BYU Players in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy assisted on a crazy pick-six while Puka Nacua put up crazy stats in Week 15

Kyle Van Noy did something ridiculous and awesome, Puka Nacua continues to make history, and Zayne Anderson was asked to fill a bigger role on the Packers defense. Meanwhile, the Falcons continue to criminally underutilize running back Tyler Allgeier.
NFL: DEC 14 Ravens at Bengals
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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 15.

Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons

Stats: 2 rushes, 18 yards

I've had enough. Can we just push the "sim to next season" button and get Tyler out of Atlanta where he has been criminally underutilized for the last three seasons? Two carries? Ridiculous.

Zayne Anderson, S, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 3 tackles

While the fifth-year pro is a special teams ace, he is also an effective reserve safety when pressed into service. And that's exactly what happened this week when Evan Williams went down with an injury. Between special teams and defense, Zayne registered three tackles with week. He could be seeing the field a lot going forward with Williams' injury is serious.

Tyler Batty, DE, Minnesota Vikings

Stats: 1 tackle

The undrafted rookie did his part helping the Vikings pick up a road win against the Dallas Cowboys by recording a special teams tackle. Batty now has eight tackles in nine games this year.

Chris Brooks, RB, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 2 rushes, 10 yards; 1 reception, 6 yards; 2 tackles

The do-it-all running back contributed in the run game with 10 yards, the passing game with six yards, and on special teams with two tackles. Brooks has carved out a limited but valuable role with the Packers as they prepare for the postseason.

Chris Brooks, Alex Singleton
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Michael Davis, CB, New Orleans Saints

Stats: No stats

The veteran continued playing his role on special teams but didn't record any stats in the Saints victory over the Panthers.

Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints

Stats: 2 rushes, 2 yards

Taysom's role continues to be phased out of the Saints offense. New Orleans pulled off a stunning upset over the Carolina Panthers today and Taysom helped the cause by picking up a big first down run when his number got called.

Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams

Stats: 9 reception, 181 yards; 2 rushes, 8 yards

Puka Nacua is simply unstoppable. And so are the 11-3 Rams, thanks in large part to Puka's connection with quarterback Matthew Stafford. Per the Rams X account, Nacua is just the fifth player in NFL history with at least 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards in two of his first three seasons. He should be an All-Pro this year.

Ryan Rehkow, P, Cincinnati Bengals

Stats: 4 punts, 45.5 yard average, 1 touchback, 2 inside the 20, 62-yard long

The second-year punter entered Sunday continuing to lead the league with a 51.8 yard punting average, but his stats will dip a bit this week after averaging just 45.5 yards on four punts. Rehkow is having a phenomenal season and has set himself up for a 10-plus year NFL career.

Kingsley Suamataia, OG, Kansas City Chiefs

Stats: Started game

The second-year starting left guard continues to play well for the Chiefs, though his team is really struggling right now. Kansas City lost on Sunday to fall to 6-8, lost Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL, and will miss the playoffs for the first time in years. On the season Kingsley's solid 67.8 PFF grade ranks 27th among all NFL guards.

Khyiris Tonga, DT, New England Patriots

Stats: 2 tackles

The 11-3 Patriots lost a tough game to the 10-4 Buffalo Bills, but Khyiris did his part in the middle of the defensive line with two tackles this week. In addition to his traditional defensive duties, the massive mauler was once against called upon on offense to clear the path as a lead blocker on 3rd-and-1.

Kyle Van Noy, OLB, Baltimore Ravens

Stats: 1 tackle, 1 pass defended, 1 QB hit, 1 interception (given to teammate for TD)

Kyle Van Noy assisted on one of the craziest interceptions you'll see this year. Instead of rushing, the BYU legend dropped into pass coverage, intercepted the pass at the Ravens five yard line, ran it back 11 yards, then handed the ball off to his teammate Alohi Gilman who took it the remaining 84 yards to the house. It was a very smart play by the crafty veteran Van Noy, and a gift-wrapped touchdown for the much faster Gilman. The Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-0 thanks in part to Van Noy's heady play.

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 (Monday Night Football)

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