Gators in the NFL ? Week 12 Update
Monday, November 28, 2011 | Football
27 former Gators were active week 12 of the NFL season. Of those 27, 18 started for their respective teams. Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin and Rex Grossman all found the end zone during week 12.
ATLANTA FALCONS
• Mike Peterson- Recorded one special teams tackle in a win versus the Vikings
BUFFALO BILLS
• Andra Davis- Played but did not record a stat
• David Nelson- Caught five passes for 47 yards and his career high fifth touchdown of the season
CHICAGO BEARS
• Major Wright- Recorded the start at SS and corralled a team-best seven tackles along with one TFL and a pass defended.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
• Andre Caldwell- Had three receptions for 24 yards in week 12
• Carlos Dunlap- Not active week 12
• Reggie Nelson- Started at FS and intercepted his second pass of the season along with four tackles, one QB hurry and two passed defended
CLEVELAND BROWNS
• Joe Haden- Started at CB and registered five tackles in week 12
DENVER BRONCOS
• Derrick Harvey- Not active week 12
• Tim Tebow- Received the start at QB. Tebow threw for 143 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions on nine-for-18 passing. Tebow also ran 22 times for 67 yards. The 22 rushes are the most by a quarterback since the 1950's
• Marcus Thomas- Started at DT and recorded one tackle and one pass defended
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
• Jeremy Mincey- Started at DE and notched two QB hurries
MIAMI DOLPHINS
• Mike Pouncey- Started at C for the Dolphins on Thanksgiving Day. It was his eleventh consecutive start to begin his career.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
• Percy Harvin- Started at WR at led the Vikings with eight catches for 95 yards and one touchdown. Harvin also had five carries for 11 yards and one kick return for 104 yards
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
• Jermaine Cunningham- Was active but did not record a stat
• Aaron Hernandez- Caught six passes for 62 yards in a win over the Eagles
• Brandon Spikes- Was not active because of a knee injury
• Gerard Warren- Played but did not record a stat
OAKLAND RAIDERS
• Cooper Carlisle- Started at RG in week 12. Carlisle now has 112 career starts
• Jarvis Moss- Not active week 12
• Louis Murphy- Caught two passes for 53 yards in a win against the Bears
• Lito Sheppard- Started at CB and had five tackles and one pass defended
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
• Riley Cooper- Received second consecutive start at WR and caught three passes for 71 yards
• Chas Henry- Had five punts for 199 yards and a long of 51. Henry landed one punt inside the 20
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
• Marcus Gilbert- Started at RT. It was his ninth career start
• Maurkice Pouncey- Started C in a victory over the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football
• Max Starks- Started at LT. It was Starks 75th career start
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
• Ray McDonald- Started at LDT and registered seven tackles in the Thanksgiving Day game against the Ravens
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
• Earnest Graham- Currently on Injured Reserve and will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles' tendon
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
• Jabar Gaffney- Started at WR and was the recipient of five passes for 72 yards
• Rex Grossman- Started at QB and threw for 314 yards on 26-for-35 passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions
• Maurice Hurt – Started at LG in week 12
