Pitt Panthers Well Represented in Week 10 of NFL Season

Pitt has produced NFL players at a much higher rate than many outside of Pittsburgh would expect, and that talent was on display over the weekend.

It wasn’t the most productive weekend for the former Pitt stars, but there were strong performances on the offensive line, at the skill positions and defensively.

The MVP of the week is one of three options — Minnesota Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill, Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey.

O’Neill played every offensive snap for the Vikings, protecting quarterback Sam Darnold all afternoon. Conner racked up over 100 offensive yards and reached the end zone for the fifth time this season. And Kancey is on a roll after starting the season on the shelf.

Kenny Pickett didn’t play much against the Dallas Cowboys, but he was all smiles on the field at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss against 49ers, 23-20 

DT Calijah Kancey — five tackles (all solo), a team-high two tackles for loss and a sack

S Jordan Whitehead — team-high 12 tackles (seven solo)

Arizona Cardinals win against Jets, 31-6  

RB James Conner — 12 carries for 33 yards and a touchdown, five receptions for 80 yards

Carolina Panthers overtime win against Giants, 20-17 

CB Dane Jackson — six tackles (all solo)

Buffalo Bills win against Indianapolis Colts, 30-20

S Damar Hamlin — four tackles (two solo) and a fumble recovery (BUF)

OT Matt Goncalves — 51 snaps, three pressures allowed (IND)

Denver Broncos loss against the Chiefs, 16-14 

TE Lucas Krull — two receptions for 21 yards

Minnesota Vikings win against Jaguars, 12-7 

OT Brian O’Neill — 84 snaps, zero pressures allowed

WR Jordan Addison — one carry for four yards, two receptions for 25 yards

OLB Pat Jones II — one solo tackle

Philadelphia Eagles win against Cowboys, 34-6 

QB Kenny Pickett — 1-of-2 pass attempts for five yards, one carry for one yard