Purdue in the Pros: Week 8

Here is our listing of how former Purdue Boilermakers fared in the NFL in Week 8.

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Markus Bailey – Cincinnati Bengals

Bailey earned seven defensive snaps in addition to his 14 on special teams as the Bengals fell to Cleveland 32-13 on Monday night. He recorded two tackles in the win. He’ll seek to continue growing his role on Sunday when the Bengals host Carolina at 1 p.m. ET.

Derrick Barnes – Detroit Lions

Barnes saw 18 snaps on defense as the Lions fell 31-27 to Miami in addition to his customary special teams snaps (12). The second-year linebacker racked up four tackles for Detroit as he continues to fight for time at middle linebacker. The 1-6 Lions will look to find a way to win as they host Green Bay at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

David Bell – Cleveland Browns

Bell played 34 of 71 snaps for the Browns’ offense in their 32-13 Monday night win over Cincinnati, recording two catches for 27 yards. The rookie from Indianapolis also took part in eight special teams snaps in the win. He’ll continue to search for that first touchdown, but he has to wait a week as the Browns are on bye this week.

Ja’Whaun Bentley – New England Patriots

The veteran linebacker scored the highest Pro Football Focus rating on the Patriots defense in their 22-17 win over the Jets, seeing 38 snaps. Bentley intercepted a pass, recorded a hurry on the opposing quarterback and recorded one tackle. His productivity makes him a mainstay in the Patriots’ defense, and he’ll look to continue that as they take on the Colts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Anthony Brown – Dallas Cowboys

Brown saw 73 of 79 possible snaps for the Cowboy defense in their 49-29 shootout win over Chicago, recording a solo tackle in the victory. Though he saw a few deep targets, he only allowed two receptions for 12 yards. The Cowboys get to enjoy their bye week on Sunday.

Brycen Hopkins – Los Angeles Rams

The second-year tight end from Nashville saw 10 snaps as a reserve tight end in the Rams’ 31-14 loss to San Francisco and played once on the punt return unit. The Rams haven’t had the start they hoped to follow up their Super Bowl run, as they sit at just 3-4. They head to Tampa for a matchup with the Buccaneers at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Zander Horvath – Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers enjoyed their bye week on Sunday. They return to action this weekend at 1 p.m. ET at Atlanta.

George Karlaftis – Kansas City Chiefs

Karlaftis and the Chiefs were on bye for Week 8. They’re under the lights in prime time again this week, hosting the Titans for Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Dennis Kelly – Indianapolis Colts

Kelly started at left tackle and played all 58 snaps on offense in the Colts’ 17-16 loss to the Commanders on Sunday. After a few weeks of reserve duty, Kelly has become a mainstay starter for the Colts. Indy will look to build some positive momentum, as the 3-4-1 Colts take on New England on Sunday.

DaMarcus Mitchell – New England Patriots

Mitchell saw 21 special teams snaps for the Patriots in their 22-17 win over the Jets. The rookie continues to play a versatile special teams role, seeing action on nearly every unit for New England. He’ll maintain that role as the Patriots host the Colts at 1 p.m. ET.

Rondale Moore – Arizona Cardinals

Moore saw 77 of 78 possible snaps for the Cardinal offense in their 34-26 loss to Minnesota. He caught seven of eight targets, racking up 92 yards and catching a touchdown pass. The former All-American added two carries for 12 yards, making it his most productive game of the 2022 season. The Cardinals sit at 3-5 as they return home to host Seattle at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Raheem Mostert – Miami Dolphins

Mostert led the Dolphins’ backfield with 44 snaps in their 31-27 win over Detroit, taking 14 carries for 64 yards and adding a reception for three yards. After missing nearly all of the 2021 season with a knee injury, Mostert’s return to action this season has been largely productive. Mostert returns to the Midwest again this weekend, as the Dolphins take on Chicago at 1 p.m. ET.