Wolverines in the NFL: Chris Wormely exacts revenge on Baltimore Ravens, Tom Brady tosses four touchdowns, more
Former Michigan defensive lineman Chris Wormley was out for revenge. The current Steeler who was traded from the Baltimore Ravens registered a career-high 2.5 sacks and five tackles while helping Pittsburgh to a 20-19 victory over his former squad.
“I told Worm when he got here, I said, ‘Man, when a team trades you within the division, they’re telling you what they think of you,’ so I hope he always plays like that when he sees them,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said.
“I think that no matter what the week is and who we’re playing I want to be able to perform well, but it’s extra special to do it against the team who traded you away,” Wormley added.
All told, Baltimore signal-caller Lamar Jackson was sacked seven times. The game came down to the wire, with Baltimore scoring a touchdown to bring it within one point with under a minute to play, but the Ravens were unsuccessful on their potential game-winning two-point conversion try.
Elsewhere in the NFL, former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady, who was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year this week, threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns. The MVP favorite hadn’t surpassed the 300-yard mark in the previous three contests.
The Buccaneers have now won three straight games, after enduring a two-game slide in late October / early November. They’re still on top of the NFC South by four games and should comfortably make the playoffs. Tampa Bay is jockeying for position at the top of the conference, and would hold the No. 3 seed if the postseason began now.
“Our best football is ahead of us and we’re in a decent position, 9-3, going home for the biggest game of our year against the Bills,” Brady said Sunday.
Here is an update on every former Michigan player in the NFL for Week 13:
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Tom Brady (Played at U-M from 1995-99), QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Completed 38 of his 51 pass attempts for 368 yards and four touchdowns iwth one interception in the Buccaneers’ 30-17 victory over division rival Atlanta … Connected on 68.3 percent of his passes for a league-best 34 touchdowns and NFL-leading 3,403 yards while starting all 12 contests for the 9-3 Buccaneers.
Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OL, New York Giants
Split time at left guard, playing 30 snaps, in the 4-8 Giants’ 20-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins, marking his first action since Week 7 … Started one of his five appearances, posting a 49.6 overall PFF grade.
Devin Bush Jr. (2016-18), LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Started and registered two tackles in a 20-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens … Tallied 52 tackles, two stops for loss, four quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 starts for the 6-5-1 Steelers.
Taco Charlton (2013-16), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Came off the bench and compiled one tackle in the 6-5-1 Steelers’ 20-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens … Picked up by the club before Week 8 and has started in one of his six appearances … Made 11 tackles, a half-sack and one quarterback hit.
Camaron Cheeseman (2016-19), LS, Washington Football Team
Snapped on punts and kicks in all 12 games for the 5-6 Football Team, including a 17-15 win over the Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend.
Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Started and made one tackle and one quarterback hit in the 8-4 Chiefs’ 22-9 triumph over the Denver Broncos … Tallied 15 tackles, two stops for loss, two sacks and 11 quarterback hits in nine starts in as many tilts for the 8-4 Chiefs.
Mason Cole (2014-17), OL, Minnesota Vikings
Made his fifth straight start in the 5-7 Vikings’ 29-27 loss to the previously winless Detroit Lions … Began five clashes and has made 12 appearances, with a 71.1 overall PFF rating.
Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans
Opened the game but did not record any statistics in the 2-10 Texans’ 31-0 shutout loss to the Indianapolis Colts … Opened four of his nine contests, recording 18 catches for 228 yards.
Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Posted two tackles and one quarterback hit in the 8-4 Chiefs’ 22-9 victory over the Denver Broncos … Started six of his 12 game, with three sacks (second on team), 22 tackles, three stops for loss, eight quarterback hits, one pass breakup and two forced fumbles.
Chris Evans (2016-20), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Dealing with an ankle injury and did not play in the 7-5 Bengals’ 41-22 setback to the Los Angeles Chargers … Made 10 appearances off the bench, notching 11 receptions for 127 yards and one score, while also rushing nine times for 41 yards.
Rashan Gary (2016-18), LB, Green Bay Packers
Had a bye over the weekend … Started 11 clashes for the 9-3 Packers, registering 34 stops, including three behind the line of scrimmage, a team-best 6.5 sacks, 21 quarterback hurries.
Zach Gentry (2015-18), TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Started and posted two catches for 10 yards in the 6-5-1 Steelers’ narrow victory over the Baltimore Ravens … Started in seven of his 12 contests, hauling in nine receptions for 80 yards.
Graham Glasgow (2011-15), OL, Denver Broncos
The former Michigan center started seven of nine games, but is now out for the season with an ankle fracture.
Jordan Glasgow (2015-19), LB, Indianapolis Colts
Competed on special teams in the 7-6 Colts’ 31-0 win over the Houston Texans … Played in seven games, with the bulk of his snaps coming on special teams, and has recorded five tackles.
Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles
Out for the season with a torn Achilles suffered in Week 1 … Compiled two tackles, including one stop for loss, before the injury.
Chad Henne (2004-07), QB, Kansas City Chiefs
The former Michigan signal-caller did not play this week … Completed 11 of 16 pass attempts for 82 yards in two appearances on the season.
