Kentucky Wildcats in the NFL Week 6: UK Alumni Help Lift Their Teams to Victory

While the University of Kentucky football program may have reached its lowest point in years, the Wildcat alumni in the NFL had some big games to help lift their respective teams to victory.

As dark clouds of anger and dissent swirl around the Kentucky football program, article comment sections, and message boards, let's take a break to look at the players from a happier era (i.e. the Rich Brooks era) and celebrate their NFL Week 6 success.

Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers

vs. Houston Texans

7 rec, 102 yards

3 KOR, 86 yards

3 PR, 23 yards

Randall Cobb was a big part of getting the Green Bay Packers' offense back on track as they demolished the Houston Texans 42-24.

Next Opponent

Sunday, October 21 @ St. Louis Rams at 1:00 pm ET

Wesley Woodyard, Denver Broncos

vs. San Diego Chargers

11 tackles

Wesley Woodyard led all Denver Broncos defenders in tackles (by a wide margin) as his team made an amazing second half comeback to defeat the San Diego Chargers 35-24.

Next Opponent

Sunday, October 28 vs. New Orleans Saints at 8:20 pm ET

Danny Trevathan, Denver Broncos

vs. San Diego Chargers

4 tackles

Danny Trevathan has begun to make himself a bigger part of the Denver Broncos defensive rotation. In their 35-24 win on Monday night, he even got some love from the MNF commentators for his excellent tackling—and teamed up with John Fox to create what might be the creepiest football GIF ever (h/t to Kentucky Sports Radio).

Next Opponent

Sunday, October 28 vs. New Orleans Saints at 8:20 pm ET

Stevie Johnson, Buffalo Bills

vs. Arizona Cardinals

6 rec, 82 yards

Stevie Johnson may not have found the end zone, but he played a big part in helping the Buffalo Bills snap a two game losing streak with a 19-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Next Opponent

Sunday, October 21 vs. Tennessee Titans at 1:00 pm ET


 

Tim Masthay, Green Bay Packers

vs. Houston Texans

4 punts, 42.8 yard average, 3 inside 20-yard line

A more effective Green Bay offense may mean less work for the Ginger with the Golden Boot, but he still helped the Packers win the field position battle in their 42-24 win over the Houston Texans.

Next Opponent

Sunday, October 21 @ St. Louis Rams at 1:00 pm ET

Jacob Tamme, Denver Broncos

vs. San Diego Chargers

2 rec, 27 yards

Despite the Denver Broncos' explosive second half offensively, Jacob Tamme made most of his contributions via downfield blocking in his team's 35-24 win over the San Diego Chargers.

Next Opponent

Sunday, October 28 vs. New Orleans Saints at 8:20 pm ET



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