#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 12#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 12
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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 12

Several former Huskers saw action in Week 12 of the 2017 NFL season. 

In the Monday night game, Baltimore Ravens' punter Sam Koch had six punts for 308 yards, including a long of 62 yards. He also completed a 22-yard pass on a successful fake punt attempt in the second quarter. Two plays later, the Ravens scored a touchdown en route to a 23-16 victory over the Houston Texans.

On offense, Rex Burkhead (New England Patriots) had a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown, helping the Patriots to a 35-17 win over Miami. Niles Paul (Washington Redskins) started at tight end and had three receptions for 16 yards. Detroit running back Ameer Abdullah started and had six rushes for 14 yards and three catches for 29 yards. Fullback Andy Janovich (Denver Broncos) started and had one rush for four yards. On the line, Richie Incognito started at left guard and played every offensive snap for the Buffalo Bills.

Defensively, Lavonte David started at linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He recorded six tackles and one quarterback hit. Prince Amukamara started a cornerback and had six tackles, two pass deflections and forced one fumble for the Chicago Bears. Maliek Collins started a defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys and had two tackles and one quarterback hit. Fellow defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (Miami Dolphins) started and had one tackle, one quarterback hit and one pass deflection. Zaire Anderson played at linebacker for the Broncos and finished with one tackle.

Nathan Gerry (Philadelphia Eagles), Zach Sterup (Miami Dolphins), Cethan Carter (Cincinnati Bengals) and Jeremiah Sirles (Minnesota Vikings) all played on special teams for their respective squads.

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

SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
   
   		       Buffalo Bills (W, 16-10 at Kansas City Chiefs)
OL Richie Incognito: Started at left guard and played every offensive snap; also played on special teams
WR Brandon Reilly: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
   
   

Miami Dolphins (L, 35-17 at New England Patriots)
DT Ndamukong Suh: Started at defensive tackle; one tackle, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit, one pass deflection
T Zach Sterup: Played on special teams
   
   		 New England Patriots (W, 35-17 vs. Miami Dolphins)
RB Rex Burkhead: 13 rushes; 50 yards, one touchdown; two receptions, three yards, one touchdown
DT Vincent Valentine (Reserve/Injured) 
   
   		 New York Jets (L, 35-27 vs. Carolina Panthers)
OL Brent Qvale: Did Not Play
WR Quincy Enunwa: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
   
AFC WEST
   
   

Denver Broncos (L, 21-14 at Oakland Raiders)
LB Zaire Anderson: Played at linebacker, one tackle; also played on special teams, one tackle
FB Andy Janovich: Started at fullback, one rush, four yards; also played on special teams, one tackle
DE Jared Crick: Did not play (Reserve/Injured)
   
   		 Los Angeles Chargers (W, 28-6 at Dallas Cowboys)
OL Matt Slauson: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
   
AFC NORTH
   
   

Baltimore Ravens (W, 23-16 vs. Houston Texans)
P Sam Koch: six punts, 308 yards, 51.3 average, 47.8 net, five inside the 20, long of 62; also had one pass for 22 yards in successful fake punt attempt
OL Alex Lewis: Reserve/Injured
WR Kenny Bell: Practice Squad
CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste: Practice Squad
   
   		 Cincinnati Bengals (W, 30-16 vs. Cleveland Browns)
H-Back Cethan Carter: Played on special teams, recorded two tackles

   

   

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   
   		       Dallas Cowboys (L, 28-6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers)
DT Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle, two tackles, one quarterback hit
DE Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner)
   
   		 Philadelphia Eagles (W, 31-3 vs. Chicago Bears)
LB Nathan Gerry: Played on special teams; recorded one tackle
   
   

Washington Redskins (W, 20-10 vs. New York Giants)
LB Will Compton: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
OL Spencer Long: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
TE Niles Paul: Started at tight end, three receptions, 16 yards
   
NFC NORTH
   
   		 Chicago Bears (L, 31-3 at Philadelphia Eagles)
CB Prince Amukamara: Started at cornerback, six tackles, two pass deflections, one forced fumble
   
   		 Detroit Lions (L, 30-23 vs. Minnesota Vikings)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Started at running back; six rushes, 14 yards; three receptions, 29 yards
   
   		 Minnesota Vikings (W, 30-23 at Detroit Lions)
OL Jeremiah Sirles: Played on special teams
   
NFC SOUTH
   
   

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 34-20 at Atlanta Falcons)
LB Lavonte David: Started at linebacker, six tackles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit
OL Givens Price: Practice Squad