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Irish In The Pros: NFL Week 14

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Cincinnati Bengals KeiVarae Russell defending Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams during a 26-21 loss.
Cincinnati Bengals KeiVarae Russell defending Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams during a 26-21 loss. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

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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