815 in the NFL: Here's how former Rockford players performed in Week 6
By Jordan Goethe
Special to the Rock River Current
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Here's a quick look at how former Rockford high school standouts performed in the NFL this past weekend.
Jacksonville Jaguars: RB James Robinson and TE Dan Arnold
The Rockford duo did not have a good game in Indianapolis this past weekend. Dan Arnold, a former Boylan Catholic High School athlete, played only a few snaps against the Colts and did not record a single target. Robinson was outshined by second-year running back Travis Etienne Jr. as they shared the backfield.
Robinson finished the day with 12 carries for 54 yards as the Jaguars lost to the Colts 34-27. Etienne had 10 carries for 86 yards.
Green Bay Packers: DL Dean Lowry
The Packers looked awful at home vs. the Jets, losing the game 27-10. Dean Lowry, the former Boylan and Northwestern University defensive lineman, had 2 solo tackles in the game. The Jets racked up 278 total yards against Green Bay.
Minnesota Vikings: OT Vederian Lowe, Miami Dolphins: OL Robert Jones
It was the Rockford showdown in Miami over the weekend as Robert Jones (East High School) and Vederian Lowe (Auburn High School) faced each other in the NFL for the first time. It was hot in Miami, but that didn't stop the Vikings from going on the road to defeat the Dolphins 24-16.
This article is by guest contributor Jordan Goethe. Email news@rockrivercurrent.com with any feedback.
815 in the NFL: Here's how former Rockford players performed in Week 5
By Jordan Goethe
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Here's our weekly roundup of how former Rockford-area high school football standouts performed in the NFL.
Green Bay Packers: DL Dean Lowry
Dean Lowry's Green Bay Packers took a trip overseas this weekend but came home with another loss. Lowry, the former Boylan Titan and Northwestern Wildcat, finished the game with 3 total tackles (2 solo) as the Giants picked up the 27-22 victory over the Packers.
Jacksonville Jaguars: RB James Robinson and TE Dan Arnold
Jacksonville's offense struggled at home against Houston this weekend as the Texans secured their first win of the season, beating the Jaguars 13-6. James Robinson, the former Rockford Lutheran star, had 10 carries for 27 yards and caught 2 passes for 12 yards. Dan Arnold, who played at Boylan, finished fourth on the team in receiving with 1 catch for 20 yards.
Minnesota Vikings: OT Vederian Lowe
Former Auburn High School and Illinois offensive lineman Vederian Lowe didn't play any snaps in the game, but his Vikings secured their third division win of the season, defeating the Bears 29-22.
Miami Dolphins: OL Robert Jones
Robert Jones, an East High School grad, didn't play any snaps in the Dolphins blowout loss against the Jets 40-17.
This article is by guest contributor Jordan Goethe. Email news@rockrivercurrent.com with any feedback.
815 in the NFL: Here's how former Rockford players performed in Week 4
By Jordan Goethe
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Here's a quick look at how some former Rockford high school standouts performed in the NFL this past weekend.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: RB James Robinson and TE Dan Arnold
Hurricane Ian's weather made its way through Philadelphia this past weekend as the Jaguars came to town. The Jacksonville offense struggled on Sunday, but it was sloppy on both sides. James Robinson managed to run the ball for just 29 yards on 8 carries. Dan Arnold, on the other hand, was third on the team in receiving, catching 1 ball for 26 yards. The Eagles went on to win the game 29-21.
Minnesota Vikings: OT Vederian Lowe
The Vikings played overseas in London last weekend. Vederian Lowe made the trip but did not see any action in the Vikings 28-25 victory over the Saints.
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Green Bay Packers: DL Dean Lowry
The Patriots came into Lambeau Field looking for the road upset over the Packers. Green Bay escaped thanks to Mason Crosby's game-winning FG in overtime, winning 27-24. Dean Lowry finished the game with 5 tackles, 1 solo, 0.5 sacks and had 1 quarterback hit.
Miami Dolphins: OL Robert Jones
Robert Jones's Dolphins played Thursday night, but he didn't play any snaps as the Bengals secured the victory at home, winning 27-15 over the Dolphins.
This article is by guest contributor Jordan Goethe. Send feedback to news@rockrivercurrent.com.
815 in the NFL: Here's a quick look at how local players performed in Week 3
By Jordan Goethe
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The Rockford area has its share of former high school standouts making their mark on the NFL. Here's a quick look at how some local players performed this past weekend.
Jaguars | James Robinson and Dan Arnold
The Jacksonville Jaguars visited Los Angeles over the weekend for a date with the Chargers.
Running back James Robinson, a former Rockford Lutheran and Illinois State star, picked up where he left off last Sunday by finding the end zone for a third consecutive week.
Robinson finished the day with 17 carries for 100 yards to go along with his third rushing touchdown of the season.
Dan Arnold, the former Boylan Titan and current tight end No. 2 on the Jaguars, had 1 catch for 8 yards in the Jaguars 38-10 upset win over the Chargers.
Dolphins | Robert Jones
The Dolphins and Bills squared off Sunday afternoon for one of the premier games of the weekend. Robert Jones, an offensive lineman who played for East High School and then Middle Tennessee State, didn't get on the field this week. He has played eight offensive snaps so far this season as a backup guard. The Dolphins upset the Bills 21-19.
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Packers | Dean Lowry
Dean Lowry, the former Boylan Titan and Northwestern Wildcat, is on the last year of his contract with the Packers and looking for an extension. Lowry has played really well this year and continued his hot streak on the road in Tampa Bay over the weekend. Lowry finished the game with three total tackles, including one solo tackle as the Packers defeated the Bucs 14-12.
Vikings | Vederian Lowe
Vederian Lowe, a former Auburn Knight and University of Illinois offensive tackle, was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft and made the Vikings final 53-man roster out of camp. He began the year as a reserve offensive linemen and will fill in when injuries arise. For now, the Vikings improved to 2-1 on the season with their 28-24 victory over the Lions.
This article is by guest contributor Jordan Goethe. Send feedback to news@rockrivercurrent.com.