A total of six former Wyoming Cowboys saw action in Week 15 of the National Football League season, with three earning starts.
Mark Nzeocha was a strong performer for the San Francisco 49ers in their 26-23 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, as he recorded three unassisted tackles, including a sack and a forced fumble.
Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 14-13 win over the Detroit Lions, as he connected on a 42-yard touchdown strike to Robert Foster in the fourth quarter to put the Bills on top. Allen totaled 220 total yards, including 204 through the air, and a pair of scores, the passing touchdown to Foster and a three-yard rushing touchdown. Eddie Yarbrough also saw action for the Bills in their win on Sunday.
Chase Roullier started at center and played every offensive snap for Washington in its win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Tashaun Gipson started at safety and played every defensive snap for the Jaguars, making three tackles, including two solo stops.
Brian Hill recorded three carries for the Atlanta Falcons in their 40-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
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 15
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills (W, 14-13 vs. Detroit Lions): Started at quarterback, 13-26 passing, 204 yards, 1 touchdown; 9 rushes, 16 yards, 1 touchdown
- Week 16: at New England Patriots - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 10 games played, 9 games started, 132-253 passing, 1,633 yards, 6 touchdowns; 75 rushes, 506 yards, 6 touchdowns
- Rico Gafford, WR, Oakland Raiders (L, 30-16 at Cincinnati Bengals): Practice Squad
- Week 16: vs. Denver Broncos - Monday, 6:15 p.m. (ESPN)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Tanner Gentry, WR, Chicago Bears (W, 24-17, vs. Green Bay Packers): Practice Squad
- Week 16: at San Francisco 49ers - Sunday, 2:05 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Tashaun Gipson, S, Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 16-13 vs. Washington Redskins): Started at safety, played every defensive snap, 3 tackles (2 unassisted)
- Week 16: at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 14 games played/started, 50 tackles (40 unassisted), 7 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit
- Brian Hill, RB, Atlanta Falcons (W, 40-14 vs. Arizona Cardinals): Played at running back and on special teams; 3 rushes, 7 yards
- Week 16: at Carolina Panthers - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 8 games played, 4 rushes, 12 yards; 1 kickoff return, 16 kickoff return yards
- Jacob Hollister, TE, New England Patriots (L, 17-10 at Pittsburgh Steelers): Inactive
- Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 7 games played, 1 game started, 4 receptions, 52 yards, 1 special teams tackle
- Eric Nzeocha, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 20-12 at Baltimore Ravens): Practice Squad
- Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Mark Nzeocha, LB, San Francisco 49ers (W, 26-23, OT, vs. Seattle Seahawks): Played at linebacker, also played on special teams, 3 tackles (all unassisted), 1 sack (8 yards), 1 quarterback hit, 1 forced fumble
- Week 16: vs. Chicago Bears - Sunday, 2:05 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 14 games played, 2 games started, 20 tackles (15 unassisted), 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, 1 blocked punt, 1 forced fumble, 1 quarterback hit
- Chase Roullier, OL, Washington Redskins (W, 16-13 at Jacksonville Jaguars): Started at center, played every offensive snap, also played on special teams
- Week 16: at Tennessee Titans - Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (NFL)
- Season Stats: 14 games played/started
- Mitch Unrein, DL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 20-12 at Baltimore Ravens): Injured Reserve
- Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Eddie Yarbrough, DE, Buffalo Bills (W, 14-13 vs. Detroit Lions): Played at defensive end
- Week 16: at New England Patriots - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 14 games played, 29 tackles (21 unassisted), 4 tackles for loss, 1 quarterback hit
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