Caleb Williams steals the show for former USC Trojans in NFL Week 17

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In a quiet week of production for former USC football stars, many NFL Trojans still won and put their teams in a good spot for meaningful January games. Caleb Williams might have lost this past week, but he still was a big winner in the grand scheme of things. He is looking more and more like a top 10 quarterback in the NFL.

Here is my breakdown of how each former USC football star fared in NFL Week 17:

Jordan Addison

It was a poor performance for Addison in the receiving category as he only had 1 target for 0 catches and yards. Addison made his impact on the ground with a 65-yard rushing touchdown that sealed a victory for Minnesota. It has been a down year for Addison as well as Justin Jefferson, but he still displayed that he is an electrifying playmaker. When the ball is in his hands, he can win you a ball game or two.

Amon-Ra St. Brown

In a disappointing loss, St. Brown was the Lions' most effective player, as he posted up 68 yards on 8 catches. Death, taxes, and Amon-Ra St. Brown being productive are all things you can count on.

Talanoa Hufanga

It was a lesser day for Hufanga; he only posted two tackles in the game versus the Chiefs. His impact goes beyond the stats, but this was a game that did not need a dominant Huganga game for the Broncos to get a win over the Chiefs.

Tuli Tuipulotu

After a dominant two weeks of terrorizing quarterbacks, Tuli Tuipulotu only finishes with two tackles and 0 sacks on the game versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

Woody Marks

In his return to action, Woody Marks continues his consistent production on the ground. In 20 touches for Marks, he gets over 71 yards rushing and just 4 yards receiving. He has so far been exactly the consistency the Texans have needed on the ground and someone that the Texans could rely on in the absence of Joe Mixon.

Calen Bullock

After his dominant day versus the Vegas Raiders, Calen Bullock only managed to tally 1 tackle and a pass deflection. He still, however, played his part in a dominant defensive performance, limiting Justin Herbert and the Chargers to just 16 points.

Michael Pittman Jr.

Pittman Jr. posts up a third straight quiet performance. Pittman Jr. continues to be on the rear side of Philip Rivers' top targets since his run as a starter. Pittman finished the loss versus division foe the Jaguars with just 2 catches and 16 yards.

Sam Darnold

The Seahawks keep their grasp on the 1 seed in the NFC following a big win over the Panthers. This was yet another game that did not require an elite performance from Sam Darnold. The Seahawks' defense dominated, and their run game was the main complement to the defense's great day. Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet both carry this offense to an essential 27 points. Sam Darnold posted modest numbers with 147 yards passing through the air and an even 1 touchdown and interception.

Leonard Williams

Leonard Williams was a big reason why the Panthers' elite rushing attack only managed to get 99 total yards on the ground. Leonard Williams racked up just 3 tackles on the day.

Adoree' Jackson

Jackson played his role in holding the Buffalo Bills to just 12 points and forcing Josh Allen to have one of his lesser games of the season. Jackson racked up 5 total tackles and 2 pass deflections. Only Brandin Cooks was able to have success for Josh Allen, and that is due in part to players like Jackson stepping up in the Eagles' secondary.

Isaiah Pola-Mao

In a battle for the #1 overall pick, the Raiders get blown out and give up 34 points to the Giants. The Raiders were down their best player, Maxx Crosby, supposedly due to tanking. The Raiders' defense did not put up much resistance in this game. Isaiah Pola-Mao yet again posted up as good an effort as he could have given the obstacles. Isaiah Pola-Mao had 3 tackles and a pass deflection.

Greedy Vance

Another bright spot for the Raiders' disastrous defensive outing was young corner Greedy Vance. In his first game action for the season, former Trojan Vance tallied up 4 tackles and a pass deflection. With how the season has gone, now is the time to check out every player on the roster. It is nice to see a former Trojan make the most of his first opportunity in the NFL.

Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams was the USC Trojan who looked like a superstar in Week 17. Caleb was as advertised in a game that required him to be at his best; he did not disappoint. Caleb threw for 330 yards and 2 passing touchdowns, matching Brock Purdy's elite day as much as possible. Caleb had his best game of the season and is giving great reason to believe he will be just as good come playoff time.

Drake London

In his second game back, London was as much of a non-factor as one could be in a pretty exciting game. London only 1 catches for 4 yards in the Falcons' win versus the Rams. In a season that was supposed to be a year that Drake London entered the top 5 receiver conversions has now been set back due to injury. London more than likely will miss out on touching 1000 yards receiving this season.

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