Gators in the NFL: Week 4

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An unusual Sunday saw many Gators make plays – both at the Swamp and across the nation.
 
Offensive Highlights
Ladies and Gentlemen, Dameon Pierce has arrived.

The Houston Texans’ rookie fourth round pick ran all over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday. Pierce finished with 131 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown.

The highlight of the day? A 75-yard scamper for six in which Pierce hit the hole and… Boom. Gone. See ya. Sayonara.

The rookie Dameon Pierce goes 75 YARDS for the TD!

📺: #LACvsHOU on CBS

📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/UxfHPqQqWn pic.twitter.com/P8NsIc1NSS

— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2022

Pierce averaged 9.3 yards per carry and added six receptions on a career day. Pierce now has 313 yards and two touchdowns on 60 carries in his 4-game career. He ranks first among all rookies in rushing yards and 10th in the league.
 
Defensive Highlights
Another Gator rookie, Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam has also been making his mark in the league. Elam made his first career start in Week 3 against Miami and has not looked back since. Elam has excelled in coverage the last two weeks and the league is beginning to take notice.

Kaiir Elam through 4 weeks:

🔒109 coverage snaps

🔒50 yards allowed

He’s playing on a different level.

— Built in Buffalo (@BuiltInBuffalo_) October 3, 2022

Elam played 43 coverage snaps Sunday and did not allow a reception.

It wasn’t only youngsters who found success Sunday.

Cowboys veteran defensive end Dante Fowler, found his way back home this weekend: the opposing offenses backfield. The 8th-year veteran finished with one sack, two tackles for loss and one quarterback hit. Fowler now has 37 sacks and 47 tackles for loss in his 95-game career.

 

Special Teams Highlights

“Money Mac” is at it again. Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson continues to nail deep kick after deep kick.

On Thursday night, McPherson extended Cincinnati’s lead in the fourth quarter with a huge 57-yard boot.

Evan McPherson making it look easy from 57-yards away 🚨

The Bengals extend their lead to 20-15.#MIAvsCIN pic.twitter.com/1km9Aaarsp

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 30, 2022

The second-year leg is now a staggering 12-of-14 from field goals over 50 yards in his young career. Thus far this year, he’s a perfect 3-for-3. His 12 field goals made over 50 yards are tied for the most in the league since the start of 2021.
 
Arizona Cardinals (Arizona 26 – Carolina 16)
 
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