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Julian Blackmon (32) celebrates following an interception vs. Pittsburgh last week.
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Utes in the Pros: Week 16
12/21/2023 9:00 AM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – The holiday season is picking up, and so too are playoff races throughout the NFL as teams approach Week 16 of the schedule. Twenty-five alumni of the Utah Football program are on rosters across the league, with 16 expected to suit up this weekend.
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host a pair of Week 16 games featuring Pro Utes. It all begins on Thursday Night Football when Nephi Sewell and the New Orleans Saints come to town for a meeting with the Rams, while two days later Dalton Kincaid's Buffalo Bills take on the Chargers.
Six games on Sunday are expected to include a former Ute, highlighted by a quartet in the Indianapolis-Atlanta game with Julian Blackmon, Matt Gay, Zack Moss and Clark Phillips III all on active rosters for the Colts and Falcons.
Christmas Day has a full slate of Pro Utes in store, kicking off with Kansas City hosting Las Vegas; Alex Whittingham is on the Chiefs staff as defensive quality control coach. The Giants head to Philadelphia in the middle game to face an Eagles squad featuring Britain Covey and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. Then, the nightcap will feature a reunion of former Utah teammates Tyler Huntley, Marcus Williams and Mitch Wishnowsky as Baltimore takes on San Francisco.
How to watch the Utes this week
Week 16 (players on active rosters)
In the NFC West, Wishnowsky and the 49ers have locked up the division title, while the Eagles are tied for the NFC East lead with Britain Covey continuing to handle punt returns and Brian Johnson serving as offensive coordinator.
Three of the four division-leading clubs in the AFC have a Utah connection; it includes Baltimore in the AFC North, Jacksonville and Indianapolis in a three-way tie for the South and Kansas City has a two-game lead in the AFC West. Baltimore and Philadelphia have also clinched playoff berths.
Talkin' Bout Pro Utes
Pro Bowl Voting in Full Swing
Voting 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.
Recapping Week 15
Julian Blackmon | DB | Indianapolis
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
Terrell Burgess | DB | Washington
Britain Covey | WR | Philadelphia
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
Matt Gay | K | Indianapolis
Tyler Huntley | QB | Baltimore
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
Zack Moss | RB | Indianapolis
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
Nephi Sewell | LB | New Orleans
Marcus Williams | DB | Baltimore
Mitch Wishnowsky | P | San Francisco
UTES IN THE NFL (25)
Updated 12.20.23
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
FOLLOW US!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program during its journey through the 2023 season, follow the Utes on social media along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com.
Twitter: @Utah_Football
Instagram: @UtahFootball
Threads: @UtahFootball
Facebook: Utah Football
TikTok: @Utah_Football
UP NEXT
Utah is set to play in the 2023 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 23 against the Northwestern Wildcats in Allegiant Stadium. For more information about the bowl and to stay up-to-date on all things Utah, visit the Bowl Central Page here.
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host a pair of Week 16 games featuring Pro Utes. It all begins on Thursday Night Football when Nephi Sewell and the New Orleans Saints come to town for a meeting with the Rams, while two days later Dalton Kincaid's Buffalo Bills take on the Chargers.
Six games on Sunday are expected to include a former Ute, highlighted by a quartet in the Indianapolis-Atlanta game with Julian Blackmon, Matt Gay, Zack Moss and Clark Phillips III all on active rosters for the Colts and Falcons.
Christmas Day has a full slate of Pro Utes in store, kicking off with Kansas City hosting Las Vegas; Alex Whittingham is on the Chiefs staff as defensive quality control coach. The Giants head to Philadelphia in the middle game to face an Eagles squad featuring Britain Covey and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. Then, the nightcap will feature a reunion of former Utah teammates Tyler Huntley, Marcus Williams and Mitch Wishnowsky as Baltimore takes on San Francisco.
