notable Week 13 Performances
S Chuck Clark
Baltimore sixth-year safety Chuck Clark racked up eight total tackles (2 solo) in the Ravens' narrow 10-9 victory over Denver this past weekend.
The 2017 sixth-round draft pick also recorded his career-high third tackle for loss in the 2022 campaign, solidifying a solid feat for the longtime secondary stronghold with the purple and black.
Clark and company look to keep the momentum going this upcoming weekend when the team hits the road for the Steel City to square off against former college teammate Terrell Edmunds and the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET with the game being televised on CBS.
LB Tremaine Edmunds
Buffalo star linebacker Tremaine Edmunds returned to the fold after missing the previous week with a groin injury in the Bills' 24-10 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon.
Edmunds, a former first-round back in the 2018 NFL Draft, welcomed himself back with six total tackles, with five coming on his own, in the 14-point victory over the divisional opponent, continuing to add on to another impressive campaign at the professional ranks in his fifth full season suiting up in Orchard Park.
Up next for Edmunds, Tim Settle and the remainder of the Buffalo Bills, a date with veteran offensive lineman Duane Brown and the surprising New York Jets inside Highmark Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. with the game bound for CBS.
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OT Yosh Nijman
Offensive tackle Yosh Nijman put together quite the performance for the Green Bay Packers in the team's 28-19 triumph over the Chicago Bears this past Sunday.
The former undrafted free agent scooped up following the 2019 NFL Draft didn't miss a single snap on the offensive end for the seventh consecutive week in the team's divisional victory down at Soldier Field, posting a respectable 79.9 pass-blocking grade, according to Pro Football Focus, good for third-best this season for one of the staples on Green Bay's offensive line.
Nijman, Luke Tenuta and the rest of the Packers now get to enjoy a much-needed bye week before welcoming in the Los Angeles Rams next Monday night to gear up for the stretch run in the NFC North. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. with the game being televised on ESPN.
More Week 14 Matchups
Sunday, Dec. 11
Cleveland at Cincinnati - 1 p.m. - CBS
Offensive tackle Wyatt Teller and the Cleveland Browns look to secure their third consecutive victory this upcoming weekend when they hit the road for Cincinnati to take on the Bengals in a crucial battle in the AFC North.
Teller, a two-time All-Pro during his time in Cleveland, played all 60 offensive snaps in the team's 27-14 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon, finishing the day with a 68.6 pass-blocking grade to help contribute to just the team's second road victory in 2022.
Minnesota at Detroit - 1 p.m. - FOX
Rookie tight end James Mitchell and the Detroit Lions aim to continue their winning ways when they welcome in Christian Darrisaw, whose status is questionable, and the Minnesota Vikings into Ford Field for a notable matchup in the NFC North.
Mitchell, a fifth-round pick in this past April's NFL Draft, saw the field on 22 offensive snaps in the team's 40-14 route of Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon, remaining as a viable option in the tight ends room as Detroit keeps on pushing for an outside shot at a playoff berth in the NFC.
Darrisaw, meanwhile, remains a question mark this upcoming weekend after missing last week's 27-22 win over the Jets due to being placed in concussion protocol. But if the former first-round selection can give it a go, expect him to be a big part of a potential road victory for the Vikings in the Motor City.
Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants - 1 p.m. - FOX
Reserve quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the New York Giants aim to return to the win column on Sunday afternoon when they prepare to play host to the Philadelphia Eagles in a big-time showdown inside MetLife Stadium.
Taylor, a former three-time ACC champion during his time with the Hokies, has appeared in just one game so far this season, but has shown the ability in the past to come through in big situations if needed for a perennial contender in the NFC East.
Carolina at Seattle - 4:25 p.m. - FOX
Rookie running back Raheem Blackshear, fellow first-year Amaré Barno and the Carolina Panthers eye their second consecutive win when they travel out west to Seattle to face off against the Seahawks inside Lumen Field.
Blackshear, an undrafted free agent initially picked up by the Bills following this past April's NFL Draft, caught a single pass for 11 yards two weeks ago in the team's 23-10 victory over the Denver Broncos inside Bank of America Stadium.
While Barno, a sixth-round pick in this past year's NFL Draft, appeared in 11 defensive snaps in the 13-point win, continuing to get even more involved in the team's defensive rotation after showing off his capabilities for three years in maroon and orange.
Monday, Dec. 12
New England at Arizona - 8:15 p.m. - ESPN
Offensive lineman Lecitus Smith and the Arizona Cardinals return to action this upcoming weekend when the New England Patriots come to town for this week's edition of ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Smith, a former three-year starter during his time with the Hokies, participated in five special teams snaps two weeks ago in the team's heartbreaking one-point loss to the Chargers inside State Farm Stadium, showcasing his versatility at the highest level that was on full display during his five-year career suiting up on Tech's offensive line.