Prokies in the NFL: Week 8
We are at the halfway point in the NFL! That is crazy to think about considering the season was up in the air six months ago. Some Prokies had the week off, but several still made significant impacts for their teams. Also....big trade news!
Offense
Duane Brown
Brown helped lead the Seahawks offense to a big win over their divisional foes, the 49ers. Brown is currently the fifth ranked tackle per PFF grades and making a case for All-Pro this season.
Isaiah Ford
Ford recorded one reception for 10 yards this past weekend for the Dolphins. However, as of today Ford will take a new path for his NFL career.
Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
A rare intra-division trade: Dolphins are trading WR Isaiah Ford to the New England Patriots, per source.
Defense
Chuck Clark
Clark recorded two tackles this week in their close loss against the Steelers putting him at 42 total tackles on the season. He is ranked 10th for pass rushing per PFF grades, showing he is still a threat in a blitz.
Jon Macri
@IDP_Macri
#IDP - Safeties that lead the NFL in pass-rush attempts (+ sacks) through 8 WKs: 1. Chuck Clark, BLT - 47 (1.5) 2. DeShon Elliott, BLT - 38 (2.5) 3. Malcolm Jenkins, NO - 37 (2) 4. Jamal Adams, SEA - 35 (2) T-5. Budda Baker, ARZ - 33 (2) T-5. Jordan Poyer, BUF - 33 (2) #FFIDP
Terrell Edmunds
On the winning side of the Steelers/Ravens game, Terrell recorded two tackles on the day which puts him at 26 total tackles on the season.Tremaine Edmunds
Tremaine recorded six total tackles in their win against the struggling Patriots. Those are two words I thought I'd never seen next to each other. He has 52 total tackles on the season.Kyle Fuller
Kyle recorded one tackle and a pass deflection this week in their overtime loss against the Saints.
PFF
@PFF
Highest-graded CBs in zone coverage: 1. Marlon Humphrey - 93.1 2. Jamel Dean - 91.6 3. Kyle Fuller - 88.4 4. Jaire Alexander - 86.7
The Joey Slye Section
Slye was 1-1 this week against the Falcons putting him at 18-21 on the season. He is still perfect from 20-39 yards at 14-14!Bonus Section: Coaches Edition!
Bruce Arians and the Buccaneers were able to sneak by this because of a failed two point conversion by the Giants. He still has Tampa Bay in first with Antonio Brown yet to see the field. Could this be the fastest molded team ever to make the playoffs?
theScore
@theScore
Bruce Arians' entire look tonight is remarkable.
Injury Report
Dalton Keene - Ruled inactive this past weekend due to a knee injury, should be back in action this weekend.Wyatt Teller - Still listed as day to day with a strained calf, but coach Stefanski says he is improving.
Columnist
Welcome to the Terror Dome my fellow Hokies. I am a 2019 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Agribusiness along with minors in Communication Studies and Entrepreneurship. I come from a Hokie family.
