Utes in the Pros: 2022 NFL Week 16; Week 15 Recap

SALT LAKE CITY – Three weeks remain in the NFL regular season, and it's a similar theme to the last several weeks: divisional and playoff races are heating up and there's plenty of former Utah Utes in action over the coming holiday weekend.

All told, 14 former Utes will suit up for their respective clubs with 23 total players on rosters.

Heading into Week 16, both the Eagles (with Britain Covey) and 49ers (with Mitch Wishnowsky) have clinched NFC playoff berths, with a full overview of the playoff picture provided by the NFL here.

Devin Lloyd and the Jacksonville Jaguars kick off this week's action with a Thursday night visit to MetLife Stadium taking on the Jets, then Saturday's lineup features seven games with at least one former Ute. All three matchups on Christmas Day include a Utah tie, as does Monday Night Football, which sees the Colts host the LA Chargers this week.

Movement around the league this last week saw linebacker Chase Hansen elevated to the New Orleans Saints' active roster off of injured reserve, while linebacker Nephi Sewell was re-signed to the club's practice squad. Pittsburgh also announced on Wednesday that the Steelers had signed former Utah defensive end Mika Tafua to its practice squad.

How to watch the Utes in Week 16
Week 16 (players on active rosters)

Day	Game	Time (MT)	TV	Players
Thu., Dec. 22	Jacksonville at NY Jets	6:15 p.m.	Prime Video	#33 Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville)
Sat., Dec. 24	Atlanta at Baltimore	11 a.m.	FOX	#2 Tyler Huntley (Baltimore) #32 Marcus Williams (Baltimore)
Sat., Dec. 24	Buffalo at Chicago	11 a.m.	CBS	#33 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago)
Sat., Dec. 24	New Orleans at Cleveland	11 a.m.	CBS	#42 Chase Hansen (New Orleans)
Sat., Dec. 24	Seattle at Kansas City	11 a.m.	FOX	#57 Cody Barton (Seattle)
Sat., Dec. 24	Washington at San Francisco	2:05 p.m.	CBS	#18 Mitch Wishnowsky (San Francisco)
Sat., Dec. 24	Philadelphia at Dallas	2:25 p.m.	FOX	#18 Britain Covey (Philadelphia)
Sat., Dec. 24	Las Vegas at Pittsburgh	6:15 p.m.	NFL Network	#78 Jackson Barton (Las Vegas)
Sun., Dec. 25	Green Bay at Miami	11 a.m.	FOX	#21 Eric Rowe (Miami)
Sun., Dec. 25	Denver at LA Rams	2:30 p.m.	CBS	#8 Matt Gay (LA Rams)
Sun., Dec. 25	Tampa Bay at Arizona	6:20 p.m.	NBC	#95 Leki Fotu (Arizona)
Mon., Dec. 26	LA Chargers at Indianapolis	6:15 p.m.	ESPN	#21 Zack Moss (Indianapolis) #32 Julian Blackmon (Indianapolis)

Seven Utah alumni were starters for their respective clubs in Week 15—a group comprised of Cody Barton (Seattle), Julian Blackmon (Indianapolis), Leki Fotu (Arizona), Tyler Huntley (Baltimore), Jaylon Johnson (Chicago), Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville) and Marcus Williams (Baltimore).

RT to help Jaylon win $25,000 to a charity of his choice!#WPMOYChallenge + @NBAxJay1 pic.twitter.com/AL9xqTcZA0
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 21, 2022

Lloyd was part of an incredible comeback win for the Jacksonville Jaguars, putting together nine tackles in an overtime triumph vs. Dallas.

While the final result wasn't what Colts fans hoped for, Indianapolis safety Julian Blackmon did come up with a pick-six at Minnesota, going on the books at Blackmon's third career interception and first score.

.@Colts PICK-6! It's 30-0 in the first half!

??: #INDvsMIN on @NFLNetwork
??: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/NLM9jAlP4R pic.twitter.com/J3t3zEfCsf
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2022

In coming off of IR, Chase Hansen saw game action for the first time since Week 8 and contributed a tackle while playing on special teams.

