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Rice Football 2020: Owls in the NFL Week 8 Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2020 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.

Week 8 results

Pittsburgh (Boswell, McDonald) def. Baltimore, 28-24
Las Vegas def. Cleveland (Sendejo), 16-6
Cincinnati (Covington) def. Tennessee, 31-20
Denver (Anderson, Callahan) def. Los Angeles Chargers, 31-30
Indianapolis def. Detroit (Fox), 41-21
Houston (Gaines) — BYE
Seattle (Willson) def. San Francisco, 37-27

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson remained actively involved on the special teams units in the Broncos’ Week 8 victory over the  Chargers, playing five total snaps. The Broncos visit the Falcons in Week 9.

Vance McDonald – TE, Steelers

McDonald was held without a catch for only the second time this season. He started the Steelers’ Week 8 victory over the Ravens, playing 40 percent of the offensive snaps. The Steelers visit the Cowboys in Week 9.

Luke Willson – TE, Seahawks

As usual, Willson was primarily in the game as a blocker on offense and a special teams player. He filled both roles again on Sunday, contributing to the Seahawks’ win over the 49ers. The Seahawks visit the Bills in Week 9.

Defense and Special Teams

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell did not attempt a field goal for the first time this season in the Steelers’ win over the Ravens. Instead, he saw the field exclusively for extra points, of which he converted all four of his attempts. The Steelers visit the Cowboys in Week 9.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Covington was all over the field in the Broncos’ big win over the Chargers on Sunday. He picked off his second pass of the season, returned a punt and registered three tackles.

The Broncos visit the Falcons in Week 9.

Christian Covington – DL, Bengals

Covington has been a staple on the Bengals’ defensive front this season, grabbing ahold of a starting job in Week 4 and holding it into Cincinnati’s upcoming bye week. He had four tackles in their Week 8 over the Titans. The Bengals are on a bye in Week 9.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox was busy against the Colts in Week 8. The league-leading punter booted a long of 59 yards, averaging 52.4 yards per punt on five attempts. The Lions visit the Vikings in Week 9.

Phillip Gaines – CB, Texans

The Texans were on bye in Week 8. They visit the Jaguars in Week 9.

Andrew Sendejo – Saf, Browns

Sendejo had fives tackles against the Raiders in Week 8, marking the three-straight games with at least five tackles this season. The Browns are on a bye in Week 9.

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.

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Rice Football 2020: Owls in the NFL Week 7 Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2020 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.

Week 7 results

Pittsburgh (Boswell, McDonald) def. Tennessee, 27-24
Cleveland (Sendejo) def. Cincinnati (Covington), 37-34
Kansas City def. Denver (Anderson, Callahan), 43-16
Detroit (Fox) def. Atlanta, 23-22
Green Bay def. Houston (Gaines), 35-20
Seattle (Willson) vs Arizona

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson has played in every game for Denver this season with all of his snaps coming on special teams. That’s how he was used again on Sunday in the Broncos’ loss to the Chiefs. The Broncos host the Chargers in Week 8.

Vance McDonald – TE, Steelers

McDonald caught two passes for 14 yards against the Titans in Week 7, including a nine-yard first down grab. He’s now caught multiple passes in four of six games this season. The Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 8.

Luke Willson – TE, Seahawks

Luke Willson was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 7 Sunday Night Football game against the Cardinals. The Seahawks host the 49ers in Week 8.

Defense and Special Teams

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell had another perfect outing on Sunday, connecting on both of his field goal tries including a long of 38 yards, including what would become the game-sealing kick in the third quarter. He also went 3-for-3 on extra points. The Steelers host the Ravens in Week 8.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Callahan was all over the field against the Chiefs in Week 7. He had five tackles, tied for second most on the team and scooped up a fumble recovery. The Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 8.

Christian Covington – DL, Bengals

Covington drew another start for the Bengals in Week 7, registering two tackles in the loss to the Cleveland Browns. He’s started the last four games for Cincinnati and has multiple tackles in five of seven games this season. The Bengals host the Titans in Week 8.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox had another monster outing against the Falcons in Week 7. He punted three times, including a long of 67 yards, averaging 59 yards per punt. He put two balls inside the 20. The Lions host the Colts in Week 8.

Phillip Gaines – CB, Texans

Gaines had a season-high in tackles in the Texans’ Week 7 loss to the Packers with five. The Texans are on bye in Week 8.

Andrew Sendejo – Saf, Browns

Sendejo had six tackles in the Browns’ victory over the Bengals in Week 7. He’s now had at least four tackles in six of seven games this season. The Browns host the Raiders in Week 8.

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.

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Rice Football 2020: Owls in the NFL Week 6 Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2020 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.

Week 6 results

Pittsburgh (Boswell, McDonald) def. Cleveland (Sendejo), 38-7
Indianapolis def. Cincinnati (Covington), 31-27
Denver (Anderson, Callahan) def. New England, 18-12
Detroit (Fox) def. Jacksonville, 34-16
Tennessee def. Houston (Gaines), 42-36
Seattle (Willson) — BYE

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson has remained a fixture on the Broncos’ special teams units through the teams’ first five games. He played on six snaps in their Week 6 win over the Patriots, all on special teams. The Broncos host the Chiefs in Week 7.

