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Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 9
Allen, Washington make splash plays
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Week nine of the National Football League season saw 51 Penn State football alums populate the rosters of 24 National Football League organizations.
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley found the end zone for the second-straight week. Barkley scored on a three-yard run in the first quarter of the Eagles' 19-11 loss to the New York Giants.
Jacksonville wide receiver Parker Washington continued his breakout season with two catches for 61 yards in the Jaguars' 33-10 win over Baltimore. Washington scored on a 50-yard touchdown reception late in the second quarter, his fifth receiving touchdown this season.
On defense, Green Bay edge Dani Dennis-Sutton posted four tackles, including a half-tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit in the Packers' 45-27 win over New England. Miami edge Chop Robinson secured two solo tackles, a pass breakup and a quarterback hit in the Dolphins' 19-9 setback against Detroit. Carolina safety Nick Scott notched six tackles, five solo, in the Panthers' 26-21 loss to Denver.
Miami running back Kaytron Allen made a splash play on special teams. Early in the fourth quarter, Allen caught a pass on a fake punt and gained 46 yards to help setup a Dolphins' field goal.
Arizona punter Blake Gillikin averaged 44.8 yards per punt in the Cardinals' 17-3 loss to the Seahawks. Gillikin booted punts of 50, 54 and 55 yards and landed five punts inside the 20 (one inside the 10). New York Giants punter Jordan Stout averaged 52.3 yards per punt in the Giants' win over the Eagles. Stout blasted a 52-yard punt and a pair of 62-yard punts, while dropping six punts inside the 20 (four inside the 10).