Rice Football is well represented on 2024 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 8.
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) | vs Titans | W, 52-14 | at Packers |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | at Texans | L, 23-20 | at Vikings |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) |
vs Giants (MNF) | W, 26-18 | — BYE — |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Bills | L, 31-10 | vs Rams |
| Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | vs Bears | W, 18-15 | at Giants |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson was active for the Steelers’ Week 8 game against the Giants on Monday Night Football. He played one snap with the offense and did not see action with special teams.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey was targeted twice in the Commanders’ thrilling walk-off win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, hauling in once pass for eight yards.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson caught his first pass since Week 3 on Sunday against the Texans, taking it for four yards. Utilized heavily as a blocker, he has three receptions on the season.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams was inactive for the Seahawks Week 8 game against the Bills. He’s been active for three of the Seahawks’ eight games so far this year.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted five times on Sunday against the Titans, a surprisingly high total for a game in which the Lions scored 52 points. Fox did his part, averaging a tremendous 61 yards per punt including a long of 67 yards. He put three balls inside the 20.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell had another perfect night on Monday Night Football, converting all four of his field goal tries and going 3-for-3 on extra point attempts. He’s made 23-of-24 field goals this season.
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 details on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.
