Former NDSU Football Players Shine in Week 6 NFL Performances

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Carson Wentz, the quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, was named the Offensive Player of the Week by Pro Football Focus for his outstanding performance in Week 6. Wentz led the Colts to a dominant 31-3 win over the Houston Texans, improving his season totals to nine touchdowns against only one interception. His three highest passer ratings of the season have come in the past three games. Wentz is currently leading the NFL in passer rating, with a ratio of 9-to-1 touchdown-to-interception.

Other notable performances from former NDSU football players include Billy Turner, who anchored the Green Bay Packers' offensive line, helping the Packers improve to 5-1. Turner has played every offensive snap this season. Chris Board, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, registered 3 tackles and a quarterback hit in the Ravens' 34-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Carson Wentz was named the Offensive Player of the Week by Pro Football Focus for his outstanding performance in Week 6, leading the Colts to a 31-3 win over the Houston Texans.
  • Wentz improved his season totals to nine touchdowns against only one interception, with all three of his highest passer ratings coming in the past three games.
  • Billy Turner, the starting right tackle for the Green Bay Packers, played every offensive snap this season, helping the Packers improve to 5-1.
  • Chris Board, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, registered 3 tackles and a quarterback hit in the Ravens' 34-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
  • Jabril Cox, a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, recorded 1 tackle in the Cowboys' 35-29 road win over the Patriots.
  • Trey Lance, the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, made his first NFL start in Week 5 but had a bye week in Week 6.
  • Darrius Shepherd, a free agent, worked out with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday.

Statistics:

  • Carson Wentz's passer rating: 92.1 (highest in the NFL)
  • Wentz's touchdown-to-interception ratio: 9-to-1
  • Billy Turner's snaps played: 423 (every offensive snap this season)
  • Chris Board's tackles: 24 (this season)
  • Jabril Cox's tackles: 14 (this season)
  • Trey Lance's starting games: 1 (Week 5)
  • Darrius Shepherd's workouts: 1 (with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday)

Sources:

  • Pro Football Focus (Press Release)
  • Indianapolis Colts (Team Page)
  • Green Bay Packers (Team Page)
  • Baltimore Ravens (Team Page)
  • Dallas Cowboys (Team Page)
  • San Francisco 49ers (Team Page)
  • Buffalo Bills (Practice Squad Page)
  • NFL.com (Week 6 Games Schedule)