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Rice Football 2019: Owls in the NFL Week 12 Update

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A game-winning field goal from former Rice Football kicker Chris Boswell highlighted the top moments from the NFL Owls in action during Week 12.

There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

Week 12 results

Vikings (Sendejo) — BYE
Bills 20 – Broncos 3 (Anderson, Callahan)
Patriots 13 – Cowboys 9 (Covington)
Seahawks 17 (Ellerbee, Willson) – Eagles 9
Steelers 16 (Boswell, McDonald) – Bengals 10
Texans 20 (Gaines) – Colts 17

Calvin Anderson, OT, Broncos

Anderson remained inactive this week, delaying his first action with the Broncos for another week. He has yet to play since being signed from the Jets practice squad earlier this year. The Broncos host the Chargers in Week 13.

Bryce Callahan, CB, Broncos

Callahan was placed on injured reserve earlier this season, never playing for the Broncos in 2019. He will be sidelined for the remainder of the year. The Broncos host the Chargers in Week 13.

Christian Covington, DE, Cowboys

Covington notched four tackles against the Patriots, the most he’s tallied in any one game since joining the Cowboys during the offseason. The Cowboys host the Bills on Thanksgiving in Week 13.

Andrew Sendejo, Saf, Vikings

The Vikings were on bye in Week 12. They visit the Seahawks on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

Emmanuel Ellerbee, LB, Seahawks

Ellerbee was placed injured reserve prior to the start of the season. The Seahawks host the Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

Luke Willson, TE, Seahawks

Even with the bye week to recover, Willson was ruled out prior to the Seahawks’ Sunday win over the Eagles. His status going forward remains in question. The Seahawks host the Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

Chris Boswell, K, Steelers

Chris Boswell was busy on Sunday. The Steelers’ placekicker connected on three kicks, including what proved to be the game-winning 47-yard blast midway through the fourth quarter. He also knocked through the team’s lone extra-point attempt. The Steelers host the Browns in Week 13.

Vance McDonald, TE, Steelers

McDonald didn’t see much action on Sunday, catching the only pass thrown his way for one yard. The Steelers host the Browns in Week 13.

Phillip Gaines, CB, Texans

Gaines was placed on injured reserve following an ankle injury suffered during the Texans’ Week 8 game against the Colts. The Texans host the Patriots on Sunday Night Football in Week 13.

More Owls in the NFL

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Rice Football 2019: Owls in the NFL Week 11 Update

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Andrew Sendejo’s triumphant return was a standout spot for Rice Football alums this weekend. Here’s the latest on all the NFL Owls from Week 11.

There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

Week 11 results

Vikings 27 (Sendejo) – Broncos 23 (Anderson, Callahan)
Cowboys 35 (Covington) – Lions 27
Seahawks (Ellerbee, Willson) – BYE
Browns 21 – Steelers 7 (Boswell, McDonald)
Ravens 41 – Texans 7 (Gaines)

Calvin Anderson, OT, Broncos

Anderson was inactive one again this week. He has yet to appear in a game since being signed by the Broncos earlier this season. The Broncos visit the Bills in Week 12.

Bryce Callahan, CB, Broncos

There will be no football for Bryce Callahan in 2019. The Broncos’ corner was placed on injured reserve this week after hopes in recent weeks he was nearing his season debut. The Broncos visit the Bills in Week 12.

Christian Covington, DE, Cowboys

Covington got into the Cowboys’ win over Detriot briefly on Sunday, registering one solo tackle in the game. The Cowboys visit the Patriots in Week 12.

Andrew Sendejo, Saf, Vikings

Sendejo’s return to Minnesota has been a successful one. The newly signed Vikings’ safety led the team with seven tackles on Sunday, also registering one pass defended and this big interception. The Vikings are on bye in Week 12.

Emmanuel Ellerbee, LB, Seahawks

Ellerbee was placed injured reserve prior to the start of the season. The Seahawks visit the Eagles in Week 12.

Luke Willson, TE, Seahawks

Willson left the Seahawks’ Monday Night Football victory over the 49ers early with a hamstring injury. The team was on bye this week, with no official update provided on his status since. There should be more clarity in the coming days. The Seahawks visit the Eagles in Week 12.

