University of Houston Athletics
#HTownTakeover NFL Week 5 Recap
10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
HOUSTON -- With 11 alums on NFL rosters, the #HTownTakeover is well represented across the league and four active alums were in action in the fifth week of NFL action including a Houston showdown with D.J. Hayden's Raiders facing Kenneth Farrow's Chargers. Take a look around the league to see how they performed...
Kenneth Farrow was active, but did not record any stats in a 34-31 loss the Raiders. The Chargers head to Denver this week for a primetime matchup Thursday night vs. the Broncos.
Nolan Frese and the Seahawks had a bye week. Seattle will be back in action this Sunday in Arizona against the Cardinals.
D.J Hayden, who has played more in the slot in 2016, recorded two tackles in a 34-31 win over the Chargers. The Raiders host the Chiefs Sunday.
Facing a stout Buffalo defense, Case Keenum was 21-of-31 for 271 yards and two interceptions in a 30-19 loss to the Bills. The Rams head to Detroit to take on the Lions Sunday.
The #HTownTakeover's Elandon Roberts and the Patriots defense had a stellar performance in a 33-13 win over the Browns. Roberts saw an increase in playing time due to a limited Dont'a Hightower. He recorded a team-high seven tackles, one of which resulted in a loss, and played 31 of New England's 63 defensive snaps (49%). Only one other Patriots's linebacker played more snaps as they held the NFL's top rushing attack to just 27 yards on 22 carries. The Patriots host the Bengals Sunday.
Read more on Elandon Roberts performance...
Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts filled a gap (Boston Globe)
Rookie LB Elandon Roberts not surprised by Sunday's impact (Boston Herald)
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In other NFL news involving Houston alums, Joey Mbu was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad on Monday.
