Bearcats in the NFL Roundup: Week 14

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. had a career day against the Las Vegas Raiders, hauling in his first career interception and recording a career-high in tackles, while Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder set a new career-high in passing yards to highlight Week 14 of NFL action for former Bearcats.

Bearcats in the NFL Roundup: Week 14Bearcats in the NFL Roundup: Week 14
CINCINNATI – Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. had a career day against the Las Vegas Raiders, hauling in his first career interception and recording a career-high in tackles, while Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder set a new career-high in passing yards to highlight Week 14 of NFL action for former Bearcats.
 
Pace totaled a game-high 13 tackles (7 solo), one sack, one pass defended and what effectively was the game-sealing interception in the NFL's lowest-scoring contest in 16 years. The talented undrafted linebacker was PFF's highest-graded defender of the week (92.9). Pace appeared in every defensive snap for the Vikings for the third straight game. Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker saw snaps as well in the matchup.
 
Ridder completed 26 passes for 347 yards and a touchdown while also adding four rushes for 15 yards and scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the season in the Falcons' division rivalry game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
 
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce totaled six receptions for a team-high 83 yards against the Buffalo Bills.
 
In a Sunday night NFC East showdown Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce led the way for 324 total yards against the Dallas Cowboys.
 
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner made four tackles (3 solo), two passes defended and had one tackle for loss in a dominant 30-6 win over the Houston Texans. In this matchup, Gardner faced off against the only cornerback picked before him in the 2022 NFL Draft, Derek Stingley, for the first time.
 
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce hauled in two passes for 22 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals.
 
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford had 12 rushes for 51 yards and five receptions for 31 yards in a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, keeping the Browns in an AFC Wild Card spot. Offensive lineman James Hudson III made his third start of the season and appeared in every offensive snap for the second time this season.
 
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant recorded a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers.
 
On Monday Night Football, Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson had three tackles and tight end Josiah Deguara saw snaps against the New York Giants. Also on thee night, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Moore caught a pass for 22 yards and a kick return for 23 yards in a huge 28-27 upset win over the Miami Dolphins. 
 
Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott caught a pass for 11 yards in their huge 28-13 upset victory over their longtime division rival Detroit Lions.
 
WEEK 15 BEARCATS IN THE NFL SCHEDULE:
Las Angeles Chargers @ Las Vegas, Dec. 14, 8:15 p.m., WR Tre Tucker
Minnesota @ Cincinnati, Dec. 16, 1:00 p.m., ILB Ivan Pace Jr.
Pittsburgh @ Indianapolis, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m., WR Alec Pierce
Atlanta @ Carolina, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m., QB Desmond Ridder
Chicago @ Cleveland, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m., WR Tyler Scott, RB Jerome Ford, OT James Hudson III, OT Justin Murray
Tampa Bay @ Green Bay, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m., TE Josiah Deguara, LB Eric Wilson
New York @ Miami, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m., CB Sauce Gardner
Houston @ Tennesse, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m., OLB Myjai Sanders, RB Mike Boone, TE Josh Whyle, WR Chris Moore
Kansas City @ New England, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m., TE Travis Kelce, S Bryan Cook
Washington @ Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 17, 4:05 p.m., S Darrick Forrest, DE Marquise Copeland
Philadelphia @ Seattle, Dec. 18, 8:15 p.m., C Jason Kelce, CB Coby Bryant