You Won't Believe How Ex-Mississippi State Stars Shocked Everyone in Week 12 – One Player's Career on the Line!

Week 12 of the NFL season brought thrilling action for several former Mississippi State players, showcasing their talents on the professional stage. Eight former Bulldogs emerged victorious this weekend, with every game decided by six points or fewer, and two of those contests extending into overtime, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.

The excitement began on Thursday night when Denico Autry, defensive end for the Houston Texans, played a crucial role in their 23-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Autry was instrumental on defense, participating in 20 defensive plays and four on special teams. His season stats now include three solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, one quarterback hurry, one pass defended, and a blocked field goal.

Sunday's games continued the trend of close contests, with Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat shining brightly. He recorded two sacks in a nail-biting 31-28 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sweat’s performance, including three tackles and three tackles for loss, showcases his impact on the Bears' defense, bringing his season totals to 35 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks. Notably, Darius Slay returned to action for Pittsburgh, contributing one tackle after sitting out the previous game due to concussion protocol.

The highlight of the weekend undoubtedly came from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott orchestrated a remarkable comeback, leading his team to a thrilling 24-21 win against the Philadelphia Eagles after trailing 21-0. He completed 23 of 36 passes for 354 yards, throwing two touchdowns and adding one rushing touchdown. This performance added to his impressive season stats, which now stand at 276 completions out of 398 attempts, totaling 2,941 yards with 23 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Former Bulldogs Making Their Mark

Here’s a closer look at how other former Mississippi State players performed in Week 12:

• Logan Cooke, P, Jacksonville Jaguars: Cooke punted twice for 96 yards, averaging 48 yards per punt, with one landing inside the 20 in a 27-24 win against the Arizona Cardinals. His season totals include 37 punts for 1,747 yards, averaging 47.2 yards per punt.
• Charles Cross, OT, Seattle Seahawks: Cross played every offensive snap as his team secured a 30-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans, marking his 11th game started this season.
• Jaden Crumedy, DT, Carolina Panthers: Currently on the Panthers' practice squad, Crumedy has recorded two tackles in three games this season.
• Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Los Angeles Rams: Forbes contributed one tackle during the Rams' 34-7 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing his season total to 27 tackles, including 21 solo tackles.
• Willie Gay Jr., LB, Miami Dolphins: Gay was on a bye week, having played ten games this season with ten tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack.
• J.T. Gray, S, Denver Broncos: Recently signed to the Tampa Bay practice squad, Gray has appeared in one game this season.
• Chris Jones, DE, Kansas City Chiefs: Jones recorded one tackle and two quarterback hits during the Chiefs' 23-20 overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts. His season totals include 15 tackles, six tackles for loss, and three sacks.
• Decamerion Richardson, CB, Las Vegas Raiders: Richardson had two tackles in a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, totaling five tackles for the season.
• Jeffery Simmons, DT, Tennessee Titans: Simmons had two tackles and a quarterback hit in the Titans' 30-24 loss to the Seahawks, bringing his season total to 30 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
• Darius Slay, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers: Slay was back in action and recorded one tackle in the Steelers' loss to the Bears. He has tallied 23 solo tackles this season.
• Preston Smith, LB, Washington Commanders: Smith was on a bye week, having played in seven games this season, recording 12 tackles and one tackle for loss.
• Tyrus Wheat, DE, Detroit Lions: Wheat recorded four tackles in the Lions' 34-27 overtime victory against the Giants, with a season total of 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
• Martin Emerson, CB, Cleveland Browns: Emerson is unfortunately out for the season due to a torn Achilles.
• Elgton Jenkins, C, Green Bay Packers: Jenkins has started in nine games this season.
• Nathaniel Watson, LB, Cleveland Browns: Watson is out for the season with a bicep injury.

This week’s performances underscore the ongoing impact of former Mississippi State players in the NFL, as they continue to make significant contributions to their respective teams. As the season progresses, fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on their favorite Bulldogs as they seek to elevate their teams' standings in the league.