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NFL Week 13 Recap for Former Vols: Eric Berry’s Historic Performance

By Caleb Calhoun

Dec 4, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) celebrates with fans after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) celebrates with fans after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs after the catch in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs after the catch in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Week 13 Disappointing Outings by Former Vols

Cordarrelle Patterson, Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings

He did have a 80 yards on three kick returns, but Cordarrelle Patterson did not come through the way the Minnesota Vikings needed him to against the Dallas Cowboys. After a couple of pro-bowl caliber weeks, only a 35-yard kick return made him look good on Sunday.

Patterson had a very quiet two receptions for 10 yards. He then had two carries for just six yards. On top of not being a big-play guy, which is why the Vikings count on him, he also had a fumble. That fumble is what puts him on this list. NFL Week 13 was a disappointing outing for Patterson, but he is still having a great season overall.

Jason Witten, Tight End, Dallas Cowboys

Jason Witten did play a role in helping the Cowboys block for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott as the team finished with five yards a carry on the ground. But he was disastrous in the passing game on Sunday, which is why he was forced on this list. After all, that passing game almost cost the Cowboys against the Vikings.

For starters, Witten was a factor in the Vikings sacking Prescott three times on Sunday. On top of that, his 130-game streak of making a catch came to an end. No catches combined with poor pass blocking nearly cost this team. Witten is still the best tight end in the NFL, but he had a rough outing on Sunday. That has to improve.

Alex Ellis, Tight End, Jacksonville Jaguars

The good news is that the Jacksonville Jaguars actually activated Alex Ellis. And as a guy who played sporadically with no catches and no real impact, we would have just put Ellis on our list of players who saw limited action this week.

The bad news, however, is that Ellis embarrassed himself in the limited action he did see. With the Jaguars trailing 7-3 late in the first half, they were still in the game. But after a great punt, Ellis committed a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty that put the Denver Broncos near midfield. It allowed them to go for a field goal before the half, and they succeeded. It may not have seemed like much, but it affected the flow of the game the rest of the way with the Broncos winning 20-10.

Ellis deserves blame for that, so his first real outing in the NFL was a terrible one.

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