Irish In The Pros: NFL Week Seven
The NFL season is nearing the midway point, and former Irish stars continue to be productive for their respective teams.
Blue & Gold Illustrated takes a look at how each performed during week seven action.
OFFENSE
• Josh Adams (Played at Notre Dame from 2015-2017), RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Had four carries for 17 yards in a 21-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
• 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: Caught one pass for 20 yards in a 20-17 win over the Washington Redskins.
• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: Led the team with six receptions and 68 yards in a 20-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS , Carolina Panthers: Handled long-snapping duties in a 21-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Made one catch for 26 yards in a 32-21 win over the Miami Dolphins.
• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Green Bay Packers: Green Bay had a bye.
• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Started at center in Houston's 20-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Started for the Cowboys in a 20-17 loss to the Washington Redskins.
• Mike McGlinchey (2013-2017, OL, San Francisco 49ers: Started at right tackle in a 39-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
• Quenton Nelson (2014-2017), OL, Indianapolis Colts: Continued to start at left guard in a 37-5 win over the Buffalo Bills.
• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB , Seattle Seahawks: Seattle had a bye.
• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Did not play due to a knee injury in a 32-21 Detroit win over the Miami Dolphins.
• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught one of four targets for 16 yards in a 37-17 win over the New York Jets.
• Durham Smythe (2013-2017), TE, Miami Dolphins: Saw 20 total snaps (four on offense) in a 32-21 loss to the Detroit Lions.
• Equanimeous St. Brown (2015-2017), WR, Green Bay Packers: Green Bay had a bye.
• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Started at left tackle in a 24-23 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Started at center in a 39-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Had four catches for 36 yards and a 30-yard rush in a 32-21 win over the Miami Dolphins.
• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Did not play in a 32-21 loss to the Detroit Lions.
DEFENSE
• Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, San Francisco 49ers: Made three tackles in a 39-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
• 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: Had six total tackles including a sack in a 32-21 win over the Miami Dolphins.
• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DE, Los Angeles Chargers: Did not record a stop in a 20-19 win in London over the Tennessee Titans.
• KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Played eight total snaps (six on defense) in a 45-10 loss on Sunday night to the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Made four total tackles and defended two passes in a 37-17 win over the New York Jets.
• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Finished with six total tackles in a 20-17 loss to the Washington Redskins.
• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Returned to action after missing multiple weeks with an injury making three total tackles in a 24-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Pittsburgh had a bye.
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