Jordan Love has some big shoes to fill.
So far, he looks up to the task.
The former Utah State quarterback started his second consecutive preseason contest with the Green Bay Packers against the New England Patriots on Saturday, completing five of eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown.
The 2020 first-round pick entering his first season as the full-time starter orchestrated a 93-yard touchdown drive in just over two minutes by finding Romeo Doubs for a 42-yard gain before tossing a 19-yard touchdown to Jayden Reed.
Here’s how other players with Utah connections fared in Week 2 of the NFL’s preseason.
Utah
Dalton Kincaid
Former Utes tight end Dalton Kincaid caught his first professional pass in the Buffalo Bills’ preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. He finished with three receptions for 45 yards.
The 2023 first-round pick flashed his route-running potential with a 21-yard gain in the second quarter, where he juked his defender with a swim move over the middle.
Mohamoud Diabate
Undrafted rookie linebacker Mohamoud Diabate is fighting for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns and finished their contest against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday with a team-high eight tackles and a forced fumble.
Midway through the first quarter, his tackle forced a safety to give the Browns an early 2-0 lead.
After transferring from Florida prior to the 2022 season, Diabate recorded 58 total tackles and a sack for the Utes last season.
Other notables:
• Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay nailed a 35-yard field goal and converted a point-after try against the Chicago Bears on Saturday
• San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky punted three times for 95 yards with a long of 35.
BYU
Zach Wilson
Former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson had another efficient showing in his third consecutive preseason start for the New York Jets, completing nine of 13 pass attempts for 70 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.
The former BYU standout’s highlight play came on a 35-yard scramble where he avoided numerous defenders before dashing down the sideline.
Wilson, who’s set to backup future hall of famer Aaron Rodgers this season, is 26 of 38 for 258 yards and a touchdown this preseason.
Chris Brooks
Undrafted rookie running back Chris Brooks caught an 18-yard touchdown pass and ran for 47 yards on 11 carries for the Miami Dolphins in their game against the Houston Texans on Saturday.
A transfer from Cal last season, Brooks led BYU in rushing with 817 yards in his lone season in Provo.
Other notable:
• Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki forced a fumble against the Eagles on Thursday. The 2019 third-round pick also had two total tackles.
• Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall completed four of seven passes for 49 yards against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday.
