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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 11

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Huskers Today
November 23, 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lavonte David had 9 tackles and 3 TFLs for Tampa Bay.

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Alex Lewis (Jets) highlighted the Huskers in the NFL offensively in Week 11. Lewis started at left guard and played every offensive snap for the Jets.

Defensively, Lavonte David (Buccaneers) was the top Blackshirt over the weekend. David started at inside linebacker and recorded nine tackles, including three tackles for loss.

On special teams, Sam Koch led the way, punting three times for a 42-yard average for the Baltimore Ravens. His longest punt of the day was 46 yards and one of his punts were downed inside the Tennessee 20-yard line.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		New England Patriots (L, 27-20 at Houston) RB Rex Burkhead: Caught 2 passes for 5 yards and rushed 4 times for 7 yards, before exiting the game in the third quarter with a knee injury.
		New York Jets (L, 34-20 at Los Angeles Charger) OL Alex Lewis: Started at left guard and played the entire game, helping the Jets rush for 96 yards and pass for an additional 205 yards. CB Lamar Jackson: Started at cornerback and made 4 total tackles, playing 81 total snaps on defense and helping with an additional 12 on special teams.

AFC WEST
		Las Vegas Raiders (L, 35-31 vs. Kansas City) DL Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle and played 54 defensive snaps. Also saw action on 5 special teams snaps. OL Richie Incognito: Did Not play (Injured Reserve).

AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (L, 30-24 vs. Tennessee) P Sam Koch: Punted 3 times, averaging 42 yards per punt. 1 punt landed inside the 20-yard line with a long of 46 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (L, 20-9 at Washington) TE Cethan Carter: Saw action on 35 total snaps, including 17 on offense. WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) DL Freedom Akinmoladun: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
		Cleveland Browns (W, 22-17 vs. Philadelphia) FB Andy Janovich: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve).
		Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 27-3 at Jacksonville) DL Carlos Davis: Saw action on 8 defensive snaps.

AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (W, 27-20 vs. New England) OL Brent Qvale: Saw action on 5 special teams snaps at tackle.
		Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 27-3 vs. Pittsburgh) RB Devine Ozigbo: Caught 3 passes on 3 targets for a total of 5 yards, and played an additional 11 special teams snaps.
		Tennessee Titans (W, 30-24 at Baltimore) CB Joshua Kalu: Played 18 defensive snaps and recorded 4 total tackles. Also saw action on 20 additional special teams snaps. LB Will Compton: Played 33 defensive snaps and helped lead the way with 6 total tackles. Also saw action on an additional 16 special teams snaps.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (W, 31-28 at Minnesota) LB Luke Gifford: Appeared in 18 special teams plays and recorded one tackle. DE Randy Gregory: Played 16 defensive snaps with three QB hurries.
		Philadelphia Eagles (L, 22-17 at Cleveland) LB Nathan Gerry: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
		New York Giants (BYE) OL Nick Gates: Did Not Play (Bye Week)

NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (BYE) DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Bye Week)

NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (L, 31-28 vs. Dallas) RB Ameer Abdullah: Saw action on 11 special teams snaps.

NFC SOUTH
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 27-24 vs. Los Angeles Rams) LB Lavonte David: Started at inside linebacker and played the entire game. Led all defensive players with 9 total tackles, including 3 for loss and an additional pass deflection. DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Inactive). DT Ndamukong Suh: Started at defensive tackle and played 52 total snaps. Helped with an additional tackle for loss.