How Former Hoosiers Fared in Week Six of the 2021 NFL Season

Written by Evan McShane

Many of the former Hoosiers were on a bye week this week, but a couple have been playing in primetime games every week. Here is how they did in week six.

Rodger Saffold – Tennessee Titans (4-2)

Rodger Saffold got the start once again on Monday Night Football for the Titans electric comeback win over Buffalo. Saffold played 100% of the offensive snaps on Monday, helping pave the way for an explosive offensive performance by Tennessee.

Tevin Coleman – New York Jets (1-4)

The Jets were off with a bye week.

Nate Sudfeld – San Francisco 49ers (2-3)

The 49ers were off with a bye week.

Dan Feeney – New York Jets (1-4)

The Jets were off with a bye week.

Ian Thomas – Carolina Panthers (3-3)

Ian Thomas had a 41-yard reception in Carolina’s OT loss against the Vikings. This was Thomas’ longest catch of his career. Thomas now has nine catches on the year for 79 total yards.

Wes Martin – New York Giants (1-5)

Wes Martin played 35% of the Giant’s offensive snaps at guard on Sunday. The Giants suffered a blowout loss, but Martin has now seen steady playing time for the second week in a row.

Brandon Knight – Baltimore Ravens (5-1)

Brandon Knight was claimed by the Baltimore Ravens off of the waiver wire this week.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine – Tennessee Titans (4-2)

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is cementing a nice role in Tennessee’s offense so far this season. The former IU wide receiver had three catches for 27 yards during the Titans win over the Bills on Monday Night Football. Westbrook-Ikhine also threw a quality block to spring a long Derrick Henry TD run and recorded a tackle on special teams. Westbrook-Ikhine has 12 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown so far this season.

Jason Spriggs – Atlanta Falcons (2-3)

The Falcons were off with a bye week.

Jamar Johnson – Denver Broncos (3-3)

Jamar Johnson was inactive for the Broncos loss to the Raiders. The rookie defensive back has not been active in a game yet this season.

Jordan Howard – Philadelphia Eagles (2-4)

Jordan Howard is on the Eagles’ practice squad but remained inactive on game day.