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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Week 16 Roundup

December 27, 2023 By Matthew Bartlett

Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 16.

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

Team NFL Owl(s) This Week Result Next Week
Denver Broncos Elijah Garcia (DL) vs Patriots L, 26-23 vs Chargers
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Vikings W, 30-24 at Cowboys (Sat)
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) at Falcons L, 29-10 vs Raiders
Los Angeles Rams Austin Trammell (WR) vs Saints (TNF) W, 30-22 at Giants
New England Patriots Calvin Anderson (OL) at Broncos W, 26-23 at Bills
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs Bengals W, 34-11 at Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at Titans W, 20-17 vs Steelers
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Jaguars W, 30-12 vs Saints

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson was active but did not play in the Patriots’ Week 16 game against the Broncos.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson was a focal point of the Colts’ offense this past weekend, catching five of seven targets for 62 yards. He led the Colts in receiving yards.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 16 game against the Jaguars.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell returned one kickoff for six yards on Thursday Night Football, playing only special teams this week.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 16 game against the Titans.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

Garcia was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 16 game against the Patriots.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

It was another good day at the office for Fox who punted three times, averaging 47.7 yards per punt while putting two balls inside the 20-yard line. He blasted a long punt of 57 yards.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was perfect in the Steelers’ upset win over the Bengals this weekend, connecting on two field goals — one a long of 50 yards — and all four of his extra point attempts.

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.

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