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Each Monday, we'll recap notable performances from local BYU, Utes, USU and SUU alumni in the NFL. Here's what stood out from week 10:
Best of the week: McCain and Sims combine to frustrate Packers in Titans win
Former Utes cornerback Brice McCain had four tackles and intercepted an Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary and Southern Utah rookie cornerback LeShaun Sims added two two tackles and a special teams fumble recovery to help Tennessee beat Green Bay 47-25.
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens
• Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (BYU) had six receptions for 26 yards in 68 offensive snaps.
• Ravens WR Steve Smith (Utah) had five receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown in 61 offensive snaps.
• Ravens safety Eric Weddle (Utah) had four tackles and an interception in 47 defensive snaps.
Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Bears FB Paul Lasike (BYU) had one reception for three yards in seven offensive snaps.
• Bears LS Patrick Scales (Utah State) played seven special teams snaps.
Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers
• Chargers DT Tenny Palepoi (Utah) had one tackle and one assist in 24 defensive snaps and nine special teams snaps.
• Dolphins LS John Denney (BYU) played 10 special teams snaps.
• Dolphins LB Zach Vigil (Utah State) played 10 special teams snaps.
Minnesota Vikings at Washington
• Vikings RB Matt Asiata (Utah) had nine carries for 13 yards and a touchdown. He also had one reception for two yards in 23 offensive snaps and seven special teams snaps.
Los Angeles Rams at New York Jets
• Rams safety Maurice Alexander (Utah State) had five tackles in all 60 defensive snaps and three special teams snaps.
Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers
• Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen (BYU) had one tackle assist in 17 defensive snaps and 21 special teams snaps.
• Chiefs QB Alex Smith (Utah) completed 25 passes in 38 attempts for 178 yards and an interception. He also had four carries for 13 yards in all 64 offensive snaps.
• Panthers DT Star Lotulelei (Utah) had two tackles in 40 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps.
• Panthers DT Paul Soliai (Utah) had one tackle assist in 13 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps.
• Panthers LB Jared Norris (Utah) played 17 special teams snaps.
• Panthers guard Tyler Larsen (Utah State) played eight special teams snaps.
Green Bay Packers at Tennessee Titans
• Packers LB Kyler Fackrell (Utah State) had one tackle assist in 29 defensive snaps and 31 special teams snaps.
• Packers safety Marwin Evans (Utah State) played two defensive snaps and 20 special teams snaps.
• Titans CB Brice McCain (Utah) had four tackles and an interception in 74 defensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps.
• Titans CB LeShaun Sims (Southern Utah) had two tackles and a fumble recovery in five defensive snaps and 21 special teams snaps.
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars
• Texans center Tony Bergstrom (Utah) played six special teams snaps.
Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints
• Saints DE Paul Kruger (Utah) had four tackles in 66 defensive snaps and seven special teams snaps.
• Broncos RB Devontae Booker (Utah) had 24 carries for 76 yards and had two receptions for 12 yards in 60 offensive snaps.
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
• 49ers LG Zane Beadles (Utah) played all 63 offensive snaps and four special teams snaps.
• Cardinals RB Kerwynn Williams (Utah State) played 13 special teams snaps.
Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots
• Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner (Utah State) had two tackles and three assists in all 67 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps.
• Seahawks DT Sealver Siliga (Utah) had two tackles in 14 defensive snaps.
Playing Monday night
Cincinnati Bengals at New York Giants
• Bengals LB Nick Vigil (Utah State)
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