Purdue in the Pros: Week 14

Of the 12 Purdue players on NFL active rosters, 11 suited up for their teams in Week 14 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

In addition to his standard workload on special teams, Bailey saw four snaps at linebacker as Cincinnati breezed past Indianapolis 34-14. He assisted on three tackles in the victory. The Bengals will take on Minnesota at 1 p.m. E.T. on Saturday.

LB DERRICK BARNES – DETROIT LIONS

While he did not start, Barnes played 62 of the 71 snaps on defense as the Lions fell 28-13 in Chicago on Sunday. He wrapped up four tackles and recorded a quarterback hit in the contest. Detroit will hope to stop a skid on Saturday when it hosts Denver at 8:15 p.m. E.T.

WR DAVID BELL – CLEVELAND BROWNS

Bell’s lone reception of the Browns’ 31-27 win over the Jaguars resulted in a 41-yard touchdown reception, the first of his career. He’s now caught seven passes for 86 yards and a score in the 2023 season for the 8-5 Browns, who will continue their playoff push at 1 p.m. E.T. against the Bears next weekend.

David Bell's first NFL touchdown couldn't have come at a better time#JAXvsCLE on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/dDjHo744d1

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023

LB JA’WHAUN BENTLEY – NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

In a 21-18 Thursday night win over Pittsburgh, Bentley played all 70 defensive snaps, recording four tackles and two pressures of the quarterback. The Patriots will host the Chiefs at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.

TE PAYNE DURHAM – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

The rookie tight end played four snaps and did not record any stats as Tampa Bay took down Atlanta 29-25 on Sunday. He’ll return to the Midwest as the Buccaneers take on Green Bay at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.

LB JALEN GRAHAM – SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Graham was active for the first time of his career as the 49ers defeated Seattle 28-16. He played 11 snaps of special teams action and recorded a tackle. He’ll square off with former teammate Rondale Moore and Arizona at 4:05 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.

TE BRYCEN HOPKINS – LOS ANGELES RAMS

After back-to-back weeks as an inactive, Hopkins played four snaps in the Rams’ 37-31 loss to the Ravens on Sunday and did not record any stats. The Rams will host Washington at 4:05 p.m. E.T. this weekend.

WR CHARLIE JONES – CINCINNATI BENGALS

Jones returned three punts for a total of 12 yards in the Bengals’ 34-14 cruise past the Colts on Sunday. The 7-6 Bengals could use a strong finish to cement a playoff birth, and they’ll host Minnesota at 1 p.m. E.T. on Saturday.

DE GEORGE KARLAFTIS – KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

In the Chiefs controversial 20-17 loss to Buffalo, Karlaftis started and played 56 out of 77 snaps. He recorded five quarterback pressures, one of which resulted in a sack, his ninth of the season. The 8-5 Chiefs enter as massive favorites at lowly New England at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.

WR RONDALE MOORE – ARIZONA CARDINALS

The 3-10 Cardinals spent Week 14 on their bye. Through 13 games, Moore has caught 29 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown, adding 23 carries for 156 yards and a score. Arizona will host San Francisco for a 4:05 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Sunday.

RB RAHEEM MOSTERT – MIAMI DOLPHINS

In a 28-27 loss to the Titans, Mostert ran for a pair of touchdowns to add to his league lead with 16 scores. The next closest? Christian McCaffrey with 12. Mostert finished Monday’s contest with 21 carries for 96 yards and those two touchdowns, adding a four-yard reception in the pass game. Miami will host the divisional rival Jets at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.

QB AIDAN O’CONNELL – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

O’Connell started at quarterback for the Raiders’ 3-0 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. He completed 21 of 32 attempts for 171 yards and threw an interception. He’s now made six starts for Las Vegas, who has a quick turnaround to host the Raiders on Thursday night.

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