NFL Week 18 Pack Pros Report

Here’s a rundown of how the former NC State football players in the NFL did in Week 18.

Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers (starter) had 9 receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders’ 20-34 loss to the Chargers, finishing the season with his highest receiving yards total of the season. This marked the third time this season he went for 100+ yards. He played in 48 of the 51 offensive snaps, recording a PFF grade of 86.0, which was his highest grade of the season. Meyers crossed the 1,000 yard barrier for the first time in his career in Week 18.

Linebacker Payton Wilson finished the regular season with 10 tackles in Pittsburgh’s loss to Cincinnati, tying his career high. His 8 solo tackles were a new career high. Wilson also had 1 forced fumble and 1 tackle for loss. His PFF grade was 73.8, playing in 41 of the 74 defensive snaps. Wilson has been named to every 2024 All-Rookie team I’ve stumbled across.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (starter) was 17 of 31 for 148 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers’ 17-19 loss to the Bengals. His QB Rating was 78.4, and his PFF grade was 72.7.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt (starter) had 5 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in Cincy’s 19-17 win over Pittsburgh. He played in 58 of the 61 defensive snaps, recording a PFF grade of 50.9.

Cornerback Nick McCloud had 5 tackles in San Francisco’s 24-47 loss to Arizona. He played in 26 of the 66 defensive snaps, and recorded a PFF grade of 51.4.

Defensive Tackle BJ Hill (starter) had 4 tackles in the Bengals’ 19-17 win over the Steelers. He played in 53 of the 61 defensive snaps, recording a PFF grade of 72.

Linebacker Drake Thomas had 2 Special Teams tackles in Seattle’s 30-25 win over the Rams.

Defensive Tackle Kentavius Street had 1 tackle in the Falcons’ 38-44 loss to the Panthers. He played in 25 of the 67 defensive snaps, recording a PFF grade of 42.3, which was his lowest grade since Week 4.

Left Tackle Ikem Ekwonu (starter) played in all 67 offensive snaps in the Panthers’ 44-38 win over the Falcons. His PFF grade was 73.0.

Right Guard Chandler Zavala (starter) played in all 67 offensive snaps in Carolina’s 44-38 win over Atlanta. His PFF grade was 72.9. It was his 2nd start of the season, and his first time playing Right Guard.

Center Garrett Bradbury (starter) played in all 65 offensive snaps in Minnesota’s 9-31 loss to Detroit. His PFF grade was 63.5.

Left Guard Joe Thuney (starter) only played in 3 snaps in Kansas City’s 0-38 loss to Denver. The Chiefs pretty much didn’t play their starters in this game.

Punter AJ Cole (starter) averaged an insane 60 yards per punt (3 punts) in Las Vegas’ 20-34 loss to the Bolts.

DNP

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett – Patriots

Inactive

Center Dylan McMahon – Rams

Linebacker Vi Jones – Cardinals

Injury