Chris Boswell, K, Steelers

Thursday Night Football was a quiet one for Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell. He missed his lone field goal attempt of the night — just his second miss of the 2019 season. He added one extra point. The Steelers visit the Bengals in Week 12.

Vance McDonald, TE, Steelers

A slew of injuries to the Steelers’ wide receiving corps and a rookie starting quarterback made McDonald a frequent target on Thursday Night Football. He was targeted a team-high seven times, hauling in three passes for 33 yards, including a 22-yard reception, the longest of the game for Pittsburgh. The Steelers visit the Bengals in Week 12.

Phillip Gaines, CB, Texans

Gaines was placed on injured reserve following an ankle injury suffered during the Texans’ Week 8 game against the Colts. The Texans host the Colts in Week 12 on Thursday Night Football.

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Rice Football 2019: Owls in the NFL Week 10 Update

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Vance McDonald had his first career carry on a quiet weekend for the NFL Owls in Week 10. Here’s the latest on the Rice Football alums at the next level.

There are former Rice football players are scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

Week 10 results

Broncos (Anderson, Callahan) – BYE
Vikings 28 (Sendejo) – Cowboys 24 (Covington)
Seahawks 27 (Ellerbee, Willson) – 49ers 24
Steelers 17 (Boswell, McDonald) – Rams 12
Texans (Gaines) – BYE

Calvin Anderson, OT, Broncos

Anderson has yet to appear in a game since joining the Broncos from the Jets practice squad midseason. The Broncos were on bye in Week 10. They visit the Vikings in Week 11.

Bryce Callahan, CB, Broncos

Callahan’s 2019 season has yet to start after an injury sidelined him at the tail end of last season. Early reports indicate he could return to practice as soon as Tuesday, a positive sign for his return this year. The Broncos were on bye in Week 10. They visit the Vikings in Week 11.

Christian Covington, DE, Cowboys

Covington did not register any stats in the Cowboys’ Week 10 loss to the Vikings. He’s appeared in all nine of the Cowboys’ games to this point but hasn’t registered a tackle since Week 6 against the New York Jets. The Cowboys visit the Lions in Week 11.

Andrew Sendejo, Saf, Vikings

Sendejo was released from the Eagles at the beginning of the week and claimed off of waivers by the Vikings, his former team. Sendejo wasn’t active in his return. The Vikings host the Broncos in Week 11.

Emmanuel Ellerbee, LB, Seahawks

Ellerbee was placed injured reserve prior to the start of the season. The Seahawks are on bye in Week 11.

Luke Willson, TE, Seahawks

Luke Willson left the Seahawks’ Monday Night Football game with the 49ers early with a hamstring injury. He did not have a catch before his exit. The Seahawks are on bye in Week 11.

Chris Boswell, K, Steelers

Boswell took the field three times on Sunday, connecting on all three of his attempts — one field goal and two extra points. The Steelers visit the Browns in Week 11 on Thursday Night Football.

Vance McDonald, TE, Steelers

McDonald tied for the team lead in targets with seven in the Steelers victory over the Rams. He caught three of those passes for 11 yards and added a two-yard carry. Now in his seventh NFL season, that was the first rushing attempt he’s registered in his career. The Steelers visit the Browns in Week 11 on Thursday Night Football.

Phillip Gaines, CB, Texans

Gaines was placed on injured reserve following an ankle injury suffered during the Texans’ Week 8 game against the Colts. The Texans were on bye in Week 10. They visit the Ravens in Week 11.

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Rice Football 2019: Owls in the NFL Week 9 Update

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It’s a good time to be an Owl. Rice Football alums went undefeated in Week 9. Here’s the latest on what the NFL Owls did on the field this week.

There are former Rice football players are scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

Week 9 results

Broncos 24 (Anderson, Callahan) – Browns 19
Cowboys 37 (Covington) – Giants 16
Eagles 22 (Sendejo) – Bears 14
Seahawks 40 (Ellerbee, Willson) – Bucs 34 OT
Steelers 26 (Boswell, McDonald) – Colts 24
Texans 26 (Gaines) – Jaguars 3

Calvin Anderson, OT, Broncos

Anderson is still awaiting his first game action with the Denver Broncos after being signed off the Jets practice squad. He was inactive for their Week 9 win over the Browns. The Broncos are on bye in Week 10.

