#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 1#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 1
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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 1

Several Huskers saw action in Week 1 as the 2019 NFL season kicked off last week. 

Rex Burkhead (Patriots) was the most productive former Husker in the NFL offensively this weekend, gaining 85 yards against the Steelers in the win on Sunday. Burkhead rushed eight times for 44 yards and hauled in five receptions for 41 yards. Burkhead's longest grab of the day was 17 yards.

Lavonte David and Ndamukong Suh were both productive defensively for the Buccaneers over the weekend. David started at inside linebacker and played in 96 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive plays, accounting for seven tackles and one tackle for loss. Suh started on the defensive line and participated in 79 percent of the plays on defense while also seeing action in five special team snaps. Suh recorded two tackles and one tackle for loss.

Chris Jones (Cardinals) and Prince Amukamara (Bears) both had three tackles last week. Amukamara was also responsible for two pass deflections on Thursday, while Jones had one pass deflection to go with his three tackles on Sunday.

Brett Maher (Cowboys) and Sam Koch (Ravens) both made positive plays on special teams. Maher scored five points, going a perfect five-for-five on extra points in the Cowboys victory over the Giants. Koch punted one time for 56 yards in the Ravens' blowout win at the Dolphins.

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


HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST



 

Buffalo Bills (W, 17-16 at Jets)
OL Spencer Long: Appeared in three plays on special teams.
Miami Dolphins (L, 59-10 vs. Ravens)
OT Zach Sterup: (Practice Squad) 
   
   

New England Patriots (W, 33-3 vs. Steelers)
RB Rex Burkhead: Rushed eight times for 44 yards and hauled in five receptions for 41 yards. Burkhead's longest reception of the day was 17 yards.
   

   

New York Jets (L, 17-16 vs. Bills)
WR Quincy Enunwa: Started at wide receiver and saw action in 92 percent of the offensive plays. Enunwa had one reception for -4 yards. 

OL Alex Lewis: Participated in two special team opportunities.

G Brent Qvale: Did Not Play (IR)
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos (L, 24-16 at Raiders) - Monday
FB Andy Janovich: Did Not Play (Inactive)
   

   

Oakland Raiders (W, 24-16 vs. Broncos) - Monday
OL Richie Incognito: Did Not Play (Suspended)
   
AFC NORTH
   

   

Baltimore Ravens (W, 59-10 at Dolphins)
P Sam Koch: Punted one time for 56 yards.
   

   		 Cincinnati Bengals (L, 21-20 at Seahawks)
TE Cethan Carter: Appeared in 21 plays on special teams and accounted for one tackle.

WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: (Practice Squad)
AFC SOUTH


   

Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 40-26 vs. Chiefs)
RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Inactive)

   

   

Tennessee Titans (W, 43-13 at Browns)
CB Joshua Kalu: Did Not Play

   HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   
   

Dallas Cowboys (W, 35-17 vs. Giants)
DT Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle and was in for 75 percent of the defensive snaps, while also seeing the field during three special team opportunities.

LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play (Inactive)

K Brett Maher: Accounted for five points in the victory, going a perfect five-for-five on extra point attempts.

DE Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Suspended) 
   
   

Philadelphia Eagles (W, 32-27 vs. Redskins)
LB Nathan Gerry: Participated in 83 percent of the special team opportunities, while also playing in two defensive snaps.
  
   

New York Giants (L, 35-17 at Cowboys)
OL Nick Gates: Saw the field for five offensive snaps and three plays on special teams.

DL: Freedom Akinmoladun: (Practice Squad)
   
NFC WEST

   

   

Arizona Cardinals (T, 27-27 vs. Lions)
DB Chris Jones: Appeared in 67 percent of the teams' defensive plays and was also action for half of the special team opportunities. Jones was responsible for three tackles and one pass deflection.
NFC NORTH
   

   

Chicago Bears (L, 10-3 vs. Packers) - Thursday
DB Prince Amukamara: Started at corner and played the entire game, while also participating in one special teams play. Amukamara accounted for three tackles and deflected two passes.
   

   

Minnesota Vikings (W, 28-12 vs. Falcons)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Appeared in 61 percent of the special team plays and also saw action for four plays at running back. Abdullah rushed twice for eight yards.
   
NFC SOUTH
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 31-17 vs. 49ers)
LB Lavonte David: Started at inside linebacker and played in 96 percent of the defensive plays. David was responsible for seven tackles and one TFL.

DT Ndamukong Suh: Started on the defensive line and participated in 79 percent of plays on defense and saw action in five special team opportunities. Suh recorded two tackles and one tackle for loss.
   
   

New Orleans Saints (W, 30-28 vs. Texans) - Monday
LB Will Compton: Did Not Play (IR)