Vance McDonald – TE, Steelers

McDonald drew the start for the fourth time this season, but was held without a catch as the Steelers easily dispatched of Cleveland in Week 6. McDonald played on 62 percent of offensive snaps, but wasn’t targeted through the air, instead he made his mark as a blocker. The Steelers visit the Titans in Week 7.

Luke Willson – TE, Seahawks

The Seahawks were on bye in Week 6. They visit the Cardinals in Week 7.

Defense and Special Teams

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell has made five extra points in consecutive games, bringing his season total up to 17 makes in 18 attempts this season. He also converted a 35-yard field goal, his seventh on the season in as many attempts. The Steelers visit the Titans in Week 7.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

Callahan had his first interception of the season in Week 6 against the Patriots. It was one of three takeaways for Denver on the day, helping propel them to victory. Callahan also had one tackle and two passes defended. The Broncos host the Chiefs in Week 7.

Christian Covington – DL, Bengals

Covington had one tackle in the Bengals’ Week 6 game against the Colts, his third consecutive start and his fourth of the season. He’s played in more than 50% percent of the snaps in all but one game this season. The Bengals host the Browns in Week 7.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox didn’t see much work this weekend as the Lions marched up and down the field against the Jaguars. He was limited to two punts on relative shorts field, averaging 45 yards. He still leads the NFL in average and net putting through six weeks. The Lions visit the Falcons in Week 7.

Phillip Gaines – CB, Texans

Gaines didn’t see much action for the Texans in their Week 6 overtime loss to the Titans. He played one defense snap, spending the bulk of his time on special teams. The Texans host the Packers in Week 7.

Andrew Sendejo – Saf, Browns

Sendejo had seven tackles in the Browns’ Week 6 loss to the Steelers. It was the second-most tackles Sendejo has had in a game this year (10 vs Cincinnati) and led the Cleveland secondary. The Browns visit the Bengals in Week 7.

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.

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Rice Football 2020: Owls in the NFL Week 5 Update

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Rice Football is well represented on 2020 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.

Week 5 results

Cleveland (Sendejo) def. Indianapolis, 32-23
Baltimore def. Cincinnati (Covington), 27-3
Denver (Anderson, Callahan) vs New England, postponed
Pittsburgh (Boswell, McDonald) def. Philadelphia, 38-29
Houston (Gaines) def. Jacksonville, 30-14
Seattle (Willson) def. Minnesota, 27-26
Detroit (Fox) — BYE

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

The Broncos thought they were playing the Patriots in Week 5 and the Dolphins in Week 6. Neither of those things came to pass. A positive COVID-19 test in New England delayed the DEN-NE game to next weekend with Denver receiving an unexpected off weekend. The Broncos will now visit the Dolphins in Week 6.

Vance McDonald – TE, Steelers

McDonald caught the only pass thrown to him in Week 5, hauling in the four-yard reception which contributed to a 14-play, 62-yard drive which ended in the Steelers’ first touchdown of the day against the Eagles. McDonald has at least one reception in each of Pittsburgh’s first four games. The Steelers host the Browns in Week 6.

Luke Willson – TE, Seahawks

Willson continues to see most of his action on special teams. Through the first five weeks of the 2020 season, 77 percent of his snaps have come on special teams with just a handful of plays run with the offense. The Seahawks are on a bye in Week 6.

Defense and Special Teams

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was busy on Sunday with the Steelers scoring early and often against the Eagles. Boswell had at least one extra point made in each of the four quarters, five in total, and converted his lone field goal attempt of 41 yards. The Steelers host the Browns in Week 6.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Broncos

The Broncos thought they were playing the Patriots in Week 5 and the Dolphins in Week 6. Neither of those things came to pass. A positive COVID-19 test in New England delayed the DEN-NE game to next weekend with Denver receiving an unexpected off weekend. The Broncos will now visit the Dolphins in Week 6.

Christian Covington – DL, Bengals

Covington had three tackles in the Bengals’ Week 5 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He tied Amani Bledsoe and Sam Hubbard with the most tackles among Cincinnati’s defensive linemen. The Bengals visit the Colts in Week 6.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

The Lions were off in Week 5, but Jack Fox still leads the NFL in net punting and average. Detroit visits the Jaguars in Week 6.

Phillip Gaines – CB, Texans

Gaines did not record a tackle but was active in coverage against the Jaguars in Week 5, Houston’s first win of the season. The Texans visit the Titans in Week 6.

Andrew Sendejo – Saf, Browns

Sendejo had four tackles in the Browns’ Week 5 victory over the Colts. He’s had four or more tackles in four of his five games this season. The Browns visit the Steelers in Week 6.

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.

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Rice Football 2020: Owls in the NFL Week 4 Update

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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.

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.

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.

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