LARAMIE — The NFC South remains wide open, with every team at least two games below .500. Former University of Wyoming defensive end Carl Granderson is doing his part to help push the New Orleans Saints into the division title race.
Granderson gave Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders a difficult afternoon in Sanders’ first start of the season, recording seven tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, one pass defended and two quarterback hits in the Saints’ 23-22 victory.
Through eight games, Granderson has 32 tackles, 7.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, one pass defended and one blocked field goal. New Orleans, which improved to 3-5, hosts Carolina in Week 10.
Here is a look at how the other former Wyoming Cowboys performed in Week 9:
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Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen helped Buffalo earn a 23-6 victory at Minnesota on Monday night, completing 21 of 31 passes for 234 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed for 15 yards on six carries.
Through eight games, Allen has completed 159 of 239 passes for 2,025 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has added 285 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 61 carries for the 7-1 Bills. Buffalo travels to face the New York Jets in Week 10.
Andrew Wingard, Arizona Cardinals
Wingard led all players with 12 tackles in Arizona’s 17-3 loss to Seattle on Sunday. Through nine games, Wingard has recorded 42 tackles, three tackles for loss, one pass defended, one interception and one forced fumble for the 3-6 Cardinals. Arizona hosts the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10.
Marcus Epps, Philadelphia Eagles
Epps turned in his strongest performance of the season, recording six tackles in Philadelphia’s 19-11 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. Through nine games, Epps has 20 tackles and one pass defended for the 2-7 Eagles. Philadelphia has a bye in Week 10.
Frank Crum, Denver Broncos
Crum has spent the season on Denver’s injured reserve list. The Broncos rallied for a 26-21 victory over Carolina on Sunday to improve to 7-2. Denver has a bye in Week 10.
Treyton Welch, New Orleans Saints
Welch was released by New Orleans before the Saints’ 23-22 victory over Cleveland on Sunday. He appeared in games earlier this season, recording 73 snaps, with 25 on offense and 47 on special teams.
Other former Cowboys
Caden Barnett remains on the Chicago Bears’ practice squad, while Evan Svoboda is on the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad. John Michael Gyllenborg suffered a season-ending injury during fall camp with the Kansas City Chiefs.
