Wolverines in the NFL: Aidan Hutchinson, Graham Glasgow dominant in overtime win
In one of the most exciting games of Week 1 in the NFL, two former Michigan Wolverines football standouts started and put together impressive performances for the Detroit Lions in a 26-20 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Left guard Graham Glasgow and the offensive line paved the way for an epic overtime drive that sent the Rams home without even possessing the ball in the extra period. In front of 66,530 excited fans at Ford Field, Detroit ran the ball 7 times for 57 yards, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown by back David Montgomery, on the overtime drive.
The offensive line full of “super dads” was even featured on the ‘Today Show’ the following morning.
The Lions’ defense came out hot, allowing only 3 first-half points, before the Rams got going in the second half. Former Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson — a Pro Bowler last season — led the charge with a Week 1 NFL best 11 pressures to go along with his 1 sack, 5 tackles and 1 stop for loss.
Hutchinson’s sack came on the final play of regulation to make sure the game went to overtime.
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Erick All (played at Michigan from 2019-21), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Michigan and Iowa tight end saw time but did not record any statistics in a 16-10 loss to the New England Patriots.
AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks
The former Indiana and Michigan tight end competed on special teams in a 26-20 win over the Denver Broncos.
Ronnie Bell (2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers
Saw 13 offensive snaps but didn’t have any catches in a 32-19 win over the New York Jets Monday night.
Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Started at left guard and allowed 1 pressure in a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders.
Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns
The former Michigan All-American came off the bench, playing 22 snaps on special teams and 6 on defense, posting 2 tackles in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Rushed 8 times for 12 yards and caught 2 passes for 29 yards and a touchdown in a 26-20 win ove the Denver Broncos …. His score marked his second total touchdown and first receiving touchdown of his career.
Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans
Targeted 8 times, hauling in 6 catches for 117 yards with a 55-yard long in a 29-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Junior Colson (2021-23), LB, Los Angeles Chargers
The former Michigan linebacker had 1 pass breakup and 4 tackles in a 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, marking his NFL debut … He played 35 snaps on defense and 12 on special teams, rotating in at linebacker by series.
Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams
Registered 1 tackle on special teams in a 26-20 loss to the Detroit Lions … Head coach Sean McVay set after the game that he wants to “be able to get Blake involved” on offense moving forward.
Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Started and totaled 4 tackles in a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens to open the season Thursday night.
Chris Evans (2016-18, ’20), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Suffered a knee injury during training camp and is on the injured reserve list.
Rashan Gary (2016-18), LB, Green Bay Packers
The former Michigan defensive end totaled 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits and 1 pass breakup in a 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions
Part of a dominant offensive line performance in overtime, with the Lions riding running back David Montgomery down the field to win 26-20 over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night … The starting left guard and the line helped pave the way for 163 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 31 carries … The Lions surrendered 2 sacks on the evening, but Glasgow wasn’t responsible for either of them.
Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles
Made 1 tackle in a 34-29 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Jaylen Harrell (2020-23), OLB, Tennessee Titans
The former Michigan EDGE made his first career tackle in a 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears.
LaDarius Henderson (2023), OG, Houston Texans
On the “reserve/non-football injury” list, having undergone foot surgery in July.
Dax Hill (2019-21), CB, Cincinatti Bengals
Tied second on the team with 8 tackles, including 1 for loss and a sack, in a 16-10 loss to the New England Patriots.
James Hudson III (2017-18), OT, Cleveland Browns
Made his 15th career start in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, playing left tackle in replacement of the injured Jedrick Wills Jr. … Gave up 6 pressures in pass protection and graded out at 77.6 in run blocking, per PFF.
Maurice Hurst II (2014-17), DT, Cleveland Browns
The former Michigan defensive tackle started and had 3 tackles and a stop for loss in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DE, Detroit Lions
Recorded 5 tackles, 4 quarterback hits and a sack in a 26-20 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams … Hutchinson is tied with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons for the most pressures in the league in Week 1 with 11 … His 47.8-percent pass rush win rate is the highest by an NFL player in a game since 2021 (minimum 25 snaps).
