For Week 7 a ton of Bearcats made an impact for NFL teams let’s take a look at them and how they can build upon their Week 8 matchups.
Travis Kelce, tight end, Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce and the Chiefs traveled on the road to take on George Kittle and the 49ers on National tight end day. Kelce and the Cheifs defeated the 49ers to improve to 5-2. Kelce finished with six catches for 98 yards in the win on the day. This week Kelce and the Chiefs are on bye.
Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, cornerback, New York Jets
Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and the Jets have gotten the attention of everyone around the league. This week the Jets had a tough game against the Denver Broncos at home. Sauce and the defense stepped up to lock down tough receivers in Cortland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy. With the win, Gardner and the Jets improved their record to 5-2. Gardner finished the contest with 10 tackles and three pass deflections in the win. This week, Gardner and the Jets are at home to take on the division-rival Patriots. (Gardner earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week)
Coby Bryant, cornerback, Seattle Seahawks
Coby Bryant and the Seahawks have been a pleasant surprise this year for the NFL. A team picked to win just 5 games this year picked up their 4th win of the season last week. Coby Bryant and the Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Chargers to improve to 4-3. Bryant in the contest finished with six tackles and a tackle for loss in the win. Bryant and the Seahawks will have a tough home game against the hot 5-1 New York Giants.
Alec Pierce, wide receiver, Indianapolis Colts
Alec Pierce is coming off a week of being the Hero for the Colts. Pierce off his game-winning touchdown week had to play a tough Titans team on the road this week. The Colts fell to them in a close game. Pierce finished the game with three catches for 37 yards in the loss. This week Pierce and the Colts will have a new quarterback on the horizon as they will try rookie quarterback Sam Ehlinger in a home game vs the Commanders.
Darrick Forrest, safety, Washington Commanders:
Darrick Forrest and the commanders pulled off the biggest upset in the NFL last week when they took down the Green Bay Packers at home. Forrest in the win had five tackles. This week, Forrest and the Commanders head on the road to take on the Colts.
Chris Moore, wide receiver, Houston Texans
Chris Moore had a great week against the Raiders in the loss. Moore finished the game with two catches for 20 yards and a touchdown. This week, the Texans will take on the Titans at home.