How Penn State players in the NFL performed in Week 6

It has not been a good season for Penn State, but thankfully it’s been a good year for the program’s players in the NFL. The exciting part of their production is that it’s come from people who nobody would have expected coming into the season. There have been a handful of Nittany Lions in the NFL wh

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It has not been a good season for Penn State, but thankfully it’s been a good year for the program’s players in the NFL. The exciting part of their production is that it’s come from people who nobody would have expected coming into the season.

There have been a handful of Nittany Lions in the NFL who have broken out this season, and they also have some popular stars on the shelf with injuries. Once Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Green Bay Packers edge Micah Parsons return to the field, these NFL roundups should be even more potent.

But let’s look at the healthy Nittany Lions in the pros who performed this past weekend.

Jacksonville Jaguars — Brenton Strange, Parker Washington

Oct 11, 2026; Tottenham, ENG; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) catches the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen (2) defends at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Parker Washington Game Stats: 4 catches, 64 yards

Brenton Strange Game Stats: 5 catches, 44 yards

Pittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth, Jaquan Brisker

Oct 18, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker (3) looks on after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Pat Freiermuth

Game Stats: 2 catches, 11 yards

Jaquan Brisker Game Stats: 7 tackles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin Jr.

Oct 18, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (14) celebrates a first down during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images