Auburn in the NFL: Week 6 recap

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Linebacker Josh Bynes (57) recorded three tackles and a tackle for loss in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

It was a strong performance from some of Auburn's defensive players in the NFL with multiple sacks and tackles for loss, as well as a forced fumble. See who shined in this week's Auburn in the NFL recap. 

BEST OF WEEK 6

Josh Bynes, LB, Baltimore Ravens
For the second straight week, Bynes enjoyed a productive day for the Ravens as he combined for three tackles and a tackle for loss in a 23-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Bynes, who recorded an interception in his 2019 season debut last week, again played well in coverage this week as he added a pass deflection. 

Dee Ford, LB, San Francisco 49ers
Per PFF, Ford graded out higher than any 49ers players in the team's 20-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The former first-round pick was especially clutch in the fourth quarter with a strip-sack of Jared Goff that the Rams recovered and then another assisted sack two players later. Ford, who earned an overall PFF grade of 94.9, finished with four tackles, 1.5 sacks, three QB hurries and a forced fumble. 

Kerryon Johnson, RB, Detroit Lions
Playing on Monday Night Football this week, Johnson found the end zone for the third time this season with a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. The second-year player finished with 34 yards rushing and 27 yards receiving  as the Lions dropped a 23-22 decision to the Green Bay Packers. Through five games, Johnson now has 285 yards rushing, 126 yards receiving and three total touchdowns. 

Jonathan Jones, CB, New England Patriots
Jones enjoyed another efficient performance for the Patriots this week. The starting cornerback had four tackles and two pass deflections to help lead New England to a 35-14 victory over the New York Giants on Thursday night. Pro Football Focus rates Jones as the No. 2 cornerback in the NFL, both overall and in coverage. 

Carl Lawson, DE, Cincinnati Bengals
Returning from an ACL injury he suffered midway through last year, Lawson played in almost 80 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps Sunday – the most he's played all season. The fourth-year player had three tackles and also recorded his first sack since Sept. 30, 2018, in a 23-17 loss to the Ravens. 

OTHER TIGERS IN THE NFL 
Montravius Adams, DT, Green Bay Packers
Peyton Barber, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Daren Bates, LB Tennessee Titans 
Angelo Blackson, DL, Houston Texans 
Daniel Carlson, K, Oakland Raiders
Chandler Cox, FB, Miami Dolphins
Carlton Davis, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jamel Dean, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rudy Ford, DB, Philadelphia Eagles
Josh Harris, LS, Atlanta Falcons
Devaroe Lawrence, DL, Cleveland Browns
Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers
Cody Parkey, K, Tennessee Titans
Greg Robinson, OL, Cleveland Browns 
Dontavius Russell, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars
Chad Slade, OL, New York Giants
Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants
Braden Smith, OL, Indianapolis Colts 
Jarrett Stidham, QB, New England Patriots
Neiko Thorpe, CB, Seattle Seahawks
C.J. Uzomah, TE, Cincinnati Bengals 
Jermaine Whitehead, S, Cleveland Browns
Duke Williams, WR, Buffalo Bills

DNP (Reserve/Injured or Practice Squad)
Shon Coleman, OL San Francisco 49ers
Jeff Holland, LB, Los Angeles Chargers
Brandon King, LB, New England Patriots
Ricardo Louis, WR, Miami Dolphins
Cassanova McKinzy, LB, Washington Redskins