Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye. Across the Shield follows those who once wore Scarlet and Gray on their journeys through the NFL.
Sam Hubbard Cements a Bengals Win
What a comeback it was for the 4-1, AFC north leading Cincinnati Bengals yesterday. After being down 17-0 midway through the third quarter, the Bengals rallied to score 27 unanswered points and defeat the Miami Dolphins.
The Bengals scored two defensive touchdowns, including this strip-sack by Carlos Dunlap which ended up in the arms of Sam Hubbard, who brought it back for six.
.@Sam_Hubbard_ scores his first TD to extend the lead!
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 7, 2018
THE SECOND TD FOR THE DEFENSE.#MIAvsCIN #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/EHJbXJzzlb
Hubbard finished with three tackles and a pass deflection in addition to that score. He spoke to the media after the game.
DE Sam Hubbard speaks to the media after scoring his first NFL TD. #MIAvsCIN #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/IFqlU7zEvH
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 7, 2018
Also for the Bengals, Adolphus Washington saw his first action after being signed a few weeks ago and recorded a tackle. There was a lot more from Buckeyes in this game on the Miami side, however.
Jerome Baker Records First Career Sacks
After landing in Cincinnati, former Buckeye linebacker seemed excited to return to the homeland.
Back home in the great state of Ohio! Feels good to be back! #Finsup
— Jerome Baker Jr. (@Lastname_Baker) October 6, 2018
Baker didn't disappoint in his first professional game in the state, recording seven tackles and his first two career sacks.
Elsewhere for Miami, Raekwon McMillan recorded six tackles.
Denzel Ward With Yet Another Interception
Man, can Ohio State defensive backs play in the league, or what?
Denzel Ward continues to impress, this time recording a spectacular interception at the goal line, saving the Browns from (likely) giving up some kind of score. Obviously, that was key, because the game ended up in overtime.
Ward also recorded four tackles, three passes defended, and a blocked field goal. You can watch his best plays of week five here.
The 4th overall pick continues to impress...@denzelward's BEST PLAYS in Week 5! #BALvsCLE #Browns pic.twitter.com/g7hkP80llw
— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2018
Terrelle Pryor Finds the End Zone
It's been a bit of a slow start for Terrelle Pryor with the Jets, and he only had one catch today.
He made the most of it, however, finding the end zone on a really nice catch.
What a grab.@TerrellePryor scores his first TD as a Jet! #DENvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/viL0JF4nyb
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 7, 2018
Elsewhere in this game, Darron Lee had five tackles. The Jets got the win over the Broncos.
Curtis Samuel's First Touch = Paydirt
After missing the first four games of the season due to injury, Curtis Samuel made the most of his first touch, rumbling through Giants players for a touchdown.
Curtis Samuel making half of the Giants defense miss on his way for six!
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) October 7, 2018
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/et70dYfADb
Samuel finished with two catches for 37 yards and that score. He also made a key play on special teams, forcing a fumble on a punt record that was recovered by Carolina for a touchdown. The Panthers would go on to win the game.