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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 9

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Huskers Today
November 10, 2020

Minnesota Vikings

Ammer Abdullah caught a 22-yard touchdown pass for the Vikings.

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Offensive linemen Nick Gates (Giants) and Alex Lewis (Jets), along with running backs Ameer Abdullah (Vikings) and Rex Burkhead (Patriots) highlighted the Huskers in the NFL offensively in Week 9. The Giants generated 378 yards of total offense and the Jets totaled 327 yards. Abdullah caught a 22-yard touchdown pass, while Burkhead rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and caught three passes.

Defensively, teammates Lavonte David and Ndamukong Suh (Buccaneers) and Randy Gregory (Cowboys) were the top Blackshirts over the weekend. Both David and Suh started on defense, with David recording seven tackles and a fumble recovery, and Suh adding two tackles, including a tackle for loss. Gregory saw significant action and recorded three total tackles and one QB hit.

On special teams, Sam Koch led the way, punting six times, averaging 45 yards for the Baltimore Ravens, including one downed inside the 20-yard line and a long of 50 yards.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		New England Patriots (W, 30-27 at New York Jets) RB Rex Burkhead: Rushed 12 times for 56 yards and one touchdown in the third quarter. Also caught three passes for a total of 11 yards.
		New York Jets (L, 30-27 vs. New England) OL Alex Lewis: Started at left guard and played the entire game. Helped the Jets rush for 65 yards and pass for another 262 yards. CB Lamar Jackson: Saw action on 5 special teams snaps.

AFC WEST
		Las Vegas Raiders (W, 31-26 at Los Angeles Chargers) DL Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle and played 58 defensive snaps with three tackles. OL Richie Incognito: Did Not play (Injured Reserve).

AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 24-10 at Indianapolis) P Sam Koch: Punted 6 times, averaging 45 yards per punt. Included 1 inside the Indianapolis 20 yard line and a long of 50 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (BYE) TE Cethan Carter: Did Not Play (Bye Week) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Did Not Play (Bye Week) DL Freedom Akinmoladun: Did Not Play (Bye Week)
		Cleveland Browns (BYE) FB Andy Janovich: Did Not Play (Bye Week)
		Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 24-19 at Dallas) DL Carlos Davis: Saw action on 16 defensive snaps, recording two tackles, including one tackle for loss.

AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (W, 27-25 at Jacksonville) OL Brent Qvale: Saw action on 49 offensive snaps at tackle, helping the Texans rush for 107 yards and pass for another 281 yards, totaling 3 touchdowns.
		Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 27-25 vs. Houston) RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Inactive)
		Tennessee Titans (W, 24-17 vs. Chicago) CB Joshua Kalu: Saw action on 18 special teams snaps and recorded 3 tackles. LB Will Compton: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (L, 24-19 vs. Pittsburgh) LB Luke Gifford: Saw action on 17 special teams snaps. DE Randy Gregory: Played 40 defensive snaps and recorded three total tackles, included one tackle for loss. Also recorded one QB hit.
		Philadelphia Eagles (BYE) LB Nathan Gerry: Did Not Play (Bye Week)
		New York Giants (W, 23-20 at Washington) OL Nick Gates: Started at center and played the entire game, helping the Giants rush for 166 yards and pass for 212 yards.

NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (L, 34-17 vs. Green Bay) DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

NFC NORTH
		Minnesota Vikings (W, 34-20 vs. Detroit) RB Ameer Abdullah: In his only offensive snap of the day, Abdullah scored on a 22-yard receiving touchdown. Also saw action on 18 special teams snaps.

NFC SOUTH
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 38-3 vs. New Orleans) LB Lavonte David: Started at inside linebacker and played the entire game, leading the way with 7 total tackles and one tackle for loss. Also recovered one fumble. DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Inactive) DT Ndamukong Suh: Started at defensive tackle and played 53 defensive snaps. Generated two total tackles, including one tackle for loss.