BYU Players in the NFL: Zayne Anderson is a difference maker while Kedon Slovis hits a milestone in Week 12

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 12.

Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons

Stats: 12 carries, 44 yards; 1 reception 5 yards; 3 tackles

The Falcons beat the Saints in a divisional game and Tyler Allgeier made some big contributions. He picked up 49 scrimmage yards and somehow made three tackles on special teams to boot. The 12 carries is the most the fourth-year pro has had since getting 16 carries in Week 4.

Zayne Anderson, S, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 2 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

Anderson made one of the most important plays in the Packers win over the Vikings this week. Late in the third quarter the Packers were nursing a 10-6 lead and were forced to punt. The punt hit a Vikings player and Zayne pounced on the live ball, recovering the muffed punt and giving the Packers possession at the Vikings five yard line. Two plays later the Packers punched it in, giving them a 17-6 lead and helping them cruise to a divisional win.

Tyler Batty, DE, Minnesota Vikings

Stats: 1 tackle

The rookie continues to contribute to the Vikings special teams, registering a tackle on Minnesota's first kick of the game. The undrafted first-year player now has seven tackles in six games in his first NFL season.

Chris Brooks, RB, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 8 carries, 22 yards; 1 reception, 5 yards

Brooks had his most productive game of the season in a 23-6 Packers win over division rival Minnesota. Coming into this game he had just three carries for 10 yards on the year with seven receptions for 54 yards. With starting running back Josh Jacobs out of action, Brooks registered eight carries for 22 yards and another reception for five yards. Green Bay trusts the third-year pro.

Michael Davis, CB, New Orleans Saints

Stats: 1 tackle

The ninth-year pro joined the Saints a few weeks into the season and continues to play his part on the special teams, where he registered another tackle this week. It was Davis's second tackle on the season.

Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints

Stats: 10 carries, 17 yards; 0-of-2 passing

On his career Taysom Hill is averaging a healthy 5.4 yards per carry. But this year his average has dropped to just 2.1 yards per attempt. The 2-9 Saints are a bad team with a really bad offense. There are few holes for Taysom or any of the Saints running backs to exploit. Elite running back Alvin Kamara is averaging a career-low 3.6 yards per carry as the rest of the Saints season turns into a slog.

Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams

Stats: 7 receptions, 97 yards

Puka is so dominant. The Rams obliterated the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football so Puka's night was done early, and even then he put up seven receptions for what felt like an effortless 97 yards. He's on the cusp for another 1,000-yard season, Pro Bowl selection, and potential All-Pro campaign. His 94.4 receiving yards per game coming into Week 12 ranked second in the NFL, and he added a little to that total this week.

Ryan Rehkow, P, Cincinnati Bengals

Stats: 5 punts, 45.4 average, 3 inside the 20, 1 touchback, 60-yard long

Rehkow entered this week leading the NFL in punting average at 53.1 yards per attempt, giving him a 2.3 yard per punt average over the No. 2 punter in the league. Rehkow's average this week of 45.4 yards per punt this week is going to drive his average down, but he did put three of them inside the 20 and one was a touchback.

Kedon Slovis, QB, Arizona Cardinals

Stats: 1-of-1, -2 yards

While the 3-8 Arizona Cardinals lost in overtime to the 7-4 Jacksonville Jaguars, it was a historic game for Kedon Slovis as he completed his first NFL pass. Starter Jacoby Brissett was injured late in the third quarter and Slovis took the field. He completed his only pass attempt for a two yard loss. Brissett returned to the game, but not before Kedon Slovis completed his first career pass.

Kingsley Suamataia, OG, Kansas City Chiefs

Stats: Started game

The Chiefs starting left guard went into the concussion protocol last week but was cleared for this week's game. Kingsley started and did his part in the Chiefs overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year stud was ranked as the No. 31 of 80 guards in the NFL by PFF coming into this week.

Khyiris Tonga, DT, New England Patriots

Stats: 2 tackles

The fifth-year pro continues to enjoy the best season of his career. The Patriots are an impressive 10-2, and Tonga is doing his part. Tonga now has 19 tackles on the season, but his impact in the middle of the defensive line transcends the traditional box score. He did suffer a chest injury in this game, so hopefully it's nothing serious.

Kyle Van Noy, OLB, Baltimore Ravens

Stats: 1 tackle, 1 QB hit, 3 pressures (unofficial)

The Ravens beat the Jets this week and Kyle Van Noy continues to contribute, though his production is noticeably down versus his 12.5-sack Pro Bowl season from a year ago. One report credited him with three pressures this week (though that's not official) with one tackle and a quarterback hit. On the season the 12-year veteran has 13 tackles and two sacks in nine games.

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)

Sione Takitaki, LB, Minnesota Vikings (practice squad)

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

Zach Wilson, QB, Miami Dolphins (DNP)