Football
Parsons dominates Rams, records two sacks; Barkley tops 100 scrimmage yards for third consecutive contest
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A total of 45 Penn State football alumni are populating the rosters of 25 National Football League teams. The Nittany Lions annually rank among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL.
Micah Parsons’ defensive effort, a performance that included two sacks, led his squad to a 22-10 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. On the offensive side of the ball, Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders continued to produce for their respective squads, with both teams recording big wins over tough opponents this week.
Each week throughout the year, GoPSUSports.com provides updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats.
Marcus Allen (2014-17) LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Bills 38, Steelers 3
- Saw action on special teams.
Adrian Amos (2011-14) S, Green Bay Packers
Giants 27, Packers 22
Troy Apke (2014-17) S, Washington Commanders
Titans 21, Commanders 17
- Apke is on Washington’s practice squad.
Saquon Barkley (2015-17) RB, New York Giants
Giants 27, Packers 22
- Had 13 carries for 70 yards.
- Added three receptions for 36 yards.
- Second in the NFL in rushing yardage (533) and carries (97) following week 5.
Ryan Bates (2016-18) OL, Buffalo Bills
Bills 38, Steelers 3
- Started at right guard in the win over the Ravens.
- Has started every game this season.
Nick Bowers (2018-19) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Ravens 19, Bengals 17
- Bowers is on Cincinnati’s practice squad.
Jaquan Brisker (2019-21) S, Chicago Bears
Vikings 29, Bears 22
Cam Brown (2016-19) LB, New York Giants
Giants 27, Packers 22
Jason Cabinda (2014-17) FB, Detroit Lions
Patriots 29, Lions 0
- Cabinda is on the physically unable to perform list.
Tariq Castro-Fields (2017-21) CB, Washington Commanders
Titans 21, Commanders 17
- Castro-Fields was inactive.
Dan Chisena (2019) WR, Minnesota Vikings
Vikings 29, Bears 22
- Recorded one solo tackle.
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