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Rice Football 2021: NFL Owls Week 8 Stats Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2021 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) Week 8 Result Week 9
LA Chargers Christian Covington (DL) vs New England L, 27-24 at Philadelphia
Denver Calvin Anderson (OL)
Bryce Callahan (CB)		 vs Washington W, 17-10 at Dallas
Pittsburgh Chris Boswell (PK) at Cleveland W, 15-10 vs Chicago
Detroit Jack Fox (P) vs Philadelphia L, 44-6 — OFF —
Tampa Bay Nick Leverett (OL) at New Orleans L, 36-27 — OFF —
Indianapolis Andrew Sendejo (Saf) vs Tennessee L, 34-31 (OT) vs NY Jets (Thr)

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

For the second time in three weeks, Anderson saw some work with the Denver offense in their Week  8 win over the Washington Football team in addition to his customary special teams snaps.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was inactive again this week for the Bucs’ Week 8 game against the Saints. He was active for the first time of the season the week prior against the Bears. although he did not play.

Defense

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Callahan started his third game in four weeks for the Broncos in Week 8, registering three tackles before leaving the game with an injury that head coach Vic Fangio described as bad but “not bad, bad.”

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington as a productive game against the Patriots in Week 8, tying a season-high with five tackles. He’s now registered multiple tackles in each game this season.

Andrew Sendejo – S, Colts

Sendejo has been a fixture in the Colts’ starting defense since he got fully acclimated to the team. He had a season-high eight tackles against the Titans in Week 8, also registering his first forced fumble of the year.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Despite his team trailing the Eagles from the fun, Fox only punted three times this week, including a long of 58-yards and pinning Philadelphia inside the 20 on two separate occasions.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

After putting his initial attempt through the pipes, Boswell was injured on a fake field goal attempt in the second quarter and did not return to the game.

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Rice Football 2021: NFL Owls Week 7 Stats Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2021 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
Los Angeles Chargers Christian Covington (DL) — BYE —  — vs New England
Denver Calvin Anderson (OL)
Bryce Callahan (CB)		 at Cleveland (TNF) L, 17-14 vs Washington
Pittsburgh Chris Boswell (PK) — BYE —  — at Cleveland
Detroit Jack Fox (P) at Los Angeles Rams L, 28-19 vs Philadelphia
Tampa Bay Nick Leverett (OL) vs Chicago W, 38-3 at New Orleans
Indianapolis Andrew Sendejo (Saf) at San Francisco (SNF) W, 30-18 vs Tennessee

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

After seeing some action the week prior following an injury to starter Garrett Bolles, Anderson returned to special teams duty in Week 7. That meant two snaps against the Browns on Thursday Night Football.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was officially active for the first time this season for the Bucs’ Week 7 win over the Bears. He did not play.

Defense

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Callahan started and made fice tackles, including a tackle for a loss in the Broncos’ Week 7 loss to the Browns. He has now had at least three tackles and at least one TFL in three consecutive games, two starts.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington and the Chargers were on bye in Week 7. They play the Patriots in Week 8.

Andrew Sendejo – S, Colts

Sendejo made two tackles in the Colts’ Week 7 victory over the 49ers. It was his third start in the teams’ last four games.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Perhaps inspired by the Owls’ own fake-punt hijinks, former Rice punter Jack Fox pulled off a fake punt of his own on Sunday:

He only attempted one punt, which went for 36 yards.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell and the Steelers were on bye in Week 7. They play the Browns in Week 8.

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Rice Football 2021: NFL Owls Week 6 Stats Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2021 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
Los Angeles Chargers Christian Covington (DL) at Baltimore L, 34-6 — BYE —
Denver Calvin Anderson (OL)
Bryce Callahan (CB)		 vs Las Vegas L, 34-24 at Cleveland (TNF)
Pittsburgh Chris Boswell (PK) vs Seattle (SNF) W, 23-20 (OT) — BYE —
Detroit Jack Fox (P) vs Cincinnati L, 34-11 at Los Angeles Rams
Tampa Bay Nick Leverett (OL) at Philadelphia (TNF) W, 28-22 vs Chicago
Indianapolis Andrew Sendejo (Saf) vs Houston W, 31-3 at San Francisco (SNF)

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson saw his first action of the season with the offense during the team’s Week 6 loss against the Raiders. He played 10 snaps, taking over for an injured Garett Bolles. Prior to this point, Anderson had only played on special teams.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett remained inactive for the Bucs’ Week 6 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He still awaits his first regular season snaps.

