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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 3

Several Huskers saw action in Week 3 of the 2019 NFL season.

Brett Maher (Cowboys) and Rex Burkhead (Patriots) scored the most points for former Huskers in the NFL this weekend. Maher accounted for seven points in the Cowboys' 31-6 victory over the Dolphins, connecting on a field goal from 28 yards out and going a perfect four-for-four on extra points. Burkhead scored six points in the Patriots 30-14 win vs. the Jets. Burkhead had a two yard touchdown run, to go with 47 yards rushing on 11 attempts and six receptions for 22 yards.

Richie Incognito (Raiders) also produced offensively. He started at left guard and played the entire game, helping the Raiders pile up 242 yards through the air and 88 yards on the ground.

Lavonte David (Buccaneers) led the former Blackshirts defensively, recording nine tackles, one quarterback hurry and a pass deflection.

Sam Koch (Ravens) shined on special teams, punting three times for 153 yards to average 51.0 yards per punt. Koch pinned the Chiefs inside their own 20-yard line twice and had one touchback.

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


HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST



 

Buffalo Bills (W, 21-17 vs. Bengals)
OL Spencer Long: Appeared in five plays on special teams and was in for one offensive snap.

Miami Dolphins (L, 31-6 at Cowboys)
OT Zach Sterup: (Practice Squad) 
   
   

New England Patriots (W, 30-14 vs. Jets)
RB Rex Burkhead: Started at running back and played in 74 percent of the Patriot offensive snaps, while also seeing action for 40 percent of the plays on special teams. Burkhead rushed 11 times for 47 yards and had a two-yard touchdown run. He also hauled in six receptions for 22 yards.

   

   

New York Jets (L, 30-14 at Patriots)
WR Quincy Enunwa: Did Not Play (IR)

OL Alex Lewis: Participated in two special team opportunities.

G Brent Qvale: Did Not Play (IR)

AFC WEST
Denver Broncos (L, 27-16 at Packers)
FB Andy Janovich: Did Not Play (Inactive)
   

   

Oakland Raiders (L, 34-14 at Vikings)
OL Richie Incognito: Started at left guard and played the entire game and also saw action during three special team opportunities. Incognito helped the Raiders pile up 242 yards passing and 88 yards rushing.

   
AFC NORTH
   

   

Baltimore Ravens (L, 33-28 at Chiefs)
P Sam Koch: Punted three times for 153 yards, averaging 51.0 yards per punt. Koch pinned the Chiefs inside their own 20-yard line twice and had one touchback.

   

   
Cincinnati Bengals (L, 21-17 at Bills)
TE Cethan Carter: Appeared in 23 plays on special teams.

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


   

Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 20-7 vs. Titans) - Thursday
RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Inactive)

   

   

Tennessee Titans (L, 20-7 at Jaguars) - Thursday
CB Joshua Kalu: Did Not Play

   HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   
   

Dallas Cowboys (W, 31-6 vs. Dolphins)
DT Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle and played in 61 percent of the defensive plays while also seeing the field for four snaps on special teams. Collins was responsible for a sack for -4 yards and two QB hurries.

LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play (Inactive)

K Brett Maher: Went 1-2 on field goals, connecting from 28 yards out and bouncing a 55 yarder off the right upright. Maher accounted for seven points in the victory, going a perfect four-for-four on extra point attempts and converting the 28 yard field goal.

DE Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Suspended) 

   
   

Philadelphia Eagles (L, 27-24 vs. Lions)
LB Nathan Gerry: Participated in 87 percent of the special team opportunities, while also playing in 38 percent of the defensive plays. Gerry tallied two tackles in the loss.

  
   

New York Giants (W, 32-31 at Buccaneers)
OL Nick Gates: Saw the field for four snaps on special teams.

DL: Freedom Akinmoladun: (Practice Squad)

   
NFC WEST

   

   

Arizona Cardinals (L, 38-20 vs. Panthers)
DB Chris Jones: Appeared in 47 percent of the teams' special team plays and was also in for 44 percent of the plays on defense. 

NFC NORTH
   

   

Chicago Bears (W, 31-15 at Redskins) - Monday
DB Prince Amukamara: Started at corner and played the entire game, racking up three tackles and one pass deflection.

   

   

Minnesota Vikings (W, 34-14 vs. Raiders)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Appeared in 56 percent of the plays on special teams and also saw the field for one play on offense. Abdullah recorded one kickoff return for 25 yards and had one tackle on special teams.

   
NFC SOUTH
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 32-31 vs. Giants)
LB Lavonte David: Started at inside linebacker and played the entire game, recording nine tackles, one quarterback hurry and one pass deflection.

DT Ndamukong Suh: Started on the defensive line and participated in 80 percent of plays on defense, accounting for one tackle and one quarterback hurry.
   
   

New Orleans Saints (W, 33-27 at Seahawks)
LB Will Compton: Did Not Play (IR)