Former LSU players close out NFL regular season in Week 18

By Chris Marler

It was the slowest week of the year, but it was also the last week of the year for the NFL regular season. Only 17 former Tigers registered a stat in games this weekend with many resting before the playoffs or next season. 

Still, there were some incredible performances like Joe Burrow’s fourth straight game with over 70 percent completion percentage and 250 yards, and Devin White’s chase for the NFL tackle lead. 

Here’s a look at how former LSU players did this past weekend in the NFL.

Wide Receivers  

• MIN – Justin Jefferson: 8 rec, 101 yds
• CIN – Ja’Marr Chase: 8 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD 
• JAX – Brian Thomas Jr: 3 rec, 49 yds
• NE – Kayshon Boutte: 2 rec, 24 yds 

Quarterbacks 

• CIN – Joe Burrow: 29/39, 253 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT

Linebackers

• PIT – Patrick Queen: 1 tkl
• NE – K’Lavon Chaisson: 3 tkls, 1 sack, 1 TFL
• LAR – Omar Speights: 5 tkls
• LV – Jamal Adams: 4 tkls
• LV – Devin White: 6 tkls, 1.5 sacks, 1 TFL
• HOU – Danielle Hunter: 2 tkls, 1 sack, 1 TFL
• HOU – Damone Clark: 6 tkls

Defensive Backs/Safeties 

• CLE – Grant Delpit: 10 tkls, 1 sack, 1 TFL
• HOU – Derek Stingley Jr: 1 tkl, 1 PD
• MIN – Jay Ward: 6 tkls
• KC – Kristian Fulton: 3 PD
• BUF – Tre’Davious White: 1 tkl