Tag: Aggies in the NFL

Former Texas A&M LB Buddy Johnson has been activated by the Dallas Cowboys

Former Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson has been activated by the Dallas Cowboys in Saturday’s pivotal matchup vs. the Detroit Lions.

The Dallas Cowboys (10-5) host the Detroit Lions (11-4) on Saturday night in a battle of playoff teams with plenty on the line as the Cowboys look to stay in contention for the NFC East title. At the same time, the Lions, who have already clinched the NFC North, still have a shot at the No. 1 overall seed.

When observing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the Cowboys’ have dealt with attrition at linebacker, as veteran LB Leighton Vander Esch’s season-ending injury led to a scramble to find enough depth to finish out the 2023 season.

However, standout former safety Marquise Bell has emerged as the lone bright spot at the position, playing at a Pro Bowl level. Still, outside of Bell and second-year linebacker Damone Clark, whose play has been average at best down the stretch, Dallas has officially activated former Texas A&M LB Buddy Johnson for the first time this season, according to Dallas Cowboys.com writer Nick Harris.

Johnson, a native of Dallas, Texas, was drafted in the 4th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft and has spent the last two seasons on multiple practice squads, returning home after signing with the Cowboys on Oct. 24.

In four seasons with the Aggies (2017-2020), Johnson, a fan favorite, recorded 209 tackles (101 solo tackles), 23.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and an interception during one of the more productive careers from an A&M linebacker since the Aggies entered the SEC in 2012.

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Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 16 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the 16th Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 16 of the 2023 NFL Season saw the surging Los Angeles Rams defeat the New Orleans Saints 30-22 on Thursday night, resembling a team that should scare every top NFL opponent come Playoff time.

Behind the arm of veteran quarterback Matt Stafford (24/34, 328 yards, 2 TDS), the Rams won their 8th game of the year while breakout wide receiver Puka Nacua notched his sixth 100-plus yard receiving game of the year, recording 164 yards and a touchdown through the air.

Concerning the Aggies in the NFL, Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Justin Madubuike didn’t stuff the stat sheet but did record one sack, bringing his total to 12 on the year.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 15 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the 15th Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season was started on Thursday, as the Las Vegas Raiders, after scoring zero points last weekend in a 3-0 loss to Minnesota last Sunday, scored a franchise-record 63 points against the hapless Los Angeles Chargers, who went on to fire head coach Bradon Staley just a day later.

On Saturday, six teams played on the annual weekend before Christmas as several Sunday matchups will continue to provide more context regarding the playoffs, including Dallas’s road trip vs. Buffalo at 3:25 CT.

Concerning the plethora of Aggies in the NFL, no one was better than Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike last weekend, recording seven tackles, five solo tackles, a sack, one tackle for loss, and five quarterback hits in the Ravens 37-31 OT win over the Las Angelas Rams.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 14 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the 14th Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 14 of the NFL season was more entertaining than many of us anticipated, as the 2-10 New England Patriots traveled to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night and looked competent on offense for the first time all season. While Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett would miss the game due to injury, backup Mitch Trubisky struggled throughout the game.

On the other side, Patriots backup Bailey Zappe, who has now started the last two games, out-dueled Trubisky, throwing for 240 yards and three touchdowns, while former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott accounted for 140 yards and a touchdown in his best game as Patriot to date.

Even though the Steelers had a chance to win or tie the game in the final seconds, Trubisky chose to take a 50/50 deep shot on 4th & 2 instead of simply converting with a short pass, leading to a 21-18 Patriots victory.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 13 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the 13th Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 13 of the NFL Season was quite the barnburner, as the Dallas Cowboys took on the struggling but ultra-physical Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott continued adding to his MVP campaign with three touchdowns and nearly 300 passing yards on the night.

In what was a defensive struggle on both sides, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith statically out-dueled Prescott, throwing for 334 yards and three touchdowns, but did throw a crucial pick to star cornerback Deron Bland, who, despite giving up a ton of receiving yards in the first half, notched his NFL leading 8th interception on the season.

