LARAMIE — Former University of Wyoming safety Andrew Wingard played a key role in one of the biggest upsets of the NFL’s Week 1 slate Sunday, helping the Arizona Cardinals defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 in Los Angeles.
Wingard recorded four tackles, including two tackles for loss, and defended one pass. He also forced a fumble and intercepted a pass as Arizona secured the road victory.
The Cardinals will host Seattle in Week 2.
Here is a look at how former Wyoming Cowboys performed during the opening week of the NFL season:
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen accounted for four touchdowns in Buffalo’s 36-31 victory at Houston. He completed 20 of 29 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns while adding 23 rushing yards and two touchdowns on six carries. He currently sits fourth in passing yards in the brand-new season. This was also his ninth game with multiple rushing and passing touchdowns, which is already an NFL record.
The Bills will open their new stadium Thursday night against Detroit.
Marcus Epps, Philadelphia Eagles
Epps recorded seven tackles in Philadelphia’s 24-22 victory over Washington.
The Eagles travel to Tennessee in Week 2.
Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints
Granderson recorded two tackles in New Orleans’ 31-30 loss at Detroit on Sunday. He also registered a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit.
The Saints travel to Baltimore in Week 2.
Treyton Welch, New Orleans Saints
Welch played 16 snaps in New Orleans’ 31-30 loss at Detroit, including 10 offensive snaps and six special teams snaps.
The Saints travel to Baltimore in Week 2.
Frank Crum, Denver Broncos
Crum began the season on Denver’s injured reserve list. The Broncos lost at Kansas City 31-10.
Denver hosts Jacksonville in Week 2.
Other former Cowboys
Caden Barnett is 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.
