Utes in the Pros: Week 15

SALT LAKE CITY – Week 15 of the NFL regular season means the arrival of Saturday football, and both games on Saturday will feature connections to Utah. All told, 10 games throughout Week 15 will include 16 Pro Utes on active rosters.

The Indianapolis trio of Julian Blackmon, Matt Gay and Zack Moss will look to stay in a tight race for the AFC South, trailing Jacksonville by just a game—the Colts host Pittsburgh in Saturday's early window. Then on Saturday night, Garett Bolles and the Broncos will be in Detroit for a meeting with the NFC North-leading Lions.

All three timeslots on Sunday will feature former Utes, including Sunday Night Football between the Ravens and Jaguars. Philadelphia heads to the Pacific Northwest for Monday Night Football with return specialist Britain Covey for a meeting with Seattle.

Baltimore, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Philadelphia and San Francisco are all either atop their divisions or in a tie for the lead, boasting a Utah connection on the field or the sideline. The 49ers also clinched a playoff spot last week with their win over Seattle, plus a Green Bay loss.

How to watch the Utes this week
Week 15 (players on active rosters)

Day	Game	Time (MT)	TV	Players
Sat., Dec. 16	Pittsburgh at Indianapolis	2:30 p.m.	NFL Network	#32 Julian Blackmon (Indianapolis) #7 Matt Gay (Indianapolis) #21 Zack Moss (Indianapolis)
Sat., Dec. 16	Denver at Detroit	6:15 p.m.	NFL Network	#72 Garett Bolles (Denver)
Sun., Dec. 17	Atlanta at Carolina	11 a.m.	FOX	#34 Clark Phillips III (Atlanta)
Sun., Dec. 17	Chicago at Cleveland	11 a.m.	FOX	#33 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago) #43 Mohamoud Diabate (Cleveland)
Sun., Dec. 17	NY Giants at New Orleans	11 a.m.	FOX	#45 Nephi Sewell (New Orleans)
Sun., Dec. 17	San Francisco at Arizona	2:05 p.m.	CBS	#18 Mitch Wishnowsky (SF)
Sun., Dec. 17	Washington at LA Rams	2:05 p.m.	CBS	#57 Cody Barton (Washington) #32 Terrell Burgess (Washington)
Sun., Dec. 17	Dallas at Buffalo	2:25 p.m.	FOX	#86 Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo)
Sun., Dec. 17	Baltimore at Jacksonville	6:20 p.m.	NBC	#2 Tyler Huntley (Baltimore) #32 Marcus Williams (Baltimore) #33 Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville)
Mon., Dec. 18	Philadelphia at Seattle	6:15 p.m.	ESPN	#18 Britain Covey (Philadelphia)

The total number of Pro Utes increased to 25 this week with defensive tackle John Penisini signing to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. Penisini was a two-time Pac-12 All-Conference pick at Utah (2018, '19) and spent 2020-21 with Detroit, before a brief stint with Carolina earlier in 2023.

In the coaching world, Brian Johnson continues to direct the offense of the Philadelphia Eagles, who are in a tie for the NFL's best record at 10-3. Defensive quality control coach Alex Whittingham and the Kansas City Chiefs also are atop the AFC West (8-5).

Talkin 'Bout Pro Utes

.@Broncos Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee @gbolles72 expands on his experience mentoring at-risk youth ??#WPMOYChallenge | @kimmichex pic.twitter.com/wUMejQdzvn
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) December 13, 2023

Clark Phillips is playing in the league exactly as he did in Utah. Tough as nails, great at the catch point, quick as a wink. Size might hold him back some but only so much. Love that he's healthy and contributing in Atlanta.
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) December 10, 2023

Pro Bowl Voting in Full Swing
Voting also continues for the NFL Pro Bowl Games set for February 4, 2024 in Orlando. Fans can cast their vote for Pro Utes by clicking here.

Go vote for our #ProUtes to go to the Pro Bowl!

