J.J. McCarthy made the most of his first start with the Giants, while two of his former Michigan teammates found the end zone. Add another disruptive afternoon from Aidan Hutchinson, and there was plenty for Wolverines fans to follow across the NFL in Week 7.
Here’s how Michigan’s former players performed in games through Sunday.
J.J. McCarthy earns a win in his first Giants start
McCarthy completed 20-of-28 passes for 252 yards in New York’s 27-21 overtime victory over Houston. He didn’t throw a touchdown or an interception, finishing with a 99.1 passer rating.
After earning the starting job during the week, McCarthy completed 71.4 percent of his passes and helped the Giants improve to 4-2-1. There’s plenty left to prove, but he gave New York a solid performance to build on.
Blake Corum reaches the end zone
Corum rushed 17 times for 93 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ 35-21 win over Las Vegas. An eight-yard reception pushed him to 101 yards from scrimmage.
He played a season-high 43 percent of the offensive snaps and had two additional touchdowns erased by penalties. Even with those plays coming back, Corum made a strong case for continued involvement.
Colston Loveland stays busy in Chicago
Loveland caught seven passes for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Bears’ 30-24 Thursday night victory over New England. He was targeted 12 times, and he scored on a 12-yard reception in the third quarter.
Fellow Wolverine Devin Bush contributed four tackles, all solo, on defense.
Aidan Hutchinson brings the pressure
Hutchinson finished with two tackles and a sack in Detroit’s 20-17 victory over Green Bay. The box score only tells part of the story, as PFF credited him with 10 pressures, including three quarterback hits and six hurries, and an 86.4 pass-rush grade.
Additionally, Derrick Moore added a solo tackle, while Jimmy Rolder appeared on special teams.
AJ Barner contributes in Seattle’s win
Barner caught four of his five targets for 42 yards and added three carries for four yards as Seattle beat Kansas City, 20-3.
Defensive end Mike Morris also contributed, playing seven defensive snaps and 17 special teams snaps. Olu Oluwatimi entered on offense, including as an eligible blocker on a Barner rush attempt.
Josh Metellus helps Minnesota remain unbeaten
Metellus recorded seven tackles, including three solo stops, in Minnesota’s 16-10 win over Indianapolis. Max Bredeson played 11 offensive snaps and drew one target without a reception, while Trevor Keegan also appeared in the victory.
Dominic Zvada struggles in Giants victory
Zvada converted all three extra points against Houston but missed both field-goal attempts, from 56 and 44 yards. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jon Runyan played every offensive snap in the Giants’ overtime win.
On the opposite sideline, wide receiver Nico Collins caught two of his five targets for just six yards, while tight end Marlin Klein was inactive.
Other Wolverines around the league
Cincinnati Bengals: Dax Hill recorded four solo tackles, DJ Turner II added two tackles, and Kris Jenkins Jr. contributed two in the 35-13 win over Baltimore. William Wagner handled nine special teams snaps as the long snapper. Erick All Jr. caught three passes for 26 yards before leaving with a knee injury.
Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham played 41 defensive snaps in Cleveland’s 27-24 victory over Tennessee without recording a tackle.
Dallas Cowboys: Jaishawn Barham recorded two tackles in the win over Philadelphia on Monday Night Football.
Miami Dolphins: Josh Uche finished with five tackles in Miami’s 28-25 win over the Jets. Kenneth Grant played 22 defensive snaps.
Los Angeles Rams: Josaiah Stewart played 47 defensive snaps against Las Vegas, while Josh Wallace played every defensive snap.
Las Vegas Raiders: Kwity Paye recorded two tackles across 48 defensive snaps against the Rams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ben Bredeson played 57 offensive snaps at left guard in Tampa Bay’s 43-13 win over Carolina.
Tennessee Titans: Kalel Mullings logged 15 special teams snaps against Cleveland.
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