Trailing 35-27 in the 4th Quarter, the Cowboys, behind an efficient offensive game plan, would score the final 14 points, while the defense, led by star linebacker Micah Parsons, finally stepped up in the final minutes to make a crucial fourth down stop to seal the highly entertaining 41-35 victory, reaching 9-3 on the season ahead of next Sunday’s home showdown vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 12 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the 12th Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 12 in the NFL season started off in blowout fashion on Thanksgiving Day, As, in annual fashion, the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys played their eleventh games of the season, and both outcomes were heavily lopsided.

Hosting the Green Bay Packers, the Lions were not prepared for their conference foes, who would take a 23-6 lead into halftime after blitzing quarterback Jared Goff, forcing multiple fumbles in the process. Making adjustments after the half, Detroit’s 16-point comeback wasn’t enough, as Packers QB Jordan Love threw his third touchdown of the game to seal the visitors 29-22 win.

On the other side, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is having an MVP season after throwing for 331 yards and four touchdowns en route to a 45-10 win over Washington. Still, it was cornerback Deron Bland’s NFL Record fifth interception return for a touchdown this season, as the second-year defensive back is now the favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 11 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the eleventh Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 11 of the NFL Schedule got off to a devastating start as the Cincinnati Bengals traveled to take on the Baltimore Ravens. After throwing a 4-yard touchdown to running back Joe Mixon in the second half, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a fracture in his wrist, sadly ending his 2023 season.

After the injury, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took over, throwing two touchdowns in the second quarter. At the same time, Baltimore’s defense shut down the Burrow-less Bengals offense, minus a late touchdown pass to star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase from backup QB Jake Browing late in the fourth quarter.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday. So far this season, Aggie greats, including defensive end Myles Garrett and wide receiver Mike Evans, have continued to show up every week.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 9 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the ninth Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 9 of the 2023 NFL Season was interesting, to say the least, as the Tennessee Titans, led by rookie quarterback Will Levis, showed promise in the passing game while traveling to Pittsburgh (PA) to face the Steelers on Thursday night.

With former Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill out with an injury, Levis, who was coming off of his incredible four-touchdown performance against Atlanta last week, slowed down against the vaunted Steelers defense, throwing for 262 yards, including a game-sealing interception as the Titans drove with just seconds remaining in the game.

Outside of the defense accounting for four sacks, Steelers’ signal caller Kenny Picket was aided by a running game that put up 166 yards on the ground, sealing a close 20-16 victory, vaulting the Steelers to a surprising 5-3 on the year.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 8 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the eighth Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 8 of the 2023 NFL Season started in Buffalo, New York, as the Bills looked to get back on track after barely escaping the New York Giants the week prior, facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. As usual, Bill’s Unicorn quarterback Josh Allen threw 324 yards and two touchdowns, including 41 rushing yards and a score in a game that brought him back to form.

Defeating the Bucs 24-18, journeyman signal-caller Baker Mayfield provided a solid effort in the loss, throwing for an efficient 257 yards and two touchdowns while making things interesting in the final minutes after connecting with former Aggie WR Mike Evans for a late score and two-point conversion. As the bills bled the clock to end the game, Week 8 was officially underway.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.

Aggies in the NFL: Where to watch in Week 7 of the NFL Schedule

See where all your favorite Aggies are playing during the seventh Sunday and Monday of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season started off with a bang as the Jacksonville Jaguars traveled to face the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night, as Jags quarterback Trevor Lawrence (20/29, 204 yards, 1 TD) connected with former Aggie WR Christian Kirk (six receptions, 90 yards 1 TD) for an incredible lead-taking drag route, as kirk out ran every defender in his sight as he trotted to the end zone with just minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Jags escaped with a 31-24 win.

On the other side, Saints QB Derek Carr threw the ball 55 times for 301 yards, only connecting for one touchdown to WR Michael Thomas, while running back Alvin Kamara pretty much took on the second wide receiver role, recording 12 receptions for 91 yards paired with 62 yards on the ground.

Oh, and let’s not forget the Cleveland Brown’s incredible 19-17 win over the 49ers, as former Aggie standout defensive end Myles Garrett, who may not have recorded a sack, but relentlessly pressured quarterback Brocky Purdy throughout the afternoon.

As we do every week during the regular season, plenty of Aggies are well-represented within the NFL, including some of the best players on both sides of the ball. Here are the matchups, game times, and broadcasting information for several Aggies playing in the NFL this Sunday and Monday.