Tennessee football NFL Week 15 recap: Rookie DB shines
Former Vols who saw limited action
Jakob Johnson – FB – Las Vegas Raiders
Appearing on 22 percent of offensive snaps and 41 percent of special teams snaps, Jakob Johnson had a 15-yard kickoff return in the Las Vegas Raiders’ wild 30-24 win over the New England Patriots. He had no offensive stats.
Darrell Taylor – LB – Seattle Seahawks
A Tennessee football star of the week the past two weeks, Darrel Taylor couldn’t extend his sacks streak to three games. Taylor had one solo tackle and played 27 percent of defensive snaps in the Seahawks’ 21-13 loss to the 49ers.
Matthew Butler – DL – Las Vegas Raiders
Playing just 17 percent of the defensive snaps, Matthew Butler had one assisted tackle in the Raiders’ 30-24 win over the Patriots.
Marquez Callaway – WR – New Orleans Saints
Here’s one Tennessee football player on the Saints who didn’t play much in their win over the Falcons. Marquez Callaway had no targets and just played 16 percent of the offensive snaps.
Cade Mays – OL – Carolina Panthers
He continues to see limited action on offense as a rookie, but he’s developing. Cade Mays played 4 percent of offensive snaps and 16 percent of special teams snaps in the Panthers’ 24-16 loss to the Steelers.