Kris Jenkins (2020-23), DT, Cincinnati Bengals
The rookie thumb surgery last week and did not make his NFL debut in Week 1.
Trevor Keegan (2019-23), OG, Philadelphia Eagles
The backup left guard did not see game action in Week 1.
Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys
Made 5 tackles in a 33-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
J.J. McCarthy (2021-23), QB, Minnesota Vikings
Out for the season with a knee injury.
Braiden McGregor (2020-23), EDGE, New York Jets
Saw 8 defensive snaps but did not register any stats in a 32-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers Monday night.
Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, Indianapolis Colts
On the injured reserve list but has been labeled as “designated for return.”
Josh Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings
The former Michigan defensive back tallied 4 tackles, 1 quarterback hit and 1 pass breakup in a 28-6 victory over the New York Giants.
Joe Milton (2018-20), QB, New England Patriots
The former Michigan and Tennessee signal-caller did not play in Week 1.
Jake Moody (2018-22), K, San Francisco 49ers
In a 32-19 win over the New York Jets Monday night, Moody made field goals of 46, 51, 31, 53, 23 and 42 yards to lead all NFL scorers with 20 points (2 coming from extra points) … His 6 made field goals tied a single-game 49ers franchise record.
Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Totaled 2 tackles off the bench in a 26-20 win over the Denver Broncos.
David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens
Made the third sack of his career to go along with 1 tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in a 27-20 setback to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks
Saw 4 snaps on special teams in a 26-20 win over the Denver Broncos.
Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots
Started at right tackle in a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals … Posted a team-best 83.6 PFF pass-blocking rating, allowing no pressures or sacks.
Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts
Started and registered 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hits in a 29-27 loss to the Houston Texans.
Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, New England Patriots
The former Michigan standout started and tallied 6 tackles in a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Brad Robbins (2017-22), P, Cincinnati Bengals
On injured reserve with a leg injury he suffered in mid-August.
Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints
Started at right guard and did not allow any pressures, grading out at 85.4 in pass blocking per PFF, in a 47-10 triumph over the Carolina Panthers.
Jon Runyan (2016-19), OG, New York Giants
The former Michigan offensive lineman gave up 2 pressures, including 1 sack, while starting at left guard in a 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washington Commanders
Made his NFL debut by starting and notching 6 tackles in a 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys
Saw action with 19 offensive and 13 special teams snaps in a 33717 win over the Cleveland Browns, but did not record any statistics.
Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys
Started but played only 30 percent of the team’s defensive snaps in a 33-17 win over the Cleveland Browns …
Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Washington Commanders
The former Michigan and Minnesota cornerback and recorded 5 tackles and a pass breakup in a 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Ambry Thomas (2017-19), CB, San Francisco 49ers
On the injured reserve with a forearm injury.
DJ Turner II (2019-12), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Notched 1 tackle while coming off the bench in a 16-10 loss to the New England Patriots.
Joshua Uche (2016-19), LB, New England Patriots
Saw 13 defensive and 3 special teams snaps in a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Ben VanSumeren (2018-20), LB, Philadelphia Eagles
Saw time on special teams in a 34-29 win over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil.
Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams
The former UMass and Michigan cornerback is one of two Wolverine undrafted free agents to make an active roster at the beginning of the season, joining McGregor with the Jets … Played 2 snaps on defense and 8 on special teams in a 26-20 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions.
Julius Welschof (2018-22), LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
On the injured reserve with a knee ailment.
Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Missed the opener with an ankle injury but is expected to be back in the lineup for Week 2.
Zak Zinter (2020-23), OG, Cleveland Browns
The former Michigan unanimous All-American played 4 special teams snaps and was in on 2 plays as an extra offensive lineman in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
