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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 7 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 7.

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 7 Result Week 8
Denver Broncos Calvin Anderson (OL) vs Jets L, 16-9 at Jaguars
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Cowboys L. 24-6 vs Dolphins
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) at Titans L.19-10 vs Commanders
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)		 vs Seahawks L, 37-23 — BYE —
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Miami (SNF) L, 16-10 at Eagles
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at Chargers W. 37-23 vs Giants
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) at Panthers L, 21-3 vs Ravens

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson did not get the start this week, but was part of the rotation along the Broncos offensive line against the Jets. He played 20 percent of the offensive snaps, his second highest amount this season.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Gransen caught his only target on Sunday against the Titans, hauling in a six-yard reception.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett saw his most extensive usage of the season this past weekend, playing 20 snaps in the Bucs’ Week 7 game against the Panthers. It was his first action with the offense this year.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was active but didn’t record any tackles in the Seahawks ‘ Week 7 win over the Chargers.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan made two tackles in the Chargers’ loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He’s up to 19 tackles on the season.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was inactive again on Sunday for the Chargers’ matchup with the Seahawks. He’s been back and forth between activations since being signed to the active roster earlier this season.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

While Fox and the Lions were on bye last week, Fox was rewarded with a brand new contract, making him the NFL’s highest-paid punter. Fox delivered on Sunday with three punts, including a long of 54 yards.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell had a relatively quiet weekend, converting his lone field goal attempt from 45 yards, also knocking through his only extra point attempt.

More Owls in the NFL

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 6 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 6.

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 6 Result Week 7
Denver Broncos Calvin Anderson (OL) at Chargers (MNF) L, 19-16 (OT) vs Jets
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) — BYE —  — at Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Jags W, 34-27 at Titans
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)		 vs Broncos (MNF) W, 19-16 (OT) vs Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs Bucs W, 20-18 at Miami (SNF)
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Cardinals W, 19-9 at Chargers
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) at Steelers L, 20-18 at Panthers

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson got the start at left tackle for the Broncos on Monday Night Football and split snaps with Cam Fleming. It was Anderson’s first start of the season.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Gransen tied a career-high with four catches in the Colts’ Week 6 win over the Jaguars. He tallied 38 yards and added one tackle in the game.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play this week, a recurring pattern for the Bucs’ next-man-up on the offensive line.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams saw an uptick in production this week, posting a career-best three tackles in the Seahawks’ Week 6 win over the Cardinals.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan made three tackles in the Chargers’ Monday Night Football win over the Broncos, one of which was a tackle for a loss.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

After being active the week prior, Covington was inactive for the Chargers’ Monday Night Football game against the Broncos. He’s been back and forth between activations since being signed to the active roster earlier this season.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox and the Lions were on bye this week.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was perfect from the field against the Bucs on Sunday, connecting on two field goals (including a long of 55 yards) as well as a pair of extra points.

More Owls in the NFL

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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.

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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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.

More Owls in the NFL

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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

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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