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Irish In The NFL: Week 6

Golden Tate caught eight passes for 165 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Rams.
Golden Tate caught eight passes for 165 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Rams. (USA Today Sports)

Here's a roundup of former Notre Dame players in the NFL:

George Atkinson (2011-13) RB, Cleveland Browns

Last game: Did not record any stats against the Titans.

2016 season: No stats at running back through six games.

Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills

Last game: Six tackles in a win over the 49ers.

2016 season: 12 tackles through six games.

David Bruton (2005-08) S, Washington Redskins

2016 season: 28 tackles, one sack and two passes defended in four games. Was placed on injured reserve for a concussion.

Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars

Last game: Did not record any stats in a win over the Bears.

2016 season: Three tackles in five games.

Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals

2016 season: Inactive (back) for the Bengals' game against the Patriots.

Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts

Last game: Did not record any stats against the Texans.

2016 season: Three tackles through six games.

Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans

Last game: Had a 15-yard touchdown catch against the Browns.

2016 season: Three catches for 26 yards and a TD through six games.

Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals

Last game: Two catches for 22 yards and a touchdown in a Monday night win over the Jets.

2016 season: 14 catches, 192 yards and three touchdowns through six games.

Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texas

Last game: Active but did not see any action due to a hamstring injury in a Sunday night game against the Colts.

2016 season: 20 catches, 327 yards and two touchdowns through six games. Also has a punt return TD.

Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers

Last game: Backup left tackle against the Dolphins.

2016 season: Five games as a backup offensive lineman.

J.J. Jansen (2004-07) LS, Carolina Panthers

Last game: Started at long snapper.

Ben Koyack (2011-14) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars

2016 season: Recovering from surgery to repair a tear in his meniscus.

Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys

Last game: Starting right guard for the Cowboys against the Packers.

2016 season: Six starts in six games.

Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals

2016 season: One catch in three games. Was placed on injured reserve with a wrist injury, likely ending his season.

Romeo Okwara (2012-15) DL, New York Giants

Last game: One tackle against the Ravens.

2016 season: Three tackles through six games. Also blocked a punt.

C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks

Last game: Inactive with a wrist injury against the Falcons.

2016 season: One rush for -2 yards and one catch for 13 yards through six games.

Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions

Last game: Was held out with an ankle injury against the Rams.

2016 season: 50 rushes for 171 yards and a touchdown and 26 catches for 190 yards and three TDs through six games.

Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans

Last game: Inactive against the Browns.

2016 season: No stats in four games.

Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: Bye week.

2016 season: 21 catches for 236 yards and three touchdowns through five games.

KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Cincinnati Bengals

Last game: Inactive against the Patriots.

2016 season: No stats through six games.

Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: Bye week.

2016 season: 37 tackles, one sack and one pass defended through five games.

Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens

Last game: Starting left tackle for the Ravens against the Redskins.

2016 season: Five starts through five games.

John Sullivan (2004-07) OL, Washington Redskins

Last game: Backup center against the Eagles.

2016 season: Signed three weeks ago by the Redskins.

Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions

Last game: Caught eight passes for 165 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. He was targeted 10 total times and also carried the ball once for three yards.

2016 season: 25 catches for 299 yards and a TD through six games.

Manti Te'o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers

2016 season: 17 tackles in three games. Will miss the remainder of this season with a torn Achilles.

Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers

Last game: Three tackles against the Dolphins.

2016 season: 17 tackles, one forced fumble and two passes defended through six games.

Chris Watt (2009-13) OL, San Diego Chargers

2016 season: Placed on the Chargers' reserve PUP list and will miss the first six weeks of the regular season.

Sam Young (2006-09) OL, Miami Dolphins

Last game: Inactive against the Steelers.

2016 season: Signed on Oct. 11. Participated in training camp with the Dolphins, and had a good showing during the preseason.

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