UNIVERSITY PARK – Week 16 in the National Football League saw 50 Penn State Football alums populate the rosters of 26 National Football League organizations. Former Penn State tight ends continued to shine, while Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley and Jacksonville receiver Parker Washington had big days in their teams’ victories.

Penn State tight ends have enjoyed strong 2025 campaigns and added to it this past week. Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in a 17-yard touchdown, among three receptions, in the Bengals’ win over the Miami Dolphins. Jacksonville tight end Brenton Strange secured a 3-yard touchdown grab and added four other receptions in the Jaguars’ 34-20 win over the Denver Broncos. In 2025, Penn State tight ends have combined for 17 receiving touchdowns, most of any school.

Barkley posted his third 100-yard rushing day this season in the Eagles’ 29-18 victory against the Washington Commanders. He rushed for 132 yards on 21 carries, including a 48-yard rush. Barkley added a 12-yard touchdown and a two-point conversion rush.

Washington earned his second career 100-yard receiving game. He hauled in six receptions for a career-best 145 yards. He made a 12-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter and added catches of 63, 24, 21 and 20 yards.

On the defensive side, New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter notched a sack and four quarterback hits in the Giants’ setback against the Minnesota Vikings. Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie recorded a solo sack in the Falcons’ 26-19 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones registered four tackles and an interception in the Bills’ 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

On Monday night, safety Ji’Ayir Brown helped the San Francisco 49ers to a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Brown recorded nine tackles, including one for loss, and forced a fumble on a kickoff return.

Here’s how all 50 former Nittany Lions fared in Week 16:

Saquon Barkley, RB (2015-17), Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles 29, Commanders 18

Second season with Philadelphia (eighth in the NFL)

Rushed for 132 yards on 21 carries, including a long rush of 48 yards.

Scored on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter and added a successful two-point conversion rush.

Posted third 100-yard rushing game this season.

Played 54 snaps on offense

Ryan Bates, OL (2016-18), Chicago Bears

Bears 22, Packers 16

Second season with Chicago (seventh in the NFL)

Played four snaps, all on special teams

Jaquan Brisker, S (2019-21), Chicago Bears

Bears 22, Packers 16

Fourth season with Chicago (fourth in the NFL)

Collected eight tackles, including two solo.

Played 72 defensive snaps and four on special teams

Ji’Ayir Brown, S (2020-22), San Francisco 49ers

49ers 48, Colts 27

Third season with San Francisco (third in the NFL)

Notched nine tackles, including five solo.

Registered one tackle for loss.

Forced a fumble on a kickoff return.

Played all 60 snaps on defense and nine on special teams.

Abdul Carter, LB (2022-24), New York Giants

Vikings 16, Giants 13

First season with the New York Giants (first in the NFL)

Recorded two tackles.

Notched a solo sack.

Added four quarterback hits.

Played 55 defensive snaps.

Tariq Castro-Fields, CB (2017-21) – Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles 29, Commanders 18

Second season with Philadelphia (fourth in the NFL)

On practice squad

Dan Chisena, WR (2015-19) – Carolina Panthers

Panthers 23, Buccaneers 20

First season with Carolina (fifth in the NFL)

On practice squad

Sean Clifford, QB (2017-22) – Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals 45, Dolphins 21

First season with Cincinnati (third in the NFL)

On practice squad

Jahan Dotson, WR (2018-21), Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles 29, Commanders 18

Second season with Philadelphia (fourth in the NFL)

Caught three passes for 13 yards.

Played 46 offensive snaps

Arnold Ebiketie, LB (2021), Atlanta Falcons

Falcons 26, Cardinals 19

Fourth season with Atlanta (fourth in the NFL)

Recorded a solo sack.

Added a quarterback hit.

Played four defensive snaps.

Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OL (2020-23), New York Jets

Saints 29, Jets 6

Second season with the New York Jets (second in the NFL)

Has started every game at tackle this season

Played all 66 offensive snaps and two on special teams

Pat Freiermuth, TE (2018-20), Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers 29, Lions 24

Fifth season with Pittsburgh (fifth in the NFL)

Caught four passes for 20 yards.

Had a long reception of 11 yards.

Played 32 offensive snaps.

Will Fries, OL (2017-20), Minnesota Vikings

Vikings 16, Giants 13

First season with Minnesota (fifth in the NFL)

Has started every game this season

Played all 61 offensive snaps and four on special teams.

Mike Gesicki, TE (2014-17), Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals 45, Dolphins 21

Second season with Cincinnati (seventh in the NFL)

Caught three passes, on four targets, for 35 yards.

Hauled in a 17-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Played 29 snaps on offense.

Blake Gillikin, P (2016-19), Arizona Cardinals

Falcons 26, Cardinals 19

Third season with Arizona (sixth in the NFL)

Currently on injured reserve

Kevin Givens, DT (2016-18), San Francisco 49ers

49ers 48, Colts 27

Sixth season with San Francisco (sixth in the NFL)

Did not record a snap in Monday’s game.

Chris Godwin, WR (2014-16), Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Panthers 23, Buccaneers 20

Ninth season with Tampa Bay (ninth in the NFL)

Caught five passes for 30 yards.

Had a long catch of 13 yards.

Recorded 41 offensive snaps.

Yetur Gross-Matos, DE (2017-19), San Francisco 49ers

49ers 48, Colts 27

Second season with San Francisco (sixth in the NFL)

Activated from injured reserve for Monday’s game.

Played 18 snaps on defense and one on special teams.

Daequan Hardy, CB (2019-23) – Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers 29, Lions 24

First season with Pittsburgh (second in the NFL)

On practice squad

Adisa Isaac, DE (2019-23), Baltimore Ravens

Patriots 28, Ravens 24

Second season with Baltimore (second in the NFL)

On injured reserve

Coziah Izzard, DT (2020-24), New Orleans Saints

Saints 29, Jets 6

First season with New Orleans (first in the NFL)

On practice squad

Austin Johnson, DT (2013-15), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 34, Broncos 20

First season with Jacksonville (ninth in the NFL)

Played 16 snaps on defense and five on special teams.

Theo Johnson, TE (2020-23), New York Giants

Vikings 16, Giants 13

Second season with the New York Giants (second in the NFL)

Made the start and had two targets.

Played 54 snaps on offense.

DaQuan Jones, DT (2010-13), Buffalo Bills

Bills 23, Browns 20

Fourth season with Buffalo (12th in the NFL)

Recorded four stops, including two solo.

Had an interception in the third quarter

Played 40 defensive snaps and five on special teams

Jalen Kimber, CB (2024) – Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals 45, Dolphins 21

First season with Cincinnati (first in the NFL)

On practice squad

Kalen King, CB (2021-23), Carolina Panthers

Panthers 23, Buccaneers 20

First season with Carolina (second in the NFL)

On practice squad

Kobe King, LB (2021-24), New York Jets

Saints 29, Jets 6

First season with New York (first in the NFL)

Recorded a solo tackle.

Played 18 snaps, all on special teams

Jesse Luketa, LB (2018-21), Los Angeles Rams

Seahawks 38, Rams 37

First season with Los Angeles (fourth in the NFL)

On practice squad.

Connor McGovern, OL (2016-18), Buffalo Bills

Bills 23, Browns 20

Third season with Buffalo (seventh in the NFL)

Has started every game this season

Played all 50 offensive snaps

PJ Mustipher, DT (2018-22), Arizona Cardinals

Falcons 26, Cardinals 19

Second season with Arizona (second in the NFL)

Assisted on one tackle.

Played 28 defensive snaps and five on special teams

Hunter Nourzad, OL (2022-23), Kansas City Chiefs

Titans 26, Chiefs 9

Second season with Kansas City (second in the NFL)

Played one snap on offense and four on special teams.

