University of Houston Athletics

Cougars in the NFL: Week 18
1/10/2022 2:09:00 PM | Football
Keenum among standouts during regular season's final week
HOUSTON – Several former Houston Football student-athletes made key contributions to their respective teams as the NFL season concluded its regular season over the weekend.
Matthew Adams, LB | Indianapolis Colts
Matthew Adams, LB | Indianapolis Colts
- Adams appeared in 19 special teams' snaps as the Colts lost 26-11 to the Jaguars.
- Allen did not appear in Washington's 22-7 win over the New York Giants.
- Bowser recorded six tackles – two of which were for loss – as the Ravens fell in overtime, 16-13 to the Steelers.
- Egbule did not appear in the Chargers 35-32 loss to the Raiders.
- Jackson was inactive this past weekend with a right ankle injury as Washington won 22-7 over the New York Giants.
- Member of the practice squad.
- With a playoff spot secured, Jones only appeared in seven offense and special teams' snaps as the Cardinals fell 38-30 to the Seahawks.
- With Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield sidelined, Keenum was once again earned the start, finishing 17-for-24 with 176 passing yards and two passing touchdowns, helping Cleveland to a 21-16 victory over Cincinnati.
- Oliver appeared in just 26 defensive snaps but managed to record four tackles and for the third straight game, logged a sack, as the Bills won 27-10 over the Jets to clinch the AFC East title.
- Roberts appeared in 41 defensive and special teams' snaps, recording five tackles to cap off a career year as the Dolphins defeated the Patriots, 33-24.
- Stevenson did not appear in the Bills' 27-10 win over the Jets.
- Stuard appeared in 21 snaps on defense and special teams, recording one tackle as the Buccaneers rolled to a 41-17 win over the Panthers.
- Turner was inactive for the Saints' 30-20 win over the Atlanta.
- Ward appeared in 56 snaps on offense and special teams and recorded one catch for two yards as well as a pass completion for two yards as the Eagles fell 51-26 to the Cowboys.
- Wilson suffered a torn ACL in the Week 9 matchup against the Browns and will miss the remainder of the season.
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