Mohamoud Diabate (43) celebrates a tackle during Cleveland's win over Baltimore this past week.
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Utes in the Pros: Week 9
10/31/2024 3:10 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – It's the halfway point of the NFL regular season, and 28 Utah Football alumni are on rosters throughout the league with 18 expected to suit up in Week 9.
Several division leaders throughout the NFL have Pro Ute ties heading into Week 9. In the AFC East, Buffalo looks to extend its three-game winning streak as Cole Bishop, Dalton Kincaid and the rest of the Bills host Miami.
In the NFC, the duo of Tim Patrick and Sione Vaki have helped Detroit to a 6-1 record, the best in the NFC North. The Lions have a half-game lead on Green Bay and travel up to Lambeau Field this weekend. Down South, the Atlanta Falcons (5-3) are a game up on Tampa Bay for the division's top spot. In the NFC West, a three-way tie at the top includes San Francisco (Mitch Wishnowsky) and Seattle (Sataoa Laumea).
How to watch the Utes this week
Week 9 Viewing Guide (players on active rosters)
Bye this week: San Francisco (Mitch Wishnowsky)
Two former Utes coaching in the NFL have also helped their respective clubs to division leads at the halfway point of the season. Alex Whittingham's Chiefs are 7-0 and are the last undefeated team in the NFL, with Whittingham serving as defensive quality control coach. Brian Johnson is on the Washington staff as assistant head coach and offensive pass game coordinator; the Commanders lead the NFC East at 6-2.
Recapping Week 8
Cody Barton | LB | Denver
Cole Bishop | S | Buffalo
Julian Blackmon | S | Indianapolis
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
Jonah Elliss | LB | Denver
Leki Fotu | DL | NY Jets
Matt Gay | K | Indianapolis
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
Sataoa Laumea | OL | Seattle
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
Zack Moss | RB | Cincinnati
Tim Patrick | WR | Detroit
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
Sione Vaki | RB | Detroit
Devaughn Vele | WR | Denver
Marcus Williams | S | Baltimore
Mitch Wishnowsky | P | San Francisco
UTES IN THE NFL (28)
Updated 10.30.24
Offensive Line (4)
Jackson Barton...................... Arizona (PS)
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels.............. Philadelphia (PS)
Sataoa Laumea............................... Seattle
Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley.......................... Miami (IR)
Running Backs (2)
Zack Moss................................ Cincinnati
Sione Vaki..................................... Detroit
Wide Receivers (3)
Britain Covey.................. Philadelphia (IR)
Tim Patrick.................................... Detroit
Devaughn Vele.............................. Denver
Tight Ends (3)
Cole Fotheringham............. Las Vegas (PS)
Dalton Kincaid.............................. Buffalo
Thomas Yassmin.................... Denver (PS)
Defensive Line (1)
Leki Fotu..................................... NY Jets
Linebackers (5)
Cody Barton.................................. Denver
Mohamoud Diabate................... Cleveland
Jonah Elliss................................... Denver
Devin Lloyd........................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell............... New Orleans (PUP)
Defensive Backs (7)
Miles Battle.................. New England (PS)
Cole Bishop.................................. Buffalo
Julian Blackmon..................... Indianapolis
Marquise Blair...................... NY Jets (PS)
Jaylon Johnson............................. Chicago
Clark Phillips III............................ Atlanta
Marcus Williams........................ Baltimore
Special Teams (2)
Matt Gay (K)......................... Indianapolis
Mitch Wishnowsky (P)......... San Francisco
PS = Practice Squad
IR = Injured Reserve
PUP = Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform
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Several division leaders throughout the NFL have Pro Ute ties heading into Week 9. In the AFC East, Buffalo looks to extend its three-game winning streak as Cole Bishop, Dalton Kincaid and the rest of the Bills host Miami.
In the NFC, the duo of Tim Patrick and Sione Vaki have helped Detroit to a 6-1 record, the best in the NFC North. The Lions have a half-game lead on Green Bay and travel up to Lambeau Field this weekend. Down South, the Atlanta Falcons (5-3) are a game up on Tampa Bay for the division's top spot. In the NFC West, a three-way tie at the top includes San Francisco (Mitch Wishnowsky) and Seattle (Sataoa Laumea).
How to watch the Utes this week
Week 9 Viewing Guide (players on active rosters)
| Day | Game | Time (MT) | TV | Pro Utes |
| Thu., Oct. 31 | Houston at NY Jets | 6:15 p.m. | Prime Video | #92 Leki Fotu (NY Jets) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Dallas at Atlanta | 11 a.m. | FOX | #22 Clark Phillips III (Atlanta) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Denver at Baltimore | 11 a.m. | CBS | #55 Cody Barton (Denver) #72 Garett Bolles (Denver) #52 Jonah Elliss (Denver) #17 Devaughn Vele (Denver) #32 Marcus Williams (Baltimore) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Miami at Buffalo | 11 a.m. | CBS | #24 Cole Bishop (Buffalo) #86 Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Las Vegas at Cincinnati | 11 a.m. | FOX | #31 Zack Moss (Cincinnati) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | LA Chargers at Cleveland | 11 a.m. | CBS | #43 Mohamoud Diabate (Cleveland) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Chicago at Arizona | 2:05 p.m. | CBS | #1 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Jacksonville at Philadelphia | 2:05 p.m. | CBS | #33 Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Detroit at Green Bay | 2:25 p.m. | FOX | #17 Tim Patrick (Detroit) #33 Sione Vaki (Detroit) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | LA Rams at Seattle | 2:25 p.m. | FOX | #63 Sataoa Laumea (Seattle) |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | Indianapolis at Minnesota | 6:20 p.m. | NBC | #32 Julian Blackmon (Indianapolis) #7 Matt Gay (Indianapolis) |
Two former Utes coaching in the NFL have also helped their respective clubs to division leads at the halfway point of the season. Alex Whittingham's Chiefs are 7-0 and are the last undefeated team in the NFL, with Whittingham serving as defensive quality control coach. Brian Johnson is on the Washington staff as assistant head coach and offensive pass game coordinator; the Commanders lead the NFC East at 6-2.
