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2022 NFL Owls – Week 3
9/29/2022 11:41:00 AM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books and eight former Florida Atlantic University football players saw action. Here's a rundown of how each performed during the third week of the 2022 NFL season (All gametimes listed below are Eastern):
Active Owls (8)
#51 Azeez Al-Shaair | LB | San Francisco 49ers
- Al-Shaair made his second straight start of the season in Sunday night's matchup against the Denver Broncos. He logged five tackles, matching his season high from Week 1 while playing 23% of defensive snaps. The 49ers lost in a close defensive battle, 11-10.
49ers' Record: 1-2
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams – Monday, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)
#93 Brandin Bryant | DT | Buffalo Bills
- Bryant was officially signed to the team's 53-man roster on Saturday after being a practice squad callup the previous week. The Bills now have two former Owls on their 53. Bryant played in 28% of the team's defensive snaps and contributed four snaps on special teams in Buffalo's thrilling 21-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Bills' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at Baltimore – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#88 Harrison Bryant | TE | Cleveland Browns
- Bryant once again recorded significant snaps for Cleveland in Week 3. He was in on 47% of the team's offensive plays in Thursday night's 29-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bryant has now played over 45% of Cleveland's offensive snaps in all three weeks.
Browns' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at Atlanta – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#91 Trey Hendrickson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
- It was only a matter of time before Hendrickson had a standout performance in 2022 and it arrived on Sunday. The New York Jets offensive tackles were no match for Hendrickson, who not only finished with an explosive 2.5 sacks, but forced fumbles on each one. His final numbers for the day consisted of four tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and four QB hits in the 27-12 win. For his dominant performance, Hendrickson was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Bengals' Record: 1-2
Next Game: vs Miami – Thursday, 8:15 p.m. (Amazon Prime Video)
#1 Greg Joseph | K | Minnesota Vikings
Joseph kicked a season high four extra points in four attempts for the Vikings in the 28-24 victory over the division rival Detroit Lions. He remains perfect on extra point attempts through three games.
Vikings' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at New Orleans (at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London) – Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (FOX)
#42 James Pierre | CB | Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pierre continued his exclusive role in special teams playing 46% of the snaps. He downed a punt and recorded two solo tackles in the 29-17 loss to the division rival Cleveland Browns.
Steelers' Record: 1-2
Next Game: vs NY Jets – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#26 Devin Singletary | RB | Buffalo Bills
- Playing 40 minutes away from his hometown, "Motor" shined against the Miami Dolphins. From the very first drive of the game, Singletary made the most of his opportunities, catching a ball up the middle and turning it into a 19-yard gain. He then caught a 2-yard TD later in the same drive on 4th & Goal. Later in the fourth quarter, down by four and needing a scoring drive, QB Josh Allen found Motor on a 3rd and 10 that turned into a 22-yard gain and placed Buffalo firmly in Miami territory. Singletary ultimately finished with 9 catches on 11 targets for 78 yards while playing a season high 73% of the team's offensive snaps. The Bills came up just short, losing 21-19.
Bills' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at Baltimore – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#73 Brandon Walton | OT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Walton made his first start of his career with the tall task of protecting QB Tom Brady's blindside against the Green Bay Packers defense. Walton played all 65 of the team's offensive snaps as Tampa fell 14-12.
Buccaneers' Record: 2-1
Next Game: vs Kansas City – Sunday, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Practice Squad (4)
#92 Trevon Coley | DE | Chicago Bears
#38 Zyon Gilbert | CB | New York Giants
#29 Herb Miller | CB | Cleveland Browns
#80 Zaire Mitchell-Paden | TE | Cleveland Browns
Check back next Thursday to see how each Owl did the previous week, along with a preview of their respective team's next game.
Active Owls (8)
#51 Azeez Al-Shaair | LB | San Francisco 49ers
- Al-Shaair made his second straight start of the season in Sunday night's matchup against the Denver Broncos. He logged five tackles, matching his season high from Week 1 while playing 23% of defensive snaps. The 49ers lost in a close defensive battle, 11-10.
49ers' Record: 1-2
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams – Monday, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)
#93 Brandin Bryant | DT | Buffalo Bills
- Bryant was officially signed to the team's 53-man roster on Saturday after being a practice squad callup the previous week. The Bills now have two former Owls on their 53. Bryant played in 28% of the team's defensive snaps and contributed four snaps on special teams in Buffalo's thrilling 21-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Bills' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at Baltimore – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#88 Harrison Bryant | TE | Cleveland Browns
- Bryant once again recorded significant snaps for Cleveland in Week 3. He was in on 47% of the team's offensive plays in Thursday night's 29-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bryant has now played over 45% of Cleveland's offensive snaps in all three weeks.
Browns' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at Atlanta – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#91 Trey Hendrickson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
- It was only a matter of time before Hendrickson had a standout performance in 2022 and it arrived on Sunday. The New York Jets offensive tackles were no match for Hendrickson, who not only finished with an explosive 2.5 sacks, but forced fumbles on each one. His final numbers for the day consisted of four tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and four QB hits in the 27-12 win. For his dominant performance, Hendrickson was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Bengals' Record: 1-2
Next Game: vs Miami – Thursday, 8:15 p.m. (Amazon Prime Video)
#1 Greg Joseph | K | Minnesota Vikings
Joseph kicked a season high four extra points in four attempts for the Vikings in the 28-24 victory over the division rival Detroit Lions. He remains perfect on extra point attempts through three games.
Vikings' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at New Orleans (at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London) – Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (FOX)
#42 James Pierre | CB | Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pierre continued his exclusive role in special teams playing 46% of the snaps. He downed a punt and recorded two solo tackles in the 29-17 loss to the division rival Cleveland Browns.
Steelers' Record: 1-2
Next Game: vs NY Jets – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#26 Devin Singletary | RB | Buffalo Bills
- Playing 40 minutes away from his hometown, "Motor" shined against the Miami Dolphins. From the very first drive of the game, Singletary made the most of his opportunities, catching a ball up the middle and turning it into a 19-yard gain. He then caught a 2-yard TD later in the same drive on 4th & Goal. Later in the fourth quarter, down by four and needing a scoring drive, QB Josh Allen found Motor on a 3rd and 10 that turned into a 22-yard gain and placed Buffalo firmly in Miami territory. Singletary ultimately finished with 9 catches on 11 targets for 78 yards while playing a season high 73% of the team's offensive snaps. The Bills came up just short, losing 21-19.
Bills' Record: 2-1
Next Game: at Baltimore – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
#73 Brandon Walton | OT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Walton made his first start of his career with the tall task of protecting QB Tom Brady's blindside against the Green Bay Packers defense. Walton played all 65 of the team's offensive snaps as Tampa fell 14-12.
Buccaneers' Record: 2-1
Next Game: vs Kansas City – Sunday, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Practice Squad (4)
#92 Trevon Coley | DE | Chicago Bears
#38 Zyon Gilbert | CB | New York Giants
#29 Herb Miller | CB | Cleveland Browns
#80 Zaire Mitchell-Paden | TE | Cleveland Browns
Check back next Thursday to see how each Owl did the previous week, along with a preview of their respective team's next game.
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