Tennessee football week 16 NFL recap: Veteran RB reemerging
Former Vols who only saw action on special teams
Morgan Cox – LS – Tennessee Titans
With two extra points made by Randy Bullock and six punts by Ryan Stonehouse, who again averaged over 50 yards a punt, Morgan Cox was in on eight snaps as the Titans lost 19-14 to the Texans. He became another Tennessee football Pro Bowler too, earning his fifth of his career.
Michael Palardy – P – New England Patriots
As the New England Patriots fell 22-18 to the Cincinnati Bengals, Michael Palardy punted six times. He averaged 39.67 yards per punt and pinned one inside the 20.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin – LB – Houston Texans
In the Texans’ win over the Titans, Jalen Reeves-Maybin played 83 percent of special teams plays and had one solo tackle.
Theo Jackson – DB – Minnesota Vikings
Another rookie, Theo Jackson played 83 percent of special teams plays in the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-24 win over the New York Giants.
Justin Coleman – DB – Seattle Seahawks
Joining Darrell Taylor in playing in the Seahawks’ 24-10 loss to the Chiefs, Justin Coleman was in on 33 percent of special teams plays.
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There were five Tennessee football players who could have been stars of the week, as Alontae Taylor and Trey Smith did their jobs in a big way. However, Alvin Kamara, Cam Sutton and Taylor were clearly the standout players. Plenty contributed this week, though.