Gators in the NFL – Week Three

Jarrad Davis Sunday night against the New England Patriots.

Gators in the NFL – Week Three

Monday, September 24, 2018 | Football

By: Chad Smith

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The NFL started week three with a total of 47 Gators, on 26 of the 32 teams, as teams continue their quest for the Lombardi Trophy.

Jarrad Davis, the second-year linebacker, started for the second straight week for the Lions. Davis led the Detroit defense in tackles for the second straight week, with five total tackles, four solo. He added a pass defense and helped the Lions hold the Patriots to just 133 passing yards.

The Buccaneers host the Steelers in the Monday night showdown, as six former Florida players appear on rosters. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

Arizona Cardinals (Bears 16, Cardinals 14)
D.J. Humphries – OL – 4th year – Started for the third straight week at left tackle.

Atlanta Falcons (Saints 43, Falcons 37)
Brian Poole – CB – 3rd year – Started at linebacker for the third straight week. Finished third on the team with eight total tackles, all solo. Added two tackles on special teams, as well as one pass defense.
Keanu Neal – S – 3rd year – (IR)

Carolina Panthers (Panthers 31, Bengals 21)
Bryan Cox Jr. – DE – 2nd year – Appeared at defensive end. Collected one solo tackle.

Chicago Bears (Bears 16, Cardinals 14)
Trey Burton – TE – 5th year – Started at tight end for the second straight week. Hauled in four receptions for a team-high 55 yards.
Jonathan Bullard – DE – 3rd year – Recorded an assisted tackle.

Cincinnati Bengals (Panthers 31, Bengals 21)
Carlos Dunlap – DE – 9th year – Started at defensive end for the third straight week. Finished the game with six tackles, four solo. Added a sack for a three-yard loss, a quarterback hit, pass defense, and a forced fumble.

Cleveland Browns (Browns 21, Jets 17)
Antonio Callaway – WR – Rookie – Made his second career start at wide receiver. Hauled in four passes for 20 yards.

Dallas Cowboys (Seahawks 24, Cowboys 13)
Deonte Thompson – WR – 6th year – Appeared at wide receiver. Secured both of his targets for 23 yards.

Denver Broncos (Ravens 27, Broncos 14)
Max Garcia – G – 4th year – Appeared at guard.

Detroit Lions (Lions 26, Patriots 10)
Teez Tabor – CB – 2nd year –Recorded one tackle on special teams.
Jarrad Davis – LB – 2nd year – Started at middle linebacker for the second straight week. Led the team, for the second straight week with five tackles, four solo. Added one pass defense.
Brandon Powell – WR – Rookie – Inactive for week three.

Green Bay Packers (Redskins 31, Packers 17)
Antonio Morrison – LB – 3rd year – Started at inside linebacker for the second straight week. Finished with four tackles, one solo.

Houston Texans (Giants 27, Texans 22)
David Sharpe – OT – 2nd year – (Practice squad)

Indianapolis Colts (Eagles 20, Colts 16)
Quincy Wilson – CB – 2nd year – Did not appear in week three.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Titans 9, Jaguars 6)
Taven Bryan – DT – Rookie – Appeared at defensive tackle. Notched one solo tackle.
Lerentee McCray – LB – 5th year – Appeared at linebacker. Did not record any stats.
Dante Fowler Jr. – DE – 4th year – Appeared at defensive end. Produced a solo tackle.
DeAndre Goolsby – TE – Rookie – (IR)

Kansas City Chiefs (Chiefs 38, 49ers 27)
Demarcus Robinson – WR – 3rd year – Appeared at wide receiver.
Joey Ivie – DL – 2nd year – (Practice squad)

Los Angeles Chargers (Rams 35, Chargers 23)
Caleb Sturgis – K – 6th year – Went 2-for-3 on extra points and added a 26-yard field goal.
Mike Pouncey – C – 8th year – Started at center for the third straight week.
Jaylen Watkins – DB – 4th year – (IR)

Los Angeles Rams (Rams 35, Chargers 23)
Dominique Easley – DT – 5th year – Started at "will" for the second straight week. Tallied two tackles.

Minnesota Vikings (Bills 27, Vikings 6)
Mack Brown – RB – 3rd year – (IR)

New England Patriots (Lions 26, Patriots 10)
Trent Brown – OL – 4th year – Started at left tackle for the third straight week.
Duke Dawson, Jr. – DB – Rookie – (IR)

New Orleans Saints (Saints 43, Falcons 37)
Mike Gillislee – RB – 6th year – Had three carries for 10 yards. Added a tackle on special teams.
Alex Anzalone – LB – 2nd year – Started at linebacker. Notched one solo tackle.

New York Giants (Giants 27, Texans 22)
Jon Halapio – OL – 2nd year – (IR)

New York Jets (Browns 21, Jets 17)
Jonotthan Harrison – OL – 5th year – Appeared on the offensive line.
Marcus Maye – S – 2nd year – Inactive for week three.

Oakland Raiders (Dolphins 28, Raiders 20)
Johnny Townsend – P – Rookie – Punted three times for 112 yards. Pinned the Dolphins inside the 20 once and recorded a punt of 54 yards.
Reggie Nelson – S – 12th year – Started for the third consecutive week at safety. Led the team with four tackles, two solo, and added a tackle on special teams.
Eddy Piñeiro – K – Rookie – (IR)

Pittsburgh Steelers (Steelers 30, Buccaneers 27)
Jon Bostic – LB – 6th year – Started for the second straight week at inside linebacker. Led the Steelers with six tackles, all solo. Added two tackles for a loss, two pass defenses, one sack and a quarterback hit.
Maurkice Pouncey – C – 9th year – Started at center for the third straight week.
Joe Haden – CB – 9th year – Started at cornerback. Recorded three tackles, all solo, and three pass defenses.
Marcus Gilbert – OT – 8th year – Inactive for week three.
Jake McGee – TE – 2nd year – (IR)

San Francisco 49ers (Chiefs 38, 49ers 27)
Marcell Harris – S – Rookie – (IR)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Steelers 30, Buccaneers 27)
Vernon Hargreaves III – CB – 3rd year – (IR)

Washington Redskins (Redskins 31, Packers 17)
Jordan Reed – TE – 6th year – Started at tight end. Hauled in four passes for 65 yards.
Quinton Dunbar – CB – 4th year – Started for the second straight week at cornerback. Tallied six solo tackles.
Caleb Brantley – DT – 2nd year – Inactive for week three.