How Penn State players in the NFL performed in Week 7

There was no Penn State football to watch this week as the team was on its bye week. However, like it’s been for most of the season now, the Nittany Lions in the NFL gave fans a little bit to be excited about.

While some guys are injured, there are others who have finally returned from injury. And now that we are getting deeper into the NFL season, it means teams are beginning to have bye weeks there too.

So, the Nittany Lions in the pros don’t have their full compliment of weapons available, but the ones who were healthy found a way to produce anyway. Let’s look at how how the professional Penn State players performed in Week 7

Philadelphia Eagles — Saquon Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during pre-game warmups against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026.

Game Stats: 7 carries, 62 yards, 1 touchdown

Pittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth, Jaquan Brisker

Oct 25, 2026; Paris, FRA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker (3) celebrates after an interception by the defense against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter at Stade de France Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pat Freiermuth Game Stats: 2 catches, 20 yards

Jaquan Brisker Game Stats:

3 tackles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin Jr.

Oct 25, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (14) runs against Carolina Panthers cornerback Akayleb Evans (29) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 4 catches, 21 yards

Cincinnati Bengals — Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki #88 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 25, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Game Stats: 1 catch, 6 yards, 1 touchdown

New York Giants — Abdul Carter

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Abdul Carter #3 of the New York Giants reacts during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)