Cougars in the NFL: Week 15

HOUSTON – With 15 Houston Football alums represented on rosters or practice squads around the league, take a look at how they fared during Week 15 in our NFL update.

Matthew Adams, LB | Indianapolis Colts

Adams played 18 special teams snaps during the Colts' 27-20 win against the Texans.

Kyle Allen, QB | Washington Football Team

Injured reserve.

Tyus Bowser, LB | Baltimore Ravens

Bowser notched a career high five tackles, including a pair of solo stops, while playing 34 defensive snaps and nine special teams snaps in Baltimore's 40-14 win over Jacksonville.

Emeke Egbule, LB | Los Angeles Chargers

Egbule was inactive for the Chargers' 30-27 overtime win against Las Vegas.

D.J. Hayden, CB | Jacksonville Jaguars

Injured reserve.

William Jackson III, CB | Cincinnati Bengals

Making the start at cornerback, Jackson III provided three tackles and one pass defended while playing all 65 defensive snaps in Cincinnati's 27-17 win against Pittsburgh.

Isaiah Johnson, CB | Las Vegas Raiders

Johnson played 15 special teams snaps and one defensive snap in the Raiders' 30-27 overtime loss to the Chargers.

Josh Jones, OL | Arizona Cardinals

Jones played six snaps on defense and five on special teams during Arizona's 33-26 win against Philadelphia.

Case Keenum, QB | Cleveland Browns

Keenum did not play in Cleveland's 20-6 win over the Giants.

Cameron Malveaux, DL | Cleveland Browns

On Cleveland's practice squad.

Ed Oliver, DT | Buffalo Bills

Making the start at defensive tackle, Oliver contributed three tackles, a 10-yard sack and one pass defended while playing 33 defensive snaps in Buffalo's 48-19 victory over Denver.

Nick Thurman, DL | New England Patriots

On New England's practice squad.

Elandon Roberts, LB | Miami Dolphins

Making the start at linebacker against his former team, Roberts put on a show, notching nine tackles, his most since Nov. 24, 2016 (11), and one forced fumble. Roberts played 46 defensive snaps and five special teams snaps while also adding a 13-yard kickoff return in Miami's 22-12 win against New England.

.@Roberts_52 was flying all over the field yesterday.#FinsUp x @MKF pic.twitter.com/u6YFI713RC
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 21, 2020

Greg Ward Jr., WR | Philadelphia Eagles

Making the start at wide receiver, Ward hauled in two touchdown receptions and caught four passes for 15 yards in the Eagles' 33-26 loss to Arizona. He also made two fair catches on punt return while playing 44 offensive snaps and three special teams snaps. The multi-touchdown performance was the first of his career.

Two feet down. Two touchdowns in the first half for @G_Ward1! #NFLCoogs pic.twitter.com/ioQD7HmHiW
— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) December 20, 2020

Brandon Wilson, S | Cincinnati Bengals

Wilson added an assist on special teams while playing 23 special teams snaps and nine defensive snaps in Cincinnati's 27-17 win against Pittsburgh.

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