Amani Oruwariye, CB (2015-18), Baltimore Ravens

Patriots 28, Ravens 24

First season with Baltimore (sixth in the NFL)

On practice squad.

Odafe Oweh, LB (2019-20), Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers 34, Cowboys 17

First season with the Los Angeles Chargers (fifth in the NFL)

Collected two tackles, one solo.

Added a quarterback hit.

Played 39 defensive snaps and three on special teams.

Micah Parsons, DL (2018-19), Green Bay Packers

Bears 22, Packers 16

First season with Green Bay (fifth in the NFL)

On injured reserve.

Joey Porter Jr., CB (2019-22), Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers 29, Lions 24

Third season with Pittsburgh (third in the NFL)

Made six tackles, including four solo.

Added two pass breakups.

Played 73 defensive snaps.

Jaylen Reed, S (2021-24), Houston Texans

Texans 23, Raiders 21

First season with Houston (first in the NFL)

On injured reserve.

Chop Robinson, LB (2022-23), Miami Dolphins

Bengals 45, Dolphins 21

Second season with Miami (second in the NFL)

Tallied three solo tackles.

Assisted on a sack and added a quarterback hit.

Played 42 defensive snaps.

Miles Sanders, RB (2016-18), Dallas Cowboys

Chargers 34, Cowboys 17

First season with Dallas (seventh in the NFL)

On injured reserve

Nick Scott, S (2015-18), Carolina Panthers

Panthers 23, Buccaneers 20

Second season with Carolina (seventh in the NFL)

Secured 10 tackles, including nine solo.

Played 60 snaps on defense and one on special teams.

Juice Scruggs, OL (2018-22), Houston Texans

Texans 23, Raiders 21

Third season with Houston (three in the NFL)

Played five snaps on special teams

Chris Stoll, LS (2017-22), Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks 38, Rams 37

Third season with Seattle (third in the NFL)

Played seven snaps on special teams

Jordan Stout, P (2019-21), Baltimore Ravens

Patriots 28, Ravens 24

Fourth season with Baltimore (fourth in the NFL)

Booted two punts for 84 yards with a long of 45.

Landed one punt inside the 20.

Played seven snaps on special teams

Brenton Strange, TE (2019-22), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 34, Broncos 20

Third season with Jacksonville (third in the NFL)

Hauled in five catches for 39 yards.

Caught a 3-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Had a long reception of 23 yards.

Played 52 snaps on offense.

Mitchell Tinsley, WR (2022), Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals 45, Dolphins 21

First season with Cincinnati (third in the NFL)

Recorded 22 offensive snaps and six on special teams

Rasheed Walker, OL (2019-21), Green Bay Packers

Bears 22, Packers 16

Fifth season with Green Bay (fifth in the NFL)

Has started every game this season

Recorded 72 snaps on offense and four on special teams

Caedan Wallace, OL (2019-23), New England Patriots

Patriots 28, Ravens 24

Second season with New England (second in the NFL)

Played four snaps on special teams.

Tyler Warren, TE (2020-24), Indianapolis Colts

49ers 48, Colts 27

First season with Indianapolis (first in the NFL)

Caught three passes for 30 yards.

Longest reception was 19 yards.

Played 53 snaps on offense and two on special teams.

Parker Washington, WR (2020-22), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 34, Broncos 20

Third season with Jacksonville (third in the NFL)

Caught six passes for career-high 145 yards and one touchdown.

Made a 12-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter.

Had catches of 63, 24, 21 and 20 yards

Earned second career 100-yard receiving game.

Played 39 snaps on offense and three on special teams.

Kevin Winston Jr., S (2022-24), Tennessee Titans

Titans 26, Chiefs 9

First season with Tennessee (first in the NFL)

On injured reserve.

Sal Wormley, OL (2019-24), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 34, Broncos 20

First season with Jacksonville (first in the NFL)

On practice squad