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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 6

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Huskers Today
October 19, 2021

James D. Smith and Dallas Cowboys

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10/19/2021 9:20:00 AM

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11 former Huskers saw action in the sixth week of the NFL season last weekend.

Cethan Carter was targeted once vs. Jacksonville in London, making an eight-yard reception. On the defensive side, Randy Gregory totaled three solo tackles, two quarterback hurries, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble for the Dallas defense.

A trio of former Huskers had a strong impact in special teams last weekend. Minnesota’s Ameer Abdullah had two kickoff returns for a total of 68 yards in a 34-28 road win at Carolina. Luke Gifford blocked a punt and recovered the blocked punt in Dallas’ 35-29 overtime victory at New England.

Sam Koch punted two times for a total of 86 yards, averaging 43.0 yards per punt. He pinned the Chargers inside the 20 once 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, 23-20 vs. Jacksonville in London) TE Cethan Carter: Had an eight-yard reception and made one tackle on special teams for the Dolphins.
		New York Jets (Bye) CB Lamar Jackson: Did not play. (Practice Squad) OL Alex Lewis: Did not play. (Exempt List)
AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 34-6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers) P Sam Koch: Punted two times for a total of 86 yards, averaging 43.0 yards per punt. Longest punt of the game at 53 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (W, 34-11 at Detroit) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Appeared in 18 special teams snaps, making one tackle.
		Cleveland Browns (L, 37-14 vs. Arizona) FB Andy Janovich: Did not play.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 23-20 vs. Seattle) DL Carlos Davis: Did not play.
AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 31-3 at Indianapolis) RB Rex Burkhead: Appeared in five offensive snaps and seven snaps on special teams, making one tackle. DL Maliek Collins: Had a quarterback hurry while playing 32 defensive snaps for Houston.
		Tennessee Titans (W, 34-31 vs. Buffalo) CB Chris Jones: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
AFC WEST
		Denver Broncos (L, 34-24 vs. Las Vegas) WR De’Mornay Pierson-El: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Kansas City Chiefs (W, 31-13 at Washington) DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Las Vegas Raiders (W, 34-24 at Denver) OL Richie Incognito: Did not play. (IR)
		Los Angeles Chargers (L, 34-6 at Baltimore) OL Brenden Jaimes: Did not play.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (W, 35-29 (OT) at New England) OL Matt Farniok: Appeared in six special teams snaps. LB Luke Gifford: Played 22 snaps on special teams, blocking a punt and recovering the blocked punt in a 35-29 overtime win at New England. DE Randy Gregory: Totaled three solo tackles, two quarterback hurries, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble for the Dallas defense on Sunday.
		New York Giants (L, 38-11 vs. Los Angeles Rams) OL Nick Gates: Did not play. (IR) CB Josh Kalu: Did not play. (IR)
		Philadelphia Eagles (L 28-22 vs. Tampa Bay) TE Jack Stoll: Appeared in 14 offensive snaps and played 10 snaps on special teams.
NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (W, 34-28 at Carolina) RB Ameer Abdullah: Had two kickoff returns for a total of 68 yards in the road win at Carolina.
NFC SOUTH
		New Orleans Saints (Bye) RB Devine Ozigbo: Did not play.
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 28-22 vs. Philadelphia) LB Lavonte David: Did not play. DL Ndamukong Suh: Had one tackle, including a tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries in Thursday night’s win at Philadelphia.
NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (Bye) DL Darrion Daniels: Did not play. (Practice Squad) LB Nate Gerry: Did not play. (Practice Squad)