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Cougars in the NFL: Week 14
12/14/2022 12:00:00 PM | Football
Jones contributes in all three phases, added key interception
HOUSTON – Patriots rookie Marcus Jones nabbed his first NFL interception and saw action on both defense and offense as well as special teams during Week 14 of the NFL.
Matthew Adams | Chicago Bears | Bye Week
Kyle Allen | Houston Texans | L, 27-23 vs. Cowboys
Tyus Bowser | Baltimore Ravens | W, 16-14 vs. Steelers
Emeke Egbule | Pittsburgh Steelers | Practice Squad
Logan Hall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L, 35-7 vs. 49ers
William Jackson III | Pittsburgh Steelers | L, 16-14 vs. Ravens
Josh Jones | Arizona Cardinals | L, 27-13 vs. Patriots
Marcus Jones | New England Patriots | W, 27-13 vs. Cardinals
Case Keenum | Buffalo Bills | W, 20-12 vs. Jets
Ed Oliver | Buffalo Bills | W, 20-12 vs. Jets
Elandon Roberts | Miami Dolphins | L, 23-17 vs. Chargers
Kody Russey | New England Patriots | W, 27-13 vs. Cardinals
Marquez Stevenson | Buffalo Bills | W, 20-12 vs. Jets
Grant Stuard | Indianapolis Colts | Bye Week
Payton Turner | New Orleans Saints | Bye Week
Damarion Williams | Baltimore Ravens | W, 16-14 vs. Steelers
Brandon Wilson | Cincinnati Bengals | W, 23-10 vs. Browns
The University of Houston Football team will make its 30th bowl appearance all-time when the Cougars face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 23, from Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.
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Matthew Adams | Chicago Bears | Bye Week
- Adams and the Bears return to action on Monday, Dec. 18 at noon CT against the Eagles.
Kyle Allen | Houston Texans | L, 27-23 vs. Cowboys
- Allen was inactive during the Texans 27-23 loss against the Cowboys.
Tyus Bowser | Baltimore Ravens | W, 16-14 vs. Steelers
- Bowser started at linebacker for the Ravens and contributed two tackles and one sack. He played 37 of 55 snaps on defense.
Emeke Egbule | Pittsburgh Steelers | Practice Squad
Logan Hall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L, 35-7 vs. 49ers
- Hall added an assisted sack for Tampa Bay while playing 24 snaps on defense and five on special teams.
William Jackson III | Pittsburgh Steelers | L, 16-14 vs. Ravens
- Jackson III was placed on the Reserve/Injured list prior to the game against the Ravens.
Josh Jones | Arizona Cardinals | L, 27-13 vs. Patriots
- Jones earned the start at left tackle for the Cardinals. He played in all 75 snaps on offense as well as four on special teams.
Marcus Jones | New England Patriots | W, 27-13 vs. Cardinals
- Jones saw playing time on both sides of the ball, intercepting a pass and catching a pass.
Jones caught a 12-yard pass while playing eight snaps on offense. On defense, Jones contributed eight tackles in 67 snaps and returned his interception 15 yards while adding two passes defended. He played 11 snaps on special teams returning one punt for seven yards and two kickoffs for 47 yards. With a combined 86 snaps during the game, Jones recorded the most snaps of either team. Jones is now the only player in the Super Bowl era, to have a receiving touchdown, punt return touchdown and interception in a single season.HE DOES IT ALL! #GoCoogs@MarcusJonesocho pic.twitter.com/rVshkjRBU7
— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) December 13, 2022
Case Keenum | Buffalo Bills | W, 20-12 vs. Jets
- Keenum did not play against the Jets.
Ed Oliver | Buffalo Bills | W, 20-12 vs. Jets
- Oliver tallied four tackles against the Jets with one quarterback hit. He started at right defensive tackle for the Bills and played 50 snaps.
Elandon Roberts | Miami Dolphins | L, 23-17 vs. Chargers
- Roberts started at linebacker for the Dolphins and contributed six tackles against the Chargers while playing 45 snaps on defense and 12 on special teams.
Kody Russey | New England Patriots | W, 27-13 vs. Cardinals
- Russey but did not play against Arizona.
Marquez Stevenson | Buffalo Bills | W, 20-12 vs. Jets
- Stevenson is in his 21-day practice window after being cleared. The wideout has been on the injured reserve since the start of the season with a foot injury.
Grant Stuard | Indianapolis Colts | Bye Week
- Stuard and the Colts return to action on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Vikings.
Payton Turner | New Orleans Saints | Bye Week
- Turner and the Saints return to action on Sunday, Dec. 18 against the Falcons.
Damarion Williams | Baltimore Ravens | W, 16-14 vs. Steelers
- Williams was inactive in Baltimore's 16-14 win over the Steelers.
Brandon Wilson | Cincinnati Bengals | W, 23-10 vs. Browns
- Wilson remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. The sixth-year player was placed on the Reserve/PUP list on Aug. 23 with a knee injury.
The University of Houston Football team will make its 30th bowl appearance all-time when the Cougars face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 23, from Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.
Fans may purchase tickets by clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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