Defense

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Callahan matched his 2021 season high with three tackles on Sunday, adding a tackle for a loss and a quarterback hit. He’s now played at least 65% of the defensive snaps in five of the Broncos’ six games this season.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington had four tackles in the teams’ Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He’s had multiple tackles in every game so far this season.

Andrew Sendejo – S, Colts

Sendejo was inactive for the Colts’ Week 6 win over the Texans. He had played in the Colts’ previous three games up to that point after signing with the team after the start of the season.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox continues to be one of the strongest contributors on the Lions, punting six times with an average of 55.5 yards per kick. He boomed a long of 64 yards and had only one touchback in his six attempts.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell came through in the clutch for the Steelers, yet again. He connected on a pair of extra points and all three of his field goals, including this game-winning kick to beat the Seahawks in overtime.

More Owls in the NFL

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Rice Football 2021: NFL Owls Week 5 Stats Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2021 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
Los Angeles Chargers Christian Covington (DL) at Seattle W, 47-42 at Baltimore
Denver Calvin Anderson (OL)
Bryce Callahan (CB)		 at Pittsburgh L, 27-19 vs Las Vegas
Pittsburgh Chris Boswell (PK) vs Denver W, 27-19 vs Seattle (SNF)
Detroit Jack Fox (P) at Minnesota L, 19-17 vs Cincinnati
Tampa Bay Nick Leverett (OL) vs Miami W, 45-17 at Philadelphia (TNF)
Indianapolis Andrew Sendejo (Saf) at Baltimore (MNF) L, 31-25 vs Houston

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson has appeared in all five of the Broncos games so far this season, exclusively playing on special teams. That meant three snaps for Anderson against the Steelers this past weekend.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett remained inactive for the Bucs’ Week 5 game against the Miami Dolphins. He still awaits his first regular season snaps.

Defense and Special Teams

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell converted both of his field goal attempts against the Broncos, including a long of 48-yards. He also added three extra points on three tries. He’s 8-of-9 on field goals so far this season.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Callahan started his first game of the season this past weekend against the Steelers. He made a season-high three solo tackles with his first tackle for a loss and this big third-down stop:

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington tallied two tackles in the Chargers’ Week 5 win over the Browns, marking the fifth consecutive game he’s recorded multiple tackles.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox made history midway through the Lions’ Week 5 contest:

He would go on to attempt four punts, averaging 51 yards for the game on those kicks with a long of 67 yards, tied for the longest punt of his career.

Andrew Sendejo – S, Colts

Sendejo made two tackles against the Ravens on Monday Night Football before exiting the game after his second, a hit on Ravens’ receiver James Proche.

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 2021: NFL Owls Week 4 Stats Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2021 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
Los Angeles Chargers Christian Covington (DL) vs Las Vegas (MNF) W, 28-14 at Seattle
Denver Calvin Anderson (OL)
Bryce Callahan (CB)		 vs Baltimore L, 23-7 at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Chris Boswell (PK) at Green Bay L, 27-17 vs Denver
Detroit Jack Fox (P) at Chicago L, 24-14 at Minnesota
Tampa Bay Nick Leverett (OL) at New England (SNF) W, 19-17 vs Miami
Indianapolis Andrew Sendejo (Saf) at Miami W, 27-17 at Baltimore (MNF)

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

The Broncos only scored once against the Ravens, rendering Anderson’s special team usage to just one snap in Week 4.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett remained inactive for the Bucs Week 4 game against the New England Patriots. He still awaits his first regular season snaps with the defending Super Bowl champions.

Defense and Special Teams

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell made his lone field goal attempt on Sunday against the Packers, connecting from 52 yards. He added two extra points on two tries.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Callahan registered his fourth pass deflection of the season and his seventh tackle in the Broncos’ Week 4 loss to the Ravens.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was extremely production on Monday Night Football. In addition to two tackles, he added one sack, one quarterback hit and one pass deflection.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox put together another impressive outing in the Lions’ Week 4 loss to the Bears. He punted three times, averaging 55.3 yards per punt with a long of 56. He pinned two of his kicks inside the 20.

Andrew Sendejo – S, Colts

Sendejo saw his most action of the season on Sunday against the Dolphins, playing every defensive snap for the Colts. He registered one pass deflection as well as four total tackles.

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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