Buckeyes in the NFL – Week 2

Devin’s Not Done Yet

Cowboys WR Devin Smith’s first catch of the season went 51 yards for a huge touchdown, his first since starting a long struggle against injuries. He finished the 31-21 win over division rival Washington with three catches for 74 yards. (Image courtesy: dallascowboys.com)

Two ACL tears and reconstructive surgeries later, Devin Smith has his first TD since 2015 with the Jets.

What a moment. @dsmithosu pic.twitter.com/rt9YRqhWsU

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 15, 2019

Cowboys WR Devin Smith was out of football last season. He missed the previous year to his second ACL tear in 16 months. “I was low. I wouldn’t even go outside.” On Sunday, Smith caught his first pass since 2016 and first touchdown since 2015. https://t.co/dIB3nZI4Ce

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 16, 2019

Campbell on the Crosser

One of Ohio State’s 2018 captains had his first big moment as a pro. Indianapolis WR Parris Campbell snagged his first NFL TD with his only catch of the game. It went a long way in a 19-17 road victory for the Colts. (Image courtesy: colts.com)

Parris Campbell coming WIDE open for his first touchdown. Deep crosser with his speed? Nasty. pic.twitter.com/s7Oi4QXh3I

— Ian Wharton (@NFLFilmStudy) September 15, 2019

@PCampbell21 Congrats on 1st of many!!

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 15, 2019

Knew that celebration looked familiar @PCampbell21 https://t.co/9hdEloYMb2 pic.twitter.com/3TCsvBd9jJ

— Alex Farkas (@alexfarkas13) September 15, 2019

Can’t Hyde the Production

Last week, Texans RB Carlos Hyde ran for 83 yards on 10 carries in his team debut. In Sunday’s 13-12 divisional win over the Jaguars, “El Guapo” gained 90 more and now ranks among the league’s elite through two games. (Image courtesy: houstontexans.com)

#Texans RB Carlos Hyde (@elguapo) is third in the AFC and fifth in the NFL in rushing with 173 yards. pic.twitter.com/QQLXg1Xwp6

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 16, 2019

“I’m ready to put the team on my back when they need it.” Carlos Hyde. #Texans

— patrick (@PatDStat) September 15, 2019

“I’m on a mission.”

RB Carlos Hyde is running with something to prove. pic.twitter.com/UFdzog0cJp

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 16, 2019

Touchdown No. 2 for Terry

If NFC East DB’s didn’t prepare for Washington WR Terry McLaurin before the last two games, they should certainly start. The rookie wideout had five catches for 62 yards to lead the Redskins in receiving Sunday, and his second career touchdown reception came in the 31-21 loss. (Image courtesy: raiders.com)

Terry McLaurin owned this #Redskins touchdown drive.

First he caught the ball on 4th down to setup 1st and goal.

Then he caught a contested 1yd TD in the endzone.

Can’t say enough good things about @TheTerry_25 pic.twitter.com/VMHWbOQbuS

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 15, 2019

Terry McLaurin is a football coach’s dream. Plays hard. A lot of talent. Says all the right things and they seem truly genuine. Impressive young man.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 16, 2019

It’s been just two weeks, but the Redskins have found their No. 1 wide receiver in rookie Terry McLaurin https://t.co/ckJhAOfsjI

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) September 16, 2019

Eddie! Eddie!

Eddie George had his number 27 retired Sunday at haltime of the Titans game vs. Indianapolis. The ceremony also honored George’s former teammate Steve McNair. George won the 1995 Heisman Trophy as Ohio State’s running back and amassed more than 12,000 scrimmage yards and 74 touchdowns as a member of the Houston Oilers/Titans organization. (Image courtesy: @Titans on Twitter)

All the love for @EddieGeorge2727 pic.twitter.com/hoZj367esK

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) September 15, 2019

9 and 27 will never been worn again. pic.twitter.com/uFkbbGDdgV

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) September 15, 2019

Respect Among Buckeye Legends

Despite the fact their current teams are major rivals, Redskins rookie QB Dwayne Haskins and Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott shared smiles and swapped jerseys following their Sunday showdown.

.@OhioStateFB NFC East@dh_simba7 and @EzekielElliott show some love following the game pic.twitter.com/dEvX33Ovx2

— NBCSports Washington (@NBCSWashington) September 15, 2019