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Utes in the NFL: Week 5 Review, Week 6 Preview
10/13/2020 9:29 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – It was an emotional week five in the NFL for a certain former Utah football family member as Alex Smith made his return to football, playing for the first time since a gruesome leg injury almost ended his career.
Smith came in during the second quarter for injured Washington quarterback Kyle Allen, stepping foot on the competition field for the first time in almost two years. Smith, the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick in 2005 from Utah, has had 17 surgeries over the last two seasons after a severe compound fracture caused a bacterial infection that would cause him to fight for his life.
Smith finished the game going 9-of-17 passing with zero interceptions and 37 yards.
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Former Ute Cody Barton started at linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks for the second time this season, recording a career-high and team-high tying 14 tackles. Barton was a force for the Seahawks against Minnesota on Sunday, but unfortunately Seattle couldn't come away with the win.
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Staying on defense, the Utes had a pair of former standouts earn their first starts of the season with Kylie Fitts earning the starting nod at linebacker for Arizona and Brian Allen starting for the San Francisco 49ers. Both former Utes had three tackles each in their respective games with Allen making his first NFL appearance of the season after being activated from the practice squad.
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NFL Regular Season Week 5 Recap (Alphabetical by Player)
How To Watch The Utes In NFL Week 6:
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Smith came in during the second quarter for injured Washington quarterback Kyle Allen, stepping foot on the competition field for the first time in almost two years. Smith, the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick in 2005 from Utah, has had 17 surgeries over the last two seasons after a severe compound fracture caused a bacterial infection that would cause him to fight for his life.
Smith finished the game going 9-of-17 passing with zero interceptions and 37 yards.
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What. A. Moment.
Perseverance, grit, mental toughness. Alex Smith has it all. Congratulations, QB! #ProUtes https://t.co/TV2eb2G4Ry— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 11, 2020
Former Ute Cody Barton started at linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks for the second time this season, recording a career-high and team-high tying 14 tackles. Barton was a force for the Seahawks against Minnesota on Sunday, but unfortunately Seattle couldn't come away with the win.
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Seahawks' defense said NOPE??@Seahawks pic.twitter.com/AzUgN9WHqA— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 12, 2020
Staying on defense, the Utes had a pair of former standouts earn their first starts of the season with Kylie Fitts earning the starting nod at linebacker for Arizona and Brian Allen starting for the San Francisco 49ers. Both former Utes had three tackles each in their respective games with Allen making his first NFL appearance of the season after being activated from the practice squad.
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.@B_ALLO_14 has been activated! #ProUtes https://t.co/PSCzTjLd0O— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 11, 2020
NFL Regular Season Week 5 Recap (Alphabetical by Player)
| Player, Team | Opponent | Result | Highlights |
| Brian Allen, San Francisco | vs. Miami | L, 43-17 | Started at CB; 3 tackles |
| Bradlee Anae, Dallas | vs. NY Giants | W, 37-34 | Sub on DL/ST; 1 QBH |
| Francis Bernard, Dallas | vs. NY Giants | W, 37-34 | Sub at LB/ST |
| Cody Barton, Seattle | vs. Minnesota | W, 27-26 | Started at LB; 14 tackles |
| Julian Blackmon, Indianapolis | at Cleveland | L, 32-23 | Started at FS; 4 tackles |
| Devontae Booker, Las Vegas | at Kansas City | W, 40-32 | Sub at RB; 7 rush, 62 yds, (8.9 ypc); 1 rec, 5 yds |
| Terrell Burgess, L.A. Rams | at Washington | W, 30-10 | Sub on ST |
| Kylie Fitts, Arizona | at NY Jets | W, 30-10 | Started at LB; 3 tackles |
| Leki Fotu, Arizona | at NY Jets | W, 30-10 | Sub on DL; 1 TFL |
| Javelin Guidry, NY Jets | vs. Arizona | L, 30-10 | Sub on ST |
| Jaylon Johnson, Chicago | vs. Tampa Bay | W, 20-19 | Started at CB; 2 tackles |
| Nate Orchard, Washington | vs. L.A. Rams | L, 30-10 | Sub on DL/ST |
| Eric Rowe, Miami | at San Francisco | W, 43-17 | Started at S; 4 tackles, 2 PD |
| Alex Smith, Washington | vs. L.A. Rams | L, 30-10 | Sub at QB; 9-17-0, 37 yds |
| Sam Tevi, L.A. Chargers | at New Orleans | L, 30-27 | Started at LT |
| Marcus Williams, New Orleans | vs. L.A. Chargers | W, 30-27 | Started at FS; 2 tackles, 1 PD |
| Mitch Wishnowsky, San Francisco | vs. Miami | L, 43-17 | 3 punts, 133 yds (44.3 avg), 1 IN20, 58 LG |
Coiled and waiting to strike.??pic.twitter.com/oskyQnH1eO— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 13, 2020
How To Watch The Utes In NFL Week 6:
| Day | Game | Time (MT) | TV | Utes to Watch |
| Oct. 18 | Cincinnati at Indianapolis | 11 a.m. | FOX | #32 Julian Blackmon (Colts) |
| Oct. 18 | Denver at New England | 11 a.m. | CBS | #72 Garett Bolles (Denver) |
| #81 Tim Patrick (Denver) | ||||
| Oct. 18 | Washington at NY Giants | 11 a.m. | FOX | #11 Alex Smith (Washington) |
| #50 Jared Norris (Washington) | ||||
| #59 Nate Orchard (Washington) | ||||
| #72 Jackson Barton (NY Giants) | ||||
| Oct. 18 | Chicago at Carolina | 11 a.m. | FOX | #33 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago) |
| Oct. 18 | Detroit at Jacksonville | 11 a.m. | FOX | #91 John Penisini (Detroit) |
| Oct. 18 | NY Jets at Miami | 2:05 p.m. | CBS | #40 Javelin Guidry (NY Jets) |
| #21 Eric Rowe (Miami) | ||||
| Oct. 18 | L.A. Rams at San Francisco | 6:20 p.m. | NBC | #26 Terrell Burgess (L.A. Rams) |
| #6 Mitch Wishnowsky (San Francisco) | ||||
| #48 Brian Allen (San Francisco) | ||||
| Oct. 19 | Kansas City at Buffalo | 3 p.m. | FOX/NFL | #20 Zack Moss (Buffalo) |
| Oct. 19 | Arizona at Dallas | 6:15 p.m. | ESPN | #49 Kylie Fitts (Arizona) |
| #95 Leki Fotu (Arizona) | ||||
| #44 Francis Bernard (Dallas) | ||||
| #56 Bradlee Anae (Dallas) |
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