Gesicki, Freiermuth score TDs in Week 8 wins
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UNIVERSITY PARK - Week 8 of the National Football League season saw 51 Penn State football alums populate the rosters of 24 National Football League organizations.
Former Penn State tight ends continue to have strong seasons. Cincinnati tight end Mike Gesicki made four grabs for 76 yards, including a 28-yard catch and a 25-yard touchdown, in the Bengals' 43-36 win over Tennessee. Pittsburgh tight end Pat Freiermuth caught two passes for 35 yards in the Steeler's 27-6 win over Cleveland. Freiermuth added a 28-yard catch and a 1-yard touchdown rush. Jacksonville tight end Brenton Strange recorded two catches for 55 yards and a long reception of 46 yards in the Jaguars' 42-7 win over Indianapolis.
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley scored on a 3-yard rush and added a 24-yard catch in the Eagles' 27-10 setback against Washington. Atlanta receiver Jahan Dotson had a career-long 76-yard catch in the Falcons' 16-0 loss against Tampa Bay.
Miami edge Chop Robinson posted three tackles, including two sacks, and two quarterback hits in the Dolphins' 24-19 setback against New England. Green Bay edge Dani Dennis-Sutton collected two tackles for loss and a solo sack in the Packers' 27-19 win over Carolina. Washington linebacker Odafe Oweh registered a sack in the Commanders' win over Philadelphia. Carolina safety Zakee Wheatley made his first career interception, with a 17-yard return, and secured seven tackles and a pass breakup. Wheatley's fellow safety, Nick Scott, notched five tackles and a forced fumble. Tennessee safety Kevin Winston Jr. made eight tackles and recovered a fumble.
Arizona punter Blake Gillikin averaged 43.3 yards on four punts and landed three punts inside the 20 in the Cardinals' 33-30 overtime win over Dallas.