Fuller, Hall seeking to halt Saints' seven-game win streak
Chancellor, Seahawks to host Falcons on Monday Night Football
November 17, 2017
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Sunday, Nov. 19
Washington at New Orleans – 1 p.m.
CB Kendall Fuller, S DeAngelo Hall and the Washington Redskins travel to New Orleans to face RB Trey Edmunds and the NFL’s No. 2 offense of the Saints. The Redskins are coming off a 38-30 loss to the Vikings, while the Saints are coming off their seventh straight and sit in first atop the NFC South. Edmunds had nine carries for 48 yards, including a 41-yard TD run for the first score of his NFL career in a 47-10 win at Buffalo. Fuller had four tackles, while Hall also contributed with three tackles. Tech Alum Torrian Gray serves as the Redskins’ secondary coach.
.@DeAngeloHall23 named as #Redskins' 2017 Ed Block Courage Award recipient for displaying extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 17, 2017
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Monday, Nov. 20
Atlanta at Seattle – 8:30 p.m.
S Kam Chancellor, T Duane Brown and the Seattle Seahawks host the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons. The Seahawks are coming off a 22-16 win against the Cardinals, while the Falcons are coming off a 27-7 victory against the Cowboys. Chancellor recorded 10 tackles, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and a safety in the win. Former Hokies’ S Nick Sorenson serves as the secondary coach for the Seahawks.
Earlier this week, Chancellor was named to the prestigious Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for his prowess on the field and his entrepeneaurial spirit in the business world.
The Road to Success begins HERE
— Zohn Burden (@CoachBurdenVT) November 15, 2017
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Other Sunday games featuring Hokies
Detroit at Chicago – 1 p.m.
CB Kyle Fuller and the Chicago Bears host NFC North rival Detroit Lions. Chicago is coming off a 23-16 loss to the Packers, while the Lions are coming off a 38-24 win against the Browns. Fuller recorded four tackles and two pass deflection in last week’s contest.
Buffalo at L.A. Chargers - 4:05 p.m.
TE Logan Thomas, QB Tyrod Taylor and the Buffalo Bills travel across the country to face the L.A. Chargers. Taylor completed nine of 18 passes for 56 yards with one touchdown, while also carrying the ball three times for 56 yards for the Bills. A team captain for the Bills, Taylor still intends to serve as a leader for his squad despite rookie QB Nathan Peterman getting the start this week.
HE'S A GOOD SOLDIER
— VT Football (@VT_Football) November 15, 2017
"I need to continue to be the leader and teammate that I know I can be.”@TyrodTaylor
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Tampa Bay at Miami – 1 p.m.
DE Darryl Tapp and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have to travel too far as the face the instate Miami Dolphins. The Buccaneers are coming off 15-10 win against the Jets that snapped their five-game losing streak. Tapp had two tackles and a sack on the day. WR Isaiah Ford is on IR for the Dolphins after suffering a knee injury during the preseason.
Baltimore at Green Bay – 1 p.m.
S Chuck Clark and the Baltimore Ravens travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers. The Ravens are coming off their bye week, while the Packers are coming off a 23-16 win against the Bears. QB Jerod Evans is a member pf the Packers’ practice squad.
L.A. Rams at Minnesota – 1 p.m.
The No. 3 offense of the L.A. Rams takes on the No. 5 defense of the Minnesota Vikings. The Rams enjoyed a dominant 33-7 win against the Texans, extending their win streak to four games. The Vikings are coming off a win against the Redskins, which extended their win streak to five games. FB Sam Rogers is a member of the Rams practice squad.
Kansas City at N.Y. Giants – 1 p.m.
The Chiefs are coming off their bye week, while the Giants are coming off a loss to the 49ers. LB Dadi Nicolas is on the PUP list for the Chiefs after suffering a ruptured patella tendon in Week 17 of the 2016 season.
Arizona at Houston – 1 p.m.
Head coach Bruce Arians and the Arizona Cardinals face off against the Houston Texans. The Cardinals are coming off a loss to the Seahawks, while the Texans are coming off a loss to the Rams. Nick Rapone serves as the defensive backs coach for the Cardinals’ staff. T Vinston Painter is a member of the Cardinals practice squad.
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