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Cougars in the NFL: Week 6
10/18/2023 2:00:00 PM | Football
Seven Cougars see action, pair record tackles
HOUSTON – Former University of Houston Football standouts contributed once again as the NFL season continued with Week 6.
Matthew Adams | Cleveland Browns | W, 19-17 vs San Francisco
Kyle Allen | Buffalo Bills | W, 14-9 vs New York Giants
Tyus Bowser | Baltimore Ravens | W, 24-16 at Tennessee
Tank Dell | Houston Texans | W, 20-13 vs New Orleans
Logan Hall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L, 20-6 vs Detroit
Josh Jones | Houston Texans | W, 20-13 vs New Orleans
Marcus Jones | New England Patriots | L, 21-17 at Las Vegas
Case Keenum | Houston Texans | W, 20-13 vs New Orleans
Ed Oliver | Buffalo Bills | W, 14-9 vs New York Giants
Gervarrius Owens | New York Giants | L, 14-9 vs Buffalo
Derek Parish | Jacksonville Jaguars | Practice Squad
Elandon Roberts | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bye week
Kody Russey | New England Patriots | Practice Squad
Grant Stuard | Indianapolis Colts | L, 37-20 at Jacksonville
Clayton Tune | Arizona Cardinals | L, 26-9 at Los Angeles Rams
Nick Thurman | Carolina Panthers | L, 42-21 at Miami
Payton Turner | New Orleans Saints | L, 20-13 at Houston
Greg Ward Jr. | Philadelphia Eagles | Practice Squad
Damarion Williams | Baltimore Ravens | W, 24-16 at Tennessee
UP NEXT
Houston remains at home next weekend to battle #8/#8 Texas at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 inside TDECU Stadium.
The Cougars will celebrate Heroes Night, honoring military and first responders.
The game will be broadcast on FOX and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC
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 in the Big 12.
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
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Matthew Adams | Cleveland Browns | W, 19-17 vs San Francisco
- Played 24 special teams snaps without recording a statistic.
Kyle Allen | Buffalo Bills | W, 14-9 vs New York Giants
- Saw action on two offensive plays, handing off the ball one on play for a five-yard rush.
Tyus Bowser | Baltimore Ravens | W, 24-16 at Tennessee
- Injured reserve list
Tank Dell | Houston Texans | W, 20-13 vs New Orleans
- Did not play. Injured.
Logan Hall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L, 20-6 vs Detroit
- Started on the defensive line where he played 33 defensive snaps with one tackle. Hall also played five special teams snaps.
Josh Jones | Houston Texans | W, 20-13 vs New Orleans
- Played four special teams snaps in his return from injury.
Marcus Jones | New England Patriots | L, 21-17 at Las Vegas
- Injured reserve list.
Case Keenum | Houston Texans | W, 20-13 vs New Orleans
- Did not play.
Ed Oliver | Buffalo Bills | W, 14-9 vs New York Giants
- Started on the defensive line for the sixth consecutive game this season, playing 67 defensive snaps. Did not record a tackle for the first time this season.
Gervarrius Owens | New York Giants | L, 14-9 vs Buffalo
- Inactive.
Derek Parish | Jacksonville Jaguars | Practice Squad
Elandon Roberts | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bye week
Kody Russey | New England Patriots | Practice Squad
Grant Stuard | Indianapolis Colts | L, 37-20 at Jacksonville
- Played 19 special team snaps without recording a statistic.
Clayton Tune | Arizona Cardinals | L, 26-9 at Los Angeles Rams
- Did not play.
Nick Thurman | Carolina Panthers | L, 42-21 at Miami
- Recorded his first tackle for loss of the season on Miami's final possession of the game. Played 34 defensive snaps and five special teams snaps.
Payton Turner | New Orleans Saints | L, 20-13 at Houston
- Injured reserve list
Greg Ward Jr. | Philadelphia Eagles | Practice Squad
Damarion Williams | Baltimore Ravens | W, 24-16 at Tennessee
- Injured reserve list
UP NEXT
Houston remains at home next weekend to battle #8/#8 Texas at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 inside TDECU Stadium.
The Cougars will celebrate Heroes Night, honoring military and first responders.
The game will be broadcast on FOX and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC
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 in the Big 12.
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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