Irish In The Pros: NFL Week Eight, NBA

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Blue & Gold Illustrated provides a look at how former Notre Dame athletes are performing on the next level in the NFL and NBA.

Read below to see which players had big weeks on the gridiron and hardwood.

• Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Out for the season after suffering a back injury.

• Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Miami Dolphins: Caught two passes for 11 yards in a 40-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

• Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Minnesota Vikings: Recorded one catch for seven yards in a 33-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.

• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: Caught five passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-38 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers: Will once again handle all the team’s long snapping duties in 2017.

• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Hauled in four catches for a career-high 88 yards in a 20-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Cleveland Browns: Completed 18 of 34 passes for 179 yards in a 33-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Added 18 yards and a touchdown on five carries.

• Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars: Had a bye.

• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Continues to play every offensive snap at center for the Texans.

• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Started at right guard in a 33-19 win over the Washington Redskins.

• Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals: Had a bye.

• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks: Did not play in a 41-38 win over the Houston Texans due to an ankle injury.

• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Rushed for 21 yards on four carries and caught two passes for 24 yards in a 20-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught six passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in a 33-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.

• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Started at left tackle in Baltimore’s 40-0 win over the Miami Dolphins.

• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Had a bye.

• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Caught a team-high seven passes for 86 yards in a 20-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Played one snap on special teams in Miami’s 40-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

• Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, Jacksonville Jaguars: Had a bye.

• Matthias Farley (2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: Played all defensive snaps in a 24-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

• Cole Luke (2013-16), CB, Carolina Panthers: Placed on injury reserve with an ankle injury to make room for an offensive line signing.

• Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, New York Giants: Had a bye.

• James Onwualu (2013-16), LB, Los Angeles Chargers: Recorded one tackle in a 21-13 loss to the New England Patriots.

• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DT, Los Angeles Chargers: Rochell was waived by the Chargers to make room on the 53-man roster. He has signed with the team's practice squad.

• KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Did play in a 24-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Registered seven total tackles including one for loss in a 33-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.

• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Recorded three tackles in a 33-19 win over the Washington Redskins.

• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Recorded four tackles in a 20-12 win over the Chicago Bears.

• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Did not play in a 20-15 win over the Detroit Lions.

• Ishaq Williams (2011-14), DE, New York Giants: On season-ending injured reserve.

• Pat Connaughton (2011-2015), G, Portland Trailblazers: In seven games so far in 2017, Connaughton is averaging 9.3 points and 2.4 rebounds while playing 21.9 minutes per contest. Connaughton is shooting 50 percent (23-of-46) from the field and 48.4 percent (15-of-31) from deep.

• Jerian Grant (2011-2015), G, Chicago Bulls: Started all five games for the Bulls so far this season. Averaging 9.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.0 minutes played per game. Shooting 33.3 percent (15-of-45) from the field.

• Demetrius Jackson (2013-2016), G, Houston Rockets: In five games played this season, Jackson is averaging 8.4 minutes played per game. Jackson is averaging 0.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists in the limited action.

NOTE: Former big man Jack Cooley (Kings) and forward VJ Beachem (Lakers) are in the G-League.

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