Bryce Callahan, CB, Broncos

Like his teammate, Callahan is awaiting his first 2019 snaps with the Broncos. He was also inactive on Sunday and hasn’t played since a foot injury he suffered with the Bears last season. The Broncos are on bye in Week 10.

Christian Covington, DE, Cowboys

Covington was active, but did not get into the game on Monday Night Football against the Giants. The Cowboys host the Vikings on Sunday Night Football in Week 10.

Andrew Sendejo, Saf, Eagles

Sendejo had one tackle in the Eagles Week 9 win over the Bears. His tackle count is up to 25 on the year, his seventh consecutive year with 25 or more in a season. The Eagles are on bye in Week 10.

Emmanuel Ellerbee, LB, Seahawks

Ellerbee was placed injured reserve prior to the start of the season. The Seahawks visit the 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 10.

Luke Willson, TE, Seahawks

Willson was targeted twice in the Seahawks’ Week 9 overtime win over the Seahawks. He hauled in both passes, the first for four yards and the second for 12 yards. The Seahawks visit the 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 10.

Chris Boswell, K, Steelers

Boswell rebounded from his first missed field goal of the season in Week 8 by going 4-for-4 against the Colts, including a 51-yard try and a 26-yard game-winner in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. He added two successful extra points as well. The Steelers host the Rams in Week 10.

Vance McDonald, TE, Steelers

After a few quiet weeks, McDonald burst through with a big showing in Week 9. His five receptions were the second-most on the team. He had 30 receiving yards and fought through a slew of defenders for the Steelers’ lone receiving touchdown of the day. The Steelers host the Rams in Week 10.

Phillip Gaines, CB, Texans

Gaines was placed on injured reserve following an ankle injury suffered during the Texans’ Week 8 game against the Colts. The Texans are on bye in Week 10.

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Rice Football 2019: Owls in the NFL Week 8 Update

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Rice Football products Chris Boswell and Vance McDonald led the way for NFL Owls in Week 8 with a Monday Night Football victory.

There are former Rice football players are scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

Week 8 results

Colts 15 – Broncos 13 (Anderson, Callahan)
Cowboys (Covington) – BYE WEEK
Eagles 31 (Sendejo) – Bills 13
Seahawks 27 (Ellerbee, Willson) – Falcons 20
Steelers 27 (Boswell, McDonald) – Dolphins 14
Texans 27 (Gaines) – Raiders 24

Calvin Anderson, OT, Broncos

Anderson has yet to make an appearance with the Broncos since being signed off the Jets practice squad. He was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 8 game against the Colts. The Broncos host the Browns in Week 9.

Bryce Callahan, CB, Broncos

Callahan was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 8 game against the Colts. He has yet to make an appearance for the team this season. The Broncos host the Browns in Week 9.

Christian Covington, DE, Cowboys

Covington and the Cowboys had a bye in Week 8. The Cowboys travel to the Giants for Monday Night Football in Week 9.

Andrew Sendejo, Saf, Eagles

Sendejo registered a pair of tackles for the Eagles in their Week 8 win over the Bills. The Eagles host Bears in Week 9.

Emmanuel Ellerbee, LB, Seahawks

Ellerbee was placed injured reserve prior to the start of the season. The Seahawks host the Bucs in Week 9.

Luke Willson, TE, Seahawks

Willson hauled in his lone target from Russell Wilson in Week 8, taking it seven yards on the second play of the game as part of the Seahawks first scoring drive. The Seahawks host the Bucs in Week 9.

Chris Boswell, K, Steelers

Perfect no more, Boswell watched his first missed field goal sail right of the posts on a 54-yard attempt on Monday Night Football against the Dolphins. He redeemed himself by making two other kicks, including a long of 42 yards and three extra point tries. The Steelers travel to the Colts in Week 9.

Vance McDonald, TE, Steelers

McDonald caught three passes for 19 yards on Monday Night Football. That marks the third time this season he’s caught at least three passes. The Steelers travel to the Colts in Week 9.

Phillip Gaines, CB, Texans

Gaines underwent surgery last week for a severe high ankle sprain suffered in the Texans Week 8 game with the Colts. He was placed on injured reserve with an estimated recovery time of five months. His season is over. The Texans travel to London to play the Jaguars in Week 9.

More Owls in the NFL

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