Irish In The Pros: NFL Week Four
Blue & Gold Illustrated takes a look at how former Irish stars fared in week four of NFL action.
OFFENSE
• Josh Adams (Played at Notre Dame from 2015-2017), RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Did not record a carry in a 26-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans in overtime.
• Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Caught four passes for 38 yards and a touchdown before suffering a gruesome ankle injury in a 37-36 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Eifert is expected to be out the remainder of the season.
• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: Caught four passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in a 37-34 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts.
• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS , Carolina Panthers: Carolina had a bye in week four.
• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Did not catch a pass in a 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Green Bay Packers: Did not play in a 22-0 win over the Buffalo Bills.
• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Started at center in Houston's 37-34 win over the Indianapolis Colts in overtime.
• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Started for the Cowboys in a 26-24 win over the Detroit Lions.
• Mike McGlinchey (2013-2017, OL, San Francisco 49ers: Started at right tackle for the 49ers in a 29-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
• Quenton Nelson (2014-2017), OL, Indianapolis Colts: Continued to start at left guard in a 37-34 loss to the Houston Texans.
• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB , Seattle Seahawks: Played just four snaps in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Had 27 yards of total offense on five touches in a 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught five passes for 57 yards in a 38-31 loss on Thursday night to the Los Angeles Rams.
• Durham Smythe (2013-2017), TE, Miami Dolphins: Did not record a catch in a 38-7 loss to the New England Patriots.
• Equanimeous St. Brown (2015-2017), WR, Green Bay Packers: Did not play in the team's 22-0 win over the Buffalo Bills.
• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Started at left tackle in a 26-14 Sunday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Started at center in a 38-31 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Led the team in receptions and yards in a 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys reeling in eight passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns.
• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Played 28 total snaps, including 27 on offense, in a 38-7 loss to the New England Patriots.
DEFENSE
• Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, San Francisco 49ers: Picked up a sack in a 29-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
• Matthias Farley (2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: Registered eight tackles and a pass defended in a 37-34 loss to the Houston Texans
• Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, Detroit Lions: Made two tackles including one sack in a 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DE, Los Angeles Chargers: Did not record a tackle, but had the game-clinching interception in a 29-27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Made just one stop in a 38-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.
• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Finished with seven total tackles in a 26-24 Dallas win over the Detroit Lions.
• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Missed his second-straight week with a knee injury. New Orleans defeated the New York Giants 33-18.
• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Recorded four total tackles in a 26-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
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