The excitement isn’t over yet! NFL conference championship weekend is here, and Ole Miss fans can cheer for some familiar faces as they aim for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara.
In the AFC title game, the Patriots face off against the Broncos, featuring former Rebels on both sides. Ben Brown is holding down the offensive line for New England, having started five games this season, though he’s been quiet in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Evan Engram and DJ Jones are ready to make their mark with the Broncos.
Over in the NFC title game, Jared Ivey is set to represent Seattle. Unfortunately, he has been inactive for much of the season as they prepare to battle the Rams for a third time.
Here is where you can catch our NFL Rebels today
No. 2 New England Patriots at No. 1 Denver Broncos | 2 p.m. | CBS
Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
As a Patriot:
Last Week: Did not play in a 28-16 win against the Texans.
On The Season: 5 GS, 17 GP
As a Rebel:
2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List member.
2021 Preseason All-SEC Team member selected by College Football News.
As a redshirt junior, played all 816 offensive snaps, starting every game at center in 2020.
Did not allow a sack in 432 pass blocks.
2019 helped Ole Miss post the fifth-most rushing yards (447) in school history and the most since 1962.
Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
Last Week: Had one catch for seven yards in a 33-30 overtime win against the Bills.
On the Season: 50 receptions, 461 yards, 1 TD; 1 run, 7 yards
In the Playoffs: 1 reception, 7 yards
As a Rebel:
Engram appeared in 45 games (42 starts) at the Ole Miss (2013-16), leaving as Rebels’ all-time leader in receptions (162), receiving yards (2,320) and touchdown receptions (15) by a tight end…
Became the first player in School history to earn All-SEC honors four times…
In program annals, ranks fourth in career receptions, fifth in receiving yards and tied for sixth in touchdown catches…
As a senior in 2016, was named first team All-American, first team All-SEC and won the Ozzie Newsome Award as the nation’s best tight end after leading the nation in receiving yards per game (84.2) and catches per game (5.9) by a tight end… Broke Ole Miss single-season records for catches (65) and receiving yards (926) by a tight end.
D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
Last Week: Was active and played, but didn’t record any stats in a 33-30 overtime win against the Bills.
On the Season: 37 tackles, 21 solo, 3 sacks, 2 TFL
As a Rebel
Jones started 15-of-25 games played during his final two collegiate seasons at Ole Miss (2015-16)
Registered 70 tackles (34 solo), six sacks (33 yds.), one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery…
No. 5 Los Angeles Rams at No. 1 Seattle Seahawks | 5:30 p.m. | FOX
Jared Ivey | LB | Seattle Seahawks
Last Week: Was inactive for a 41-6 win against the 49ers.
On the Season: 2 GP
As a Rebel:
Wrapped up Ole Miss career with 125 total tackles (56 solo), 26.5 tackles for loss (153 yards), 16.0 sacks (115 yards), 17 quarterback hurries, five fumble recoveries, four pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one defensive touchdown in 38 games played and 30 starts.
Finished Ole Miss career ninth in total sacks (16.0) and tied for 16th in total tackles for loss (26.5). Played in 12 games and started in 11 for the Rebels, helping anchor the best rush defense in the nation and one of the best defenses in Ole Miss history. Contributed to team school records in sacks (52) and tackles for loss (120), which both led the nation.
Best of luck to all our former Rebels on the hunt for a Super Bowl; at least one Ole Miss Rebel will be representing us in the Super Bowl after championship weekend.