Week 8 had it all: big plays, first career catches and a victory over Tom Brady. Here’s a look at how Northwestern alumni performed in the NFL this past week.
Not only did Siemian play on Sunday, he thrust himself into the national spotlight with a solid performance in the Saints’ upset win over the Buccaneers. After starting quarterback Jameis Winston suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the second quarter, Siemian completed 16 of 29 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown in a 36-27 win over the defending Super Bowl champions.