#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 10

Football
11/15/2022 2:51:00 PM

NU Athletic Communications

14 former Huskers saw action in the 10th week of the NFL season last weekend, including Nick Gates (Giants) making his first start of the season.

Rex Burkhead (Texans) had two receptions for 28 yards, while Ameer Abdullah (Raiders) pulled in four catches for 33 yards and returned three kickoffs for 86 against the Colts on Sunday.

Defensively, Lavonte David had six tackles in Tampa Bay’s 21-16 win vs. Seattle in Germany.

On special teams, Brett Maher converted all four of his extra-point attempts in Dallas’ overtime loss at Green Bay on Sunday.

A complete list of statistics by former Huskers in the NFL is below.

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST

Miami Dolphins (W, 39-17 vs. Cleveland)

TE Cethan Carter: Did Not Play (Reserve/IR)

DL Ben Stille: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

AFC NORTH

Cincinnati Bengals (Bye)

WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Did Not Play

CB Cam Taylor-Britt: Did Not Play

Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 20-10 vs. New Orleans)

DL Carlos Davis: Did Not Play

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans (L, 24-16 at New York Giants)

RB Rex Burkhead: Pulled in two receptions for 28 yards and had a two-yard rush in road loss at New York.

DL Maliek Collins: Recorded four tackles, 0.5 sack and a quarterback hurry on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts (W, 25-20 at Las Vegas)

LB JoJo Domann: Made one tackle in 17 snaps on special teams at Las Vegas.

Tennessee Titans (W, 17-10 vs. Denver)

DB Joshua Kalu: Had three pass breakups in 23 defensive snaps in home win against the Broncos.

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos (L, 17-10 at Tennessee)

LB Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Reserve/IR)

RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

Kansas City Chiefs (W, 27-17 vs. Jacksonville)

DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

Las Vegas Raiders (L, 25-20 vs. Indianapolis)

RB Ameer Abdullah: Had four receptions for 33 yards on offense and returned three kickoffs for 86 yards in loss on Sunday.

Los Angeles Chargers (L, 22-16 at San Francisco)

OL Brenden Jaimes: Played four snaps on special teams on Sunday Night Football.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys (L, 31-28 (OT) at Green Bay)

OL Matt Farniok: Did Not Play (Reserve/IR)

LB Luke Gifford: Totaled five tackles and a fumble recovery in 26 snaps on special teams on Sunday.

K Brett Maher: Converted all four extra-point attempts on Sunday.

New York Giants (W, 24-16 vs. Houston)

OL Nick Gates: Played 13 offensive snaps and four snaps on special teams in his first start of the season.

Philadelphia Eagles (L, 32-21 vs. Washington)

TE Jack Stoll: Had an 11-yard catch on Monday Night Football.

OL Cam Jurgens: Played three snaps on special teams.

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears (L, 31-30 vs. Detroit)

DB Lamar Jackson: Appeared in four defensive snaps and 15 snaps on special teams.

Green Bay Packers (W, 31-28 (OT) vs. Dallas)

WR Samori Toure: Played 12 offensive snaps in overtime win on Sunday.

NFC SOUTH

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 21-16 vs. Seattle)

LB Lavonte David: Totaled six tackles in win against Seattle on Sunday in Germany.

DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)