While the Las Vegas Raiders were on a bye during Week 8, let’s check in on a few old friends: Josh Jacobs, Keisean Nixon and Robert Spillane, and see how they performed on Sunday.
Josh Jacobs
- Game result: 35-25, Packers win
- Stats: 13 carries, 33 yards, 1 rushing TD, 3 catches, 12 receiving yards
Surprisingly, Jacobs wasn’t
the Packers’ leading rusher. Emmanuel Wilson had 11 carries for 61 yards to nearly double up the 2022 rushing champ. However, Green Bay didn’t need much from its lead back to put up 21 points in the fourth quarter and walk out of Pittsburgh with its fifth (technically, fifth and a half with the tie) win of the season. Jacobs kept his new touchdown streak alive by giving the Packers a lead in the final frame and the momentum to finish off the Steelers. He’s now scored in 14 out of the last 15 regular-season games.
Keisean Nixon
- Game result: 35-25, Packers win
- Stats: 5 tackles, 1 PD, 1 fumble
Nixon has had a decent season overall, as his pass defended tonight brings him up to a career-high 11 PDs in seven games on the year. However, Sunday night was a rough one. He was targeted a handful of times early, giving up a few receptions and getting called for at least two pass interference penalties. On top of that, Nixon muffed a punt return attempt of the game. Green Bay recovered, but this was certainly a night to forget for the cornerback.
Robert Spillane
- Game result: 32-13 Patriots win
- Stats: 14 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 INT
After starting the season 1-2, including a loss to the Raiders in the season opener, the New England Patriots are on fire with five straight wins and are in first place for the AFC East. Robert Spillane is a big reason for the Patriots’ resurgence, especially on Sunday. Spillane led the team with 14 tackles, eight more than anyone else, on top of having two of New England’s seven TFLs and an interception. That brings the linebacker up to 67 tackles, three TFLs and two picks on the year.