How to watch the Utes this week
Week 16 (players on active rosters)
| Day | Game | Time (MT) | TV | Pro Utes |
| Thu., Dec. 21 | New Orleans at LA Rams | 6:15 p.m. | Prime Video | #45 Nephi Sewell (New Orleans) |
| Sat., Dec. 23 | Buffalo at LA Chargers | 6 p.m. | Peacock | #86 Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo) |
| Sun., Dec. 24 | Indianapolis at Atlanta | 11 a.m. | FOX | #32 Julian Blackmon (Indianapolis) #7 Matt Gay (Indianapolis) #21 Zack Moss (Indianapolis) #34 Clark Phillips III (Atlanta) |
| Sun., Dec. 24 | Cleveland at Houston | 11 a.m. | CBS | #43 Mohamoud Diabate (Cleveland) |
| Sun., Dec. 24 | Washington at NY Jets | 11 a.m. | CBS | #57 Cody Barton (Washington) #32 Terrell Burgess (Washington) |
| Sun., Dec. 24 | Jacksonville at Tampa Bay | 2:05 p.m. | CBS | #33 Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville) |
| Sun., Dec. 24 | Arizona at Chicago | 2:25 p.m. | FOX | #33 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago) |
| Sun., Dec. 24 | New England at Denver | 6:15 p.m. | NFL Network | #72 Garett Bolles (Denver) |
| Mon., Dec. 25 | NY Giants at Philadelphia | 2:30 p.m. | FOX | #18 Britain Covey (Philadelphia) |
| Mon., Dec. 25 | Baltimore at San Francisco | 6:15 p.m. | ABC | #2 Tyler Huntley (Baltimore) #32 Marcus Williams (Baltimore) #18 Mitch Wishnowsky (SF) |
In the NFC West, Wishnowsky and the 49ers have locked up the division title, while the Eagles are tied for the NFC East lead with Britain Covey continuing to handle punt returns and Brian Johnson serving as offensive coordinator.
Three of the four division-leading clubs in the AFC have a Utah connection; it includes Baltimore in the AFC North, Jacksonville and Indianapolis in a three-way tie for the South and Kansas City has a two-game lead in the AFC West. Baltimore and Philadelphia have also clinched playoff berths.
Talkin' Bout Pro Utes
Listen starting at 55:22 - 56:11 for a little shoutout to @_DaltonKincaid on this week's episode of @newheightshow ?? #ProUteshttps://t.co/5QWp6rTigl
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 14, 2023
Pro Bowl Voting in Full Swing
Voting 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!
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) November 29, 2023
- 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…
Recapping Week 15
Julian Blackmon gets the @Colts' 3rd takeaway of the game!
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2023
??: #PITvsIND on @NFLNetwork
??: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy pic.twitter.com/gD599b3hxR
Jaylon Johnson Island ??? pic.twitter.com/dbWlYlt9tJ
— PFF (@PFF) December 15, 2023
Cody Barton | LB | WashingtonZack Moss practically dragged the defender with him into the end zone
— NFL (@NFL) December 16, 2023
??: #PITvsIND on @NFLNetwork
??: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy pic.twitter.com/fQPQPeiYuZ
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at LA Rams | L, 28-20 | Started at LB 13 tackles |
Julian Blackmon | DB | Indianapolis
| Game | Results | Stats |
| vs. Pittsburgh | W, 30-13 | Started at SS 2 tackles 1 INT (25-yard return) 1 fumble recovery |
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at Detroit | L, 42-17 | Started at LT |
Terrell Burgess | DB | Washington
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at LA Rams | L, 28-20 | Played as a reserve |
Britain Covey | WR | Philadelphia
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at Seattle | L, 20-17 | 3 PR, 30 yards |
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
| Game | Results | Stats |
| vs. Chicago | W, 20-17 | 1 fumble recovery on special teams |
Matt Gay | K | Indianapolis
| Game | Results | Stats |
| vs. Pittsburgh | W, 30-13 | 3 FG (29, 31, 42) 3 PAT 7 kickoffs (5 TB) |
Tyler Huntley | QB | Baltimore
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at Jacksonville | W, 23-7 | DNP |
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at Cleveland | L, 20-17 | Started at DB 3 tackles, 1 PD |
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
| Game | Results | Stats |
| vs. Dallas | W, 31-10 | Played as a reserve |
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
| Game | Results | Stats |
| vs. Baltimore | L, 23-7 | Started at LB 11 tackles |
Zack Moss | RB | Indianapolis
| Game | Results | Stats |
| vs. Pittsburgh | W, 30-13 | Started at RB 4 carries, 13 yards 3 receptions, 20 yards, 1 TD |
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at Carolina | L, 9-7 | Started at CB 5 tackles |
Nephi Sewell | LB | New Orleans
| Game | Results | Stats |
| vs. NY Giants | W, 24-6 | Played as a reserve |
Marcus Williams | DB | Baltimore
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at Jacksonville | W, 23-7 | Started at S 5 tackles |
Mitch Wishnowsky | P | San Francisco
| Game | Results | Stats |
| at Arizona | W, 45-29 | 2 punts (average 48 yards, long 56) Also held on PATs and field goals |
UTES IN THE NFL (25)
Updated 12.20.23
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
FOLLOW US!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program during its journey through the 2023 season, follow the Utes on social media along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com.
Twitter: @Utah_Football
Instagram: @UtahFootball
Threads: @UtahFootball
Facebook: Utah Football
TikTok: @Utah_Football
UP NEXT
Utah is set to play in the 2023 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 23 against the Northwestern Wildcats in Allegiant Stadium. For more information about the bowl and to stay up-to-date on all things Utah, visit the Bowl Central Page here.
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