Markquis Nowell, PG, Rio Grande Valley Vipers 

Nowell, former Wildcat guard and March Madness legend, put on an impressive showing over the Oklahoma City Blue in the G-League. 

Playing for the Houston Rockets affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Nowell finished with a career-high of 26 points and 10 assists. The former All-American was a threat defensively as well, totaling 5 steals in the 128-124 win. 

The Vipers needed this from Nowell, as they were battling from behind early to begin the game. Luckily for Rio Grande, Nowell came ready to play. 

D.J. Reed, CB, New York Jets vs. Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks 

Switching gears to the gridiron, two former Wildcats lined up against each other last week as Reed faced Lockett. 

The pair, who overlapped one season in Manhattan in 2014, saw a direct matchup as Reed was penalized for holding while covering Lockett. Reed finished his night with four solo and three assist tackles. Lockett finished with three receptions for 16 yards. 

Josh Hayes, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Hayes finished with one solo tackle against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers and Panthers game bled into overtime, where Tampa Bay ultimately ran away with the win in a nail-biting thriller. 

Ben Sinnott, TE, Washington Commanders 

Sinnott, a second-round rookie, had one catch for three yards as the Commanders steamrolled the Tennessee Titans in Week 13 for a 42-19 win. The reception marked the young tight end’s first catch since week nine. 

Cooper Beebe, C, Dallas Cowboys 

With the Cowboys’ offensive line battling injuries and a backup quarterback being thrust into the fray, it can be difficult for a rookie center like Beebe to adapt. Thankfully for the Beebe and the Cowboys, the past two weeks have been solid for the O-Line. 

Quarterback Cooper Rush has only been sacked once in the past two weeks. In Week 13 against the New York Giants, zero pressures were allowed with Beebe at center.