ORLANDO – While the UCF football team defeated Bethune-Cookman 63-14 to improve to 2-0 on the season this past weekend, 10 former Knights saw action in the first week of the 2021 NFL season, including Mike Hughes or snagged the game-clinching interception in the Chiefs' win over the Browns.
Hughes, who is in his fourth season as a pro but his first in Kansas City, had two tackles in the 33-29, week one victory. After Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City offense back from two separate 12-point deficits, Hughes sealed the win when he intercepted Baker Mayfield with just 1:10 on the clock.
It marked the third interception of Hughes' career, after having one in his first professional game back on Sept. 9, 2018, with the Vikings against the 49ers, and then grabbing one on Dec. 15, 2019, in a win over the Chargers.
JUST WHAT WE NEEDED!
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 12, 2021
??: #CLEvsKC on CBS pic.twitter.com/5cjql085CN
Veteran Latavius Murray was released by the New Orleans Saints a week ago today, Tuesday, Sept. 7. On Thursday, he was modeling the Knights' uniform for the team's social media unveil. On Friday he signed with the Baltimore Ravens, and on Monday Night Football he scored a touchdown. Quite a week for Murray.
The running back carried the ball 10 times for 28 yards and scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter that gave the Ravens a 24-17 lead over the Raiders, but Baltimore ultimately fell 33-27 in overtime. For Murray, it was the 46th rushing touchdown of his career and 48th total touchdown.
Welcome to the squad @LataviusM.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 14, 2021
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Gabriel Davis, who had an impressive seven touchdowns as a rookie with the Buffalo Bills in 2020, didn't miss a beat to start the 2021 campaign, scoring in week one in a loss to the Steelers. Davis caught two balls for 40 yards on Sunday.
First touchdown of the season??
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 12, 2021
??: CBS | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/HJOsgMBvyW
Week 1
Jordan Akins – Houston Texans: Played at tight end and on special teams vs. Jaguars
Otis Anderson – Los Angeles Rams (practice)
A.J. Bouye – Carolina Panthers: Inactive vs. Jets
Gabriel Davis – Buffalo Bills: Started at wide receiver, 2 catches for 40 yards, 1 TD vs. Steelers
Jordan Franks – Cleveland Browns (practice)
Tay Gowan – Arizona Cardinals: Inactive vs. Titans
Richie Grant – Atlanta Falcons: Played at safety and on special teams, 2 tackles vs. Eagles
Shaquem Griffin – Miami Dolphins (practice)
Shaquill Griffin – Jacksonville Jaguars: Started at cornerback, 4 tackles, 1 breakup vs. Texans
Jacob Harris – Los Angeles Rams: Played on special teams vs. Bears
Trysten Hill – Dallas Cowboys (pup list)
Mike Hughes – Kansas City Chiefs: Played at cornerback and on special teams, 2 tackles, 1 interception vs. Browns
Charley Hughlett – Cleveland Browns: Played as long snapper vs. Chiefs
Adrian Killins Jr. – Denver Broncos (injured reserve)
Justin McCray – Houston Texans: Played at center and on special teams vs. Jaguars
Latavius Murray – Baltimore Ravens: Played at running back, 10 rushes for 28 yards, 1 TD vs. Raiders
Tre Nixon – New England Patriots (practice)
Breshad Perriman – Chicago Bears: Inactive vs. Rams
Matt Prater – Arizona Cardinals: Played as kicker, 1-for-2 on FGs, 5-for-5 on PATs vs. Titans
Aaron Robinson – New York Giants (pup list)
Tre'Quan Smith – New Orleans Saints (injured reserve)