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Former North Dakota State Football Players Shine in Week 12 NFL Action

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Christian Watson continued to demonstrate his dominant form on the field, tallying a career-high 110 yards and his sixth touchdown in the past three games for the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, Cordell Volson and Dillon Radunz, both starting at left guard, played crucial roles in their respective teams' victories, with Volson allowing no sacks in the Cincinnati Bengals' win over the Tennessee Titans. There are currently 14 former Bison football players on NFL rosters, with Watson, Radunz, and Volson among the standout performers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Christian Watson led all Packers receivers in targets, receptions, and yards, with four catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in Week 12.
  • Dillon Radunz and Cordell Volson, both former North Dakota State football players, played key roles in their teams' victories, with Volson allowing no sacks in the Bengals' win over the Titans.
  • Fourteen former Bison football players are currently on NFL rosters, with Watson, Radunz, and Volson among the active players.
  • Ben Ellefson, also a former Bison football player, was activated from injured reserve and added to the active roster of the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.
  • The Bengals' victory over the Titans was marked by the dominance of their offensive line, with Volson and Radunz starting at left guard.
  • Chris Board, another former Bison football player, made one tackle in the Detroit Lions' loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 12.
  • Derrek Tuszka and Easton Stick, both former Bison football players, played significant roles in their respective teams' victories, with Tuszka logging 26 special teams snaps for the Los Angeles Chargers and Stick remaining healthy inactive.
  • Several other former Bison football players, including Billy Turner and Joe Haeg, are on injured reserve or practice squads.

Statistics:

  • 14 former North Dakota State football players are currently on NFL rosters.
  • Christian Watson led all Packers receivers in targets, receptions, and yards in Week 12, with four catches for 110 yards and a touchdown.
  • Cordell Volson allowed no sacks in the Bengals' win over the Titans in Week 12.
  • Dillon Radunz played 57 snaps for the Titans in Week 12.
  • Fourteen former Bison football players are currently on active rosters, with two on practice squads.
  • Ben Ellefson was activated from injured reserve and added to the active roster of the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.

Sources:

  • North Dakota State University's story release on former football players in Week 12 of the NFL.
  • NFL.com for statistics and game information.

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