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13 former Huskers saw action in the opening weekend of the NFL last weekend, with Jack Stoll (Eagles and Matt Farniok (Cowboys) making their NFL debut.
Farniok and Nick Gates (Giants) saw action last weekend to represent the Husker pipeline while Rex Burkhead (Texans) had a six-yard reception in the season-opening win vs. Jacksonville.
Defensively, Lavonte David led the way with 11 tackles and a pass deflection while teammate Ndamukong Suh had a tackle in the victory vs. Dallas. Carlos Davis (Steelers) and Maliek Collins (Texans) had one tackle apiece in their respective season openers and Randy Gregory (Cowboys) posted a tackle and a fumble recovery at Tampa Bay.
On special teams, Sam Koch led the way, punting four times and averaging 44.8 yards per punt for the Baltimore Ravens.
A complete list of statistics by former Huskers in the NFL is below.
HUSKERS IN THE AFC
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Miami Dolphins (W, 17-16 at New England)
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New York Jets (L, 19-14 at Carolina) OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (Exempt List)
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Baltimore Ravens (L, 33-27 (OT) at Las Vegas)
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Cincinnati Bengals (W, 27-24 (OT) vs. Minnesota) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Appeared in 25 special teams snaps, helping the Bengals to the 27-24 overtime victory in the season opener. |
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Cleveland Browns (L, 33-29 at Kansas City) FB Andy Janovich: Appeared in 11 offensive snaps and 15 special teams snaps, helping the Browns rush for 153 yards. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 23-16 at Buffalo) DL Carlos Davis: Tallied a solo tackle while playing 17 defensive snaps, helping the Steelers to a 23-16 season-opening victory on the road. |
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Houston Texans (W, 37-21 vs. Jacksonville) DL Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle and played 47 defensive snaps and three special teams snaps, making one tackle.
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Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 37-21 at Houston) RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) |
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Tennessee Titans (L, 38-13 vs. Arizona) CB Chris Jones: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) |
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Denver Broncos (W, 27-13 at New York Giants)
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Kansas City Chiefs (W, 33-29 vs. Cleveland)
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Las Vegas Raiders (W, 33-27 (OT) vs. Baltimore)
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Los Angeles Chargers (W, 20-16 at Washington) OL Brenden Jaimes: Did Not Play |
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HUSKERS IN THE NFC
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Dallas Cowboys (L, 31-29 at Tampa Bay) LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play DE Randy Gregory: Tallied a tackle and a fumble recovery in the start at Tampa Bay while playing 37 defensive snaps for the Cowboys.
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New York Giants (L, 27-13 vs. Denver) CB Josh Kalu: Did Not Play (IR)
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Philadelphia Eagles (W, 32-6 at Atlanta)
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Minnesota Vikings (L, 27-24 (OT) at Cincinnati)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 31-29 vs. Dallas) LB Lavonte David: Totaled 11 tackles (five solo, six assisted) and a pass deflection while playing 84 snaps in the season-opening win against the Cowboys. DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play DL Ndamukong Suh: Posted one tackle while playing 53 defensive snaps against the Cowboys on Thursday night.
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San Francisco 49ers (L, 23-15 vs. Washington) DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) LB Nate Gerry: Did Not Play (Practice Squad). |
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