Huskers in the NFL – Week 3

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15 former Huskers saw action in the third week of the NFL last weekend.

Rex Burkhead (Texans) had three carries for nine yards and four receptions for 21 yards in a road loss at Chicago.

Defensively, Lavonte David (Buccaneers) led the way with seven tackles against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Randy Gregory (Broncos) tallied three tackles, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries vs. San Francisco on Sunday Night Football.

On special teams, Brett Maher (Cowboys) converted five of his six kicks in a 23-16 win at New York on Monday Night Football. The former Husker was 2-for-2 on extra points and made field goals of 26, 28 and 44 yards.

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

HUSKERS IN THE AFC
AFC EAST
Miami Dolphins (W, 21-19 vs. Burffalo)

TE Cethan Carter: Did Not Play

DL Ben Stille: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

AFC NORTH
Cincinnati Bengals (W, 27-12 at New York Jets)
WR Stanley Morgan Jr.: Made one tackle while playing six snaps on offense and 16 special teams snaps.

CB Cam Taylor-Britt: Did Not Play (IR)

Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 29-17 at Cleveland)
DL Carlos Davis: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans (L, 23-20 at Chicago)
RB Rex Burkhead: Totaled three carries for nine yards on the ground and had four receptions for 21 yards on Sunday.

DL Maliek Collins: Had a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry in 43 defensive snaps.

Indianapolis Colts (W, 20-17 vs. Kansas City)
LB JoJo Domann: Played in 13 snaps on special teams on Sunday.

Tennessee Titans (W, 24-22 vs. Las Vegas)
DB Joshua Kalu: Appeared in eight defensive snaps and 14 snaps on special teams.

AFC WEST
Denver Broncos (W, 11-10 vs. San Francisco)
LB Randy Gregory: Tallied three tackles, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries on Sunday Night Football.

RB Devine Ozigbo: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

Kansas City Chiefs (L, 20-17 at Indianapolis)
DB Dicaprio Bootle: Made one tackle in six special teams snaps on Sunday.

Las Vegas Raiders (L, 24-22 at Tennessee)
RB Ameer Abdullah: Had a 23-yard kickoff return on Sunday.

Los Angeles Chargers (L, 38-10 vs. Jacksonville)
OL Brenden Jaimes: Did Not Play

HUSKERS IN THE NFC
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys (W, 23-16 at New York Giants)
OL Matt Farniok: Appeared in 50 offensive snaps and six snaps on special teams.

LB Luke Gifford: Played in 22 snaps on special teams.

K Brett Maher: Was 5-of-6 in kicking on Monday Night Football. The former Husker went 2-for-2 on extra points and made field goals of 26, 28 and 44 yards.

New York Giants (L, 23-16 vs. Dallas)
OL Nick Gates: Did Not Play (PUP)

TE Austin Allen: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)

Philadelphia Eagles (W, 24-8 at Washington)
TE Jack Stoll: Targeted two times, making one reception for four yards in road win at Washington.

OL Cam Jurgens: Played in four special teams snaps on Sunday.

NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears (W, 23-20 vs. Houston)
DB Lamar Jackson: Played 14 snaps on special teams on Sunday.

Green Bay Packers (W, 14-12 at Tampa Bay)
WR Samori Toure: Did Not Play

NFC SOUTH
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 14-12 vs. Green Bay)
LB Lavonte David: Totaled seven tackles against the Packers on Sunday.

DL Khalil Davis: Did Not Play (Practice Squad)