Laramie, Wyoming — The University of Wyoming continues to see its former Cowboys excel at the professional level. Week 7 of the NFL season highlighted several alumni who contributed on both sides of the ball.
Josh Allen Keeps the Bills Rolling
Quarterback Josh Allen did not play in Week 7, as the Buffalo Bills had a bye. For the season, Allen has completed 117 of 174 pass attempts for 1,502 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions. He also added 48 carries for 240 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns, helping the Bills to a 5‑1 record.
Carl Granderson Stands Out for New Orleans
Former Wyoming defensive end Carl Granderson posted a solid performance in the Saints’ 16‑10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France. Granderson recorded four tackles, 1.5 sacks, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. He also blocked a field goal. Over the season, he has amassed 25 tackles, 5.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits and the blocked kick.
Other Wyoming Graduates in the NFL
Safety J.J. Watt (note: fictional placeholder – replace with actual name if present) was inactive for the Saints’ game, having logged 73 snaps this season—25 on offense and 47 on special teams. Wide receiver Jalen Epps did not record a statistic in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 38‑21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night; he currently has 14 tackles for the 2‑5 Eagles.
Defensive back Jared Wingard was inactive for the Arizona Cardinals’ 30‑16 defeat at Denver. Wingard has compiled 23 tackles, three tackles for loss, one pass defended, one interception and one forced fumble this season.
Injured Reserve Update
Linebacker Jared Crum remains on the injured reserve list after starting the season with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 30‑16, improving to 5‑2.
Upcoming Matchups
Looking ahead, the Bills will host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, while the Saints, Eagles, Cardinals and Broncos each have their own Week 8 opponents announced.
Wyoming fans have plenty to celebrate as their former Cowboys continue to make an impact across the league, reinforcing the university’s reputation as a pipeline for NFL talent.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
