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Utes in the Pros: Week 15
12/12/2024 12:39 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – The first 14 weeks of the NFL's regular season are officially in the books and only one month of football remains before the postseason begins.
With Week 15 about to kick off, a total of 18 Utah Football alumni will be in action on active rosters and 28 Pro Utes are on rosters throughout the league.
One team that has officially secured its place in the postseason is the Detroit Lions, who did so with a Thursday night victory over the Green Bay Packers, thanks in large part to two Tim Patrick touchdowns. In the NFC, Britain Covey's Philadelphia Eagles have rattled off nine straight wins and locked up their own playoff berth, while simultaneously closing in on an NFC East title.
How to watch the Utes this week
Week 15 Viewing Guide (players on active rosters)
Three teams in the NFL have multiple Utes on their active roster and all three, Denver, Detroit and Buffalo, currently find themselves in playoff position. For the Broncos, Devaughn Vele has moved up to second on the squad in receiving, Cody Barton is tied atop the team leaderboard in tackles, Jonah Ellis has racked up five sacks and Cody Barton continues to anchor an offensive line that's among the league leaders in fewest sacks allowed.
In addition to Patrick's exploits for the Lions, Sione Vaki's work on special teams earned him a Pro Bowl nomination, an honor that was also granted to Cole Bishop in Buffalo. Meanwhile for the Bills, Dalton Kincaid seems poised to return to action as his team continues vying for the AFC's top seed.
Bye last week: Baltimore (Marcus Williams); Denver (Cody Barton, Garett Bolles, Jonah Elliss, Devaughn Vele); Indianapolis (Julian Blackmon, Matt Gay)
Cole Bishop | S | Buffalo
Britain Covey | WR | Philadelphia
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
Tyler Huntley | QB | Miami
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
Sataoa Laumea | OL | Seattle
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
Tim Patrick | WR | Detroit
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
Nephi Sewell | LB | New Orleans
Sione Vaki | RB | Detroit
Jackson Barton..................... Arizona (PS)
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels...................... Dallas (PS)
Sataoa Laumea............................... Seattle
Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley................................. Miami
Running Backs (2)
Zack Moss........................ Cincinnati (IR)
Sione Vaki.................................... Detroit
Wide Receivers (3)
Britain Covey........................ Philadelphia
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 (IR)
Linebackers (5)
Cody Barton................................. Denver
Mohamoud Diabate................... Cleveland
Jonah Elliss.................................. Denver
Devin Lloyd.......................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell........................ New Orleans
Defensive Backs (7)
Miles Battle.................. New England (PS)
Cole Bishop................................. Buffalo
Julian Blackmon.................... Indianapolis
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 (IR)
PS = Practice Squad
IR = Injured Reserve
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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!
With Week 15 about to kick off, a total of 18 Utah Football alumni will be in action on active rosters and 28 Pro Utes are on rosters throughout the league.
One team that has officially secured its place in the postseason is the Detroit Lions, who did so with a Thursday night victory over the Green Bay Packers, thanks in large part to two Tim Patrick touchdowns. In the NFC, Britain Covey's Philadelphia Eagles have rattled off nine straight wins and locked up their own playoff berth, while simultaneously closing in on an NFC East title.
How to watch the Utes this week
Week 15 Viewing Guide (players on active rosters)
| Day | Game | Time (MT) | TV | Pro Utes |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Kansas City at Cleveland | 11 a.m. | CBS | #43 Mohamoud Diabate (Cleveland) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Washington at New Orleans | 11 a.m. | FOX | #45 Nephi Sewell (New Orleans) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Baltimore at NY Giants | 11 a.m. | CBS | #43 Marcus Williams (Baltimore) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | NY Jets at Jacksonville | 11 a.m. | FOX | #33 Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Miami at Houston | 11 a.m. | CBS | #18 Tyler Huntley (Miami) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Indianapolis at Denver | 2:25 p.m. | CBS | #7 Matt Gay (Indianapolis) #17 Devaughn Vele (Denver) #52 Jonah Elliss (Denver) #55 Cody Barton (Denver) #72 Garett Bolles (Denver) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Buffalo at Detroit | 2:25 p.m. | CBS | #17 Tim Patrick (Detroit) #33 Sione Vaki (Detroit) #24 Cole Bishop (Buffalo) #86 Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Pittsburgh at Philadelphia | 2:25 p.m. | FOX | #18 Britain Covey (Philadelphia) |
| Sun., Dec. 15 | Green Bay at Seattle | 6:20 p.m. | NBC | #63 Sataoa Laumea (Seattle) |
| Mon., Dec. 16 | Chicago at Minnesota | 6:00 p.m. | ABC | #1 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago) |
| Mon., Dec. 16 | Atlanta at Las Vegas | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN | #22 Clark Phillips III (Atlanta) |
Three teams in the NFL have multiple Utes on their active roster and all three, Denver, Detroit and Buffalo, currently find themselves in playoff position. For the Broncos, Devaughn Vele has moved up to second on the squad in receiving, Cody Barton is tied atop the team leaderboard in tackles, Jonah Ellis has racked up five sacks and Cody Barton continues to anchor an offensive line that's among the league leaders in fewest sacks allowed.
