Purdue in the Pros: Week 6
Five former Purdue players suited up on NFL rosters in week six of the season. GoldandBlack.com looks at how each Boilermaker fared over the past week.
PAYNE DURHAM – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Durham played 23 snaps at tight end, mostly used as a blocker, and saw six snaps on special teams in the Buccaneers’ 51-27 shootout win over the Saints. He did not record any stats. Tampa Bay will host Baltimore on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. E.T.
CHARLIE JONES – CINCINNATI BENGALS
Jones returned a kickoff for 31 yards and three punts for a total of 13 yards in the Bengals’ 17-7 win over the Giants. The second-year speedster played two snaps on offense and six on special teams. He’ll get a taste of the in-state rivalry as the Bengals take on the Browns at 1 p.m. E.T.
RAHEEM MOSTERT – MIAMI DOLPHINS
After returning from a chest injury last week, Mostert and the Dolphins enjoyed an early bye week. Miami will travel to Indianapolis for 1 p.m. E.T. kickoff as Mostert returns to Indiana. In two games, he’s rushed 25 times for 89 yards and caught four passes for 28 yards.
SANOUSSI KANE – BALTIMORE RAVENS
Kane played 23 snaps on special teams as the Ravens downed the Commanders 30-23. He did not record any stats. Kane and Baltimore will take on former teammate Payne Durham and Tampa Bay at 8:15 p.m. E.T. on Monday night.
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GEORGE KARLAFTIS – KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
The 5-0 Kansas City Chiefs spent week six on bye, preparing for a week seven Super Bowl rematch in San Francisco. Karlaftis has recorded 11 tackles and a sack on the season.
AIDAN O’CONNELL – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
In his first start of the 2024 season, O’Connell completed 27 of 40 passes for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception as the Raiders fell 32-13 to the Steelers. Las Vegas will head to Los Angeles to take on the Rams at 4:05 p.m. E.T.
TYRONE TRACY – NEW YORK GIANTS
In his second career start at running back, Tracy ran 17 times for 50 yards and his first career touchdown. He also tackled on six receptions for 57 yards, playing 66 of 79 offensive snaps in the ballgame. The Giants fell 17-7 to the Bengals. Tracy will look to keep his stretch of impressive play going when New York hosts Philadelphia at 1 p.m. E.T.
Injured reserve: Derrick Barnes (Detroit), Anthony Brown (Carolina), Cory Trice (Pittsburgh)
Injured and out for season: David Bell (Cleveland), Ja’Whaun Bentley (New England), Rondale Moore (Atlanta)
Practice squad: Markus Bailey (Arizona), Jalen Graham (Washington), Jack Plummer (Carolina)
