#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

13 former Huskers saw action in the opening weekend of the NFL last weekend, with Jack Stoll (Eagles and Matt Farniok (Cowboys) making their NFL debut.

Farniok and Nick Gates (Giants) saw action last weekend to represent the Husker pipeline while Rex Burkhead (Texans) had a six-yard reception in the season-opening win vs. Jacksonville.

Defensively, Lavonte David led the way with 11 tackles and a pass deflection while teammate Ndamukong Suh had a tackle in the victory vs. Dallas. Carlos Davis (Steelers) and Maliek Collins (Texans) had one tackle apiece in their respective season openers and Randy Gregory (Cowboys) posted a tackle and a fumble recovery at Tampa Bay.

On special teams, Sam Koch led the way, punting four times and averaging 44.8 yards per punt for the Baltimore Ravens.

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


HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
 

Miami Dolphins (W, 17-16 at New England)
TE Cethan Carter: Appeared in 13 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps, helping the Dolphins record their second consecutive win over the Patriots.
 

New York Jets (L, 19-14 at Carolina)
CB Lamar Jackson: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

OL Alex Lewis: Did Not Play (Exempt List)

AFC NORTH
 

Baltimore Ravens (L, 33-27 (OT) at Las Vegas)
P Sam Koch: Punted 4 times for a total of 179 yards, averaging 44.8 yards per punt. Longest punt of the game at 49 yards.
 
Cincinnati Bengals (W, 27-24 (OT) vs. Minnesota)
WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Appeared in 25 special teams snaps, helping the Bengals to the 27-24 overtime victory in the season opener.
Cleveland Browns (L, 33-29 at Kansas City)
FB Andy Janovich: Appeared in 11 offensive snaps and 15 special teams snaps, helping the Browns rush for 153 yards.
Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 23-16 at Buffalo)
DL Carlos Davis: Tallied a solo tackle while playing 17 defensive snaps, helping the Steelers to a 23-16 season-opening victory on the road.

AFC SOUTH
   

Houston Texans (W, 37-21 vs. Jacksonville)
RB Rex Burkhead: Caught one pass for six yards, played a total of 19 snaps, including 10 on offense.

DL Maliek Collins: Started at defensive tackle and played 47 defensive snaps and three special teams snaps, making one tackle.
    Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 37-21 at Houston)
RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
  Tennessee Titans (L, 38-13 vs. Arizona)
CB Chris Jones: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos (W, 27-13 at New York Giants)
WR De'Mornay Pierson-El: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

Kansas City Chiefs (W, 33-29 vs. Cleveland)
DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

Las Vegas Raiders (W, 33-27 (OT) vs. Baltimore)
OL Richie Incognito: Did Not Play
Los Angeles Chargers (W, 20-16 at Washington)
OL Brenden Jaimes: Did Not Play

 
HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   

Dallas Cowboys (L, 31-29 at Tampa Bay)
OL Matt Farniok: Appeared in eight special teams snaps, making his NFL debut.

LB Luke Gifford: Did Not Play

DE Randy Gregory: Tallied a tackle and a fumble recovery in the start at Tampa Bay while playing 37 defensive snaps for the Cowboys.
   

New York Giants (L, 27-13 vs. Denver)
OL Nick Gates: Started at offensive tackle, appearing in 61 offensive snaps and one special teams snap.

CB Josh Kalu: Did Not Play (IR)
      

Philadelphia Eagles (W, 32-6 at Atlanta)
TE Jack Stoll: Appeared in 12 offensive snaps and 16 special teams snaps while making his NFL debut with the Eagles.

NFC NORTH

 

   

Minnesota Vikings (L, 27-24 (OT) at Cincinnati)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

NFC SOUTH
   

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 31-29 vs. Dallas)

LB Lavonte David: Totaled 11 tackles (five solo, six assisted) and a pass deflection while playing 84 snaps in the season-opening win against the Cowboys.

DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play

DL Ndamukong Suh: Posted one tackle while playing 53 defensive snaps against the Cowboys on Thursday night.

NFC WEST
San Francisco 49ers (L, 23-15 vs. Washington)
DL Darrion Daniels: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

LB Nate Gerry: Did Not Play (Practice Squad).