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Canadians in the NFL: Palmer finds end zone in Chargers' win over Vikings

Joshua Palmer Los Angeles Chargers Joshua Palmer - The Canadian Press
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Brampton's own Joshua Palmer had one of the top performances among Canadians in the NFL in Week 3 as the 25-year-old former Tennessee Volunteer hauled in four receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Los Angeles Chargers' 28-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings. 

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Joshua Palmer - Los Angeles Chargers

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REC YDS TD BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 8  43  Brampton Tennessee   2021
 

Week 3 vs. Minnesota Vikings: Brampton's own Joshua Palmer had one of the top performances among Canadians in the NFL in Week 3 as the 25-year-old former Tennessee Volunteer hauled in four receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Los Angeles Chargers' 28-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings. 

 

John Metchie - Houston Texans 

John Metchie III Houston Texans

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REC YDS TD BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 3 30  Taiwan  Alabama  2022

Week 3 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: The 23-year-old Alabama product from Brampton got his first taste of being in enemy territory as John Metchie caught a pair of passes for 13 yards in the Houston Texans' stunning 37-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Week 3. 

 

Jevon Holland - Miami Dolphins

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TACK SACK INT BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 23  0  Coquitlam Oregon  2021 
 

Week 3 vs. Denver BroncosCoquitlam's Jevon Holland had a big day in the Miami Dolphins' 70-20 rout of the Denver Broncos on Sunday, The 23-year-old racked up seven tackles, forced a pair of fumbles, and defended a pass as the Fins improved to 3-0 on the season. 

 

Chuba Hubbard - Carolina Panthers

Chuba Hubbard Carolina Panthers

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CAR YDS TD BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 12  78  0  Edmonton  Oklahoma State  2021
 

Week 3 vs. Seattle Seahawks: Chuba Hubbard saw a season-low single touch out of the Carolina Panthers' backfield. The Oklahoma State product from Edmonton, Alta., gained a pair of yards on the ground and made two receptions for two yards in the Panthers' 37-27 loss. 

 

Chase Claypool - Chicago Bears

Chase Claypool Chicago Bears

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REC YDS TD BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 4  51 Abbotsford  Notre Dame  2020
 

Week 3 vs. Kansas City Chiefs: After finding the end zone in the Chicago Bears' Week 2 loss, Notre Dame product and Abbotsford, B.C., native Chase Claypool was held to one reception on four targets for 15 yards in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. 

 

Sydney Brown - Philadelphia Eagles

 

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TACK SACK TD BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 3  0  0  London Illinois   2023

Week 3 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Brown was forced the exit the Eagles' Monday night win in the first half due to a thigh injury. In addition to his two tackles, Brown broke up a potential touchdown pass to Bucs star Mike Evans.

 

Jesse Luketa - Arizona Cardinals

Jesse Luketa Arizona Cardinals Micah Parsons Dallas Cowboys

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TACK SACK INT BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 3  0  Ottawa  Penn State 2022 
 

Week 3 vs. Dallas Cowboys: Ottawa's Jesse Luketa played all in all three phases of the Arizona Cardinals' 28-16 win over fellow Penn State product Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys. The 24-year-old Luketa logged two snaps on offence, 18 on defence, and 17 on special teams. 

 

Michael Hoecht -  Los Angeles Rams

 

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TACK SACK INT BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 14  0.5  0 Oakville  Brown   Undrafted
 

Week 3 vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Hoecht continues to be active at the linebacker spot for the Rams, bringing his season tackle total to 14 through three games. The 25-year-old Oakville, Ont. native had five tackles in the Rams' narrow loss to the Bengals on Monday night. 

 

Benjamin St-Juste - Washington Commanders

Benjamin St-Juste Washington Commanders Trent Sherfield Buffalo Bills

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TACK SACK INT BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 11  0 Montreal  Minnesota 2021

Week 3 vs. Buffalo Bills: Montreal, Que., native Benjamin St-Juste racked up the Washington Commanders' third-most tackles (5) in their 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 

 

Matthew Bergeron - Atlanta Falcons

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GAMES BORN COLLEGE DRAFT
 3 Victoriaville  Syracuse  2023

 Week 3 vs. Detroit Lions: Victoriaville's Matthew Bergeron and the Atlanta Falcons were held to their first sub-100 rushing yard game of the season as they garnered 44 yards on teh ground in their 20-6 loss to the Detroit Lions.