The odds are getting better and better that a former Ole Miss football player will be celebrating a Super Bowl win in three weeks.
With the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks all winning their respective NFL divisional playoff games, four Rebels are still playing.
The AFC title game between the Broncos and Patriots will feature Rebels on both sides, guaranteeing at least one representative the biggest game of the season.
Here’s how the former Ole Miss footballers performed over the weekend:
Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
- Last Week: Did not play in a 28-16 win against the Texans.
- Season: 5 GS, 17 GP
Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
- Last Week: Had one catch for seven yards in a 33-30 overtime win against the Bills.
- Season: 50 receptions, 461 yards, 1 TD; 1 run, 7 yards
- Playoffs: 1 reception, 7 yards
D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
- Last Week: Was active and played, but didn’t record any stats in a 33-30 overtime win against the Bills.
- Season: 37 tackles, 21 solo, 3 sacks, 2 TFL
Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
- Last Week: Recorded one tackle in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams.
- Season: 13 tackles, 6 solo, 1 FF
- Playoffs: 1 tackle
Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
- Last Week: Had three catches for 32 yards in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Broncos.
- Season: 36 receptions, 417 yards, 4 TD
- Playoffs: 6 receptions, 62 yards
Jared Ivey | LB | Seattle Seahawks
- Last Week: Was inactive for a 41-6 win against the 49ers.
- Season: 2 GP
Jordan Watkins | WR | San Francisco 49ers
- Last Week: Was inactive for a 41-6 loss to the Seahawks.
- Season: 2 receptions, 26 yards
Eliminated Rebels
A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
- Last Week: Had three catches for 25 yards in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers.
- Season: 81 receptions, 1,028 yards, 7 TDs
Tre Harris | WR | Los Angeles Chargers
- Last Week: Had two catches for 20 yards in a 16-3 loss to the Patriots.
- Season: 32 receptions, 335 yards, 1 TD
D.K. Metcalf | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers
- Last Week: Had two catches for 42 yards in a 30-6 loss to the Texans.
- Season: 61 receptions, 892 yards, 6 TDs
Princely Umanmielen | LB | Carolina Panthers
- Last Week: Played 13 defensive plays and six special teams plays in a 34-31 loss to the Rams.
- Season: 24 tackles, 13 solo, 2 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR
