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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 13

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Huskers Today
December 10, 2020

Minnesota Vikings

Ameer Abdullah had 54 all-purpose yards in the Vikings’ win.

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12/10/2020 10:08:00 AM

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Nick Gates (Giants) highlighted the Huskers in the NFL offensively in Week 13. Gates started at center and played every offensive snap for the Giants in a win at Seattle.

Defensively, a trio of Huskers played this week and on special teams, Sam Koch led the way, punting once for 34 yards for the Baltimore Ravens.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		New England Patriots (W, 45-0 at Los Angeles Chargers) RB Rex Burkhead: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
		New York Jets (L, 31-28 vs. Las Vegas) OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (Inactive). CB Lamar Jackson: Started at cornerback and made 4 total tackles, playing all 78 snaps on defense.

AFC WEST
		Las Vegas Raiders (W, 31-28 at New York Jets) DL Maliek Collins: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve). OL Richie Incognito: Did Not play (Injured Reserve).

AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 34-17 vs. Dallas) P Sam Koch: Punted once for 34 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (L, 19-7 at Miami) TE Cethan Carter: Made one special teams tackle on 19 snaps. Also helped the offense with 14 additional snaps. WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: After being activated from practice squad, made two special teams tackles and played 19 snaps. DL Freedom Akinmoladun: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
		Cleveland Browns (W, 41-35 at Tennessee) FB Andy Janovich: At fullback, played 13 offensive snaps. Also recovered a late onside kick to seal the win for the Browns.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 23-17 vs. Washington) DL Carlos Davis: Did Not Play (Inactive).

AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 26-20 vs. Indianapolis) OL Brent Qvale: Saw action on 5 special teams snaps at tackle.
		Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 27-24 at Minnesota) RB Devine Ozigbo: Saw action on 19 special teams snaps.
		Tennessee Titans (L, 41-35 vs. Cleveland) CB Joshua Kalu: Saw action on 24 special teams snaps. LB Will Compton: Helped on defense with a solo tackle and played 21 defensive snaps. Also saw action on an additional 18 special teams snaps.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (L, 34-17 at Baltimore) LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play (Suspension) DE Randy Gregory: Played 13 snaps on defense and an additional 7 on special teams.
		Philadelphia Eagles (L, 30-16 at Green Bay) LB Nathan Gerry: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
		New York Giants (W, 17-12 at Seattle) OL Nick Gates: Started at center and played the entire game. Helped the Giants rush for 190 yards and earn an additional 105 yards through the air, picking up their fourth consecutive win.

NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (L, 34-24 vs. Buffalo) DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Practice Squad).

NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (W, 27-24 vs. Jacksonville) RB Ameer Abdullah: Rushed twice for 11 yards, as well as caught a pass for 18 yards. On special teams, returned two kicks for 25 yards each.

NFC SOUTH
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Bye Week) LB Lavonte David: Did Not Play (Bye Week). DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Bye Week). DT Ndamukong Suh: Did Not Play (Bye Week).