Washington Huskies Alumni in the NFL -NFC November
Arizona Cardinals
Week 6: Budda Baker only had two tackles in the win over the Cleveland Browns 37-14. Cornerback Byron Murphy had seven tackles. Linebacker Ezekiel Turner went on the injured list with a bad shoulder. So, he missed this game as well as weeks seven and eight. Tight end Darrell Daniels started the game. However, exiting the game with a hamstring injury and no catches on the day.
Week 7: The Cardinals beat the Houston Texans badly, 31-5. Budda Baker only played 75 percent of the Cardinals’ defensive snaps, the lowest so far on the season. Again, only having two tackles. Bryon Murphy had four tackles and was taken out of the game as well as Baker. Darrell Daniels didn’t play in this game because of his hamstring injury.
Week 8: The Cardinals suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Green Bay 24-21. Budda Baker was busier in this one, compared to the previous two games, with seven tackles. Also, Baker was criticized after the game as well. On a touchdown pass from Green Bay Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers to receiver Randall Cobb.
Analyst Troy Aikman felt Baker should have been over helping on the play. In his national column, Peter King agreed with Aikman. Of course, in a game like this, and him being one of the best safeties in the NFL, criticism happens now and then. Also, Byron Murphy, who was on Cobb, signaled for Baker to come over to help. On the night, Murphy had six tackles. Darrell Daniels returned for only one offensive play but saw action on special teams.
Week 9: The Cardinals rebounded with a win over NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers 31-17. Budda Baker had seven tackles along with an interception. Byron Murphy had four tackles plus forced a fumble on the 49ers’ tight end George Kittle, resulting in a turnover. Darrell Daniels played 46 percent of the offensive snaps and caught one pass for zero yards.
Budda Baker can smell 8-1 with this INT! #RedSea
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Los Angeles Rams
Week 6: In addition, nose Tackle Greg Gaines started for the third time on the season in the win over the New York Giants 38-11. It didn’t take Gaines long to get noticed as he came on to finish off a sack on the first play of the game and finished with two tackles while he was in there. Taylor Rapp continued his excellent season with five tackles and two interceptions. Coleman Shelton played on special teams.
Week 7: Gaines didn’t start but, he had four tackles in the Rams win over the Detroit Lions. Taylor Rapp had three tackles on the day. Shelton again played exclusively on special teams.
Week 8: Greg Gaines was back in starting at nose tackle against the Houston Texans in the Rams win 38-22. Greg played his most time of the season, assisting on another sack and four tackles. Taylor Rapp didn’t play late but was still in on 70 percent of the defensive snaps and had another three tackles. Coleman Shelton finally was able to play some center being in on nine snaps.
Week 9: The LA Rams lost to Tennessee 28-16. Greg Gaines started for the second week in a row. As a result of starter Sebastian Joseph going on injured reserve, Gaines might be starting the rest of the way. Gaines played except one play.
He is having a good season despite playing in a reserve role until now. Gaines had three tackles along with half a sack. Rapp Rapp had four tackles and didn’t allow a pass beyond 16-yards. Coleman Shelton was back to special teams only.
they really added Von Miller to *this* pic.twitter.com/7YcLQmKPcl
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) November 4, 2021