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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 11

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Huskers Today
November 23, 2021

Michael DeMocker/New Orleans Saints

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11/23/2021 12:15:00 PM

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15 former Huskers saw action in the 11th week of the NFL season last weekend.

Rex Burkhead had 40 rushing yards on 18 carries in Houston’s 22-13 win at Tennessee.

Lavonte David totaled eight tackles (five solo, three assisted) and a quarterback hurry in Tampa Bay’s 30-10 win over the New York Giants. Maliek Collins posted three tackles, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry in the road victory for the Texans.

On special teams, Sam Koch punted six times for a total of 260 yards, averaging 43.3 yards per punt. Koch pinned the Bears inside the 20 twice and had his longest punt of the game at 57 yards. Brett Maher went 2-for-3 on extra point tries and made a 28-yard field goal in New Orleans’ 40-29 loss at Philadelphia.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		Miami Dolphins (W, 24-17 at New York Jets) TE Cethan Carter: Made two tackles in 17 snaps on special teams.
		New York Jets (L, 24-17 vs. Miami) CB Lamar Jackson: Did not play. (Practice Squad) OL Alex Lewis: Did not play. (Exempt List)
AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 16-13 at Chicago) P Sam Koch: Punted six times for a total of 260 yards, averaging 43.3 yards per punt. Longest punt of the game at 57 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (W, 32-13 at Las Vegas) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Had a three-yard reception while playing 12 offensive snaps.
		Cleveland Browns (W, 13-10 vs. Detroit) FB Andy Janovich: Played in seven offensive snaps and eight snaps on special teams.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 41-37 at Los Angeles Chargers) DL Carlos Davis: Did not play. (Injury Reserve) DL Khalil Davis: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (W, 22-13 at Tennessee) RB Rex Burkhead: Tallied 40 rushing yards on 18 carries for the Texans. DL Maliek Collins: Totaled three tackles, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry while playing 55 defensive snaps.
		Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 30-10 vs. San Francisco) RB Devine Ozigbo: Did not play.
		Tennessee Titans (L, 22-13 vs. Houston CB Chris Jones: Made one tackle and had a pass deflection for the Titan defense.
AFC WEST
		Denver Broncos (Bye) WR De’Mornay Pierson-El: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Kansas City Chiefs (W, 19-9 vs. Dallas) DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Las Vegas Raiders (L, 32-13 vs. Cincinnati) OL Richie Incognito: Did not play. (IR)
		Los Angeles Chargers (W, 41-37 vs. Pittsburgh) OL Brenden Jaimes: Appeared in eight snaps on special teams.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (L, 19-9 at Kansas City) OL Matt Farniok: Played in three snaps on special teams. LB Luke Gifford: Made one tackle in 25 snaps on defense and special teams. DE Randy Gregory: Did not play.
		New York Giants (L, 30-10 at Tampa Bay) OL Nick Gates: Did not play. (IR) CB Josh Kalu: Did not play. (IR)
		Philadelphia Eagles (W, 40-29 vs. New Orleans) TE Jack Stoll: Played in 17 offensive snaps and 21 snaps on special teams.
NFC SOUTH
		Carolina Panthers (L, 27-21 vs. Washington) RB Ameer Abdullah: Ran the ball once for six yards and had a 21-yard kick return for the Panthers.
		San Francisco 49ers (L, 40-29 at Philadelphia K Brett Maher: Went 2-for-3 on extra point tries and made a 28-yard field goal.
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 30-10 vs. New York Giants) LB Lavonte David: Totaled eight tackles (five solo, three assisted) and a quarterback hurry in 58 snaps on defense. DL Ndamukong Suh: Had a pair of quarterback hurries for the Buccaneers in 30 defensive snaps.
NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (W, 30-10 at Jacksonville) DL Darrion Daniels: Did not play. (Practice Squad)