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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 15

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Huskers Today
December 22, 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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12/22/2020 9:03:00 AM

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The Husker pipeline was well represented on offense in Week 15, with Nick Gates (Giants) and Brent Qvale (Texans) both starting and 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 five total tackles. Suh started at defensive tackle and played 42 total snaps, adding two tackles and a pass deflection.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		New England Patriots (L, 22-12 at Miami) RB Rex Burkhead: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
		New York Jets (W, 23-20 at Los Angeles Rams) OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve). CB Lamar Jackson: Played 5 special teams snaps, and recovered a blocked punt in the second quarter.

AFC WEST
		Las Vegas Raiders (L, 30-27 vs. Los Angeles Chargers) DL Maliek Collins: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve). OL Richie Incognito: Did Not play (Injured Reserve).

AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 40-14 vs. Jacksonville) P Sam Koch: Did not see action, as the Ravens did not punt.
		Cincinnati Bengals (W, 27-17 vs. Pittbsurgh) TE Cethan Carter: Started at tight end and played 44 total snaps, including 21 on offense. WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Made a solo tackle on special teams and played 28 total snaps. DL Freedom Akinmoladun: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
		Cleveland Browns (W, 20-6 at New York Giants) FB Andy Janovich: Played a total of 32 snaps, including 12 on offense.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 27-17 at Cincinnati) DL Carlos Davis: Played two defensive snaps at tackle.

AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 27-20 at Indianapolis) OL Brent Qvale: Started at left guard and played the entire game. Helped the Texans generate 83 yards on the ground and another 373 yards through the air.
		Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 40-14 at Baltimore) RB Devine Ozigbo: Caught one pass for four yards and played an additional 11 snaps on special teams.
		Tennessee Titans (W, 46-25 vs. Detroit) CB Joshua Kalu: Totaled four tackles on the day, two on defense and another two tackles on special teams. Saw action on a total of 33 snaps. LB Will Compton: Recovered a crucial fumble at the 3-yard line to stop the Lions from scoring. Also saw action on nine special teams snaps.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (W, 41-33 vs. San Francisco) LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play (Inactive) DE Randy Gregory: Played a substantial contributing role at defensive end, playing 36 snaps. Helped the defense with a tackle for loss and a QB hurry.
		Philadelphia Eagles (L, 33-26 at Arizona) LB Nathan Gerry: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
		New York Giants (L, 20-6 vs. Cleveland) OL Nick Gates: Started at center and played the entire game. Helped the Giants rush for 74 yards and earn an additional 214 yards through the air.

NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (L, 41-33 at Dallas) DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Practice Squad).

NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (L, 33-27 vs. Chicago) RB Ameer Abdullah: Returned one kick for 30 yards, playing 14 special teams snaps.

NFC SOUTH
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 31-27 at Atlanta) LB Lavonte David: Started at inside linebacker and played the entire game. Helped lead the way on defense with five total tackles, including one for loss. DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Inactive). DT Ndamukong Suh: Started on the defensive line and played 42 snaps. Helped lead the way for the Bucs with two tackles and a pass deflection.