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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL – Week 9

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Huskers Today
November 9, 2021

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11/9/2021 11:35:00 AM

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12 former Huskers saw action in the ninth week of the NFL season last weekend.

Ameer Abdullah had four receptions for 30 yards and tallied a pair of kickoff returns for 43 yards in Carolina’s 24-6 loss vs. New England.

In Houston’s loss on the road at Miami, Maliek Collins recorded two tackles, 0.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery.

On special teams, Sam Koch punted three times for a total of 125 yards, averaging 41.7 yards per punt. Koch pinned the Vikings inside the 20 once and had his longest punt of the game at 51 yards.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
		Miami Dolphins (W, 17-9 vs. Houston) TE Cethan Carter: Made one tackle while playing 16 snaps on special teams.
		New York Jets (L, 45-30 at Indianapolis) CB Lamar Jackson: Did not play. (Practice Squad) OL Alex Lewis: Did not play. (Exempt List)
AFC NORTH
		Baltimore Ravens (W, 34-31 vs. Minnesota) P Sam Koch: Punted three times for a total of 125 yards, averaging 41.7 yards per punt. Longest punt of the game at 51 yards.
		Cincinnati Bengals (L, 41-16 vs. Cleveland) WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Appeared in 14 offensive snaps and 17 special teams snaps, making one tackle on special teams.
		Cleveland Browns (W, 41-16 at Cincinnati) FB Andy Janovich: Made one tackle while playing nine snaps on special teams.
		Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 29-27 vs. Chicago) DL Carlos Davis: Did not play. (Injury Reserve) DL Khalil Davis: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
AFC SOUTH
		Houston Texans (L, 17-9 at Miami) RB Rex Burkhead: Totaled two rushes for nine yards for the Texans. DL Maliek Collins: Had two tackles, 0.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in 46 defensive snaps on Sunday.
		Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 9-6 vs. Buffalo) RB Devine Ozigbo: Appeared in two snaps on special teams.
		Tennessee Titans (W, 28-16 at Los Angeles Rams) CB Chris Jones: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
AFC WEST
		Denver Broncos (W, 30-16 vs. Dallas) WR De’Mornay Pierson-El: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Kansas City Chiefs (W, 13-7 vs. Green Bay) DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did not play. (Practice Squad)
		Las Vegas Raiders (L, 23-16 at New York Giants) OL Richie Incognito: Did not play. (IR)
		Los Angeles Chargers (W, 27-24 at Philadelphia) OL Brenden Jaimes: Appeared in four snaps on special teams.

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
		Dallas Cowboys (L, 30-16 vs. Denver) OL Matt Farniok: Did not play. LB Luke Gifford: Had one tackle in two defensive snaps and 23 snaps on special teams. DE Randy Gregory: Posted two solo tackles and a quarterback hurry while playing 48 snaps on defense.
		New York Giants (W, 23-16 vs. Las Vegas) OL Nick Gates: Did not play. (IR) CB Josh Kalu: Did not play. (IR)
		Philadelphia Eagles (L, 27-24 vs. Los Angeles Chargers) TE Jack Stoll: Appeared in 28 offensive snaps and 15 snaps on special teams.
NFC SOUTH
		Carolina Panthers (L, 24-6 vs. New England) RB Ameer Abdullah: Tallied four receptions for 30 yards and had two kick returns for a total of 43 yards on Sunday.
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Bye) LB Lavonte David: Did not play. DL Ndamukong Suh: Did not play.
NFC WEST
		San Francisco 49ers (L, 31-17 vs. Arizona) DL Darrion Daniels: Did not play. (Practice Squad) LB Nate Gerry: Did not play. (Practice Squad)