BYU Players in the NFL: Former Cougars feasted on Thanksgiving while Puka Nacua makes an all-time catch in Week 13

The pipeline from Provo to the pros is strong, with 18 former BYU Cougars currently on NFL rosters. Here's how each of them performed in Week 13.

Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons

Stats: 8 carries, 20 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 35 yards

Tyler is finally getting a decent number of touches for a 4-8 Falcons team. In a loss to the Jets he had 10 touches that resulted in 55 yards and yet another gritty goal line touchdown.  On the season he has rushed for 344 yards with eight touchdowns, averaging 3.5 yards per carry.

Zayne Anderson, S, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 1 tackle

Like clockwork, Zayne Anderson racked up another special teams tackle, this time on Thanksgiving. On the season the fifth-year pro has 10 tackles and one fumble recovery.

Tyler Batty, DE, Minnesota Vikings

Stats: No stats recorded; played 23 special teams snaps

The undrafted rookie was on the losing end of a 26-0 Vikings beatdown at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks and played his usual role on special teams. He played all 23 of the Vikings special teams snaps this week but didn't record any tackles. On the season he has seven tackles in seven games.

Chris Brooks, RB, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 2 receptions, 9 yards; 1 tackle

The Packers got another win on Thanksgiving and Brooks played his usual role as a situational back on passing downs and a special teams mainstay. He caught two more balls this week, giving him 10 receptions on the season for 68 yards to go with his 11 carries for 31 yards. He now also has double-digit special teams tackles with 10 on the year.

Michael Davis, CB, New Orleans Saints

Stats: No stats recorded

The veteran corner entered the game for a struggling Saints team that fell to 2-10 with a loss to the Dolphins, but Davis didn't record any stats. On the season he has seen limited action in seven games with two tackles.

Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints

Stats: 1 rush, 2 yards; 1 reception, 5 yards

It has been tough to watch Taysom's season play out as this year his impact is nowhere near where it has been in the past. The Saints are 2-10 and have little reason to feature a veteran on the last year of his contract. And when they have featured Taysom, the results just haven't been there for some reason. This year he has 33 carries for just 71 yards, averaging a mere 2.2 yards per carry.

Off the field, Taysom was honored by the Saints as the team's Ed Block Courage Award winner this year. Per the Saints team website, this award is given to a player on each team who best exemplifies a commitment to sportsmanship and courage. Hill won this honor after returning from an ACL tear last December, making his debut in Week 5.

Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams

Stats: 6 receptions, 72 yards

The Rams surprisingly fell to 9-3 with a loss at the Carolina Panthers, but Puka did his part to put his team in a position to win with six receptions for 72 yards. He also had an Odell Beckham-style one-handed grab that was absolutely ridiculous. Puka is in the midst of another Pro Bowl year with 86 receptions for 1,019 yards and four touchdowns.

Ryan Rehkow, P, Cincinnati Bengals

Stats: 2 punts, 52.5 yard average, 1 touchback, 1 inside the 20

The Bengals waltzed to a relatively easy victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving and Rehkow was only used twice. He's still leading the NFL with a 52.3 yards per punt average and could be heading to his first Pro Bowl this year.

Kingsley Suamataia, OG, Kansas City Chiefs

Stats: Started game

The Chiefs lost a tough one to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, but Kingsley did his part to help the team by starting at left guard and playing all of the Chiefs offensive snaps. The second-year player has thrived at guard -- versus playing left tackle as a rookie last season -- and is ranked No. 30 of 81 guards by PFF.

Khyiris Tonga, DT, New England Patriots

Stats: Plays on Monday Night Football

The Patriots are 10-2 on the season and Khyiris Tonga in the middle of the defense is a key reason why. The fifth-year pro has 19 tackles and two passes batted down in 12 games this year. He is ranked as the No. 36 of 128 interior defensive linemen by PFF.

Kyle Van Noy, OLB, Baltimore Ravens

Stats: 2 tackles, 1 QB hit

The Ravens got handled by the Bengals on Thanksgiving, and Kyle Van Noy had a relatively quiet Turkey Day. KVN racked up two more tackles and another quarterback hit, but sacks continue to be elusive with just two sacks in 10 games this year.

Did not play

Brady Christensen, OG, Carolina Panthers (injured reserve)

Blake Freeland, OT, Indianapolis Colts (injured reserve)

Jakob Robinson, CB, San Francisco 49ers (injured reserve)

Kedon Slovis, QB, Arizona Cardinals (DNP)

Sione Takitaki, LB, Minnesota Vikings (practice squad)

Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco 49ers (injured reserve)

Zach Wilson, QB, Miami Dolphins (DNP)