Recapping Week 8
Cody Barton | LB | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Carolina | W, 28-14 | Started at ILB 2 tackles |
Cole Bishop | S | Buffalo
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Seattle | W, 31-10 | 1 special teams tackle |
Julian Blackmon | S | Indianapolis
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Houston | L, 23-20 | Started at S 8 tackles (1 TFL) |
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Carolina | W, 28-14 | Started at LT |
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Baltimore | W, 29-24 | Started at LB 9 total tackles (1 special teams) 1 TFL 1 PD |
A star is being born in @MDiabate11 ??@gnewsii | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/gy8cjRYhEU
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 30, 2024
Jonah Elliss | LB | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Carolina | W, 28-14 | 3 tackles |
Leki Fotu | DL | NY Jets
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at New England | L, 25-22 | Inactive |
Matt Gay | K | Indianapolis
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Houston | L, 23-20 | 2 FG made (long 46) 2 PAT made 5 kickoffs (3 TB) |
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Washington | L, 18-15 | Started at CB 2 tackles |
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Seattle | W, 31-10 | 4 receptions, 31 yards, 1 TD |
Six for DK before the half!
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 27, 2024
??: @NFLonFOX#NationalTightEndsDay | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/4nlK2PQyYO
Sataoa Laumea | OL | Seattle
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Buffalo | L, 31-10 | Inactive |
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Green Bay | L, 30-27 | Started at Will LB 3 tackles (1 TFL) |
Zack Moss | RB | Cincinnati
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Philadelphia | L, 37-17 | Started at HB 5 carries, 11 yards 4 receptions, 28 yards |
Tim Patrick | WR | Detroit
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Tennessee | W, 52-14 | Started at WR |
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Tampa Bay | W, 31-26 | 3 tackles |
Sione Vaki | RB | Detroit
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Tennessee | W, 52-14 | 1 special teams tackle 1 forced fumble |
Devaughn Vele | WR | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Carolina | W, 28-14 | 3 receptions, 28 yards |
Marcus Williams | S | Baltimore
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Cleveland | L, 29-24 | DNP |
Mitch Wishnowsky | P | San Francisco
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Dallas | W, 30-24 | 4 punts (avg 43 yds; long 45) Also held on PATs and field goals |
UTES IN THE NFL (28)
Updated 10.30.24
Offensive Line (4)
Jackson Barton...................... Arizona (PS)
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels.............. Philadelphia (PS)
Sataoa Laumea............................... Seattle
Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley.......................... Miami (IR)
Running Backs (2)
Zack Moss................................ Cincinnati
Sione Vaki..................................... Detroit
Wide Receivers (3)
Britain Covey.................. Philadelphia (IR)
Tim Patrick.................................... Detroit
Devaughn Vele.............................. Denver
Tight Ends (3)
Cole Fotheringham............. Las Vegas (PS)
Dalton Kincaid.............................. Buffalo
Thomas Yassmin.................... Denver (PS)
Defensive Line (1)
Leki Fotu..................................... NY Jets
Linebackers (5)
Cody Barton.................................. Denver
Mohamoud Diabate................... Cleveland
Jonah Elliss................................... Denver
Devin Lloyd........................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell............... New Orleans (PUP)
Defensive Backs (7)
Miles Battle.................. New England (PS)
Cole Bishop.................................. Buffalo
Julian Blackmon..................... Indianapolis
Marquise Blair...................... NY Jets (PS)
Jaylon Johnson............................. Chicago
Clark Phillips III............................ Atlanta
Marcus Williams........................ Baltimore
Special Teams (2)
Matt Gay (K)......................... Indianapolis
Mitch Wishnowsky (P)......... San Francisco
PS = Practice Squad
IR = Injured Reserve
PUP = Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform
FOLLOW UTAH FOOTBALL ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Follow along with behind the scenes content and coverage throughout the season on social media through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com.
OFFICIAL MOBILE APP OF UTAH ATHLETICS – UTAH 360
The official mobile app of Utah Athletics is Utah 360. Download it today to unlock a refreshed game-day experience that offers access to news and information, schedules, rosters, stats and behind-the-scenes videos, and allows fans to buy and manage game tickets and order concessions straight from their mobile device. The app is available in both the Apple Store (download) and Google Play (download). Add it today, access your game tickets and download them to your smartphone's wallet to make yourself game-day ready!
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