LARAMIE, Wyoming (9/17/24) – No team has been as impressive through two weeks of the National Football League season as New Orleans. The Saints are 2-0, having outscored their opponents 91-29, and a former University of Wyoming football player is a big reason for that success.
Carl Granderson has accumulated eight tackles with 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits from his defensive end position. New Orleans went into Dallas and throttled the Cowboys, 44-19, on Sunday and Granderson had five tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and a pair of quarterback hits.
The Saints host Philadelphia in Week 3.
Below is a list of the other former Wyoming student-athletes and how they did in Week 2.
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen and the Bills improved to 2-0 with a 31-10 win at Miami on Thursday. Allen didn't have to do a whole bunch as the defense played well, but he finished 13-for-19 for 139 yards and one touchdown.
For the season, Allen is 31-for-42 for 371 yards and three touchdowns. He's added 41 yards on 11 carries and two scores.
Buffalo hosts Jacksonville for Monday Night Football.
Logan Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals
Wilson and the Bengals fell to 0-2 after dropping a 26-25 decision at Kansas City on Sunday. Wilson did all he could with 12 tackles from his linebacker position.
For the season, Wilson has piled up 24 tackles. That ranks in a tie for second in the league.
Cincinnati hosts Washington for Monday Night Football.
Marcus Epps, Las Vegas Raiders
Epps and the Raiders moved to 1-1 on the season after a 26-23 win at Baltimore. Epps recorded four tackles and one tackle for loss from his safety position.
For the season, Epps boasts nine tackles and one tackle for loss.
The Raiders host Carolina in Week 3.
Chad Muma, Jacksonville Jaguars
Muma and the Jaguars fell to 0-2 after an 18-13 loss to Cleveland on Sunday. He registered one tackle from his linebacker position.
For the season, Muma has logged three tackles.
Jacksonville travels to Buffalo for Monday Night Football.
Andrew Wingard, Jacksonville Jaguars
Wingard did not play due to an injury in Jacksonville's 18-13 loss to Cleveland on Sunday. He has yet to play this season.
Tashaun Gipson, Jacksonville Jaguars
Gipson did not play due to a suspension in Jacksonville's 18-13 loss to Cleveland on Sunday. He has yet to play this season.
Frank Crum, Denver Broncos
Crum was inactive for Denver in the Broncos, 13-6, loss to Pittsburgh. Crum has yet to be active this season.
Treyton Welch, New Orleans Saints
Welch is currently participating on the Saints' practice squad. He has yet to be elevated this season.
