Gators in the NFL: Week 8
Monday, October 27, 2014 | Football
On Sunday, Minnesota defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd exploded for eight tackles, setting a new career high for tackles in a game. Floyd also added his third sack of the season, as the Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime, 19-13.
ARIZONA CARDINALS (Arizona 24, Philadelphia 20)
Solomon Patton – Signed to practice squad
BALTIMORE RAVENS (Cincinnati 27, Baltimore 24)
Matt Elam – Totaled three tackles and one pass defended
Will Hill – Made two stops
Deonte Thompson – On practice squad
BUFFALO BILLS (Buffalo 43, New York 23)
Brandon Spikes – Totaled two tackles
CHICAGO BEARS (New England 51, Chicago 23)
Jon Bostic – Did not play due to injury
CINCINNATI BENGALS (Cincinnati 27, Baltimore 24)
Carlos Dunlap – Recorded three tackles and a quarterback hit
Reggie Nelson – Registered six tackles, three solo
CLEVELAND BROWNS (Cleveland 23, Oakland 13)
Joe Haden – Made a team-leading nine tackles, eight solo, one tackle-for-loss, two passes defended and one fumble recovery
DALLAS COWBOYS (Washington 20, Dallas 17 OT)
Jeremy Mincey – Had four tackles, one sack, one tackle-for-loss and two quarterback hits
DENVER BRONCOS (Denver 35, San Diego 21)
Andre Caldwell – Returned two kicks for 64 yards and made one tackle
Lerentee McCray – Had one quarterback hit
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (Pittsburgh 51, Indianapolis 34)
Jeff Demps – Signed to practice squad Oct. 21
Jonotthan Harrison – Started at center
Xavier Nixon – On injured reserve
Loucheiz Purifoy – Had one tackle
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (Miami 27, Jacksonville 13)
Josh Evans – Notched four tackles
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (Kansas City 34, St. Louis 7)
Frankie Hammond – Made one reception for nine yards
Jaye Howard – Notched two tackles and a half sack
MIAMI DOLPHINS (Miami 27, Jacksonville 13)
Mike Gillislee – Placed on injured reserve Aug. 26
Jelani Jenkins – Had six tackles
Mike Pouncey – Started at right guard
Caleb Sturgis – Made 2-of-2 field goal attempts, and all three extra-point attempt
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (Minnesota 19, Tampa Bay 13 OT)
Sharrif Floyd – Had eight tackles, one sack and one tackle-for-loss
Justin Trattou – On practice squad
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (New England 51, Chicago 23)
Dominique Easley – Notched three tackles, a half sack and one quarterback hit
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (New Orleans 44, Green Bay 23)
Ronald Powell – Did not record any statistics
NEW YORK JETS (Buffalo 43, New York 23)
Jermaine Cunningham – Placed on injured reserve with torn Achilles
Percy Harvin – Had three receptions for 22 yards, rushed four times for 28 and returned six kicks for 144 yards
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (Arizona 24, Philadelphia 20)
Trey Burton – Recorded one tackle
Riley Cooper – Made five catches for 88 yards
Jaylen Watkins – Was inactive
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (Pittsburgh 51, Indianapolis 34)
Marcus Gilbert – Started at center
Maurkice Pouncey – Started at right tackle
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Bye
Ray McDonald – Season Stats: 18 tackles, 12 solo
ST. LOUIS RAMS (Kansas City 34, St. Louis 7)
Marcus Roberson – Made four tackles
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (Minnesota 19, Tampa Bay 13 OT)
Louis Murphy – Caught two passes for 11 yards
Major Wright – Did not record any statistics
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (Washington 20, Dallas 17 OT)
Jordan Reed – Made seven catches for 40 yards.
