Former Blackshirts dominated in Week 14 of the NFL season. Linebacker Lavonte David paved the way for Tampa Bay against the Detroit Lions. David had a game-high 14 tackles and also forced and recovered a fumble. Chicago Bears' cornerback Prince Amukamara started and had six tackles and one pass deflection in his team's 33-7 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Ndamukong Suh started at tackle for the Miami Dolphins and had three tackles, one sack, two quarterback hits and one forced fumble in his team's 27-20 win over the New England Patriots. Maliek Collins started at defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, while Zaire Anderson recorded three tackles at linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
On offense, Rex Burkhead (New England Patriots) and Andy Janovich (Denver Broncos) each had a rushing touchdown for their respective teams. Richie Incognito started at left guard for the Buffalo Bills and played every offensive snap. Niles Paul had one catch for 15 yards for the Washington Redskins. Brent Qvale played on the line for the New York Jets and also on special teams. Jeremiah Sirles started at left guard and played every offensive snap for the Minnesota Vikings. He also played on special teams.
On special teams, Baltimore Ravens' punter Sam Koch had three punts for 125 yards, including two inside the 20. Zach Sterup and Cethan Carter played on special teams for the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals, respectively. Nathan Gerry also played on special teams for the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded one tackle.
SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
Lavonte David's five fumble recoveries are the most in the league this year! RT to help get him to the Pro Bowl!#ProBowlVote + Lavonte David #ProBowlVote + Lavonte David #ProBowlVote + Lavonte David pic.twitter.com/jAaOi1kYXI
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) December 12, 2017
“Let’s go out there and have fun, we’re home.” - Lavonte David #Bucs pic.twitter.com/Q6u1LpS57m
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) December 10, 2017
"What a weapon Burkhead has been."
— ❄️❄️ Nebraska Football ❄️❄️ (@HuskerFBNation) December 12, 2017
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HUSKERS IN THE AFC
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Buffalo Bills (W, 13-7 vs. Indianapolis Colts, OT) OL Richie Incognito: Started at left guard and played every offensive snap WR Brandon Reilly: Did Not Play (Inactive) |
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Miami Dolphins (W, 27-20 vs. New England Patriots) |
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New England Patriots (L, 27-20 at Miami Dolphins) RB Rex Burkhead: started at running back, five carries, eight yards, one touchdown; five receptions, 45 yards, long of 23 yards DT Vincent Valentine (Reserve/Injured) |
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New York Jets (L, 23-0 at Denver Broncos) OL Brent Qvale: Played on offensive line and on special teams WR Quincy Enunwa: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured) |
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Denver Broncos (W, 23-0 vs. New York Jets) |
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Los Angeles Chargers (W, 30-13 vs. Washington Redskins) OL Matt Slauson: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured) |
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Baltimore Ravens (L, 39-38 at Pittsburgh Steelers) |
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Cincinnati Bengals (L, 33-7 vs. Chicago Bears) H-Back Cethan Carter: Played on special teams |
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HUSKERS IN THE NFC
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Dallas Cowboys (W, 30-10 at New York Giants) DT Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle DE Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner) |
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Philadelphia Eagles (W, 43-35 at Los Angeles Rams) LB Nathan Gerry: Played on special teams, one tackle |
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Washington Redskins (L, 30-13 at Los Angeles Chargers) |
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Chicago Bears (W, 33-7 at Cincinnati Bengals) CB Prince Amukamara: Started at cornerback, six tackles, one pass deflection |
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Detroit Lions (W, 24-21 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers) RB Ameer Abdullah: Did Not Play (Inactive) |
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Minnesota Vikings (L, 31-24 at Carolina Panthers) OL Jeremiah Sirles: Started a left guard and played every offensive snap; also played on special teams |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 21-24 vs. Detroit Lions) |
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