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Pokes in the Pros: Week 8

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Bud Denega, Communications Coordinator for Soccer, Wrestling and Swim&Dive for the University of Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyoming (10/29/24) – The Buffalo Bills continue to have a very strong season despite all the personnel losses from last year. One that didn’t leave is Josh Allen, and he’s the main reason the ship hasn’t wobbled one bit in 2024-25.

The former University of Wyoming quarterback continues to play at an MVP-type level for 6-2 Buffalo. On Sunday at Seattle, Allen was 24-for-34 for 289 yards with two touchdowns and his first interception of the season. He added seven carries for 25 yards.

For the season, Allen is 143-for-223 for 1,772 yards with 14 touchdowns and one pick. One the ground, he’s carried it 45 times for 204 yards and three scores.

Buffalo hosts Miami in Week 9.

Below is a list of the other former Wyoming Cowboys and how they performed in Week 8.

Logan Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals

Wilson had a good game, as the Bengals’ modest two-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-17 loss at Philadelphia. He piled up seven tackles and one pass defended.

For the season, Wilson lays claim to 78 tackles – which ranks sixth in the league – one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, four quarterback hits and one pass defended.

Cincinnati, which is now 3-5 on the season, hosts Las Vegas in Week 9.

Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints

Granderson had an OK game in the Saints’ 26-8 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers. He logged three tackles and one quarterback hit.  

For the season, Granderson owns 30 tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble and five quarterback hits for 2-6 New Orleans. 

The Saints, who’ve lost six in a row, travel to Carolina in Week 9.

Frank Crum, Denver Broncos

Crum participated in the Broncos’ 28-7 win over Carolina. He received two snaps on special teams and one snap on the offensive line.

For the season, Crum has played 33 snaps with 24 of those occurring on special teams for 5-3 Denver.

The Broncos travel to Baltimore in Week 9.    

Chad Muma, Jacksonville Jaguars

Muma didn’t record a stat in the Jaguars’ 30-27 loss to Green Bay.

For the season, Muma has logged 28 tackles for 2-6 Jacksonville.

The Jaguars travel to Philadelphia in Week 9.

Tashaun Gipson, Jacksonville Jaguars

Gipson did not play in Jacksonville’s 30-27 loss to Green Bay. He has yet to play this season after missing the first the first six games due to suspension.

The 2-6 Jaguars travel to Philadelphia in Week 9.  

Andrew Wingard, Jacksonville Jaguars

Wingard did not play due to an injury in Jacksonville’s 30-27 loss to Green Bay. He has yet to play this season.

Treyton Welch, New Orleans Saints

Welch is currently participating on the Saints’ practice squad. He has yet to be elevated this season.

Marcus Epps, Las Vegas Raiders

Epps’ season came to an end in Week 3. He tore his ACL after a 10-tackle effort. Epps finished the season with 19 tackles and one tackle for loss.

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