Purdue in the Pros: Week 10
Of the 13 Purdue players on NFL active rosters, six suited up for their teams in week ten of the season. How did they perform? GoldandBlack.com takes a look in our weekly Purdue in the Pros roundup.
LB MARKUS BAILEY – CINCINNATI BENGALS
Bailey saw 21 snaps across various special teams units as the Bengals fell to Houston 30-27 on Sunday. The fourth-year veteran rarely cracks the defensive rotation, but he’s become a valuable special teams Swiss Army Knife for the Bengals, who travel to Baltimore for an 8:15 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Thursday Night Football.
LB DERRICK BARNES – DETROIT LIONS
Barnes started and played 38 of 72 snaps at linebacker in the Lions’ dramatic 41-38 win over the Chargers, recording three tackles and two pressures. The 7-2 Lions remain one of the top stories of the NFL this season, and they’ll look to stay hot against Chicago at 1 p.m. E.T.
WR DAVID BELL – CLEVELAND BROWNS
Bell remained inactive due to knee/hamstring issues for the Browns’ 33-31 win over Baltimore. His status will come closer to kickoff this week, a 1 p.m. E.T. meeting with Pittsburgh.
LB JA’WHAUN BENTLEY – NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Bentley was inactive due to a knee and hamstring injury in the Patriots’ 10-3 loss to Indianapolis in Europe on Sunday morning. This marked the first game of the year where he did not start for New England, as the veteran had hardly missed a snap before Sunday. He figures to return in Week 12 after the Patriots spend this week on their bye.
TE PAYNE DURHAM – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The rookie lined up for 11 snaps on offense and three on special teams as the Buccaneers took down the Titans 20-6 on Sunday. After being inactive for the bulk of the first half of the season, Durham has carved out a rotational role with Tampa Bay. They’ll head west to take on San Francisco at 4:05 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
LB JALEN GRAHAM – SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Graham remained inactive as the 49ers took down the Jaguars 34-3 on Sunday. The rookie linebacker has yet to suit up for a game, but he’s remained on the 53-man roster from day one. The 49ers host the Buccaneers at 4:05 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
TE BRYCEN HOPKINS – LOS ANGELES RAMS
The Rams spent Week 10 on their bye week. To this point, Hopkins has caught three passes for 31 yards this season, his fourth in the NFL. The Rams return to the field Sunday at 4:25 p.m. E.T. to take on division rival Seattle.
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WR CHARLIE JONES – CINCINNATI BENGALS
Jones returned from the injured reserve list last week but did not suit up for the Bengals 30-27 loss to Houston. It does appear, however, that he will return this week when the Bengals take on the Ravens on Thursday night. He figures to slot back into his role as a return man and see occasional snaps at wide receiver.
DE GEORGE KARLAFTIS – KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Kansas City spent Week 10 on its bye. The 7-2 Chiefs will host Philadelphia on Monday night in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl. Through nine games, Karlaftis has recorded 15 tackles, six sacks and forced a fumble.
OL DENNIS KELLY – NEW YORK JETS
Kelly was active for the first time all season but did not play in the Jets’ 16-12 loss to the Raiders on Sunday night. He could make his season debut on Sunday when the Jets head to Buffalo to take on the Bills.
WR RONDALE MOORE – ARIZONA CARDINALS
The speedster played 42 of the 65 offensive snaps in Arizona’s 25-23 win over Atlanta on Sunday. In the process, Moore caught five passes for 43 yards. The Cardinals will travel to Houston on Sunday for a 1 p.m. E.T. kickoff.
RB RAHEEM MOSTERT – MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins spent Week 10 on their bye. After 10 weeks, Mostert leads the NFL with 11 touchdown runs and ranks ninth with 605 rushing yards. He hopes to continue the fantastic start as the Dolphins host the Raiders on Sunday at 1 p.m. E.T.
QB AIDAN O’CONNELL – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
O’Connell made his third career start this past week, this time coming on Sunday Night Football. He led the Raiders to a 16-12 win over the Jets, completing 16 of 27 passes for 153 yards, a touchdown and an interception. With the starting job squarely in his hands, the Raiders will head to Miami for a 1 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Sunday.
