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Former Mississippi State Players Shine in NFL
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Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans made a strong return to the field, recording three tackles and one sack against the Houston Texans. He now shares the lead with Montez Sweat for the most sacks among former Mississippi State players. Denico Autry and Dak Prescott also had notable performances, while Emmanuel Forbes of the Los Angeles Rams contributed to their win over the Seattle Seahawks. However, J.T. Gray and Darius Slay faced setbacks due to injury and concussion protocol. The season continues with many former college stars making their mark, and teams like the Titans and Steelers will miss their injured players contributions.
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