Canadians in the NFL: Palmer finds end zone in Chargers' win over Vikings
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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.
Joshua Palmer - Los Angeles Chargers
woooooooooooow
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 24, 2023
📺 | @nflonfox pic.twitter.com/aQZgYk9ynO
2023 stats
| REC | YDS | TD | BORN | COLLEGE | DRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 43 | 1 | 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
2023 stats
| REC | YDS | TD | BORN | COLLEGE | DRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30 | 0 | 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
Jevon Holland doing Jevon Holland things. 👊 pic.twitter.com/CeRISAi3rF
— NFL Canada (@NFLCanada) September 24, 2023
2023 stats
| TACK | SACK | INT | BORN | COLLEGE | DRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 0 | 0 | Coquitlam | Oregon | 2021 |
Week 3 vs. Denver Broncos: Coquitlam'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
2023 stats
| 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
2023 stats
| REC | YDS | TD | BORN | COLLEGE | DRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 51 | 1 | 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
2023 stats
| 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
2023 stats
| TACK | SACK | INT | BORN | COLLEGE | DRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 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
2023 stats
| 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
2023 stats
| TACK | SACK | INT | BORN | COLLEGE | DRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 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
Bijan Robinson gets the first down! pic.twitter.com/c7ceNajriv
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 24, 2023
2023 stats
| 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.