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Former Illini players contribute significantly during NFL Wild Card Weekend

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Mark Taurisani Assistant Director of Athletics, Football Chief of Staff | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website

Mark Taurisani Assistant Director of Athletics, Football Chief of Staff | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website

Nick Allegretti played a significant role in the Washington Commanders' victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, starting at left guard and participating in all 73 offensive snaps and five special teams snaps. The Commanders secured a narrow 23-20 win.

Sydney Brown contributed to the Philadelphia Eagles' success against the Green Bay Packers by playing 16 special teams snaps and recording one tackle. The Eagles emerged victorious with a score of 22-10.

Kendrick Green was part of the Houston Texans' team that defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12, taking part in six special teams snaps. His teammate Jake Hansen also participated significantly with 20 special teams snaps.

Kerby Joseph from the Detroit Lions had a bye week during this period.

Quan Martin started as safety for the Washington Commanders, participating in 47 defensive snaps and seven special teams snaps while making four tackles. This performance was instrumental in their win against the Buccaneers.

Chase McLaughlin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made two field goals and two extra points despite his team's loss to the Commanders. He participated in four special teams snaps as kicker.

Jer'Zhan Newton helped secure Washington's victory by playing 22 defensive snaps and four on special teams, recording two tackles and one tackle for loss.

Alex Palczewski took part in two special teams plays during Denver Broncos' defeat against Buffalo Bills, where they lost 31-7.

Del'Shawn Phillips recorded one tackle while participating in 23 special teams plays for Houston Texans during their win over Los Angeles Chargers.

Dawuane Smoot contributed to Buffalo Bills’ dominant performance against Denver Broncos by playing 15 defensive snaps and one on special teams, recording one tackle as well.

Jihad Ward started at linebacker for Minnesota Vikings but could not prevent their loss to Los Angeles Rams; he participated in both defense (38) and special teams (5) plays while making two tackles during their game which ended with a scoreline of Vikings losing out at home ground:27 -9

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