Khaleke Hudson (2016-19), LB, Washington Football Team
Made his first start of the season, notching three tackles in the 6-6 Football Team’s 17-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders … Sprained his ankle in the game, however, was placed on the injured reserved list and will miss at least three weeks … Made 12 appearances with one start, generating six tackles and one quarterback hit while mostly playing special teams.
Maurice Hurst (2013-17), DT, San Francisco 49ers
Currently out with a calf injury … Began the season on injured reserve but played two games (weeks four and five) … Has two tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage, for the 6-6 49ers.
Taylor Lewan (2009-13), OL, Tennessee Titans
Had a bye over the weekend … Opened all nine of his outings for the 8-4 Titans, posting a 72.4 overall PFF grade.
Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys
Started and registered four tackles and one pass breakup in the 8-4 Cowboys’ 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints … Began nine of his 12 games, totaling two interceptions, one fumble recovery, 46 tackles, one stop for loss, three quarterback hits and six pass breakups.
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David Long Jr. (2016-18), CB, Los Angeles Rams
Missed Sunday’s 37-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with an illness … Started four of his 11 games for the 8-4 Rams, with 26 tackles, three pass breakups and one interception.
Jalen Mayfield (2018-20), OL, Atlanta Falcons
Started and played every offensive snap in the 5-7 Falcons’ 30-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers … Started all 12 tilts and has a 51.3 overall PFF rating with nine sacks allowed and five penalties committed.
Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, New England Patriots
Recovering from a torn ACL suffered during his 2020 season at Michigan, McGrone has been designated for a return from the injured reserve after missing his entire rookie campaign to this point.
Sean McKeon (2016-19), TE, Dallas Cowboys
Started but did not record any statistics in the 8-4 Cowboys’ 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints … Began two of his five outings after returning from injury … Compiled four receptions for 27 yards and one touchdown.
Josh Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings
Competed on special teams in the 5-7 Vikings’ 29-27 loss to the Detroit Lions … Played on special teams and seen a handful of defensive snaps in 11 games, tallying six tackles for the year.
Bryan Mone (2014-18), DT, Seattle Seahawks
Opened the contest and recorded one tackle in the 4-8 Seahawks’ win over the San Francisco 49ers … Started four of his 11 games, producing 31 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three quarterback hits.
Quinn Nordin (2016-20), K, New England Patriots
The former Michigan kicker is on injured reserve with an abdomen injury and has not played during his rookie season.
Michael Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots
Came off the bench and played 33 snaps in the 9-4 Patriots’ 14-10 win over the Buffalo Bills Monday night … Began seven of his 12 appearances, generating an 88.1 overall PFF mark.
Kwity Paye (2017-19), DE, Indianapolis Colts
Made two tackles and one quarterback hit while starting in the 7-6 Colts’ 31-0 win over the Houston Texans … Started all 11 of his contests, while registering 22 tackles, three stops for loss, three sacks, seven quarterback hits and two fumble recoveries.
Donovan Peoples-Jones (2017-19), WR, Cleveland Browns
Had a bye over the weekend … Opened four of his nine contests and racked up 18 catches for 340 yards and three touchdowns for the 6-6 Browns.
Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, New York Giants
Suffered a high-ankle sprain and season-ending ACL injury in Week 7, after beginning five of six appearances, missing one prior contest with a different injury and recording 30 tackles, two stops for loss, four quarterback hits, one sack and one pass breakup, while returning nine punts for 58 yards.
Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), OL, New Orleans Saints
Started and played 100 percent of offensive snaps in the 5-7 Saints’ 27-17 setback to the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night … Started all 11 clashes and has a 58.3 overall PFF rating with four sacks allowed.
Jon Runyan (2015-19), OL, Green Bay Packers
Had a bye over the weekend … Came off the bench in the season opener but has started all 12 games since for the 9-3 Packers, posting a 61.2 overall PFF grade with two sacks yielded.
Michael Schofield (2010-13), OL, Los Angeles Chargers
Made his seventh straight start in the 7-5 Chargers’ 41-22 win over the Cincinnati Bengals … Picked up by the organization ahead of Week 3 and has started in seven of his 10 tilts, recording a 60.4 overall PFF grade with one sack given up.
Ambry Thomas (2017-19), CB, San Francisco 49ers
Made three tackles while exclusively playing on special teams in the 6-6 49ers’ 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks … Came off the bench in seven outings and primarily played special teams … Returned four kicks for 70 yards and made seven tackles.
Josh Uche (2016-19), LB, New England Patriots
Currently on injured reserve after producing 10 tackles, three sacks, four quarterback hits and one fumble recovery in nine games off the bench for the 8-4 Patriots.
Chase Winovich (2014-18), DE, New England Patriots
Saw time on special teams in the 9-4 Patriots’ 14-10 win over the Buffalo Bills … Appeared in nine games in a backup role, producing seven tackles and one quarterback hit.
Chris Wormley (2012-16), DT, Pittsburgh Steelers
The former Michigan defensive tackle registered 2.5 tackles to go along with his five tackles and three quarterback hits in the 6-5-1 Steelers’ 20-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens … Opened 11 of his 12 games, with 37 tackles, 5.0 sacks, two stops behind the line of scrimmage, six quarterback hits, one forced fumble and two passes defended.
