We’re two-thirds of the way through the NFL season, and a day before Rivalry Week started, several former Michigan Wolverines showed out for their respective teams. Here is your Pro Blue recap of the best performances from Week 12, starting with a sack that sealed a win.
Aidan Hutchinson sacks Jameis Winston to seal Lions win
Michigan fans know Aidan Hutchinson steps up when his team needs him most. On fourth down in overtime with Jameis Winston driving the New York Giants down the field, Hutchinson sacked him to seal the win for the Detroit Lions.
“This is my comeback season,” Hutchinson said to Detroit reporters after the game. “Having moments like that, it really is so amazing, just a blessing.”
Hutchinson posted a single-game season high with six total tackles to go along with two tackles for loss and six quarterback hits, including that sack.
In that same game, Lions center Graham Glasgow helped Detroit rush for 237 yards and two rushing touchdowns. The unit, however, allowed three sacks.
Colston Loveland and Zach Charbonnet score touchdowns in wins for their teams
Two Wolverines scored key touchdowns for wins for their respective squads on Sunday. In a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland caught four passes for 49 yards and this score.
This was Loveland’s third touchdown of the season, and the rookie is developing chemistry with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. In 10 games this season, Loveland has racked up 28 catches for 378 yards, making an impact as he gets settled into his role.
Fantasy football players with Kenneth Walker on their teams are well aware Zach Charbonnet is Seattle’s goal line running back back. He scored in a win over the Tennessee Titans to go along with six carries for 35 yards.
In that same game, Seahawks tight end AJ Barner caught two passes for 18 yards, and Seahawks defensive lineman Mike Morris logged a quarterback hit.
Other notable performances from Week 12
-Devin Bush’s career season continues. In a win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Cleveland Browns linebacker sacked Geno Smith in the second quarter. He also had nine tackles and two quarterback hits.
-Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham also wreaked havoc in the backfield, logging five tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass defensed.
-In a win over the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football, Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins caught three passes for 55 yards.
-In a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye logged six tackles and two quarterback hits. He was also credited for half a sack.
-In a loss to the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill and cornerback DJ Turner II combined for six tackles. Both also logged a pass defensed.
-In a loss to the Green Bay Packers, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy completed 12-of-19 passes for 87 yards and two picks, while safety Josh Metellus had 12 tackles. Packers pass rusher Rashan Gary posted three tackles, two quarterback hits and a pass defensed.
-In a blowout win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum rushed for 24 yards on seven carries.
