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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 12

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Huskers Today
November 30, 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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11/30/2021 1:29:00 PM

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13 former Huskers saw action in the 12th week of the NFL season last weekend.

Rex Burkhead totaled 27 rushing yards on 12 carries and made three receptions for 27 yards for the Texans vs. the New York Jets. In Carolina’s road loss at Miami, Ameer Abdullah ran the ball twice for four yards and was targeted six times in the passing game, making two catches for 20 yards.

Defensively, Lavonte David posted seven tackles, a tackle for loss, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in Tampa Bay’s win at Indianapolis. Ndamukong Suh had two tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry while Maliek Collins tallied two tackles and a tackle for loss for the Texans against the Jets on Sunday.

On special teams, Sam Koch punted three times for a total of 136 yards, averaging 45.3 yards per punt. Koch pinned the Browns inside the 20 once and had his longest punt of the game at 53 yards. Brett Maher kicked off a pair of times for the Saints, recording touchbacks on both kickoffs.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		Miami Dolphins (W, 33-10 vs. Carolina) TE Cethan Carter: Appeared in 18 snaps on special teams.
		New York Jets (W, 21-14 at Houston) CB Lamar Jackson: Did not play. (Practice Squad) OL Alex Lewis: Did not play. (Exempt List)
AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 16-10 vs. Cleveland) P Sam Koch: Punted three times for a total of 136 yards, averaging 45.3 yards per punt. Longest punt of the game at 53 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (W, 41-10 vs. Pittsburgh) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Targeted once in 22 snaps on offense and made on tackle while playing 18 snaps on special teams.
		Cleveland Browns (L, 16-10 at Baltimore) FB Andy Janovich: Did not play.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 41-10 at Cincinnati) DL Carlos Davis: Did not play. (Injury Reserve) DL Khalil Davis: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 21-14 vs. New York Jets) RB Rex Burkhead: Totaled 27 rushing yards on 12 carries and made three receptions for 27 yards on offense for the Texans. DL Maliek Collins: Posted two tackles and a tackle for loss in 42 defensive snaps.
		Tennessee Titans (L, 36-13 at New England) CB Chris Jones: Had one tackle while playing a total of 18 snaps on defense and special teams.
AFC WEST
		Denver Broncos (W, 28-13 vs. Los Angeles Chargers) WR De’Mornay Pierson-El: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Kansas City Chiefs (Bye) DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Las Vegas Raiders (W, 36-33 (OT) at Dallas) OL Richie Incognito: Did not play. (IR)
		Los Angeles Chargers (L, 28-13 at Denver) OL Brenden Jaimes: Appeared in two snaps on special teams.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (L, 36-33 (OT) vs. Las Vegas) OL Matt Farniok: Did not play. LB Luke Gifford: Appeared in 36 snaps on special teams, making one tackle. DE Randy Gregory: Did not play.
		New York Giants (W, 13-7 vs. Philadelphia) OL Nick Gates: Did not play. (IR) CB Josh Kalu: Did not play. (IR)
		Philadelphia Eagles (L, 13-7 at New York Giants) TE Jack Stoll: Appeared in 21 snaps on offense and special teams.
NFC SOUTH
		Carolina Panthers (L, 33-10 at Miami) RB Ameer Abdullah: Ran the ball twice for four yards and was targeted six times in the passing game, making two receptions for 20 yards.
		New Orleans Saints (L, 31-6 vs. Buffalo) K Brett Maher: Kicked off twice, totaling a pair of touchbacks.
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 38-31 at Indianapolis) LB Lavonte David: Posted seven tackles (five solo, two combined), a tackle for loss, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery for the Buccaneers. DL Ndamukong Suh: Had two tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry on Sunday.
NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (W, 34-26 vs. Minnesota) DL Darrion Daniels: Did not play. (Practice Squad)