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NFL Week 15 Recap for Former Tennessee Football Players: Offensive Lineman Shine

By Caleb Calhoun

Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) readies to take the field during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) readies to take the field during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) and strong safety Eric Berry (29) force a fumble from Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) and strong safety Eric Berry (29) force a fumble from Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Week 15 Star Performers

Eric Berry, Safety, Kansas City Chiefs

Yes, Eric Berry is back on the list. His team lost to the Tennessee Titans on a last-second field goal, but it was not his fault at all. The pro-bowl safety finished the game with 11 total tackles and was doing everything he could to stop the Tennessee passing game with no help from his cornerbacks.

He even forced a fumble to prevent a sure touchdown drive by the Titans early in the first half and spot the Chiefs a 14-0 lead. Yes, when Berry isn’t getting Pick-Sixes, he is forcing fumbles and ending drives. The guy continues to play like a superstar, and he was once again one this week, even if his team wasn’t.

Chris Scott, Offensive Lineman, Carolina Panthers

Chris Scott was once again forced to move around in the Carolina Panthers starting rotation, but he is beginning to make a name for himself. Sure, he got blown up on one play in his team’s 26-15 Monday Night Football victory over the Washington Redskins, but outside of that he was great.

With a makeshift unit supporting him, Scott and the line mostly protected Cam Newton very well en route to his 300-yard performance, and they also cleared the way for a 100-yard performance by Jonathan Stewart. In fact, they gained 148 rushing yards on 33 carries, and Scott was a major player in that. As a result, he is a surprising former Vol who is an NFL Week 15 star.

Ramon Foster, Offensive Lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers

After missing last week and battling a chest injury this week, Ramon Foster stepped up and resumed his leadership role for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the process, he helped pave the way for a huge comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

One of the reasons for his stardom is his leadership. Foster took control to get his offense and Ben Roethlisberger back in rhythm. In the process, his unit paved the way for 97 rushing yards and only allowed one sack on Roethlisberger, which was barely a sack. So he was a crucial part of the Steelers’ victory and gets to be another star performer…as a blocker.

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