#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 6#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 6
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#ProBigRed: Huskers in the NFL - Week 6

11 former Huskers saw action in the sixth week of the NFL season last weekend.
 
Cethan Carter was targeted once vs. Jacksonville in London, making an eight-yard reception. On the defensive side, Randy Gregory totaled three solo tackles, two quarterback hurries, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble for the Dallas defense.
 
A trio of former Huskers had a strong impact in special teams last weekend. Minnesota's Ameer Abdullah had two kickoff returns for a total of 68 yards in a 34-28 road win at Carolina. Luke Gifford blocked a punt and recovered the blocked punt in Dallas' 35-29 overtime victory at New England.

Sam Koch punted two times for a total of 86 yards, averaging 43.0 yards per punt. He pinned the Chargers inside the 20 once and had his longest punt of the game at 53 yards.
 
A complete list of statistics by former Huskers in the NFL is below.


HUSKERS IN THE AFC

AFC EAST
 

Miami Dolphins (L, 23-20 vs. Jacksonville in London)
TE Cethan Carter: Had an eight-yard reception and made one tackle on special teams for the Dolphins.
 

New York Jets (Bye)
CB Lamar Jackson: Did not play. (Practice Squad)

OL Alex Lewis: Did not play. (Exempt List)

AFC NORTH
 

Baltimore Ravens (W, 34-6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers)
P Sam Koch: Punted two times for a total of 86 yards, averaging 43.0 yards per punt. Longest punt of the game at 53 yards.
 
Cincinnati Bengals (W, 34-11 at Detroit)
WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Appeared in 18 special teams snaps, making one tackle.
Cleveland Browns (L, 37-14 vs. Arizona)
FB Andy Janovich: Did not play.
Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 23-20 vs. Seattle)
DL Carlos Davis: Did not play.

AFC SOUTH
   

Houston Texans (L, 31-3 at Indianapolis)
RB Rex Burkhead: Appeared in five offensive snaps and seven snaps on special teams, making one tackle.

DL Maliek Collins: Had a quarterback hurry while playing 32 defensive snaps for Houston.
  Tennessee Titans (W, 34-31 vs. Buffalo)
CB Chris Jones: Did not play. (Practice Squad)

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos (L, 34-24 vs. Las Vegas)
WR De'Mornay Pierson-El: Did not play. (Practice Squad)

Kansas City Chiefs (W, 31-13 at Washington)
DB Dicaprio Bootle: Did not play. (Practice Squad)

Las Vegas Raiders (W, 34-24 at Denver)
OL Richie Incognito: Did not play. (IR)
Los Angeles Chargers (L, 34-6 at Baltimore)
OL Brenden Jaimes: Did not play.

 
HUSKERS IN THE NFC

NFC EAST
   

Dallas Cowboys (W, 35-29 (OT) at New England)
OL Matt Farniok: Appeared in six special teams snaps.

LB Luke Gifford: Played 22 snaps on special teams, blocking a punt and recovering the blocked punt in a 35-29 overtime win at New England.

DE Randy Gregory: Totaled three solo tackles, two quarterback hurries, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble for the Dallas defense on Sunday.
   

New York Giants (L, 38-11 vs. Los Angeles Rams)
OL Nick Gates: Did not play. (IR)

CB Josh Kalu: Did not play. (IR)
      

Philadelphia Eagles (L 28-22 vs. Tampa Bay)
TE Jack Stoll: Appeared in 14 offensive snaps and played 10 snaps on special teams.

NFC NORTH

   

Minnesota Vikings (W, 34-28 at Carolina)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Had two kickoff returns for a total of 68 yards in the road win at Carolina.

NFC SOUTH
New Orleans Saints (Bye)
RB Devine Ozigbo: Did not play.
   

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 28-22 vs. Philadelphia)
LB Lavonte David: Did not play.

DL Ndamukong Suh: Had one tackle, including a tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries in Thursday night's win at Philadelphia.

NFC WEST
San Francisco 49ers (Bye)
DL Darrion Daniels: Did not play. (Practice Squad)

LB Nate Gerry: Did not play. (Practice Squad)