How every former Wisconsin Badger performed in NFL Week 13 2023
The calendar has turned to December, and it’s time for the final stretch of the 2023 NFL season. In other words: it’s officially the time of year each television network shows the ‘In The Hunt’ graphic during its broadcasts.
Former Wisconsin Badgers are in the middle of both the NFC and AFC playoff races. Russell Wilson has the Broncos in the hunt for a wild card, Jake Ferguson is dominating for the 9-3 Dallas Cowboys, a handful of former Badgers are willing the Steelers into playoff position and more.
Minus Colts star Jonathan Taylor being out with an injury, and Jack Sanborn and T.J. Edwards’ Chicago Bears having a bye week, here is how every former Wisconsin Badger performed in NFL Week 13:
QB Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos)
Week 13 Stats: 15/26 passing, 186 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions, 53.2 quarterback rating, 10 carries, 44 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown
Season Stats: 67.5% completion, 2,385 yards, 21 touchdowns, seven interceptions, 99.0 quarterback rating, 63 carries, 310 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns
Years at Wisconsin: 2011
NFL Season: 12th
Notes: Nine-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion with Seattle (2014). One of the best quarterbacks of the generation.
RB Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)
Week 13 Stats: Did not play (injured)
Season Stats: 100 carries, 414 yards, four touchdowns, 16 receptions, 137 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown
Years at Wisconsin: 2017-2019
NFL Season: 4th
Notes: Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro in 2021. One of the better young running backs in the NFL
OLB T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Week 13 Stats: Six tackles, 0.5 sacks, three run stuffs, one pass defended
Season Stats: 47 tackles, 14 sacks, seven run stuffs, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, seven passes defended, one interception
Years at Wisconsin: 2013-2016
NFL Season: 7th
Notes: Five-time Pro Bowler (2018-2022), three-time First-Team All-Pro (2019-2021). Led NFL in sacks in 2020 (15), 2021 (22.5). 2021 NFL Defensive Player Of The Year.
OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (Miami Dolphins)
Week 13 Stats: Five tackles, 0.5 run stuffs, one interception, two passes defended
Season Stats: 47 tackles, four sacks, five run stuffs, one fumble recovery, onterception, six passes defended
Years at Wisconsin: 2017-2018
NFL Season: 5th
Notes: Scored a 78-yard fumble recovery in 2020, appeared in every game for the Dolphins in each of the last three seasons.
ILB Jack Sanborn (Chicago Bears)
Week 13 Stats: Bye week
Season Stats: 61 tackles, one sack, six run stuffs, one interception, two passes defended
Years at Wisconsin: 2018-2021
NFL Season: 2nd
Notes: Made Chicago Bears roster after being signed as an undrafted free agent, started six games in 2022 before injury ended his season
ILB T.J. Edwards (Chicago Bears)
Week 13 Stats: Bye week
Season Stats: 127 tackles, two sacks, 12 run stuffs, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, three passes defended
Years at Wisconsin: 2014-2018
NFL Season: 5th
Notes: Went from undrafted free agent to starting all 17 games for NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, signed 3-year, $19.5 million contract with the Chicago Bears this offseason
RB Dare Ogunbowale (Houston Texans)
Week 13 Stats: One carry, one rushing yard, one reception, 14 receiving yards
Season Stats: Three carries, five yards, one reception, 14 receiving yards, 1/1 field goal (29 yards)
Years at Wisconsin: 2012-2016
NFL Season: 7th
Notes: Former undrafted free agent now on his fourth team in seven years. Appeared in all 17 games each of the last two seasons, primarily on special teams
DL Isaiahh Loudermilk (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Week 13 Stats: Three tackles, one run stuff
Season Stats: 14 tackles, 1.5 run stuffs, two passes defended
Years at Wisconsin: 2016-2020
NFL Season: 3rd
Notes: Appeared in 26 games in his first two seasons in Pittsburgh.
FB Alec Ingold (Miami Dolphins)
Week 13 Stats: One reception, -3 receiving yards
Season Stats: Two carries, zero yards, nine receptions, 76 receiving yards
Years at Wisconsin: 2015-2018
NFL Season: 5th
Notes: One of the last true fullbacks remaining in the NFL. Has scored touchdowns in each of his four NFL seasons
OLB Nick Herbig (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Week 13 Stats: One tackle, one run stuff
Season Stats: 14 total tackles, two sacks, two run stuffs, one forced fumble
Years at Wisconsin: 2020-2022
NFL Season: 1st
Notes: Fourth-round pick of the Steelers in 2023.
DE Matt Henningsen (Denver Broncos)
Week 13 Stats: Two tackles
Season Stats: 12 tackles, 1.5 run stuffs, two passes defended
Years at Wisconsin: 2017-2021
NFL Season: 2nd
Notes: Registered one sack last year in limited action. 6th-round pick of the Broncos in 2022.
TE Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys)
Week 13 Stats: Six receptions, 77 yards, one touchdown
Season Stats: 46 receptions, 498 yards, five touchdowns
Years at Wisconsin: 2017-2021
NFL Season: 2nd
Notes: Caught 19 passes for 174 yards, 2 touchdowns in rookie season.
LB Leo Chenal (Kansas City Chiefs)
Week 13 Stats: Two tackles, 0.5 run stuffs
Season Stats: 46 tackles, three sacks, six run stuffs, one quarterback hit
Years at Wisconsin: 2019-2021
NFL Season: 2nd
Notes: Super Bowl Champion with Chiefs (2022). Appeared in all 17 games last year with eight starts.
DL Keeanu Benton (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Week 13 Stats: Two tackles, 1.5 run stuffs, one forced fumble, one pass defended
Season Stats: 30 tackles, 1.5 run stuffs, one sack, two forced fumbles, two passes defended
Years at Wisconsin: 2019-2022
NFL Season: 1st
Notes: Second-round pick of the Steelers in 2023.
LB Zack Baun (New Orleans Saints)
Week 13 Stats: Two tackles, one sack
Season Stats: 20 tackles, 1.5 run stuffs, one sack, one interception
Years at Wisconsin: 2015-2019
NFL Season: 4th
Notes: Second-round pick of the Saints in 2020. 45 career games entering 2023, eight starts with most of his action being on special teams.
RB Melvin Gordon (Baltimore Ravens)
Week 13 Stats: Inactive (practice squad)
Season Stats: 13 carries, 53 yards, three receptions, 46 receiving yards
Years at Wisconsin: 2011-2014
NFL Season: 9th
Notes: Signed with the Ravens in late July
Alex Erickson (Los Angeles Chargers)
Week 13 Stats: One reception, 23 receiving yards
Season Stats: Three receptions, 52 receiving yards
Years at Wisconsin: 2013-2015
NFL Season: 8th
Notes: Elevated from Chargers practice squad in Week 11