- RB Zack Moss
- TE Dalton Kincaid
- OT Garett Bolles
- ILB Devin Lloyd
- ILB Cody Barton
- CB Jaylon Johnson
- SS Julian Blackmon
- FS Marcus Williams
- K Matt Gay
- P Mitch Wishnowsky
- RS Britain Covey
- ST Terrell Burgess…
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) November 29, 2023

Recapping Week 14

There's just something about punt blocks in the Dome...

Nephi blocks it, D'Marco scoops and scores ??

?? @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/KybCvkYFtQ
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 10, 2023

Mitch Wishnowsky called his own number on the fake punt in the 3rd quarter. His teammates and coach react:

TRENT WILLIAMS: "We didn't even get a heads up on the sideline, then all I see is the Australian strikin' down the sideline." pic.twitter.com/d92yo0hA5e
— KNBR (@KNBR) December 11, 2023

.@NBAxJay1 read that perfectly

??: #DETvsCHI on FOX pic.twitter.com/hEDdvVMfma
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 10, 2023

Cody Barton | LB | Washington

Game	Results	Stats
(bye last week)

Julian Blackmon | DB | Indianapolis

Game	Results	Stats
at Cincinnati	L, 34-14	Started at SS 7 tackles

Garett Bolles | OL | Denver

Game	Results	Stats
at LA Chargers	W, 24-7	Started at LT

Terrell Burgess | DB | Washington

Game	Results	Stats
(bye last week)

Britain Covey | WR | Philadelphia

Game	Results	Stats
at Dallas	L, 33-13	1 PR, 18 yards

Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Jacksonville	W, 31-27	Inactive

Matt Gay | K | Indianapolis

Game	Results	Stats
at Cincinnati	L, 34-14	3 kickoffs (3 TB)

Tyler Huntley | QB | Baltimore

Game	Results	Stats
vs. LA Rams	W, 37-31 (OT)	DNP

Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Detroit	W, 28-13	Started at DB 1 tackle, 1 INT (24-yard return)

Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo

Game	Results	Stats
at Kansas City	W, 20-17	Started at TE 5 receptions, 21 yards

Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville

Game	Results	Stats
at Cleveland	L, 31-27	Started at LB 11 tackles, 1 FR (13-yard return)

Zack Moss | RB | Indianapolis

Game	Results	Stats
at Cincinnati	L, 34-14	Started at RB 13 carries, 28 yards 4 receptions, 28 yards

Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Tampa Bay	L, 29-25	Started at CB 5 tackles, 2 PD

Nephi Sewell | LB | New Orleans

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Carolina	W, 28-6	1 tackle 1 punt block

Marcus Williams | DB | Baltimore

Game	Results	Stats
vs. LA Rams	W, 37-31 (OT)	Started at S 5 tackles, 1 PD

Mitch Wishnowsky | P | San Francisco

Game	Results	Stats
vs. Seattle	W, 28-16	5 punts (average 49.2 yards, long 56)

UTES IN THE NFL (25)
Updated 12.14.23

Offensive Line (3)
Jackson Barton...................... Arizona (PS)
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels............... Washington (IR)

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

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

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

Tight Ends (2)
Cole Fotheringham............. Las Vegas (PS)
Dalton Kincaid.............................. Buffalo

Defensive Line (3)
Bradlee Anae......................... NY Jets (IR)
Leki Fotu............................... Arizona (IR)
John Penisini................. New Orleans (PS)

Linebackers (4)
Cody Barton........................... Washington
Mohamoud Diabate................... Cleveland
Devin Lloyd........................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell........................ New Orleans

Defensive Backs (7)
Julian Blackmon..................... Indianapolis
Terrell Burgess....................... Washington
Javelin Guidry....................... NY Jets (IR)
Jaylon Johnson............................. Chicago
Clark Phillips III............................ Atlanta
Eric Rowe.......................... Pittsburgh (PS)
Marcus Williams........................ Baltimore

Special Teams (2)
Matt Gay (K)......................... Indianapolis
Mitch Wishnowsky (P)......... San Francisco

PS = Practice Squad
IR = Injured/Reserve

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Players Mentioned

Braeden Daniels

Mohamoud Diabate

Dalton Kincaid

Clark Phillips III

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