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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 17

Several Huskers made an impact in Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season.

Lavonte David (Buccaneers) made headlines on Saturday, recording his 1,000th career tackle in the first minutes of the game against the Falcons. With his first tackle of the day, David became one of six active NFL players with 1,000 tackles in a career and he is just the fourth Buccaneer in program history to reach 1,000 tackles.

David also joined Ray Lewis in the record books, becoming only the second player in NFL history to record 1,000 tackles, 20.0 sacks and 10 interceptions through eight seasons since sacks became an official stat in 1982. 

Nathan Gerry (Eagles) was another Blackshirt that stood out over the weekend, tallying up eight tackles (five defensively and three on special teams) against the Giants. Gerry was also responsible for one tackle for loss.

Offensively, several Huskers played important roles on the offensive line and helped their respective teams roll up over 280 yards of offense. Nick Gates helped the Giants rack up 423 yards of offense (122 yards rushing, 301 yards passing), Spencer Long assisted the Bills in gaining 310 yards offensively (237 yards passing, 73 yards rushing) and Brent Qvale aided the Jets in piling up 285 yards (86 yards rushing, 199 yards passing).

Sam Koch (Ravens) continued being the special teams standout, punting three times for 140 yards and averaging 46.7 yards per boot on Sunday. His longest punt of the day was 54 yards and he pinned the Steelers inside their own 20 on all three occasions.

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


HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST



 

Buffalo Bills (L, 13-6 vs. Jets)
OL Spencer Long: Appeared in 89 percent of the plays on offense and was in for two snaps on special teams. Long recorded two tackles, while also helping the Bills amass 310 yards of offense (237 yards passing, 73 yards rushing).
   
   

New England Patriots (L, 27-24 vs. Dolphins)
RB Rex Burkhead: Rushed six times for 48 yards and had one reception for six yards. Burkhead participated in 69 percent of the plays on special teams, while also contributing during 21 percent of the offensive plays.


   

New York Jets (W, 13-6 at Bills)
WR Quincy Enunwa: Did Not Play (IR)

OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (IR)

G Brent Qvale: Started at left guard and played the entire game, while also playing in five special team snaps. Qvale assisted the Jets in racking up 285 yards of offense (86 yards rushing, 199 yards passing).
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos (W, 16-15 vs. Raiders)
FB Andy Janovich: Did Not Play (IR)
   

   

Oakland Raiders (L, 16-15 at Broncos)
OL Richie Incognito: Did Not Play (Inactive)

LB Will Compton: Started at middle linebacker and was in for 98 percent of the defensive snaps, while also seeing the field for four plays on special teams. Compton was responsible for five tackles defensively.
   
AFC NORTH
   

   

Baltimore Ravens (W, 28-10 vs. Steelers) 
P Sam Koch: Punted three times for 140 yards, averaging 46.7 yards per boot. His longest punt of the day was 54 yards and he pinned the Steelers inside their own 20 on three occasions.
   

   		 Cincinnati Bengals (W, 33-23 vs. Browns)
TE Cethan Carter: Appeared in 86 percent of the plays on special teams and was in for 32 percent of the offensive snaps. Carter recorded one tackle on special teams.

WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Did Not Play (Inactive)

DL Freedom Akinmoladun: Saw the field for four special team plays.  
AFC SOUTH


   

Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 38-20 vs. Colts)
RB Devine Ozigbo: Rushed nine times for 27 yards and hauled in three receptions for 23 yards. Ozigbo was in for 48 percent of the plays on special teams and 33 percent of the offensive snaps.

   

   

Tennessee Titans (W, 35-14 at Texans) 
CB Joshua Kalu: Appeared in 77 percent of the special team opportunities and saw the field for seven plays defensively. Kalu had two tackles and one pass deflection.

   HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   
   

Dallas Cowboys (W, 47-16 vs. Redskins)
DT Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle and was in for 68 percent of the plays defensively, while also participating in four plays on special teams. Collins was responsible for two quarterback hurries.

LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play

DE Randy Gregory: Did Not Play (Suspended) 
   
   

Philadelphia Eagles (W, 34-17 at Giants)
LB Nathan Gerry: Started at outside linebacker and was in for 74 percent of the plays on special teams and saw the field for 64 percent of the plays defensively. Gerry tallied eight tackles (five defensively, three on special teams) and was responsible for one tackle for loss.

   

New York Giants (L, 34-17 vs. Eagles)
OL Nick Gates: Started at right tackle and played the entire game; also participating in three special team opportunities. Gates helped the Giants rack up 423 yards of offense (122 yards rushing, 301 yards passing).
   
NFC WEST

   

   

Arizona Cardinals (L, 31-24 at Rams)
DB Chris Jones: Started at corner and played in 61 percent of the plays defensively, while also seeing the field for 14 snaps on special teams. Jones racked up five tackles (four defensively, one on special teams) and contributed one pass deflection.
NFC NORTH
   

   

Chicago Bears (W, 21-19 at Vikings) 
DB Prince Amukamara: Started at corner and played in six defensive snaps.
   

   

Minnesota Vikings (L, 21-19 vs. Bears)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Carried the ball six times for 22 yards and also caught three passes for 14 yards. Abdullah appeared in 56 percent of the plays on special teams and 39 percent of the plays offensively. He also had one kickoff return for 28 yards.
   
NFC SOUTH
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 28-22 vs. Falcons)
LB Lavonte David: Started at inside linebacker and played the entire game, piling up six tackles in the contest. With his first tackle of the day, David became one of six active NFL players with 1,000 tackles in their career. He is also the fourth Buccaneer in program history to reach 1,000 tackles in a career.
 
DT Ndamukong Suh: Started on the defensive line and was in for 76 of the defensive snaps. Suh recorded two tackles, a pair of pass deflections, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry.