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Rice Football 2024: NFL Owls Week 3 Roundup

September 23, 2024 By Matthew Bartlett

Rice Football is well represented on 2024 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 3.

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
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Cardinals W, 20-13 vs Seahawks (MNF)
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Bears W, 21-16 vs Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs Chargers W, 20-10 at Colts
New England Patriots Nick Leverett (OL) at Jets (TNF) L, 24-3 at 49ers
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Dolphins W, 24-3 at Lions (MNF)
Washington Commanders Luke McCaffrey (WR) at Bengals (MNF) W, 38-33 at Cardinals

Free Agent News

Former Rice football offensive lineman, Calvin Anderson, who most recently played with the Patriots before being released this offseason, has signed with the Steelers.

Offense

Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders

McCaffrey made a splash on Monday Night Football. picking up a crucial fourth down conversion from quarterback Jayden Daniels, one of three receptions on the evening for the Commanders’ rookie wide receiver. He finished with three receptions for 44 yards.

Nick Leverett – OL, Patriots

Leverett saw limited action on Thursday night, making one appearance with the Patriots special teams unit. He did not see any snaps with the offense this week.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson hauled in a 40-yard reception against the Bears, the second-longest catch of the day for the Colts. His grab accounted for roughly a quarter of their passing offense for the day.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 3 game against the Dolphins.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted five times for 247 yards on Sunday, pinning the Cardinals inside the 20 on four of his five kicks while still managing a 494. average of his punts.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell entered rarified air this week, banging through two field goals and two extra points against the Chargers, officially surpassing 1,000 total points in his NFL career. He became the second Steeler in franchise history to achieve such a feat.

All Hail the Wizard! 2nd Steeler and 67th player in NFL history to top 1,000 career points. pic.twitter.com/hMs81dF1ZF

— Rice Football (@RiceFootball) September 22, 2024

 

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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