Josh Allen made his return from an elbow injury and led the Buffalo Bills to a Week 12 win, headlining seven former Wyoming Cowboys who saw action in the NFL over the weekend.
Allen, who had missed the last four games, guided the Bills to a 24-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, as he recorded 259 total yards and two touchdowns. He threw for 160 yards and a score, a 75-yard touchdown pass to Robert Foster. He also ran for a Bills' quarterback record 99 yards and a touchdown.
Eddie Yarbrough was also a key contributor for the Bills on Sunday, as he recorded four tackles, including three solo stops in the win. Tashaun Gipson started at safety and played every defensive snap for the Jaguars in the game, as he posted three tackles, including two unassisted, and defended a pass.
Chase Roullier started and played every snap at center for Washington against Dallas on Thursday. Mark Nzeocha made two stops for the 49ers against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Jacob Hollister (Patriots) and Brian Hill (Falcons) also saw action for their respective teams in Week 12.
A total of 11 former Cowboys are currently listed on NFL rosters. A full list of performances by former Cowboys in the NFL is found below.
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Former Cowboys in the NFL - Week 12
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills (W, 24-21 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars): Started at quarterback, 8-19 passing, 160 yards, 1 touchdown; 13 rushes, 99 yards, 1 touchdown
- Week 13: at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 7 games played, 6 games started, 83-158 passing, 992 yards, 3 touchdowns; 48 rushes, 254 yards, 4 touchdowns
- Rico Gafford, CB, Oakland Raiders (L, 34-17 at Baltimore Ravens): Practice Squad
- Week 13: vs. Kansas City Chiefs - Sunday, 2:05 p.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Tanner Gentry, WR, Chicago Bears (W, 23-16 at Detroit Lions): Practice Squad
- Week 13: at New York Giants - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Tashaun Gipson, S, Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 24-21 at Buffalo Bills): Started at safety, played every defensive snap, 3 tackles (2 unassisted), 1 pass defended
- Week 13: vs. Indianapolis Colts - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 10 games played/started, 42 tackles (35 unassisted), 6 passes defended, 1 interception
- Brian Hill, RB, Atlanta Falcons (L, 31-17 at New Orleans Saints): Played at running back and on special teams
- Week 13: vs. Baltimore Ravens - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 6 games played, 1 kickoff return, 16 kickoff return yards
- Jacob Hollister, TE, New England Patriots (W, 27-13 at New York Jets): Played at tight end and on special teams
- Week 13: vs. Minnesota Vikings - Sunday, 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 5 games played, 1 game started, 4 receptions, 52 yards
- Eric Nzeocha, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 27-9 vs. San Francisco 49ers): Practice Squad
- Week 13: vs. Carolina Panthers - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Mark Nzeocha, LB, San Francisco 49ers (L, 27-9 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers): Played at linebacker and on special teams, 2 tackles
- Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks - Sunday, 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 11 games played, 1 game started, 14 tackles (10 unassisted), 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, 1 blocked punt
- Chase Roullier, OL, Washington Redskins (L, 31-23 at Dallas Cowboys): Started at center, played every offensive snap, 1 fumble recovery, 1 tackle on an interception return; also played on special teams
- Week 13: at Philadelphia Eagles - Monday, 6:15 p.m. (ESPN)
- Season Stats: 11 games played/started
- Mitch Unrein, DL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 27-9 vs. San Francisco 49ers): Injured Reserve
- Week 13: vs. Carolina Panthers - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Eddie Yarbrough, DE, Buffalo Bills (W, 24-21 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars): Played at defensive end and on special teams, 4 tackles (3 unassisted)
- Week 13: at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 11 games played, 25 tackles (20 unassisted), 4 tackles for loss, 1 quarterback hit
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