Wyoming Alumni Drive NFL Success in Week 2
Wyoming alumni dominated Week 2, with Josh Allen throwing three touchdowns and Carl Granderson pressuring Lamar Jackson into an interception.
Key points
- Josh Allen threw for 248 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 69 yards and two scores in a 41-31 win over Detroit.
- Carl Granderson recorded five tackles, one for loss, and a blocked field goal in the Saints' 24-17 victory over the Ravens.
- Wyoming alumni include Marcus Epps, Andrew Wingard, Treyton Welch, Frank Crum, and Sabastian Harsh, with varying roles and statuses.
Laramie’s legacy echoes through the NFL this week as Wyoming Cowboys translate their rugged training into professional results. Josh Allen’s arm whipped the ball downfield in Buffalo, while Carl Granderson’s pressure forced a costly mistake in Baltimore. The Pokes’ alumni are leaving their mark on the league's opening weeks.
Granderson’s defense in the Saints' 24-17 victory over the Ravens highlights the physicality Wyoming instills. His five tackles and blocked field goal were pivotal. Meanwhile, Allen’s 248 passing yards and three scores powered the Bills to a 41-31 win over Detroit.
Granderson Disrupts Baltimore Offense
Carl Granderson’s pressure on Lamar Jackson was the defining moment of the Saints' road upset. The defensive end’s five tackles, including one for loss, kept the Ravens' offense in check. His blocked 49-yard field goal attempt sealed the 24-17 victory. Granderson’s season stats now include seven tackles, two for loss, a sack, and a quarterback hit.
The Sacramento native’s performance in Baltimore cements his role in New Orleans' defensive scheme. His ability to generate pressure, with five quarterback pressures and four hurries, has been crucial. The Saints prepare to host Las Vegas in Week 3, with Granderson expected to continue his disruptive play.
Allen Powers Bills Offense
Josh Allen’s dual-threat capability shone in the Bills' 41-31 win over Detroit. He completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns. His 69 rushing yards on 14 carries added two more scores. Allen’s season totals now stand at 572 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, 92 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns.
The Bills' 2-0 record reflects Allen’s consistent excellence. His ability to extend plays and score from the ground keeps defenses off-balance. Buffalo’s Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers will test their offensive depth. Allen’s performance in Week 2 solidifies his status as a top-tier NFL quarterback.
Other Alumni Contribute Across NFL
Wyoming’s influence extends beyond Granderson and Allen. Marcus Epps recorded two tackles in the Eagles' 24-20 win at Tennessee. Andrew Wingard posted eight tackles and one for loss in the Cardinals' 31-7 loss to Seattle. Treyton Welch contributed on 12 snaps in the Saints' victory.
Other Wyoming alumni face varying fortunes this season. Frank Crum sits on injured reserve with Denver. Sabastian Harsh logged half a sack and two tackles in Houston's 20-6 loss to Cincinnati. Caden Barnett, Isaiah Neyor, and Evan Svoboda remain on practice squads. John Michael Gyllenborg’s season ended with a camp injury, and Solomon Byrd was placed on injured reserve.
