Tennessee football Week 10 NFL recap: Vols’ favorite OL shines

Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) celebrates while leaving the field after the win over the Buffalo Bills during an AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) celebrates while leaving the field after the win over the Buffalo Bills during an AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates after a win against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates after a win against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Former Vols who played significantly

Alontae Taylor – DB – New Orleans Saints

On the other side of the Steelers’ 20-10 win over the Saints, Alontae Taylor saw a lot of action and had six solo tackles. He deserves credit for his play and has a bright future, but he allowed George Pickens to catch three passes for 32 yards on just four targets, so he couldn’t get star status.

Alvin Kamara – RB – New Orleans Saints

Joining Alontae Taylor, Alvin Kamara saw lots of action but had a mediocre performance. He finished with eight carries for 26 yards and three catches for 19 yards in the Saints’ loss.

Shy Tuttle – DL – New Orleans Saints

Another former Tennessee football player who fell victim to Sutton’s Steelers, Shy Tuttle was in on two assisted tackles for the Saints.

Jauan Jennings – WR – San Francisco 49ers

There were no big plays, but Jauan Jennings had four catches for 40 yards and played a huge role in the San Francisco 49ers beating the Los Angeles Chargers 22-16.

Joshua Palmer – WR – Los Angeles Chargers

Playing against Jennings, Josh Palmer wasn’t able to replicate his star performance a week ago, but he did have three catches for 44 yards as the 49ers won.

Cordarrelle Patterson – RB – Atlanta Falcons

Like Kamara, Cordarelle Patterson had a shockingly mediocre performance in this one. He finished with five carries for 18 yards and one two-yard catch as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 25-15, but he did have three kickoff returns for 85 yards.5 carries, 18 yards; 1 reception, 2 yards; 3 kick returns, 85 yards; 1 solo tackle on special teams; lost 25-15 to Carolina Panthers

Kendal Vickers – DL – Las Vegas Raiders

Appearing on 45 percent of his teams defensive snaps, Kendal Vickers had one solo tackle as the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Indianapolis Colts 25-20.