Two former Texas A&M football players who starred at Kyle Field during their college years are now excelling at the next level.
Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson and Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane each had performances in Week 17 that would make the 12th Man proud.
Wilson and America’s Team led Detroit 17-13 with just over two minutes to go on Saturday night at Jerry’s World. Lions quarterback Jared Goff targeted tight end Sam LaPorta on 1st-and-10 and Wilson made a diving interception to essentially seal the victory for Dallas.
.@donlwilson6 INT in the CLUTCH! ✖️
📺: ABC/ESPN & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/KWo8Oxo0Y1
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 31, 2023
Following the win and a 35-31 Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the Cowboys are now the No. 2 seed in the NFC and can clinch the NFC East next week with a victory in the nation’s capitol versus the Commanders.
Achane has had an impressive rookie season in the Miami backfield alongside veteran RB Raheem Mostert. The Dolphins were dominated by the best team in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens, 56-19 on Sunday but Achane had an impressive individual performance.
The rookie halfback led Miami with 137 all-purpose yards. He tallied 14 carries for 107 yards rushing and 4 receptions for 30 yards receiving and a touchdown. Achane scored his 10th tuddy of the year on a 1-yard completion from former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa to begin the fourth quarter.
Next Sunday, Achane and the Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium with the AFC East title and No. 2 seed on the line.
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