LARAMIE, Wyo. (9/26/23) – It was a headlined-filled week for former University of Wyoming football players in the National Football League. From Logan Wilson’s two interceptions to Carl Granderson’s contract extension to another strong day from Josh Allen, the former Pokes had a whale of a time at the next level.
Below is a list of the former UW student-athletes and how they did in Week 3.
Logan Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals
Wilson recorded a stout performance Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams. He reeled in two interceptions to go alongside his four tackles in Cincinnati’s 19-16 victory.
Wilson has started all three games for the 1-2 Bengals. He’s registered 22 tackles and two tackles for loss on the season.
The Bengals travel to Tennessee in Week 4.
Tashaun Gipson, San Francisco 49ers
Gipson logged his strongest game of the season Thursday against the New York Giants. He boasted a season-high and team-high five tackles in the 49ers’ 30-12 win.
Gipson has started all three games for 3-0 San Francisco this season. He’s recorded 10 tackles.
The 49ers host Arizona in Week 4.
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen put together a decent day at Washington. He went 20-for-32 for 218 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Allen also rushed it three times totaling 46 yards with one score in the Bills’ 37-3 win over the Commanders.
For the season, Allen is 80-for-110 for 728 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions.
The 2-1 Bills host Miami in Week 4.
Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints
Granderson made headlines before the Saints’ played Sunday. He landed a four-year, $52 million contract extension with $35.3 million in guaranteed money.
Granderson backed up the contract with four tackles Sunday in New Orleans’ 18-17 loss at Green Bay. He now has nine tackles, two tackles for loss, six quarterback hits and one forced fumble in his three starts for the 2-1 Saints.
New Orleans hosts Tampa Bay in Week 4.
Marcus Epps, Las Vegas Raiders
Epps boasted another strong outing against Pittsburgh. He had four tackles in the Raiders’ 23-18 loss to the Steelers.
Epps, who has started all three games, has recorded 15 tackles in 2023 and two tackles for losses for the 1-2 Raiders.
Las Vegas travels to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.
Chad Muma, Jacksonville Jaguars
Muma carded his most impressive day this season against Houston. He logged a pair of tackles in the Jaguars’ 37-17 loss to the Texans.
The 1-2 Jaguars battle Atlanta in London in Week 4.
Andrew Wingard, Jacksonville Jaguars
Wingard recorded one tackle in Jacksonville’s 37-17 loss to Houston. He now has two tackles on the season for the 1-2 Jaguars.
Jacksonville plays Atlanta in London in Week 4.
Mike Purcell, Denver Broncos
Purcell logged his strongest game of the season against Miami. He had a pair of tackles in the Broncos’ 70-20 loss to the Dolphins.
Purcell owns three tackles and two quarterback hits this season for the 0-3 Broncos.
Denver travels to Chicago in Week 4.
Tyler Hall, Las Vegas Raiders
Hall didn’t play in Las Vegas’ 23-18 loss to Pittsburgh. He currently has DEV status.
Las Vegas travels to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.
*Press Release provided by UW Athletics
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