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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 5 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 5.

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) Week 5 Result Week 6
Denver Broncos Calvin Anderson (OL) vs Colts (TNF) L, 12-9 at Chargers (MNF)
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Patriots L, 29-0 — BYE —
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Broncos (TNF) W, 12-9 vs Jags
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)		 at Browns W, 20-28 vs Broncos (MNF)
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Bills L, 38-3 vs Bucs
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at Saints L, 39-32 vs Cardinals
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Falcons W, 21-15 at Steelers

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson was called upon for extended action on Thursday Night Football when starter Garrett Bolles left the game with an injury. He’s expected to miss the remainder of the season, meaning Anderson could see a lot more involvement moving forward.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Gransen snagged one pass in the Colts’ Week 5 loss to the Broncos. He’s now caught at least one pass in each of the team’s first five games this season.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play for the Bucs in their Week 5 win over the Falcons.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams picked up his first tackle of the season on Sunday against the Aints, playing a season-high 29 percent of the defensive snaps in the process.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan made two tackles on Sunday in the Chargers’ win over the Browns. That marks the fifth consecutive game this season in which he’s accounted for multiple tackles.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was active for the second consecutive game, making two solo tackles and one tackle for a loss on Sunday in the Chargers’ win over the Browns. He’s now had multiple tackles in every game he’s been active this season.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

The Lions were shut out by the Patriots this past weekend, but surprisingly still only called upon their punting unit two times. Fox booted a long punt of 56 yards and put one ball inside the 20.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell went one of three on his field goal attempts on Sunday against the Bills, mirroring an unsuccessful day from the team as a whole.

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 4 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 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.

Team NFL Owl(s) Week 4 Result Week 5
Denver Broncos Calvin Anderson (OL) at Raiders L, 32-23 vs Colts (TNF)
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) vs Seahawks L, 48-45 at Patriots
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Titans L, 24-17 vs Broncos (TNF)
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)		 at Texans W, 34-24 at Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs Jets L, 24-20 at Bills
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at Lions W, 48-45 at Saints
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Chiefs L, 41-31 vs Falcons

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson saw back to special teams action again on Sunday after making a brief offensive cameo the week prior. He saw four special teams snaps against the Raiders.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Gransen set a career-high in receiving yards (62) and receptions (four) on Sunday against the Titans. He’s now registered at least two catches in each of the Colts’ games so far this season.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play for the Bucs in their Week 4 loss to the Chiefs.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

After making his season debut in Week 3, Adams was inactive in Week 4. He’s only been activated once so far this season.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan had three tackles and one pass defended in the Chargers’ Week 4 win over the Texans, but it was his fourth quarter game-sealing interception that won the day. It was Callahan’s first pick in the city of Houston in his career.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was active for the first time this season on Sunday against the Texans. He racked up two tackles in the Chargers’ win.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

In addition to two punts for 97 yards, Fox showcased his arm on Sunday, converting a fourth down on a fake punt play. It was his third completed pass of his pro career, with each of the previous two completions going for first downs as well.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was called upon four times against the Jets on Sunday, converting two fielding goals, including a mammoth kick from 59-yards out as well as two extra points.

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 3 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 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) Week 3 Result Week 4
Denver Broncos Calvin Anderson (OL) vs 49ers W,11-10 at Raiders
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Vikings L,  28-24 vs Seahawks
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Chiefs W, 20-17 vs Titans
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB) vs Jaguars L, 38-10 at Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Browns L, 29-17 vs Jets
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Falcons L, 27-23 at Lions
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Packers L, 14-12 vs Chiefs

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson saw one snap with the offense against the 49ers, his first of the season after serving primarily on special teams thus far.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Gransen was targeted twice on Sunday in the Colts’ win over the Cheifs, hauling in both passes for seven yards. He also recovered a fumble.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play for the Bucs in their Week 3 loss to the Packers.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams made his 2022 debut on Sunday, seeing action with the Seahawks’ defensive after being inactive in the previous two games.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan had four tackles and one tackle for a loss in the Chargers’ Week 3 loss to the Jaguars.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was elevated from the Chargers’ practice squad to the active roster earlier this season but has yet to see action with the team thus far. He was inactive again in Week 3.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox was only called upon to punt three times in the Lions’ narrow loss to the Vikings in Week 3. He averaged 44.7 yards on the trio of kicks with a long of 50 yards. He put one ball inside the 20.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was 1-for-2 on field goal tries this week, converting from 34 yards. He also made both of his extra point attempts in the Steelers’ loss to the Browns.

More Owls in the NFL

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 2 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 2.

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) Week 2 Result Week 3
Denver Calvin Anderson (OL) vs Houston W, 16-9 vs 49ers
Detroit Jack Fox (P) vs Washington W, 36-27 at Vikings
Indianapolis Kylen Granson (TE) at Jacksonville L, 24-0 vs Chiefs
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB) at Kansas City (TNF) L, 27-24 vs Jaguars
Pittsburgh Chris Boswell (PK) vs New England L, 17-14 at Browns
Seattle Myles Adams (DL) at San Francisco L, 27-7 vs Falcons
Tampa Bay Nick Leverett (OL) at New Orleans W, 20-10 vs Packers

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson played on special teams again this week, seeing four snaps of action in the Broncos’ win over the Texans on Sunday.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Thank you to reader James Saduske for the note to include Kylen Gransen, who played two seasons at Rice before transferring to SMU. Gransen was credited with his first career NFL start this week, hauling in two receptions for 14 yards, returning one kick for 15 yards and making one tackle.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play for the Bucs in their Week 2 victory over the Saints.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 2 loss to the 49ers.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan posted two tackles in the Chargers’ Week 2 victory over the Chiefs.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was elevated from the Chargers’ practice squad to the active roster last week but did not play in their Week 2 win over the Chiefs. He was inactive.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

In the Lions’ Week 2 victory over the Commanders, Fox punted five times, averaging a gaudy 55.4 yards per punt with a long of 63 yards. He put one inside the 20. Through two games, Fox ranks top five in the league in average punt distance and net punting distance.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell did his part in the Steelers’ Week 2 loss to the Patriots, converting on both of his field goal tries including a long conversion from 52 yards. He did not attempt any extra points.

More Owls in the NFL

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 1 Stats Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 1.

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) Week 1 Result Week 2
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB) vs Las Vegas W, 24-19 at Kansas City (TNF)
Denver Calvin Anderson (OL) at Seattle (MNF) L, 17-16 vs Houston
Pittsburgh Chris Boswell (PK) at Cincinnati W, 23-20 (OT) vs New England
Detroit Jack Fox (P) vs Philadelphia L, 38-35 vs Washington
Tampa Bay Nick Leverett (OL) at Dallas (SNF) W, 19-3 at New Orleans
Seattle Myles Adams (DL) vs Denver (MNF) W, 17-16 at San Francisco

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson was active but did not play in the Broncos’ Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 1 win over the Cowboys.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Monday Night Football game against the Broncos.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan had five tackles in his debut game with the chargers and tied for the team lead with two passes defended. He also had one of the team’s nine quarterback hits in the win and one of three team interceptions, slamming the door in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was on the Chargers’ practice squad during Week 1 but was signed to the active roster on Monday with the team waiving defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko to make room for Covington.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted four times against the Eagles, but it was his (young) career marks that stood out the most. The Lions announced in a postgame media release that Fox now owns the highest gross (49.1) and net (43.4) punting averages through a player’s first 125 career punts in NFL history.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell converted three of four field goals and a pair of extra points on Sunday, but it was his final kick that fans will remember most. He drilled this 53-yarder in overtime to deliver the walk-off win.

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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