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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 8

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Huskers Today
November 2, 2021

Mike Welsch/Houston Texans

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11/2/2021 10:34:00 AM

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

Rex Burkead had the top performance on offense, totaling four rushes for 21 yards and a touchdown and pulling in three receptions for 27 yards in a 38-22 setback vs. Los Angeles Rams. Jack Stoll made his first career NFL catch with a nine-yard reception in Philadelphia’s 44-6 victory at Detroit.

On the defensive side, Lavonte David tallied eight tackles (six solo, two assisted) and Ndamukong Suh recorded four tackles (one solo, three assisted), a tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries in Tampa Bay’s loss at New Orleans. Randy Gregory posted a sack, forced fumble and three quarterback hurries in Dallas’ win at Minnesota on Sunday Night Football.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		Miami Dolphins (L, 26-11 at Buffalo) TE Cethan Carter: Made one tackle while playing 16 snaps on special teams.
		New York Jets (W, 34-31 vs. Cincinnati) CB Lamar Jackson: Did not play. (Practice Squad) OL Alex Lewis: Did not play. (Exempt List)
AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (Bye) P Sam Koch: Did not play.
		Cincinnati Bengals (L, 34-31 at New York Jets) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Appeared in seven offensive snaps and 18 special teams snaps.
		Cleveland Browns (L, 15-10 vs. Pittsburgh) FB Andy Janovich: Did not play.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 15-10 vs. Pittsburgh) DL Carlos Davis: Did not play.
AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 38-22 vs. Los Angeles Rams) RB Rex Burkhead: Totaled four rushes for 21 yards and a touchdown and pulled in three receptions for 27 yards for the Texans. DL Maliek Collins: Had two tackles, including one tackle for loss while playing 41 defensive snaps on Sunday.
		Tennessee Titans (W, 34-31 (OT) at Indianapolis) CB Chris Jones: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
AFC WEST
		Denver Broncos (W, 17-10 vs. Washington) WR De’Mornay Pierson-El: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Kansas City Chiefs (W, 20-17 vs. New York Giants) DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Las Vegas Raiders (Bye) OL Richie Incognito: Did not play. (IR)
		Los Angeles Chargers (L, 27-24 at New England) OL Brenden Jaimes: Did not play.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (W, 20-16 at Minnesota) OL Matt Farniok: Did not play. LB Luke Gifford: Appeared in 25 snaps on special teams. DE Randy Gregory: Recorded a sack, forced fumble and three quarterback hurries in 49 snaps on defense on Sunday night.
		New York Giants (L, 20-16 at Kansas City) OL Nick Gates: Did not play. (IR) CB Josh Kalu: Did not play. (IR)
		Philadelphia Eagles (W, 44-6 at Detroit) TE Jack Stoll: Posted his first career NFL reception, a nine-yard catch in Philadelphia’s 44-6 win at Detroit.
NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (L, 20-16 vs. Dallas) RB Ameer Abdullah: Posted 31 rushing yards on eight carries and had three receptions for 35 receiving yards while playing 22 snaps on offense.
NFC SOUTH
		New Orleans Saints (W, 36-27 vs. Tampa Bay) RB Devine Ozigbo: Had one rush and a seven-yard catch in a 13-10 road win at Seattle on Monday Night Football.
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 36-27 at New Orleans) LB Lavonte David: Tallied eight tackles (six solo, two assisted) while playing 76 defensive snaps on Sunday. DL Ndamukong Suh: Recorded four tackles (one solo, three assisted), a tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries while playing 59 snaps on defense.
NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (W, 33-22 at Chicago) DL Darrion Daniels: Did not play. (Practice Squad) LB Nate Gerry: Did not play. (Practice Squad)