#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 18

Football
1/10/2023 12:29:00 PM

NU Athletic Communications

18 former Huskers saw action in the 18th week of the NFL season last weekend.

Cam Taylor-Britt (Bengals) had nine tackles, one tackle for loss and a pass deflection in Cincinnati’s 27-16 win against the Ravens.

Lavonte David (Buccaneers) recorded three tackles, including one tackle for loss in limited actions of Tampa Bay’s road loss at Atlanta. Joshua Kalu (Titans) and Luke Gifford (Cowboys) each had two tackles in their respective games.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST

Miami Dolphins (W, 11-6 vs. New York Jets)

TE Cethan Carter: Did Not Play (Reserve/IR)

AFC NORTH

Cincinnati Bengals (W, 27-16 vs. Baltimore)

WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Played in six offensive snaps and 21 snaps on special teams.

CB Cam Taylor-Britt: Had nine tackles, one tackle for loss and a pass deflection in 78 defensive snaps.

Cleveland Browns (L, 28-14 at Pittsburgh)

DL Ben Stille: Did Not Play

Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 28-14 vs. Cleveland)

DL Carlos Davis: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans (W, 32-31 at Indianapolis)

RB Rex Burkhead: Pulled in a one-yard reception in road win at the Colts.

DL Maliek Collins: Collected one tackle and a quarterback hurry in 40 snaps on defense.

Indianapolis Colts (L, 32-31 vs. Houston)

LB JoJo Domann: Appeared in 17 snaps on special teams.

Tennessee Titans (L, 20-16 at Jacksonville)

DB Joshua Kalu: Garnered two tackles in 45 snaps on defense and 10 special teams snaps.

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos (W, 31-28 vs. Los Angeles Chargers)

LB Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Reserve/IR)

CB Lamar Jackson: Appeared in 21 snaps on special teams.

Kansas City Chiefs (W, 31-13 at Las Vegas)

DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) 

Las Vegas Raiders (L, 31-13 vs. Kansas City)

RB Ameer Abdullah: Had a 10-yard reception and a 25-yard kickoff return in the season finale against the Chiefs.

Los Angeles Chargers (L, 31-28 at Denver)

OL Brenden Jaimes: Played in three snaps on offense and four special teams snaps.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys (L, 26-6 at Washington)

OL Matt Farniok: Did Not Play (Reserve/IR)

LB Luke Gifford: Tallied two tackles in five defensive snaps and 33 snaps on special teams.

K Brett Maher: Missed lone extra-point attempt.

New York Giants (L, 22-16 at Philadelphia)

OL Nick Gates: Played in 37 offensive snaps and three snaps on special teams.

Philadelphia Eagles (W, 22-16 vs. New York Giants)

TE Jack Stoll: Played in 26 offensive snaps and 12 snaps on special teams.

OL Cam Jurgens: Appeared in one snap on offense and six special teams snaps. 

DL Ndamukong Suh: Played in 24 defensive snaps.

Washington Commanders (W, 26-6 vs. Dallas)

LB Nate Gerry: Played in 27 snaps on special teams.

NFC NORTH

Green Bay Packers (L, 20-16 vs. Detroit)

WR Samori Toure: Appeared in two offensive snaps.

TE Austin Allen: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

NFC SOUTH

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 30-17 at Atlanta)

LB Lavonte David: Totaled three tackles, including one tackle for loss in 23 defensive snaps.

NFC WEST

Los Angeles Rams (L, 19-16 (OT) at Seattle)

DT Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)