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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 5#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 5
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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 5

Offensive linemen Alex Lewis (Jets) and Nick Gates (Giants) highlighted the Huskers in the NFL offensively in Week 5 with Lewis starting at left guard and Gates starting at center and both players playing the entire game.

Defensively, Lavonte David (Buccaneers), Nate Gerry (Eagles), and Lamar Jackson (Jets) were the top Blackshirts over the weekend. David recorded five tackles, and Gerry paced the Eagles with seven tackles. Jackson started in his second ever NFL game and recorded 6 tackles.

Sam Koch (Ravens) was the special teams standout, averaging 45.0 yards on four punts against Washington, with a long of 49 yards.

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


HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
 

New England Patriots (BYE)
RB Rex Burkhead: Did Not Play (Bye Week)
 

New York Jets (L, 30-10 vs. Arizona)
OL Alex Lewis: Started at left guard, playing 100% of all offensive snaps and helping the Jets total 123 rushing yards and 195 passing yards.

CB Lamar Jackson: In his second NFL game after being activated from the practice squad in Week 4, Jackson started at cornerback and played the entire game, with an additional 8 snaps on special teams. Recorded six total tackles.
 
AFC WEST
 

Las Vegas Raiders (W, 30-32 at Kansas City)
DL Maliek Collins: Did Not Play (Inactive)

OL Richie Incognito: Did Not play (Injured Reserve).
   
AFC NORTH
   

Baltimore Ravens (W, 27-3 vs. Cincinnati) 
P Sam Koch: Punted four times for an average of 45 yards per punt. Had a long of 49 yards and punted one for a touchback.
    Cincinnati Bengals (L, 27-3 at Baltimore)
TE Cethan Carter: Saw the field on 20 special teams snaps, recording one solo tackle. Also played 13 snaps on offense.

WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) 

DL Freedom Akinmoladun: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
  Cleveland Browns (W, 32-23 vs. Indianapolis)
FB Andy Janovich: Started at fullback, playing 14 offensive snaps, and recorded 2 carries, while assisting the Browns total more than 120 rushing yards.
    Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 38-29 vs. Philadelphia)
DL Carlos Davis: Did Not Play (Inactive)

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans (W, 30-14 vs. Jacksonville)
OL Brent Qvale: Saw action on six special teams snaps at tackle.

Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 30-14 at Houston)
RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)

Tennessee Titans (W, 42-16 vs. Buffalo) 
CB Joshua Kalu: Recorded one special teams tackle and 18 snaps, with an additional 7 on defense.

LB Will Compton: Recorded one total tackle in 6 defensive snaps. Also saw the field on 14 special teams snaps.

 
HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   

Dallas Cowboys (W, 37-34 vs. New York Giants)
LB Luke Gifford: Saw action on 20 special teams snaps and recorded one tackle assist on a kickoff return.

DE Randy Gregory: Did not play (Practice Squad)
   

Philadelphia Eagles (L, 38-29 at Pittsburgh)
LB Nathan Gerry: Started at outside linebacker, playing all 75 defensive snaps, and recorded seven total tackles.
      

New York Giants (L, 37-34 at Dallas)
OL Nick Gates: Started at center, playing 100% of all offensive snaps. Helped the Giants rush for 89 yards and pass for 222 yards.
   
NFC WEST

   

   

San Francisco 49ers (L, 43-17 vs. Miami)
DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Practice Squad) 
NFC NORTH
   

Detroit Lions (BYE)
CB Chris Jones: Did Not Play (Bye Week)
   

Minnesota Vikings (L, 27-26 at Seattle)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Saw action on 15 special teams snaps, and recorded 2 kickoff returns for a total of 37 yards.
   
NFC SOUTH
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 20-19 at Chicago)
LB Lavonte David: Started at linebacker, playing all defensive snaps and recording 5 total tackles.

DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Inactive)
 
DT Ndamukong Suh: Started at defensive tackle, playing 53 total defensive snaps. Recorded three tackles, one pass deflection and one QB hit.