Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 12 Roundup

Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 12.

There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

TeamNFL Owl(s)Week 12ResultWeek 13
Denver BroncosCalvin Anderson (OL)at PanthersL, 23-10at Ravens
Detroit LionsJack Fox (P)vs Bills (Thanksgiving)L, 28-25vs Jaguars
Indianapolis ColtsKylen Granson (TE)vs Steelers (MNF)L, 24-17at Cowboys
LA ChargersBryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)
vs CardinalsW, 25-24at Raiders
Pittsburgh SteelersChris Boswell (PK)at Colts (MNF)W, 24-17vs Falcons
Seattle SeahawksMyles Adams (DL)vs RaidersL, 40-34 (OT)at Rams
Tampa Bay BucsNick Leverett (OL)at BrownsL, 23-17 (OT)vs Saints (MNF)

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson started his fourth straight game this weekend, his fifth start of the season.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Gransen was not inactive for the Colts’ Week 12 loss to the Steelers on Monday Night Football.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett started his fourth consecutive game this weekend. He’s appeared in every game for the Bucs since Week 7.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams wasn’t active in the Seahawks’ Week 12 loss to the Raiders.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan posted five tackles in the Chargers’ Week 12 win over the Cardinals.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a pec injury in the Chargers’ Week 10 game against the 49ers.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted twice in the Lions’ loss to the Bills on Thanksgiving Day, including a long of 57 yards. Both his punts were downed inside the 20.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

The Steelers placed Boswell on IR prior to their Week 10 game against the Saints. He’ll be out for at least four weeks.

More Owls in the NFL

From practice squads to current free agents, there are other Owls on the cusp of returning to active rosters. Find more detail on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.