Former Wisconsin star center on PFF's 'Team of the Week' for NFL Week 6

Former Wisconsin star center Joe Tippmann earned a spot on ProFootballFocus’ Week 6 ‘Team of the Week’ on Tuesday.

Tippmann, who serves as the starting center for the New York Jets, blocked a bevy of Bills defenders on Monday night to open up the field for emerging star running back Breece Hall. Hall rushed 18 times for 113 yards (6.3 yards per carry) against a stout Bills defense during the primetime slot.

The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native was accompanied by Cardinals’ left tackle Bernard Raimann, Jets left guard John Simpson, Falcons right guard Chris Lindstrom and Packers right tackle Zach Tom on the offensive line.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker, Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers, 49ers tight end George Kittle and Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton were also selected on the offensive end.

After being selected No. 43 overall by the Jets in the 2023 NFL draft, Tippman has become a dependable player on New York’s offensive line. He started in 14 of his 16 appearances as a rookie, plus all six games of the 2024 season.

During his four-year college tenure in Madison, Tippmann started at center from 2021-22 and allowed just one sack over 338 pass blocking snaps as a senior. His continuity with former Badgers’ running back Braelon Allen, who also suits up for the Jets, is an added bonus for Aaron Rodgers and company.

The Jets’ next game is against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 20.

Their opponent in that game, the Steelers, will be led defensively by former Wisconsin star T.J. Watt — who also made PFF’s ‘Team of the Week’ for NFL Week 6. His addition came after he totaled five tackles, four run stuffs, two tackles for loss and two forced fumbles in the Steelers’ 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.