Irish In Pros: NFL Week Three
The 2018 NFL season continues to roll on, and Blue & Gold Illustrated takes a look at how former Irish stars fared in week three action.
OFFENSE
• Josh Adams (Played at Notre Dame from 2015-2017), RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Had 30 yards on six carries in his first NFL action during a 20-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
• Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Finished second on the team in yards (74) on six catches in a 31-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: Recorded his second-straight 100-yard performance with five receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown in a 27-22 loss to the New York Giants.
• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS , Carolina Panthers: Handled all long snapping duties in a 31-21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Caught one pass for four yards in a 26-10 Sunday night win over the New England Patriots.
• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Green Bay Packers: Did not play in a 31-17 loss to the Washington Redskins.
• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Started at center in Houston's 27-22 loss to the New York Giants.
• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Started for the Cowboys in a 24-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
• Mike McGlinchey (2013-2017, OL, San Francisco 49ers: Started at right tackle for the 49ers in a 38-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Quenton Nelson (2014-2017), OL, Indianapolis Colts: Continued to start at left guard in a 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB , Seattle Seahawks: Did not play in a 24-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Reeled in three receptions for 30 yards in a 26-10 win over the New England Patriots.
• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught the team’s lone touchdown in a 27-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Finished with five receptions for 48 yards.
• Durham Smythe (2013-2017), TE, Miami Dolphins: Did not record a catch in a 28-20 win over the Oakland Raiders.
• Equanimeous St. Brown (2015-2017), WR, Green Bay Packers: Did not play in the team's 31-17 loss to the Washington Redskins.
• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Entering Monday night, was graded as the top performing left tackle in week three by Pro Football Focus. Baltimore defeated the Denver Broncos 27-14.
• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Started at center in a 35-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Finished with 69 yards on six catches in a 26-10 win over the New England Patriots.
• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Played six total snaps in a 28-20 win over the Oakland Raiders.
DEFENSE
• Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, San Francisco 49ers: Did not record a title in a 38-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Matthias Farley (2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: Registered one tackle in a 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, Detroit Lions: Made two tackles including one for loss in a 26-10 win over the New England Patriots.
• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DE, Los Angeles Chargers: Finished with two tackles in a 35-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Had five total tackles and a sack in a 27-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Finished with eight total tackles and a sack in Dallas’ 24-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Did not play in a 43-37 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Recorded two tackles and three quarterback hits in a 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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