Cougars in the NFL: Week 12

HOUSTON – Houston Football legend Marcus Jones led the way for six former Cougars who saw action in Week 12, snagging an interception return touchdown and adding five tackles. Overall, Houston legends helped in four wins during the week.

KYLE ALLEN | DETROIT LIONS | W, 34-27, VS NEW YORK GIANTS

Did not play

AJANI CARTER | HOUSTON TEXANS | W, 23-19, VS BUFFALO

Played 16 special teams snaps before leaving with a hamstring injury

Started on the defensive line for Tampa Bay, his 10^th start of the season
Posted one tackle, bringing his season total to 20

JOSH JONES | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | W, 30-24, AT TENNESSEE

Played seven snaps split between special teams (6) and offense (1) without recording a stat

MARCUS JONES | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | W, 26-20, AT CINCINNATI

Earned the start at cornerback for New England, his 20^th career start
Snagged a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown, the second of his career
Notched five tackles, two passes defended and an interception against the Bengals
Played on all but two defensive snaps for New England while adding another five on special teams
Posted a Pro Football Focus defensive grade of 88.1, ranking seventh among cornerbacks and 17^th among all defensive players
His tackling grade of 81.1 placed him fifth among cornerbacks in week 12
His coverage grade of 90.2 ranked fourth among cornerbacks and seventh among all defensive players

CASE KEENUM | CHICAGO BEARS | W, 31-28, VS PITTSBURGH

Inactive

Started at middle linebacker for Las Vegas, his 115^th career start
Posted three tackles, including one for a loss, while recovering a fumble
Played on 34 defensive snaps, 67 percent of Las Vegas' total
Fumble recovery marked the third of his career

GRANT STUARD | DETROIT LIONS | W, 34-27, VS NEW YORK GIANTS

Played 25 special teams snaps without recording a stat

CLAYTON TUNE | GREEN BAY PACKERS | PRACTICE SQUAD

PAYTON TURNER | DALLAS COWBOYS | INJURED RESERVE

DEMARION WILLIAMS | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | PRACTICE SQUAD

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