THE FLATS — Another week down and true to form, the #ProJackets showed up in exciting ways for the NFL’s second week of action.
One of the top storylines of the week was Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller. During a Monday Night Football win over the Saints (34-23), Waller had one of the best MNF tight end performances on record. He hauled in 12 catches for 105 yards — averaging 8.8 yards per catch — including a touchdown reception.
Jon Gruden: I’d take Darren Waller over any tight end
Darren Waller 😤
▪️38% Target Share (1st)
▪️18 Receptions (1st)
▪️87 Yards After Catch (T-1st)
▪️11 First Downs (1st)
▪️0 Drops (T-1st)pic.twitter.com/AFy0EHOxQr— PFF (@PFF) September 24, 2020
Also having a big week was Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker, who hit the game winning field goal in the 23-20 thriller over the Chargers. In total, Burtker was 3-for-3 on field goals on the day, despite having his lone extra point blocked. He also boomed five kickoffs for 64.2 yards and a touchback.
⚡️ “#ProJackets Week 2”https://t.co/1DNJkGvLRB
— #biGTime Football (@GTFootball) September 24, 2020
Jacksonville defensive end Adam Gotsis recorded four tackles (three solo) despite the 33-30 nail-biting loss to the Titans. As the Broncos continue to look to stop the early skid, losing 26-21 to the Steelers, outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu finished with one tackle on the day.
OTHER TRANSACTIONS:
- Cornerback D.J. White was signed to the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad on Wednesday.
Below is a complete list of the Football #ProJackets who were on NFL rosters to start this year.
| NFL | PLAYER | WEEK 2 STATS | 2020 SEASON STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Jeremiah Attaochu #97 | LB Denver Broncos Bio NFL Draft: 2014 (Chargers), 2nd round Experience: 7th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2010-13 High School: Archbishop Carroll | Broncos 21, Steelers 26 GP:1 Total Tackles: 1 Solo: 1 Assisted: 0 Broncos (0-2) | GP:1 Total Tackles: 5 Solo: 4 Assisted: 1 Sacks: 1 |
 | Harrison Butker #7 | K Kansas City Chiefs Bio NFL Draft: 2017 (Panthers), 7th round Experience: 4th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2013-16 High School: Westminster | Chiefs 23, Chargers 20 GP: 1 FGs Made: 3 FGs Attempted: 3 Longest FG: 58 PATs: 0 KO: 5 Avg: 64.2 TB: 1 Chiefs (2-0) | GP: 2 FGs Made: 5 FGs Attempted: 5 Longest FG: 58 PATs: 4 KO: 11 Avg: 64.6 TB: 4 |
 | Nathan Cottrell #31 | RB Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: UDFA Experience: 1st season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2016-19 High School: Knoxville West | Jaguars 30, Titans 33 Non-active roster Jaguars (1-1) | GP: 1 |
 | Tyler Davis #87 | TE Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: 2019 (Jaguars), 7th round Experience: 1st season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2019 High School: Mepham | Jaguars 30, Titans 33 Did not play due to injury. Jaguars (1-1) | |
 | Adam Gotsis #96 | DE Jacksonville Jaguars Bio NFL Draft: 2016 (Broncos), 2nd round Experience: 6th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: Kew | Colts 20, Jaguars 27 GP: 1 Total Tackles: 4 Solo: 3 Assisted: 0 Jaguars (1-1) | GP: 1 Total Tackles: 7 Solo: 4 Assisted: 3 |
 | Shaq Mason #69 | OG New England Patriots Bio NFL Draft: 2015 (Patriots), 4th round Experience: 6th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2011-14 High School: Columbia Central | Patriots 30, Seahawks 35 GP: 1 GS: 1 Patriots (1-1) | GP: 2 GS: 2 |
 | Chris Milton #28 | CB Tennessee Titans Bio NFL Draft: Undrafted, 2016 Experience: 5th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: Charlton County | Jaguars 30, Titans 33 11 snaps on special teams Titans (2-0) | GP: 2 |
 | Darren Waller #83 | TE Vegas Raiders Bio NFL Draft: 2015 (Ravens), 6th round Experience: 4th season Status: Active Years at Tech: 2012-15 High School: North Cobb | Saints 24, Raiders 34 GP: 1 Receptions: 12 Receiving Yards: 105 Avg.: 8.8 Longest Reception: 18 Receiving TDs: 1 Raiders (2-0) | GP: 2 Receptions: 18 Receiving Yards: 150 Avg.: 8.3 Longest Reception: 18 Receiving TDs: 1 |
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