By Connor Link, UK AthleticsIt was an NFL week 4 that saw four wins, five losses, and two bye weeks between the sport’s 11 UK alumni. Two Wildcat receivers found their way into the end zone, ensuring victories for their teams under must-win circumstances. Let’s see how they and a few other headliners did.Cats in the SpotlightRandall Cobb | #18 WR | Green Bay PackersFormer First-Team All-American Randall Cobb had a Sunday to remember. In a 38-17 win over the Chicago Bears, Cobb caught seven passes for a team-high 113 yards. He also secured two touchdown receptions, bringing Cobb’s total to five on the season. Fellow Kentucky alumnus and Packers teammate Tim Masthay failed to see the field in only the second game without a punt in NFL history.Stevie Johnson | #13 WR | San Francisco 49ersStevie Johnson’s lone Week 4 reception was an acrobatic 12-yard touchdown catch midway through the third quarter to bring his team within one point. The grab was Johnson’s first-ever TD as a 49er, aiding his team in a 26-21 victory over the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles.Avery Williamson | #54 LB | Tennessee TitansTennessee rookie linebacker Avery Williamson recorded seven combined tackles — the most of his young career — as well as a career-high six solo tackles Sunday. However, the Titans were blown out by the Indianapolis Colts, 17-41.Wesley Woodyard | #59 LB | Tennessee TitansDespite his team losing by at least 24 points for the second consecutive week, Wesley Woodyard was able to shine defensively on the road in Indianapolis. The seven-year NFL veteran’s afternoon was highlighted by the sixth interception of his professional career. Woodyard also tallied nine combined tackles and six solo tackles in the Titans’ loss.

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