Kentucky Wildcats in the NFL Week 9: Woodyard, Cobb Continue to Dominate

Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE

While questions swirl around the University of Kentucky football program after head coach Joker Phillips was fired, two of UK players from the program's better days are currently lighting up the NFL.

In addition to Wesley Woodyard and Randall Cobb making waves nationally, another young Wildcat has begun to make his mark much more quickly than any of the experts expected.

Read on to find out more...

All stats obtained via ESPN.com 

Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers

Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE

vs. Arizona Cardinals

3 rec, 37 yards, 2 TD

3 car, 29 yards

3 PR, 46 yards

3 KOR, 90 yards

Randall Cobb continued his impressive play from October by snagging two touchdown catches in the Green Bay Packers' 31-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

In addition to his usual great work catching the ball and returning kicks, it also looks like the Packers' coaching staff is starting to realize how effective Cobb can be running the ball out of the backfield, as well.

 

Next Opponent

Sunday, November 18 @ Detroit Lions at 1:00 pm ET

Wesley Woodyard, Denver Broncos

Greg Bartram-US PRESSWIRE

vs. Cincinnati Bengals

14 tackles

Wesley Woodyard once again led the Denver Broncos in tackles by more than double of any other on the team.

His defensive unit was also able to help the Broncos preserve a 31-23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. 

 

Next Opponent

Sunday, November 11 @ Carolina Panthers at 1:00 pm ET

Danny Trevathan, Denver Broncos

photo @ kentucky.com

vs. Cincinnati Bengals

6 tackles, 1 sack

The other great Wildcat linebacker on the Denver Broncos, Danny Trevathan, continued to become a bigger part of his team's defensive scheme. 

He also managed to record his first sack in the Broncos' 31-23 win over the Bengals.

 

Next Opponent

Sunday, November 11 @ Carolina Panthers at 1:00 pm ET

Jacob Tamme, Denver Broncos

Harry How/Getty Images

vs. Cincinnati Bengals

3 rec, 18 yards

Jacob Tamme had another quiet performance in the Broncos' 31-23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

 

Next Opponent

Sunday, November 11 @ Carolina Panthers at 1:00 pm ET

Tim Masthay, Green Bay Packers

Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

vs. Arizona Cardinals

6 punts, 42.5 yard average

3 punts inside 20-yard line

The Ginger with the Golden Boot continued to get the job done for the Green Bay Packers during the battle for field position in their 31-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

 

Next Opponent

Sunday, November 18 @ Detroit Lions at 1:00 pm ET

Stevie Johnson, Buffalo Bills

Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE

vs. Houston Texans

3 rec, 29 yards

Stevie Johnson had an uncharacteristically quiet day as he struggled along with the rest of the Buffalo Bills' offense in a 21-9 loss to the Houston Texans.

 

Next Opponent

Sunday, November 11 @ New England Patriots at 1:00 pm ET

Garry Williams, Carolina Panthers

Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE

vs. Washington Redskins

Garry Williams and the Carolina Panthers line got a much more manageable opponent this week, helping Cam Newton to lead them to a 21-13 win over the Washington Redskins.

 

Next Opponent

Sunday, November 11 vs. Denver Broncos at 1:00 pm ET