Another week, another touchdown. This time it was rookie defensive back Daniel Thomas who blocked a punt, recovered it and ran it back for his first career touchdown. That and more in this week's NFL rundown.
BEST OF WEEK 7
Josh Bynes, LB, Cincinnati Bengals
Manning the middle, Bynes had four solo tackles and seven total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns. It was the fifth game this season where Bynes has recorded seven or more tackles. The 10th-year player is third on the team with 45 tackles through seven games.
Jonathan Jones, CB, New England Patriots
Jones matched Bynes with seven tackles in the Patriots' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. He now has 33 tackles on the season. In coverage, Jones has allowed a catch rate under 50 percent (48.5) and has given up less than 200 yards to receivers. His overall PFF grade (66.6) ranks top 40 among NFL cornerbacks.
Daniel Thomas, DB, Jacksonville Jaguars
In his first year at Auburn, Thomas made a splash with two interceptions in the Iron Bowl. So it was no surprise to see the rookie defensive back break through at the NFL level with his first career touchdown Sunday. Thomas initially blocked a punt. He then recovered the loose ball and ran it back 16 yards for the score.
BLOCKED‼
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) October 25, 2020
Rookie @gamechanger021 with a game changing block and TD
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/d6rVQxN2Rv
* Last week, rookie defensive lineman Derrick Brown was awarded the Week 6 NFLPA Community MVP for hosting a drive-thru Halloween event. The event provided more than $50,000 worth of costumes and other accessories to underprivileged youth in the Charlotte area.
Other Tigers in the NFL
Montravius Adams, DL, Green Bay Packers
Peyton Barber, RB, Washington Football Team
Daren Bates, LB Tennessee Titans
Angelo Blackson, DE, Arizona Cardinals
Derrick Brown, DL, Carolina Panthers
Daniel Carlson, K, Las Vegas Raiders
Byron Cowart, DL, New England Patriots*
Chandler Cox, FB, Miami Dolphins
Carlton Davis, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jamel Dean, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jack Driscoll, OT, Philadelphia Eagles
Josh Harris, LS, Atlanta Falcons
Mike Horton, OG, Carolina Panthers
Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Miami Dolphins
Kerryon Johnson, RB, Detroit Lions
Devaroe Lawrence, DT, Washington Football Team
Carl Lawson, DE, Cincinnati Bengals
Cam Newton, QB, New England Patriots
Cody Parkey, K, Cleveland Browns
Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants
Braden Smith, OL, Indianapolis Colts
Jarrett Stidham, QB, New England Patriots
Daniel Thomas, DB, Jacksonville Jaguars
DNP (Reserve/Injured)
Shon Coleman, OT, San Francisco 49ers
Marlon Davidson, DL, Atlanta Falcons
Dee Ford, DL, San Francisco 49ers
Rudy Ford, DB, Philadelphia Eagles
John Franklin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
Brandon King, LB, New England Patriots
Dontavius Russell, DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Neiko Thorpe, CB, Seattle Seahawks
C.J. Uzomah, TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Practice Squad
Nick Coe, DE, Miami Dolphins
Javaris Davis, CB, Miami Dolphins
Arryn Siposs, P, Detroit Lions
Chad Slade, OG, New York Giants
Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Philadelphia Eagles
Duke Williams, WR, Buffalo Bills
*AU lettermen