Week 1 of the NFL season has finally kicked off. While we are waiting on the Ohio State Buckeyes to kick off against the Toledo Rockets, it is fun to sit back and watch how former Ohio State players wreck it in the National Football League.
We are incredibly blessed to be Buckeye fans because there are so many talented players that we enjoy on Sunday after watching current Ohio State players on Saturday. The list of former Buckeyes is so large we have to split this list into two with offense and defense.
The following are former offensive Ohio State football players who made a splash during Week 1.
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 23-20, and despite throwing for 338 yards, running for another 47 yards, and passing for two touchdowns, Burrow threw a whopping four interceptions.
JOE BURROW PICK-SIXED ON HIS FIRST PASS ATTEMPT 😱
(via @nfl) pic.twitter.com/xZSRmH6Ac5
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 11, 2022
Justin Fields, Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears got a huge win over the San Francisco 49ers, 19-10, and Fields didn’t pack the stat sheet but was very productive with 121 passing yards, 28 rushing yards, and two passing touchdowns.
This is so awesome 🤣@justnfields (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/NfT8EFwvdW
— Overtime (@overtime) September 11, 2022
Curtis Samuel, Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-22, and Curtis Samuel finally looked healthy with 55 receiving yards, 17 rushing yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Curtis Samuel had five catches and two rushes for a goal of 54 yards and a TD in the first quarter.
He’s breaking ankles and laughing about it. pic.twitter.com/Gv3MvCOqb0
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 11, 2022
Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints got the win over the Atlanta Falcons, 27-26, and Michael Thomas looked great. Thomas had five receptions for 57 yards and two touchdowns.
.@Cantguardmike living up to his handle – another TD! 👊
📺: #NOvsATL on FOX
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/qfHpsgO69p pic.twitter.com/F2mH1hTtqc— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2022
Garrett Wilson, New York Jets
The New York Jets were dominated by the Baltimore Ravens, 24-9, but Garrett Wilson had a solid debut with four receptions for 52 yards.
Garrett Wilson 🔥😯 pic.twitter.com/Gfa4Tg8sGP
— Barstool Ohio State (@BarstoolOSU) September 11, 2022
Parris Campbell, Indianapolis Colts
Another oft-injured player, Parris Campbell, finally looked healthy for the Indianapolis Colts during their 20-20 tie with the Houston Texans. Campbell snagged three receptions for 37 yards.
Parris Campbell coming up big when we needed him most. #Colts#ForTheShoe#Texans#INDvsHOU pic.twitter.com/rKoMWM7y1m
— Chris Shepherd (@NFLscheme) September 11, 2022
Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints
Another New Orleans Saints representative, Chris Olave, had a solid debut with three receptions for 41 yards.
Th first @NFL catch for @chrisolave_ goes for a first down 🙌
📺:FOX pic.twitter.com/uvrNdSBQkk
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 11, 2022
Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, recorded two receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown in their win.
CARSON WENTZ 🚀 TERRY MCLAURIN
pic.twitter.com/H0HCoO2AUp— PFF (@PFF) September 11, 2022
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