Purdue in the Pros: Week 16
Of the 12 Purdue players on NFL active rosters, 11 suited up for their teams in Week 16 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 16 snaps of special teams action in the Bengals’ 34-11 loss to Pittsburgh. He’ll square off with former teammate George Karlaftis and the Chiefs at 4:25 p.m. E.T on Sunday.
LB DERRICK BARNES – DETROIT LIONS
Barnes was inactive for the Lions’ 30-24 win over Minnesota on Sunday due to a shoulder injury. He returned to practice earlier this week, however, and looks primed to return for Detroit’s 7:15 p.m. E.T. kickoff against Dallas on Saturday.
WR DAVID BELL – CLEVELAND BROWNS
The second-year wideout saw 20 snaps of action on offense as the Browns 36-22 win over Houston, recording a six-yard reception. Cleveland faces a short turnaround, hosting the Jets at 8:15 p.m. E.T. on Thursday.
LB JA’WHAUN BENTLEY – NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Bentley played 68 of 69 snaps on defense as the Patriots defeated the Broncos 26-23 on Sunday, recording five tackles and two hurries of the quarterback. New England will return to the field for a divisional showdown at 1 p.m. E.T. against Buffalo.
TE PAYNE DURHAM – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Durham saw 11 snaps on offense in Tampa Bay’s 30-12 rout of Jacksonville, hauling in a 25-yard reception. The Buccaneers host the Saints at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday as Durham will look to begin a strong close to his rookie campaign.
LB JALEN GRAHAM – SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
The rookie from Detroit saw 16 snaps of special teams action in the 49ers’ 33-19 loss to Baltimore on Christmas night. The Niners will hit the road to take on Washington at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
TE BRYCEN HOPKINS – LOS ANGELES RAMS
Hopkins played two snaps in the Rams’ 30-22 win over New Orleans, but he did not record any stats in the process. In his fourth NFL season, he’s recorded just three catches for 31 yards. Los Angeles will travel to New York to take on the Giants at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
WR CHARLIE JONES – CINCINNATI BENGALS
The rookie returned a punt for five yards and caught a pass in Cincinnati’s 34-11 loss to Pittsburgh over the weekend. The Bengals will look to get back on track during a 4:25 p.m. E.T. battle with Kansas City.
DE GEORGE KARLAFTIS – KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Karlaftis started and played 39 of 55 snaps in Kansas City’s 20-14 Christmas loss to Las Vegas, recording a tackle. The slumping Chiefs will look to break out of it when they host the Bengals at 4:25 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
WR RONDALE MOORE – ARIZONA CARDINALS
Moore returned to the Midwest on Sunday, playing 51 snaps of offense in the Cardinals’ 27-16 loss to the Bears. He caught two passes for 30 yards and carried the ball once for six yards. Arizona will take on Philadelphia at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
RB RAHEEM MOSTERT – MIAMI DOLPHINS
The NFL’s touchdown leader saw just 19 snaps in Miami’s 22-20 win over Dallas before leaving with an injury, rushing 11 times for 46 yards and recording a four-yard touchdown reception. His status remains to be determined as Miami travels to Baltimore for a 1 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Sunday.
QB AIDAN O’CONNELL – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
The rookie signal-caller completed nine of 21 pass attempts for 62 yards in the Raiders’ 20-14 win over the Chiefs on Christmas Day. With just two games remaining, O’Connell will look to prove that he can lead the Raiders into 2024 and beyond. He’ll return to the state of Indiana for a 1 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Sunday as the Raiders take on the Colts.
