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James Morgan

Highlights, stats: Georgia Bulldogs in NFL Week 7

Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL continued to make a significant impact across the league in Week 7. Former Georgia Bulldogs Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith, Nakobe Dean, D’Andre Swift, and Kelee Ringo all played a role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins. The Eagles have the best record in the NFL and the most former Dawgs of any NFL team.

Additionally, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith continues to shine. Smith is arguably the top linebacker in the NFL. He displayed excellent leadership as the Ravens crushed the Detroit Lions.

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Wide receiver Mecole Hardman made his debut with the Kansas City Chiefs after the New York Jets traded him. Let’s take a look at how former Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL performed in Week 7:

Nolan Smith's first career sack

Former Georgia Bulldogs outside linebacker Nolan Smith recorded his first career NFL sack for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Miami Dolphins.

Mecole Hardman makes nice punt return

The Kansas City Chiefs saw immediate returns on their trade for former Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman. Hardman recorded one catch for six yards in the Chief’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers. His play of the day came as he delivered an electric 50 yard punt return in the fourth quarter.

Lorenzo Carter records sack in Falcons' win

Lorenzo Carter got his second sack of the year in the Falcons’ road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

James Cook scores receiving touchdown

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook scored a receiving touchdown in Buffalo’s defeat to the New England Patriots. Cook finished the afternoon with 16 total touches for 102 total yards and one touchdown.

Matthew Stafford throws nifty touchdown before halftime

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is putting together another solid season. Stafford threw for 231 yards, one touchdown, and one interception as the Rams lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

George Pickens tops 100 yards in win

Pickens has consecutive 100 yard games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Roquan Smith delivers fiery pregame speech

Smith and the Baltimore Ravens went on to dominate the Detroit Lions at home. Smith finished the contest with eight tackles and now has 71 total tackles on the year.

Jalen Carter collapses the pocket

Carter injured former Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn in the process of his excellent pass rush.

Jalen Carter's funny acting job

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