Former LSU Tigers stand out across NFL in Week 5

By Chris Marler

It was a much busier week in the NFL for former LSU Tigers. More than 20 former LSU Tigers appeared on NFL stat sheets this weekend, the most in any week this season. Heisman winner Jayden Daniels also returned from injury, leading the Commanders to a big road win over the Chargers.

Here’s a look at how former players performed in Week 5. 

Quarterbacks 

• WAS – Jayden Daniels: 231 pass yds, 1 TD, 8 rush, 39 yds

Wide Receivers  

• MIN – Justin Jefferson: 7 rec, 123 yds 
• JAX – Brian Thomas Jr: 4 rec, 80 yds
• CIN – Ja’Marr Chase: 6 rec, 110 yds, 2 TDs
• NE – Kayshon Boutte: 3 rec, 43 yds 

Tight Ends

• NYJ – Mason Taylor: 9 rec, 67 yds 

Linebackers

• PIT – Patrick Queen: 11 tkls, 3 TFLs, 1 sack
• NE – K’Lavon Chaisson: 1 sack, 1 TFL, 2 tkls
• LAR – Omar Speights: 5 tkls
• TEN – Arden Key: .5 sacks, 2 tkls
• LV – Jamal Adams: 1 tkl
• TB – Deion Jones: 3 tkls

Defensive Backs/Safeties 

• HOU – Derek Stingley Jr: 1 tkl
• CLE – Grant Delpit: 4 Tkls, 1 PD, 1 FR
• NYG – Corrdale Flott: 4 tkls, 1 PD 
• BUF – Tre’Davious White: 4 tkls, 1 TFL
• LAC – Donte Jackson: 1 tkl 
• HOU – Jalen Mills:  2 tkls
• KC – Kristian Fulton: 1 tkl