Two football players with Syracuse ties both scored touchdowns on Sunday.
Syracuse native and former Onondaga Central High School football star Latavius Murray made his 2022 season debut after signing with the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad two weeks ago. The 32-year-old running back, who spent the past two years with the Baltimore Ravens, proved he’s still got gas in the tank by running for a touchdown and 57 yards on 11 carries, plus caught a pass for 8 yards in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings at London’s Tottenham stadium.
Syracuse University alumnus Andre Cisco, meanwhile, scored his first NFL touchdown with a pick-six early in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cisco, a 22-year-old safety, caught a pass from Philly QB Jalen Hurts that was tipped by teammate Darious Williams, and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown to give the Jags a 7-0 lead, but the Eagles finished on top, 29-21.
Here’s how other football players with Syracuse and Central New York ties did during Week 4:
Chandler Jones, LB, Las Vegas Raiders
Jones, a Rochester native who played three seasons as a defensive end at Syracuse University, recorded two tackles and still has zero sacks this season.
Last game: Raiders 32, Broncos 23
Next game: Raiders at Chiefs, Oct. 10 at 8:15 p.m.
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Zaire Franklin, LB, Indianapolis Colts
Former Syracuse linebacker Zaire Franklin, a team captain for Indy, continues to lead the Colts’ defense, adding 15 tackles including 8 solo tackles this week.
Last game: Titans 24, Colts 17
Next game: Colts at Broncos, Thursday at 8:15 p.m.
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Riley Dixon, P, Los Angeles Rams
Syracuse University and Christian Brothers Academy alum Riley Dixon has kicked seven punts for an average of 45 yards this season.
Last game: Rams 20, Cardinals 12
Next game: Rams at 49ers, Monday at 8:15 p.m.
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Latavius Murray, RB, New Orleans Saints
The former Onondaga Central High School football star, 32, proved he’s still got gas in the tank by running for a touchdown and 57 yards on 11 carries, plus caught a pass for 8 yards, in his first NFL appearance this season.
Last game: Vikings 28, Saints 25
Next game: Seahawks at Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Justin Pugh, LG, Arizona Cardinals
Former Orange offensive lineman Justin Pugh left Sunday’s game with an elbow injury, which he previously hurt last week.
Last game: Cardinals 26, Panthers 16
Last game: Titans 24, Raiders 3Sunday at 4:25 p.m.
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Alton Robinson, DE, Seattle Seahawks
The former Syracuse defensive end, who mixed it up on defense and special teams in his second NFL season last year, was placed on injured reserve during preseason and remains out with a knee sprain.
Last game: Seahawks 48, Lions 45
Next game: Seahawks at Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Ifeatu Melifonwu, S, Detroit Lions
The former SU cornerback, who moved to the safety position for his second NFL season, made his 2022 debut after missing time with a hamstring injury, logging eight snaps on special teams.
Last game: Seahawks 48, Lions 45
Next game: Lions at Patriots, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Andre Cisco, S, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ex-Orange football star Andre Cisco recorded four tackles and a pass deflection, plus a pick-six, returning an interception 59 yards for his first NFL touchdown.
Last game: Eagles 29, Jaguars 21
Next game: Texans at Jaguars, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Kingsley Jonathan, DE, Chicago Bears
Jonathan, a rookie defensive lineman out of Syracuse University, did not play any snaps this week.
Last game: Giants 20, Bears 12
Next game: Bears at Vikings, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Syracuse University alumni on the sidelines include Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Broncos offensive coach Justin Outten, New England Patriots offensive line coach Matt Patricia, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coach Teryl Austin, Carolina Panthers defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni, and New Orleans Saints offensive line coach Doug Marrone.
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