Buckeyes in the NFL – Week 3

Zeke Tough on Defenses

After a 53 yard performance Week One, Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has surpassed 100 yards in each of the last two games. In a 31-6 win over Miami, he put up 125 yards on the ground, his best game of the season. The front-man of Dallas’ new backfield combo, Zeke also caught two passes for 14 yards. (Image courtesy: dallascowboys.com)

Ezekiel Elliott on the 1-2 punch of him and Tony Pollard: “It’s great. If I’m tired or a little banged up or something I come out and he comes in and he’s gashing them. It’s got to be tough on defenses. Good luck to them trying to deal with that the rest of the season.”

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) September 22, 2019

“Boom!” – ?@EzekielElliott? after blowout win over the #Dolphins. pic.twitter.com/WNmd8b2mzp

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) September 22, 2019

Scoop and Score

Two of the five former Buckeyes on New Orleans’ roster, CB Eli Apple and S Vonn Bell, combined to create a huge defensive touchdown. Apple knocked the ball loose before Bell scooped it and sprinted 33 yards for a score. The Saints survived a Seahawks comeback bid to win 33-27 in Seattle. (Image courtesy: neworleanssaints.com)

All Ohio State on that one. Eli Apple caused the fumble. Vonn Bell with the recovery and return for a touchdown.

— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) September 22, 2019

What a turn of events on this play for the Saints pic.twitter.com/Qn77AcZXqb

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 22, 2019

Samuel is Special

Panthers WR Curtis Samuel caught his first touchdown of the season in his team’s first W of the season. Coming off a week with five catches for 91 yards, Samuel again had five catches in Sunday’s 38-20 win over Arizona. He finished the game with 53 yards, Carolina’s second-highest total from Sunday. (Image courtesy: panthers.com)

Another look cuz he makes it look so easy pic.twitter.com/QfrTLB0Wft

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 22, 2019

Curtis Samuel. Man, this kid is special. Perfect throw by Allen, too pic.twitter.com/KKcOXQ49cM

— Panthers 24/7 (@Panthers24_7) September 22, 2019

Possible Punt of the Year

Eagles P Cameron Johnston is making his case for the best punter in the league. Not only is he off to a record-setting start to his second NFL season, his third-quarter punt against the Lions on Sunday completely flipped the field and helped spark a Philadelphia surge. Johnston’s Eagles fell just short at home, 27-24. (Image courtesy: philadelphiaeagles.com)

Cameron Johnston is now accepting nominations for punt of the year @Cam_Johnston pic.twitter.com/1of45soGx4

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 22, 2019

Cameron Johnston is the #Eagles best special teams player

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 22, 2019

Cameron Johnston’s hot start this year [51.9 average] has moved him into the all-time #1 spot in NFL history in punting average.

He’s at 48.53, with Michael Dickson of the Seahawks — who had the lead coming into the season — second at 48.22.

— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) September 18, 2019

Malcolm, the Man

Speaking of Eagles special teams, Philadelphia S Malcolm Jenkins preserved his team’s best chance at a comeback by blocking a Lions field goal late in the fourth quarter. (Image courtesy: philadelphiaeagles.com)

Malcolm Jenkins blocks the field goal attempt. Recovered by Rasul Douglas, #Eagles ball with 1:40 left.

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 22, 2019

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— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) September 23, 2019

Touchdown Terry!

Redskins WR Terry McLaurin was a bright spot for Washington in a 31-15 prime time loss to Chicago. The rookie has flashed greatness so far by becoming the first rookie wide-out with five-plus catches and a TD in each of his first three games. (Image courtesy: redskins.com)

McLaurin showing how strong his hands are on the TD. Held on to the ball while the DB swiped down with his arm to try and break it up. Great catch #Redskins pic.twitter.com/GZ05jEkWt1

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 24, 2019

Terry McLaurin is even better than you think.

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) September 24, 2019

.@Redskins WR Terry McLaurin is the second player since the 1970 merger with at least 60 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in each of his first three career games (Louis Lipps, 1984). pic.twitter.com/8rVmtYbRG7

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 24, 2019