Irish In The Pros: NFL Week 14
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The NFL season continues to roll on with week 14 now in the books.
Blue & Gold Illustrated takes a look at how former Irish stars fared on the field.
OFFENSE
• Josh Adams (2015-2017), RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Again led the Eagles in rushing with 36 yards on seven carries in a 29-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
• Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Eifert is out for the season after suffering an ankle injury in week four. He caught 15 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown.
• Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Washington Redskins: Did not catch a pass in a 40-16 loss to the New York Giants.
• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: Suffered a torn ACL and is out for the year. Made 32 catches for 503 yards and four touchdowns.
• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS , Carolina Panthers: Handled long-snapping duties in a 26-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Did not catch a pass in a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Green Bay Packers: Did not play in a 34-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Started at center for the Texans in a 24-21 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Re-aggravated a left knee injury in a 29-23 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime. His status for this week is TBD.
• Mike McGlinchey (2013-2017), OL, San Francisco 49ers: Started at right tackle in a 43-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
• Quenton Nelson (2014-2017), OL, Indianapolis Colts: Started at left guard in a 24-21 win over the Houston Texans.
• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB , Seattle Seahawks: Was placed on injured reserve. Rushed for minus-three yards on one carry while catching three passes for 22 yards in five games.
• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Rushed for 28 yards on six carries while recording a team-high 30 yards receiving on four catches in a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught just two passes for seven yards in a 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
• Durham Smythe (2013-2017), TE, Miami Dolphins: Played 30 total snaps (20 offense, 10 defense) in a 34-33 win over the New England Patriots.
• Equanimeous St. Brown (2015-2017), WR, Green Bay Packers: Caught two passes for 18 yards in a 34-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Started at left tackle in a 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Was evaluated for a concussion during a 15-6 loss to the Bears, but was able to return.
• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Philadelphia Eagles: Caught just one pass for seven yards in a 29-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Played four special teams snaps in a 34-33 win over the New England Patriots.
DEFENSE
• Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, San Francisco 49ers: Was inactive for a 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos.
• Matthias Farley (2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: On injured reserve. Made 19 tackles and an interception in five games before suffering a hamstring injury.
• Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, Detroit Lions: Recorded three tackles and a sack in a 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
• James Onwualu (2013-16), LB, San Francisco 49ers: Made on tackle in a 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos.
• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DE, Los Angeles Chargers: Had one tackle in a 26-21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
• KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Recorded four tackles in a 26-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Finished with four tackles in a 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Led the Cowboys with nine tackles in a 29-23 overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Was inactive for the team’s 28-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Made three total tackles, including one sack, in a 24-21 loss to the Oakland Raiders.
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