We got a jam-packed edition of Pro Blue this week, with several former Michigan Wolverines scoring touchdowns and making big plays. Let’s start with a running back who had the best game of his professional
career.
Blake Corum scores twice, records new single-game high in yards
In a blowout victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Michigan legend Blake Corum had easily the best game of his professional career. The Los Angeles Rams running back racked up 128 yards — a new single-game career-high — and scored two touchdowns in a single game for his first time in the NFL.
Those touchdowns included a two-yard touchdown in the first quarter and a 48-yard score early in the fourth quarter, complete with a stop, drop, and roll celebration, which made sense considering he was on fire. That 48-yarder was the longest of his career.
Corum’s role in the Rams’ offense continues to grow, as he’s had seven carries or more in every game since Week 7. Considering this uptick in usage, if he’s on your fantasy team, you have a good chance of winning it all.
In that same game, Rams linebacker Josiah Stewart had a tackle, and Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson logged three tackles and a pass defensed.
J.J. McCarthy returns to lead Vikings to win
After being cleared from concussion protocol, J.J. McCarthy returned for the Minnesota Vikings. After struggling the past few games, he played well enough to lead the Vikings to a blowout victory over the Washington Commanders.
McCarthy completed 16 of his 23 passes for 163 yards, three scores and zero turnovers. Per Vikings PR, he’s the first quarterback in franchise history aged 22 or younger to throw for three touchdowns since Tommy Kramer in 1977.
McCarthy’s first full season leading the Vikings has had more lows than highs, but hopefully this performance can help move things in the right direction.
In that same game, Vikings safety Josh Metellus was credited with four tackles, and Mike Sainristil racked up six tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass defensed.
Devin Bush snags pick and takes it to the house against Titans
Devin Bush’s career year continued on Sunday. In a loss to the Tennessee Titans, he recorded nine tackles, two passes defensed and a pick-six off Cam Ward.
Based on Pro Football Focus statistics ($), Bush has been one of the best linebackers in professional football this season. His 88.0 defense grade ranks fourth out of 87 qualifying linebackers, behind just San Francisco’s Fred Warner, Jacksonville’s Devin Lloyd and Detroit’s Jack Campbell.
Bush is currently on a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Browns, but after this season, he has earned a pay increase and a longer contract.
In that same game, Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham recorded three tackles, including one for loss. For the Titans, linebacker Jaylen Harrell was credited with half of a sack, which also counted as a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit.
Other notable performances
-In a loss to the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland caught four passes for 29 yards and a touchdown, his fourth of the season.
In that same game, Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary racked up two tackles and a quarterback hit.
-In a win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins led the team with four catches for 121 yards, including a long of 53 yards. In that same game, Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna recorded two tackles.
-In a snowy loss to the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner forced a James Cook fumble, and Dax Hill recorded five tackles and a pass defensed.
-In a win on Thursday Night Football over the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions center Graham Glasgow helped the Lions rush for 109 yards and four rushing touchdowns, with the unit only allowing Jared Goff to be sacked once.
In that same game, Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker caught a pass for 12 yards.
-In a blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet had 66 all purpose yards, 46 of which came on the ground on seven carries.
-In a blowout win over the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant logged a tackle.
-In a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz helped his team rush for 139 yards and three rushing touchdowns, while the unit allowing Tyler Shough to be sacked three times.
-In a win over the Baltimore Ravens, Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers logged four tackles. In that same game, Ravens linebacker David Ojabo was credited with a solo tackle.
-In a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts defensive linemen Kwity Paye and Chris Wormley combined for six tackles.
