With Week 7 of the NFL season officially in the books, there's a lot to look forward to considering what former Virginia Tech football players are doing professionally. Hokies continue to shine this season, carrying forward the legacy from their days in Blacksburg.
Read below for standout performances from Week 7, and a full rundown of what's happening in Week 8 in this Wednesday's edition of NFL Hokies, presented by Coca-Cola.
Notable Week 7 Performances
QB Tyrod Taylor
In his second start of the season, quarterback Tyrod Taylor led the New York Giants to their first victory of the year against the Washington Commanders. Taylor's performance was exceptional, completing 18 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns, which included a 42-yard connection with wide receiver Jalin Hyatt. Taylor showcased his versatility on the ground, with his longest run covering 20 yards.
LB Tremaine Edmunds
Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds played a crucial role in Chicago's victory by delivering a strong defensive performance. He contributed eight tackles and two pass deflections, including his first interception of the season, after he picked off a pass intended for Raiders running back Josh Jacobs. Chicago limited the Las Vegas Raiders to just 235 yards of total offense.
TE Logan Thomas
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas caught four of six targets for 51 yards in Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He finished second on the team in receiving yards and had a receiving grade of 68.5, according to Pro Football Focus.
S Terrell Edmunds
In Philadelphia's victory against Miami, Edmunds had his most impressive performance of the season, leading the Eagles' defense with nine total tackles, eight of which were solo. As of October 23rd, Edmunds will continue his career in Tennessee, joining former Tech cornerback Caleb Farley after the Titans trade, which swaps Titans safety Kevin Byard for Edmunds.Gallery: (10-25-2023) NFL Hokies (Regular Season Week 8) Week 8 Matchup
Minnesota at Green Bay 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX
In this week's head-to-head Hokie matchup, we have a battle of the tackles, with Minnesota offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw facing off against Green Bay linemen Yosh Nijman and Luke Tenuta. The Packers are in close pursuit of the Vikings, vying for the second spot in the NFC North conference. This sets the stage for an exciting Hokies vs. Hokies showdown.
