Zonovan Knight Scores First NFL Touchdown!

Former NC State Running Back Zonovan Knight scored his first career NFL Touchdown yesterday in the New York Jets 10-20 loss to the Bills.

Zonovan Knight breaking all the tackles! The @nyjets tie it up in Buffalo. @knight_zonovan

📺: #NYJvsBUF on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) December 11, 2022

Knight finished the game with 17 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown, as well as 2 receptions for 6 yards. What is significant about yesterday’s performance, is Bam got the start over Michael Carter, who was starting for New York before he suffered an injury.

Over the last 2 weeks Zonovan Knight is:
*2nd in PFF Rush Grade (84.8)
*2nd in Missed Tackles Forced (13)
*2nd in Elusiveness Rating (148.7)
*3rd in Runs of 10+ Yards (5)
*4th in rushing yards (161)
*6th in PFF Receiving Grade (72.2)
*7th in PFF Pass Blocking Grade (78.5)

— Ron Stewart (@RonStewart_) December 12, 2022

Zonovan Knight forced 10 missed tackles against the Bills, per PFF. He's forced 25 missed tackles in three games.

He's also averaging 3.39 yards after contact per rush, 12th among all RBs (min. 40 carries). #Jets

— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) December 12, 2022

Knight has been one of the hottest Running Back’s in the NFL since he stepped on the field 3 weeks ago.