Mountaineers in the Pros – Week 16
December 26, 2023 03:32 PM | Football
Eight former Mountaineers saw action in week 16 of the 2023 NFL season.
Rasul Douglas, Tony Fields II, David Long Jr., Colton McKivitz and Geno Smith each made starts for their respective teams.
Smith and Douglas highlighted the Mountaineers this week. Smith orchestrated a game-winning drive in the final minute against the Titans. The final drive started at the Seahawk 25-yard line, lasting 17 plays, and was capped off when Smith found Colby Parkinson in the corner of the endzone from five yards out. Douglas collected his second career sack against the Chargers.
Arizona Cardinals (Cardinals 16, Bears 27)
Dante Stills – DT – Rookie – Played in his 14th career game … recorded four tackles, one solo… took part in 44 defensive snaps and added six plays on special teams.
Buffalo Bills (Bills 24, Chargers 22)
Rasul Douglas – CB – 7th year – Played in his 97th career game… recorded five solo tackles… including one sack, a tackle for a loss and a QB hurry… played in 69 defensive snaps.
Cleveland Brown (Browns 36, Texans 22)
Tony Fields II – LB – 3rd year – Played in his 38th career game… made two assisted tackles… took part in 32 defensive plays while adding 16 on special teams.
Baltimore Ravens (Ravens 33, 49ers 19)
Daryl Worley – CB – 8th year – Played in his 88th career game… took part in 19 plays on special teams.
New York Giants (Giants 25, Eagles 33)
Mark Glowinski – G – 9th year – Played in his 122nd career game… took part in six offensive plays.
Miami Dolphins (Dolphins 22, Cowboys 20)
David Long Jr. – LB – 5th year – Played in his 64th contest … recorded three tackles, including one solo effort… added a QB hurry… took part in 61 defensive snaps and added six on special teams.
San Francisco 49ers (49ers 19, Ravens 33)
Colton McKivitz – OL – 4th year – Played in his 43rd career game… appeared in all 70 offensive snaps while playing three on special teams.
Seattle Seahawks (Seattle 20, Titans 17)
Geno Smith – QB – 11th year – Played in his 75th game while making his 61st career start… completed 25-of-36 passing attempts for 227 yards and two touchdowns… finished with a 104.7 quarterback rating… played in all 62 offensive plays.
Did Not Play/Not Active
David Sills V – WR – 3rd year (Denver Broncos)
Will Grier – QB – 5th year (San Diego Chargers)
Trevon Wesco – TE – 5th year (Tennessee Titans)
Placed on Reserve/Injured List
Bryce Ford-Wheaton – WR – Rookie (New York Giants)
Kyzir White – ILB – 6th year (Arizona Cardinals)
Placed on Practice Squads
Adam Pankey – OL – 4th year (Dallas Cowboys)
Yodny Cajuste – OT – 4th year (New York Giants)
Bruce Irvin – DE – 12th year (Detroit Lions)
Rasul Douglas, Tony Fields II, David Long Jr., Colton McKivitz and Geno Smith each made starts for their respective teams.
Smith and Douglas highlighted the Mountaineers this week. Smith orchestrated a game-winning drive in the final minute against the Titans. The final drive started at the Seahawk 25-yard line, lasting 17 plays, and was capped off when Smith found Colby Parkinson in the corner of the endzone from five yards out. Douglas collected his second career sack against the Chargers.
Arizona Cardinals (Cardinals 16, Bears 27)
Dante Stills – DT – Rookie – Played in his 14th career game … recorded four tackles, one solo… took part in 44 defensive snaps and added six plays on special teams.
Buffalo Bills (Bills 24, Chargers 22)
Rasul Douglas – CB – 7th year – Played in his 97th career game… recorded five solo tackles… including one sack, a tackle for a loss and a QB hurry… played in 69 defensive snaps.
Cleveland Brown (Browns 36, Texans 22)
Tony Fields II – LB – 3rd year – Played in his 38th career game… made two assisted tackles… took part in 32 defensive plays while adding 16 on special teams.
Baltimore Ravens (Ravens 33, 49ers 19)
Daryl Worley – CB – 8th year – Played in his 88th career game… took part in 19 plays on special teams.
New York Giants (Giants 25, Eagles 33)
Mark Glowinski – G – 9th year – Played in his 122nd career game… took part in six offensive plays.
Miami Dolphins (Dolphins 22, Cowboys 20)
David Long Jr. – LB – 5th year – Played in his 64th contest … recorded three tackles, including one solo effort… added a QB hurry… took part in 61 defensive snaps and added six on special teams.
San Francisco 49ers (49ers 19, Ravens 33)
Colton McKivitz – OL – 4th year – Played in his 43rd career game… appeared in all 70 offensive snaps while playing three on special teams.
Seattle Seahawks (Seattle 20, Titans 17)
Geno Smith – QB – 11th year – Played in his 75th game while making his 61st career start… completed 25-of-36 passing attempts for 227 yards and two touchdowns… finished with a 104.7 quarterback rating… played in all 62 offensive plays.
Did Not Play/Not Active
David Sills V – WR – 3rd year (Denver Broncos)
Will Grier – QB – 5th year (San Diego Chargers)
Trevon Wesco – TE – 5th year (Tennessee Titans)
Placed on Reserve/Injured List
Bryce Ford-Wheaton – WR – Rookie (New York Giants)
Kyzir White – ILB – 6th year (Arizona Cardinals)
Placed on Practice Squads
Adam Pankey – OL – 4th year (Dallas Cowboys)
Yodny Cajuste – OT – 4th year (New York Giants)
Bruce Irvin – DE – 12th year (Detroit Lions)
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