By ROY LANG III, Journal Sports
Dak Prescott’s right hand took a beating in the Dallas Cowboys’ opener against Tampa Bay on Sunday night. The former Haughton star ultimately left the game with a broken bone. He had surgery and is expected to miss several games.
Overall, it’s a rough start for the locals. Five of our 15 players began the season on an injured list, Prescott is expected to miss several weeks and a few others saw little or no playing time in Week 1.
It wasn’t all bad in Week 1 – especially in the 2022 Sunday night debut. Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (North Webster) picked up a pair of sacks against Dallas, while Cowboys’ safety Donovan Wilson (Woodlawn) intercepted Tom Brady.
LOCAL NFL STARS: 2022 Week 1 recap
Terrace Marshall Jr., Carolina (22, WR, Parkway)
The former second-round pick was active but didn’t play a single snap in Sunday’s opener.
Israel Mukuamu, Dallas (22, S, Parkway)
The second-year pro was inactive for Sunday’s opener, but the injury to Cowboys’ safety Javon Kearse opens the door.
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (29, QB, Haughton)
A lackluster performance (14-of-29 for 134 yards and one INT) turned disastrous when he broke a bone in hand late in the game against Tampa Bay.
Robert Rochell, Los Angeles Rams (24, DB, Fair Park)
Didn’t see any snaps on defense, but played 13 snaps on special teams against Buffalo.
L’Jarius Sneed, Kansas City (25, DB, Minden)
Played 88 percent of the Chiefs’ snaps on defense in Week 1. He was targeted twice in coverage and Arizona’s Kyler Murray was 2-for-2 for just 5 yards. Sneed collected eight tackles and two quarterback hits (one sack).
Marquez Stevenson, Buffalo (23, WR, Northwood)
Started the season on injured reserve after a foot surgery.
Trent Taylor, Cincinnati (28, WR, Evangel)
He returned five punts for a total of 31 yards in Week 1. The wide receiver did not garner a target from Joe Burrow in 14 offensive snaps.
Jerry Tillery, Los Angeles Chargers (25, DL, Evangel)
Played just 21 snaps (36 percent) in the Week 1 game against Las Vegas and did not hit the stat sheet.
Ar’Darius Washington, Baltimore (22, S, Evangel)
Started the season on the Ravens’ practice squad.
Devin White, Tampa Bay (24, LB, North Webster)
Played every defensive snap and posted two sacks among his eight tackles against the Cowboys on opening night. Added a pass defended. In pass coverage, White allowed four receptions on seven targets for 42 yards.
Tre’Davious White, Buffalo (27, DB, Green Oaks)
He is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and must miss at least four weeks.
Greedy Williams, Cleveland (24, DB, Calvary)
Tumultuous start to his NFL career continued when he was placed on the injured reserved list (hamstring) prior to Sunday’s opener.
Rodarius Williams, New York Giants (25, DB, Calvary)
Like his brother, LeeLee (IR) will miss at least the first four games of the 2022 regular season as a member.
Brandon Wilson, Cincinnati (28, DB, Calvary Baptist)
On the PUP list.
Donovan Wilson, Dallas Cowboys (27, S, Woodlawn)
Sent quarterback Tom Brady into a rage when he picked the Hall of Famer on Sunday night. Wilson also recorded five tackles and played 82 percent of the snaps on defense. When Brady looked his way in coverage, he was 0-for-3 including the interception.
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