Rice Football is well represented on 2020 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 4.
There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.
Week 4 results
Cleveland (Sendejo) def. Dallas, 49-38
Cincinnati (Covington) def. Jacksonville, 33-25
Denver (Anderson, Callahan) def. New York Jets, 37-28
Pittsburgh (Boswell, McDonald) vs Tennessee, postponed
Minnesota def. Houston (Gaines), 31-23
New Orleans def. Detroit (Fox), 35-29
Seattle (Willson) def. Miami, 31,23
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos
The starting five for the Denver offensive line have played every down so far this season, limiting Anderson to special teams duties thus far. He saw a season high seven snaps with the special teams unit in the team’s Week 4 win over the Jets. The Broncos visit the Patriots in Week 5.
Vance McDonald – TE, Steelers
The Steelers’ Week 4 game against the Titans was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in Tennessee. This week became their defacto bye week with the Titans game rescheduled for Week 7. The Steelers host the Eagles in Week 5.
Luke Willson – TE, Seahawks
Willson was active for the Seahawks’ Week 4 win over the Dolphins but didn’t receive any looks from Russel Wilson in the passing game. The Seahawks host the Vikings in Week 5 on Sunday Night Football.
Defense and Special Teams
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
The Steelers’ Week 4 game against the Titans was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in Tennessee. This week became their defacto bye week with the Titans game rescheduled for Week 7. The Steelers host the Eagles in Week 5.
Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos
Callahan was active on Thursday Night Football against the Jets, finishing second on the team with seven tackles. His six solo tackles tied a season high. He also registered one pass defended. The Broncos visit the Patriots in Week 5.
Christian Covington – DL, Bengals
Covington got the start for the Bengals in their first win of the season over the Jaguars. He tallied four tackles in the victory. The Bengals visit the Ravens in Week 5.
Jack Fox – P, Lions
It was a good week for Jack Fox, who became the first Lions special teamer to take home the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Award prior to the team’s game against the Saints.
Leads NFL in gross punting avg ✅
Leads NFL in net punting avg ✅
Special Teams Player of the Month ✅Enjoy @MrJackFox's September highlights 🏈 pic.twitter.com/tLVKAbOdui
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 2, 2020
Fox punted four times on Sunday, averaging 54.5 yards per punt with a long of 57 yards. He’s been more or less perfect every time he’s touched the ball so far. The Lions are on bye in Week 5.
Phillip Gaines – CB, Texans
Gaines had three tackles in the Texans’ Week 4 loss to the Vikings. The Texans host the Jaguars in Week 5.
Andrew Sendejo – Saf, Browns
Sendejo picked up four tackles in the Browns’ Week 4 victory over the Cowboys. His biggest moment came when he stripped Ezekiel Elliot of the football to force a big Browns turnover.
Shout out to @RiceFootball alum Andrew Sendejo for his 400th career tackle and second career forced fumble today. #NFLOwlspic.twitter.com/eYkSZy6d1G
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) October 5, 2020
The Browns host the Colts in Week 5.
More Owls in the NFL
From practice squads to current free agents, there are others 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.