In addition to Patrick's exploits for the Lions, Sione Vaki's work on special teams earned him a Pro Bowl nomination, an honor that was also granted to Cole Bishop in Buffalo. Meanwhile for the Bills, Dalton Kincaid seems poised to return to action as his team continues vying for the AFC's top seed.
Bye last week: Baltimore (Marcus Williams); Denver (Cody Barton, Garett Bolles, Jonah Elliss, Devaughn Vele); Indianapolis (Julian Blackmon, Matt Gay)
Cole Bishop | S | Buffalo
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at LA Rams | L, 44-42 | Played on special teams |
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Carolina | W, 22-16 | Inactive |
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Pittsburgh | L, 27-14 | Started at LB 7 tackles (1 TFL), 1 PD |
Tyler Huntley | QB | Miami
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Green Bay | L, 30-17 | Inactive |
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at San Francisco | L, 38-13 | Started at CB 4 tackles (2 TFL), 1 PD |
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at LA Rams | L, 44-42 | Inactive |
1?? REPOST = 1?? Pro Bowl Vote??#ProBowlVote + @_DaltonKincaid #ProBowlVote + @dawson_knox pic.twitter.com/wtXzY5roQr
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 10, 2024
Sataoa Laumea | OL | Seattle
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Arizona | W, 30-18 | Started at RG |
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Tennessee | W, 10-6 | Started at Will LB 8 tackles |
LBs ??#JAXvsTEN pic.twitter.com/ugUguh17lT
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) December 8, 2024
Tim Patrick | WR | Detroit
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Green Bay | W, 34-31 | Started at WR 6 receptions, 43 yards, 2 TDs |
"Huge. What a great addition he's been," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said of [Tim] Patrick after the game."He just continues to make plays for us in the run game and the pass game, stepped up big here."
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 9, 2024
Read more in @ttwentyman's Notebook.https://t.co/jLyL2exRL8 pic.twitter.com/zj7g0KkJnS
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Minnesota | L, 42-21 | Played on defense and special teams 3 tackles |
Nephi Sewell | LB | New Orleans
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at NY Giants | W, 14-11 | Played on Special Teams |
Sione Vaki | RB | Detroit
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Green Bay | W, 34-31 | Played on special teams |
Every RT = 1? vote for the special teamers:@hogan_hatten @MrJackFox @HUMBLE_10_ @jakebates30
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 9, 2024
Kalif Raymond@ReevesMaybin @sione_vaki #OnePride pic.twitter.com/ceZGi3NFWv
UTES IN THE NFL (28)
Updated 12.12.24
Jackson Barton..................... Arizona (PS)
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels...................... Dallas (PS)
Sataoa Laumea............................... Seattle
Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley................................. Miami
Running Backs (2)
Zack Moss........................ Cincinnati (IR)
Sione Vaki.................................... Detroit
Wide Receivers (3)
Britain Covey........................ Philadelphia
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 (IR)
Linebackers (5)
Cody Barton................................. Denver
Mohamoud Diabate................... Cleveland
Jonah Elliss.................................. Denver
Devin Lloyd.......................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell........................ New Orleans
Defensive Backs (7)
Miles Battle.................. New England (PS)
Cole Bishop................................. Buffalo
Julian Blackmon.................... Indianapolis
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 (IR)
PS = Practice Squad
IR = Injured Reserve
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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