NFL Rebels Update: Week 1

OXFORD, Miss. – Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the status of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL. In Week 1, 16 former Rebels saw action. Eagles receiver AJ Brown picked up right where he left off, leading the Eagles to a 34-29 win over the Packers in the first NFL game played in Brazil. Texans tackle Laremy Tunsil earned the start at left tackle, playing all offensive snaps in a narrow 29-27 win over the Colts.

#33 Daijahn Anthony | S | Cincinnati Bengals
Played 17 snaps in his first career game in the NFL.

#64 Nick Broeker | OT | Houston Texans
Did not appear in any action in Week 1.

#11 AJ Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Recorded five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Packers. His 119 receiving yards rank fifth in the NFL.

#17 Evan Engram | TE | Jacksonville Jaguars
Started at tight end for the Jaguars, bringing down one catch for five yards.

#24 AJ Finley | S | Los Angeles Chargers
Appeared for 16 snaps on special teams in a win over the Raiders.

#21 Mike Hilton | CB | Cincinnati Bengals
Started at nickel for the Bengals, recording three total tackles.

#18 Malik Heath | WR | Green Bay Packers
Was inactive in Week 1.

#52 Cedric Johnson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
Did not play in Week 1.

#94 Benito Jones | DT | Miami Dolphins
Played eight snaps in a win over the Jaguars.

#93 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
Recorded three total tackles and a quarterback hurry.

#31 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Played 21 snaps on special teams, recording three tackles.

#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Brought down one catch for 23 yards in a win over the Cardinals.

#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers
Appeared for 20 snaps on special teams, recording one tackle.

#14 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Seattle Seahawks
Brought down three catches for 29 yards in a win over the Broncos.

#15 Jonathan Mingo | WR | Carolina Panthers
Recorded two receptions for 40 yards.

#8 Elijah Moore | WR | Cleveland Browns
Earned the start at wide receiver, hauling in three passes for nine yards.

#70 Royce Newman | OL | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Did not play in Week 1.

#24 De’Antre Prince | CB | Jacksonville Jaguars
Did not play in Week 1.

#41 Otis Reese IV | LB | Tennessee Titans
Did not appear in action in Week 1.

#93 Mark Robinson | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers
Played 17 snaps on special teams in a win over the Falcons.

#95 Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
Played 32 total snaps in the season opener against the Chiefs.

#78 Laremy Tunsil | OT | Houston Texans
Played all 79 offensive snaps in a win over the Colts.

INJURED RESERVE
Chance Campbell | LB | Tennessee Titans
Sam Williams | DE | Dallas Cowboys
Kenny Yeboah | TE | New York Jets

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