Week 15 Recap
Cody Barton | LB | Seattle

Game	Results	Stats
vs. San Francisco	L, 21-13	Started at ILB; 10 tackles

Jackson Barton | OL | Las Vegas

Game	Results	Stats
vs. New England	W, 30-24	Inactive

Julian Blackmon | DB | Indianapolis

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Minnesota	L, 39-36 (OT)	Started at FS; 4 tackles; 17-yard pick-six

Britain Covey | WR | Philadelphia

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Chicago	W, 25-20	1 punt return for 7 yards, 1 fair catch

Leki Fotu | DL | Arizona

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Denver	L, 24-15	Started at DT 1 tackle (1.0 TFL, 2 yards)

Matt Gay | K | LA Rams

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Green Bay	L, 24-12	2-of-2 FG (33, 55) 4 kickoffs 1 special teams tackle

Chase Hansen | LB | New Orleans

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Atlanta	W, 21-18	Played on special teams (one tackle)

Tyler Huntley | QB | Baltimore

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Cleveland	L, 13-3	Started at QB Passing: 17-for-30, 138 yards, 1 INT Rushing: 6 carries, 15 yards

Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Philadelphia	L, 25-20	Started at CB 6 tackles, 3 PD

Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Dallas	W, 40-34 (OT)	Started at LB 9 tackles

Zack Moss | RB | Indianapolis

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Minnesota	L, 39-36 (OT)	24 carries, 81 yards

Eric Rowe | DB | Miami

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Buffalo	L, 32-29	Inactive

Marcus Williams | DB | Baltimore

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Cleveland	L, 13-3	Started at S 6 tackles

Mitch Wishnowsky | P | San Francisco

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Seattle	W, 21-13	6 punts (avg. 42.2 yards; long 46), three inside-20; also held on PATs and FGs

Utah continues to be represented in the coaching realm with Alex Whittingham serving as the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive quality control coach.

Offensive Line (3)
Jackson Barton.......................... Las Vegas
Garett Bolles.......................... Denver (IR)
Darrin Paulo........................... Detroit (PS)

Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley............................ Baltimore

Running Backs (1)
Zack Moss............................. Indianapolis

Wide Receivers (2)
Britain Covey......................... Philadelphia
Tim Patrick............................ Denver (IR)

Tight Ends (1)
Cole Fotheringham.............. Las Vegas (PS)

Defensive Line (3)
Bradlee Anae......................... NY Jets (PS)
Leki Fotu..................................... Arizona
Mika Tafua........................ Pittsburgh (PS)

Linebackers (4)
Cody Barton................................... Seattle
Chase Hansen....................... New Orleans
Devin Lloyd........................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell................. New Orleans (PS)

Defensive Backs (6)
Julian Blackmon..................... Indianapolis
Terrell Burgess.................. NY Giants (PS)
Javelin Guidry........................ Atlanta (PS)
Jaylon Johnson............................. Chicago
Eric Rowe...................................... Miami
Marcus Williams....................... Baltimore

Special Teams (2)
Matt Gay................................... LA Rams
Mitch Wishnowsky.............. San Francisco

IR = Injured/Reserve
PS = Practice Squad
DTR = Reserve/Designated to Return

FOLLOW ALONG!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program, follow the Utes on social media (Twitter: @Utah_Football | Instagram: @UtahFootball | Facebook: Search Utah Football), along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com for news, schedule and roster updates throughout the season.

Utes in the Pros: 2022 NFL Week 16; Week 15 Recap

Players Mentioned

Britain Covey

Cole Fotheringham

Devin Lloyd

Nephi Sewell

Mika Tafua

Footer

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Football versus Utah State on Sep 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Football at Iowa State on Sep 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Football versus Kansas on Oct 10, 2026

Upcoming Event: Football at Colorado on Oct 17, 2026

Upcoming Event: Football versus No. 22 Houston on Oct 24, 2026

Upcoming Event: Football at Cincinnati on Oct 31, 2026

Upcoming Event: Football versus No. 11 BYU on Nov 7, 2026

Upcoming Event: Football at Arizona on Nov 14, 2026

Results

Completed Event: Football versus Arkansas on September 12, 2026 , Win , 43, to, 10

Completed Event: Football versus Idaho on September 3, 2026 , Win , 66, to, 14

Completed Event: Football versus Nebraska on December 31, 2025 , Win , 44, to, 22

Completed Event: Football at Kansas on November 28, 2025 , Win , 31, to, 21

Completed Event: Football versus Kansas State on November 22, 2025 , Win , 51, to, 47

Completed Event: Football at Baylor on November 15, 2025 , Win , 55, to, 28

Completed Event: Football versus No. 17 Cincinnati on November 1, 2025 , Win , 45, to, 14

Completed Event: Football versus Colorado on October 25, 2025 , Win , 53, to, 7

Utes in the Pros: 2022 NFL Week 16; Week 15 Recap

Related News

Players Mentioned

Britain Covey

Cole Fotheringham

Devin Lloyd

Nephi Sewell

Mika Tafua

Related Videos

Footer