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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 5

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Huskers Today
October 12, 2021

Baltimore Ravens

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10/12/2021 1:34:00 PM

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13 former Huskers saw action in the fifth week of the NFL season last weekend, with Devine Ozigbo returning to the New Orleans Saints.

Ameer Abdullah had 68 return yards on four kickoff returns. On the defensive side, Maliek Collins had three tackles for the Texans while Lavonte David had a pair of tackles and Ndamukong Suh recovered a fumbled for Tampa Bay.

Sam Koch punted four times for a total of 198 yards, averaging 49.5 yards per punt. He pinned the Colts inside the 20 twice and had his longest punt of the game at 53 yards.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		Miami Dolphins (L, 45-17 at Tampa Bay) TE Cethan Carter: Appeared in five offensive snaps and 16 special teams snaps for the Dolphins.
		New York Jets (L, 27-20 vs. Atlanta in London) CB Lamar Jackson: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (Exempt List)
AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 31-25 (OT) vs. Indianapolis) P Sam Koch: Punted four times for a total of 198 yards, averaging 49.5 yards per punt. Longest punt of the game at 53 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (L, 25-22 (OT) vs. Green Bay) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Appeared in 18 special teams snaps, making one tackle.
		Cleveland Browns (L, 47-42 at Los Angeles Chargers) FB Andy Janovich: Played six offensive snaps and 11 special teams snaps on Sunday.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 27-19 vs. Denver) DL Carlos Davis: Did not play.
AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 25-22 vs. New England) RB Rex Burkhead: Did not play. DL Maliek Collins: Had three tackles (one solo, two assisted) while playing 37 defensive snaps and six special teams snaps.
		Tennessee Titans (W, 37-19 at Jacksonville) CB Chris Jones: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
AFC WEST
		Denver Broncos (L, 27-19 at Pittsburgh) WR De’Mornay Pierson-El: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
		Kansas City Chiefs (L, 38-20 vs. Buffalo) DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
		Las Vegas Raiders (L, 20-9 vs. Chicago) OL Richie Incognito: Did Not Play (IR)
		Los Angeles Chargers (W, 47-42 vs. Cleveland) OL Brenden Jaimes: Did Not Play

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (W, 44-20 vs. New York Giants) OL Matt Farniok: Appeared in eight special teams snaps. LB Luke Gifford: Played 22 snaps on special teams. DE Randy Gregory: Had two quarterback hurries and played 39 defensive snaps and five special teams snaps.
		New York Giants (L, 44-20 at Dallas) OL Nick Gates: Did Not Play (IR) CB Josh Kalu: Did Not Play (IR)
		Philadelphia Eagles (W, 21-18 at Carolina) TE Jack Stoll: Appeared in five offensive snaps and played 13 snaps on special teams.
NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (W, 19-17 vs. Detroit) RB Ameer Abdullah: Had two rushing yards on one carry and four kickoff returns for a total of 68 return yards while playing 12 offensive snaps and five special teams snaps.
NFC SOUTH
		New Orleans Saints (W, 33-22 at Washington) RB Devine Ozigbo: Played in seven snaps on offense and six specials teams snaps.
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 45-17 vs. Miami) LB Lavonte David: Had two tackles (one solo, one assisted) and a quarterback hurry while playing 28 snaps on defense for Tampa Bay. DL Ndamukong Suh: Tallied a fumble recovery and played 34 snaps on defense.
NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (L, 17-10 at Arizona) DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) LB Nate Gerry: Did Not Play (Practice Squad).