RB Khalil Herbert.
Chicago’s second-year running back Khalil “Juice” Herbert is off to a strong start in what has been an exceptional 2022 campaign. The 2021 sixth-round draft pick became the first Hokie to reach the end zone in 2022 after rushing for 45 yards on nine carries in the Bears’ season-opening win over San Francisco.
Herbert and Co. will continue their quest to impress many in the NFC North this coming weekend, traveling to Green Bay to take on Josh Nijaman and the Packers for an 8:25 pm ET kickoff. The game will be televised this week on Sunday Night Football on NBC.
LB Tremaine Edmunds
It’s no surprise that star linebacker Tremaine Edmonds is off to a strong start in his fifth season for the Buffalo Bills. The two-time Pro Bowler already recorded 10 total tackles, seven of which came on his own in a 31-10 victory over the West Los Angeles Rams in the team statement to start the NFL regular season.
In the year Expected to be one of the best to make it in the NFL in 2022, the Danville, Virginia native has already proven why he’s ranked in that coveted category. And with Edmonds, Tim Settle and the Bills’ Caleb Farley and Tennessee Monday night at 7:15 p.m. on ABC, it will be another tough challenge for the former first-round pick to showcase his skills at the highest level. Level.
S. Chuck Clark
A continuing staple of Baltimore’s secondary, safety Chuck Clark has made a big impact on the Ravens’ defense to start the season. In last weekend’s 24-9 rout of the Jets, Clark totaled nine tackles — five of his own — and forced the purple and black to get a feel for the AFC foe.
Next up for himself and cornerback Kyle Fuller, Sunday’s game against the Dolphins takes place in Charm City at 1 p.m. and airs on CBS.
More week 2 matches
Sunday, September 18
NY Jets at Cleveland – 1 p.m. – CBS
15-year veteran Duane Brown (injured reserve) and the New York Jets will make the trip to Cleveland to face Wyatt Teller and the Browns with two former Tech offensive linemen. Professional level.
Teller, a 6-foot-4, 315-pounder from Manassas, Virginia, played every snap and contributed to a narrow 26-24 victory over Carolina this past weekend in Charlotte. Brown, who was recently placed on IR, is looking to make his first Jets start in the next few weeks when he returns from a shoulder injury.
Washington at Detroit – 1 pm – FOX
The Motor City will have their fair share of Hokies on the gridiron Sunday afternoon at Ford Field. And most of them come from visitors.
Washington got contributions from tight end Logan Thomas, cornerback Kendall Fuller and placekicker Joey Sly, who come to Detroit in a 28-22 win over Jacksonville last Sunday.
Thomas, a former quarterback while suiting up for the Maroon and Orange, hauled in three receptions for 45 yards in the win. Fuller scored three touchdowns and Slee made both extra point chances in the Chiefs’ season-opening win.
Beginner tight end James Mitchell He’s still looking for his first career reception as a member of the Lions. A fifth-round draft pick in last year’s NFL draft, Mitchell will serve as a nice depth piece for a Detroit team that will try to impress many in 2022.
Carolina at NY Giants – 1 pm – FOX
Amare Barno and the Carolina Panthers hit the road for the first time this season against Tyrod Taylor and the New York Giants.
Like his college teammate Mitchell, Barno still has his sights set on making his professional debut this coming weekend. And after a three-year stint with the Hokies from 2019-21, he’ll continue to fight to do so.
New England at Pittsburgh – 1 p.m. – CBS
The Steelers and safety Terrell Edmunds will look to continue their winning ways after last Sunday’s 23-20 overtime win over Cincinnati.
In the year The former first-rounder in 2018 collected five total tackles, four of them coming on his own, and the Black and Gold will look to contribute in a big way this Sunday when they host New England for the team’s 2022 home opener.
Indianapolis at Jacksonville – 1 p.m. – CBS
Cornerback Brandon Faison made some noise in his debut as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.
The former Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders combined for three wins against the Houston Texans, and both will look to continue to showcase their talents in the secondary. Luke Estate And the rest of the Colts travel to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars.
Arizona at Las Vegas – 4:25 p.m. – CBS
Former Tech safety Divine DeBolo had an impressive debut in the 2022 season in his second go at outside linebacker for the Raiders in Las Vegas.
In the year The 2021 third-round pick threw seven total touchdowns in a narrow 24-19 loss to the Chargers last Sunday evening. And if the former first-team All-ACC member continues to produce at this level during his time in Bluesburg, the Diablo will definitely be in the AFC West all season.
He won’t be the only hockey represented in this one. Offensive resolution Lecitus Smith He made his NFL debut last Sunday in Arizona’s 44-21 loss to Kansas City and will look to contribute again when the Cardinals travel to Vegas to take on the Raiders.
Monday September 19
Minnesota at Philadelphia – 8:30 p.m. – ABC
Star offensive tackle Christian Darrisau and the Minnesota Vikings travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in the second Monday Night Football matchup.
In the year The former first-round pick, who returns in 2021, played just one game a week ago in the Vikings’ impressive 23-7 victory over Green Bay and will continue to shine up front all year for a team with high hopes. in the NFC North.
