{
  "id": 11145472,
  "title": "Indiana connections in the NFL: How did they do in Week 3? Appearances, stats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/indiana-connections-in-the-nfl-how-did-they-do-in-week-3-appearances-11145472",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:20:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-connections-nfl-did-week-082032057.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 3 of the NFL regular season concluded with notable performances from players connected to Indiana high schools and colleges. On Thursday, September 25, the Atlanta Falcons secured a 35-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers, with Indianapolis native Michael Penix Jr. finding the end zone once in passing and contributing -2 rushing yards.\n\nMeanwhile, Jessie Bates III, a graduate of Fort Wayne Snider High School, made an impact as a safety for the Falcons, tallying four tackles and a pass deflection. Xavier Watts, also from Notre Dame, registered five tackles and a pass deflection.\n\nOn Sunday, September 27, the Washington Commanders topped the Seattle Seahawks 33-31. Cathedral High School alumnus Terry McLaurin contributed with six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. Drue Tranquill, an alumnus of Notre Dame and University of Notre Dame, recorded seven tackles and a tackle for loss. Ben Skowronek, a Notre Dame, Homestead High School, and Pittsburgh Steelers alum, had a touchdown reception for 23 yards.\n\nOther players with connections to Indiana made appearances in the games, contributing to their respective teams' performances.",
  "summary": "How did players with Indiana connections do in the third week of NFL regular season football.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Indiana connections in the NFL: How did they do in Week 3? Appearances, stats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/indiana-connections-in-the-nfl-how-did-they-do-in-week-3-appearances",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:20:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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