Laramie, Wyoming — The University of Wyoming continues to see its former Cowboys excel at the professional level. In Week 9 of the NFL season, several UW alumni posted impressive performances that helped their teams compete for division titles.
Josh Allen Keeps Buffalo on Track
Quarterback Josh Allen delivered a solid outing against the Minnesota Vikings, completing 21 of 31 passes for 234 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also added 15 rushing yards on six carries. Allen’s season totals now stand at 159 completions on 239 attempts for 2,025 yards, 12 passing touchdowns and six interceptions, while his rushing numbers have risen to 61 carries for 285 yards and nine scores. The Buffalo Bills, now 7‑1, remain a strong contender in the AFC East.
Carl Granderson Impacts Saints’ Victory
Former Wyoming defensive end Carl Granderson helped the New Orleans Saints edge past the Cleveland Browns 23‑22. Granderson recorded seven tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, one pass defended and two quarterback hits. He also contributed a blocked field goal earlier in the season. For the year, Granderson has compiled 32 tackles, 7.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, one pass defended and the blocked kick, as the Saints sit at 3‑5 and look to climb the NFC South.
Jordan Wingard Stands Out for Cardinals
Linebacker Jordan Wingard posted a game‑high 12 tackles in Arizona’s 17‑3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Wingard’s season tally now includes 42 tackles, three tackles for loss, one pass defended, one interception and one forced fumble. The Arizona Cardinals are 3‑6 and aim to improve their defensive consistency.
Jalen Epps Shows Promise for Eagles
Defensive back Jalen Epps recorded six tackles in Philadelphia’s 19‑11 defeat of the New York Giants. Epps has logged 20 tackles and one pass defended this season, as the Eagles struggle at 2‑7 and seek to turn the tide in the NFC East.
Other UW Alumni in the NFL
Running back Trey Crum began the season on the Denver Broncos’ injured reserve list. The Broncos secured a 26‑21 win over the Carolina Panthers, improving to 7‑2. Meanwhile, wide receiver Jalen Welch saw limited action, playing 73 snaps (25 on offense, 47 on special teams) before being cut prior to New Orleans’ 23‑22 win over Cleveland.
Looking Ahead
Week 10 will bring new challenges for these former Cowboys. The Bills face the New York Jets, the Saints host the Carolina Panthers, the Cardinals travel to Arizona, and the Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams. UW fans will be watching closely to see how their alumni continue to influence the league’s competitive landscape.
With several former Wyoming players contributing on both sides of the ball, the Cowboys’ pipeline to the NFL remains a point of pride for the university and its supporters.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
