Fifteen former Ole Miss football players were in action for week 15 of the NFL season, but that number might drop by one next week.
Washington’s Laremy Tunsil played about half of Sunday’s game against the Giants before leaving with an oblique injury. According to a CBS Sports report, Tunsil is expected to be monitored in practices this week.
In other news, wide receiver Malik Heath was released by the Packers last week and was claimed by the Falcons.
Tight end Dawson Knox had a big game helping the Bills rally with a pair of touchdown catches against the Patriots.
Here’s how the former Rebels performed this week in the NFL:
A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
- Last Week: Had two catches for 41 yards (20.5 ypc) in a 31-0 win against the Raiders.
- Season: 64 receptions, 840 yards, 7 TDs
Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
- Last Week: Played five special teams snaps in a 35-31 loss to the Bills.
- Season: 3 GS, 14 GP
Jaxson Dart | QB | New York Giants
- Last Week: Completed 20of 36 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while also rushing for 63 yards on nine carries in a 29-21 loss to the Commanders.
- Season: 165 of 264, 1,802 yards, 13 TDs, 4 INTs; 70 carries, 400 yards, 7 TDs
Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
- Last Week: Had a one catch for 12 yards in a 34-26 win against the Packers.
- Season: 41 receptions, 359 yards, 1 TD; 1 run, 7 yards
Tre Harris | WR | Los Angeles Chargers
- Last Week: Had three catches for 49 yards in a 16-13 win against the Chiefs.
- Season: 23 receptions, 224 yards, 1 TD
Malik Heath | WR | Atlanta Falcons
- Last Week: Was released by the Packers and claimed by the Falcons off waivers last week.
- Season: 5 receptions, 75 yards
Jared Ivey | LB | Seattle Seahawks
- Last Week: Was inactive for an 18-16 win against the Colts.
- Season: 2 GP
Benito Jones | DT | Miami Dolphins
- Last Week: Played on 25 snaps (19 defense, six special teams) in a 28-15 loss to the Steelers.
- Season: 13 tackles, 6 solo, 1 sack, 2 TFL
D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
- Last Week: Recorded two tackles and one tackle for a loss in a 34-26 win against the Packers.
- Season: 23 tackles, 14 solo, 2 sacks, 2 TFL
Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
- Last Week: Had one tackle in a 31-3 win against the Browns.
- Season: 9 tackles, 5 solo, 1 FF
Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
- Last Week: Had three catches for 37 yards (12.3 ypc) and two touchdowns in a 35-31 win against the Patriots.
- Season: 28 receptions, 353 yards, 3 TD
D.K. Metcalf | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers
- Last Week: Had a three catches for 55 yards (18.3 ypc) and one touchdown in a 28-15 win against the Dolphins.
- Season: 55 receptions, 808 yards, 6 TDs
Jonathan Mingo | WR | Dallas Cowboys
- Last Week: Had one catch for 25 yards in a 34-26 loss to the Vikings.
- Season: 2 GP, 1 reception, 25 yards
JJ Pegues | DT | Las Vegas Raiders
- Last Week: Played 16 snaps in a 31-0 loss to the Eagles.
- Season: 6 tackles, 2 solo, 1 TF
Laremy Tunsil | OT | Washington Commanders
- Last Week: Played less than half of the offensive snaps due to injuries in a 29-21 win against the Giants.
- Season: 13 GS
Princely Umanmielen | LB | Carolina Panthers
- Last Week: Recorded one tackle in a 20-17 loss to the Saints.
- Season: 18 tackles, 11 solo, 1 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR
Jordan Watkins | WR | San Francisco 49ers
- Last Week: Was inactive for the 37-24 win against the Titans.
- Season: 2 receptions, 26 yards
Sam Williams | DE | Dallas Cowboys
- Last Week: Had one tackle and one tackle for a loss in a 34-26 loss to the Vikings.
- Season: 26 tackles, 19 solo, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 PD
Rebels on Injured Reserve
- Trey Amos | CB | Washington Commanders
- Daijahn Anthony | S | Cincinnati Bengals
- AJ Finley | S | Seattle Seahawks
- Mike Hilton | CB | Indianapolis Colts
- Cedric Johnson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
- Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers
- Walter Nolen III | DT | Arizona Cardinals
- Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
- Dayton Wade | WR | Baltimore Ravens
- Kenny Yeboah | TE | Detroit Lions
Rebels on Practice Squads
- Ulysses Bentley | RB | Indianapolis Colts
- Nick Broeker | OG | Buffalo Bills
- Chance Campbell | LB | Philadelphia Eagles
- Elijah Moore | WR | Denver Broncos
- Royce Newman | OL | Chicago Bears
- Chris Paul Jr. | LB | Seattle Seahawks
- Caden Prieskorn | TE | Cleveland Browns
- Otis Reese IV | LB | New England Patriots
- Mark Robinson | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers
- John Saunders Jr. | S | New England Patriots
- Trey Washington | S | Indianapolis Colts
