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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 15

Rex Burkhead scored a touchdown for the fourth consecutive week, as he helped New England to a 27-24 win at Pittsburgh in a battle of two AFC heavyweights to highlight performances by former Huskers in the NFL in Week 15.

Burkhead had just four carries for 12 yards on Sunday, but his one yard touchdown run in the first quarter helped the Patriots clinch the AFC East and gain the tiebreaker over the Steelers for home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs. Burkhead also had a five-yard reception on Sunday.

Richie Incognito (Bills) and Jeremiah Sirles (Vikings) helped pave the way for wins for their respective teams on the offensive line.

On the defensive side of the ball, Ndamukong Suh recorded seven tackles, including three for a loss, for Miami on Sunday, while Prince Amukamara made six tackles for the Bears. Nathan Gerry made a tackle on special teams for the Eagles.

Sam Koch had another strong day punting the ball, as he pinned Cleveland inside the 20-yard line four times and averaged over 40 yards per punt with a long of 58 yards in a 27-10 Baltimore win.

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, 24-16 vs. Miami Dolphins)
OL Richie Incognito: Started at left guard and played every offensive snap
WR Brandon Reilly: Did Not Play (Inactive)
   
   

Miami Dolphins (L, 16-24 at Buffalo Bills)
DT Ndamukong Suh: Started at defensive tackle, seven tackles, three tackles for loss
T Zach Sterup: Played at tackle and on special teams
   
   		 New England Patriots (W, 27-24 at Pittsburgh Steelers)
RB Rex Burkhead: four carries, 12 yards, one touchdown; one reception, five yards
DT Vincent Valentine: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured) 
   
   		 New York Jets (L, 31-19 at New Orleans Saints)
OL Brent Qvale: Started at tackle, played on special teams
WR Quincy Enunwa: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
   
AFC WEST
   
   

Denver Broncos (W, 25-13 at Indianapolis Colts)
LB Zaire Anderson: played on special teams
FB Andy Janovich: Played at fullback, one rush, loss of one yard; played on special teams
DE Jared Crick: Did not play (Reserve/Injured)
   
   		 Los Angeles Chargers (L, 30-13 at Kansas City Chiefs)
OL Matt Slauson: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
   
AFC NORTH
   
   

Baltimore Ravens (W, 27-10 at Cleveland Browns)
P Sam Koch: five punts, 215 yards, 43.0 average, 40.8 net, no touchbacks, four inside the 20, long of 58
CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste: Did Not Play (Inactive)
OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
WR Kenny Bell: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
   
   		 Cincinnati Bengals (L, 34-7 at Minnesota Vikings)
H-Back Cethan Carter: Played at tight end and on special teams

   

   

HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   
   		       Dallas Cowboys (W, 20-17 at Oakland Raiders)
DT Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle, one tackle for loss
DE Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner)
   
   		 Philadelphia Eagles (W, 34-29 at New York Giants)
LB Nathan Gerry: Played on special teams, one tackle
   
   

Washington Redskins (W, 20-15 vs. Arizona Cardinals)
LB Will Compton: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
OL Spencer Long: Did Not Play (Reserve/Injured)
TE Niles Paul: started at tight end, one reception, 11 yards, played on special teams
   
NFC NORTH
   
   		 Chicago Bears (L, 20-10 at Detroit Lions)
CB Prince Amukamara: Started at cornerback, six tackles, one pass deflection
   
   		 Detroit Lions (W, 20-10 vs. Chicago Bears)
RB Ameer Abdullah: one rush, eight yards; three receptions, 13 yards
   
   		 Minnesota Vikings (W, 34-7 vs. Cincinnati Bengals)
OL Jeremiah Sirles: played at guard and on special teams
   
NFC SOUTH
   
   

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 24-21 vs. Atlanta Falcons)
LB Lavonte David: Did Not Play (Inactive)
OL Givens Price: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)