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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 14

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Huskers Today
December 14, 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ndamukon Suh had a sack and three quarterback hurries for the Bucs.

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The Husker pipeline was well represented on offense in Week 14, with Nick Gates (Giants) and Brent Qvale (Texans) both startingand playing the entire game. Gates started at center and Qvale at tackle.

Defensively, teammates Lavonte David and Ndamukong Suh (Buccanneers) were standouts. David started at inside linebacker, playing the entire game and notching nine total tackles and a pass deflection. Suh started at defensive tackle and played 53 total snaps, adding six tackles, including a sack for six yards.

On special teams, Sam Koch led the way, punting four times and averaging 43 yards per punt 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 (L, 24-3 at Los Angeles Rams) RB Rex Burkhead: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
		New York Jets (L, 40-3 at Seattle) OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve). CB Lamar Jackson: Saw action on 12 total snaps, including five on defense.

AFC WEST
		Las Vegas Raiders (L, 44-27 vs. Indianapolis) DL Maliek Collins: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve). OL Richie Incognito: Did Not play (Injured Reserve).

AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 47-42 at Cleveland) P Sam Koch: Punted four times on the night, averaging 43 yards per punt. This included a long of 50 yards and one downed inside the Cleveland 20-yard line.
		Cincinnati Bengals (L, 30-7 vs. Dallas) TE Cethan Carter: Started at tight end and played 18 offensive snaps. Also saw action on 13 snaps with special teams and made two tackles. WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: In his second week after being activated from practice squad, played a total of 16 snaps, including 13 on special teams. DL Freedom Akinmoladun: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
		Cleveland Browns (L, 47-42 vs. Baltimore) FB Andy Janovich: Played a total of 29 snaps, including nine on offense.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 26-15 at Buffalo) DL Carlos Davis: Did Not Play.

AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 36-7 at Chicago) OL Brent Qvale: Started at left guard, and played 53 snaps on offense. Helped the Texans generate 108 yards on the ground and another 219 yards through the air.
		Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 31-10 vs. Tennessee) RB Devine Ozigbo: Caught four passes for a total of 30 yards, on just six offensive snaps. Also saw action on 11 special teams snaps.
		Tennessee Titans (W, 31-10 at Jacksonville) CB Joshua Kalu: Helped on defense at cornerback and played 31 snaps, making a solo tackle and also seeing action on 14 special teams snaps. LB Will Compton: Saw action on 11 special teams snaps.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (W, 30-7 at Cincinnati) LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play (Suspension) DE Randy Gregory: Played a large contributing role at defensive end, playing 44 snaps. Helped lead the way with three total tackles and two QB hurries.
		Philadelphia Eagles (W, 24-21 vs. New Orleans) LB Nathan Gerry: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
		New York Giants (L, 26-7 vs. Arizona) OL Nick Gates: Started at center and played the entire game. Helped the Giants rush for 78 yards and earn an additional 145 yards through the air.

NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (L, 23-15 vs. Washington) DL Darrion Daniels: After being activated from the practice squad, made a solo tackle on just six defensive snaps.

NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (L, 26-14 at Tampa Bay) RB Ameer Abdullah: Rushed three times for 11 yards, as well as catching two passes on two targets for a total of 10 yards. On special teams, played an additional 12 snaps.

NFC SOUTH
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 26-14 vs. Minnesota) LB Lavonte David: Started at inside linebacker and played the entire game. Was one of the leading defensive players with nine total tackles and a pass deflection. DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Inactive). DT Ndamukong Suh: Started on the defensive line and played 54 snaps. Helped lead the way for the Bucs with six tackles, including one sack for six yards. Also recorded three QB hurries.