Penn State players shine in NFL Week 5, highlight standout performances

Penn State's NFL players had notable performances during Week 5 of the NFL season. Despite the college team's loss to USC, professional players provided strong contributions. Parker Washington and Brenton Strange of the Jacksonville Jaguars led the group with Washington amassing 124 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Strange added 68 receiving yards. Other highlights included Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts, who caught seven passes for 83 yards and a touchdown, and Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who scored two touchdowns. Most players were part of winning teams, bringing some cheer to Penn State fans amid a difficult college season.

• 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State players in the NFL have explosive Week 5 performances