Eight former Wyoming Cowboys saw action in the penultimate week of the National Football League regular season.
Brian Hill had a standout game for the Atlanta Falcons, totaling 115 yards on eight carries in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. He had a long rush of 60 yards on the second-to-last play of the game to seal the win for Atlanta.
Tashaun Gipson helped the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 17-7 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, as he started at safety and played every defensive snap, making three unassisted tackles.
Josh Allen completed 20-41 passing for 217 yards and a touchdown for the Bills on Sunday, and added five rushes for 30 yards. Eddie Yarbrough (Bills) and Jacob Hollister (Patriots) both saw action for their respective teams in Sunday's Buffalo-New England contest.
Chase Roullier started at center and played every offensive snap for Washington on Saturday. Mark Nzeocha started at linebacker and made one tackle for the 49ers against the Bears on Sunday.
Rico Gafford was signed to the Raiders' active roster this week from the practice squad, and saw action on special teams for Oakland in its 27-14 win over Denver on Monday Night.
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 16
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills (L, 24-12 at New England Patriots): Started at quarterback, 20-41 passing, 217 yards, 1 touchdown; 5 rushes, 30 yards
- Week 17: vs. Miami Dolphins - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 11 games played, 10 games started, 152-294 passing, 1,850 yards, 7 touchdowns; 80 rushes, 536 yards, 6 touchdowns
- Rico Gafford, WR, Oakland Raiders (W, 27-14 vs. Denver Broncos): Played on special teams
- Week 17: at Kansas City Chiefs - Sunday, 2:25 p.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 1 game played
- Tanner Gentry, WR, Chicago Bears (W, 14-9 at San Francisco 49ers): Practice Squad
- Week 17: at Minnesota Vikings - Sunday, 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Tashaun Gipson, S, Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 17-7 at Miami Dolphins): Started at safety, played every defensive snap, 3 tackles (all unassisted)
- Week 17: at Houston Texans - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 15 games played/started, 53 tackles (43 unassisted), 7 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit
- Brian Hill, RB, Atlanta Falcons (W, 24-10 at Carolina Panthers): Played at running back, 8 rushes, 115 yards
- Week 17: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 9 games played, 12 rushes, 127 yards; 1 kickoff return, 16 kickoff return yards
- Jacob Hollister, TE, New England Patriots (W, 24-12 vs. Buffalo Bills): Played on special teams
- Week 17: vs. New York Jets - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 8 games played, 1 game started, 4 receptions, 52 yards, 1 special teams tackle
- Eric Nzeocha, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 27-20 at Dallas Cowboys): Practice Squad
- Week 17: vs. Atlanta Falcons - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Mark Nzeocha, LB, San Francisco 49ers (L, 14-9 vs. Chicago Bears): Started at linebacker, 1 tackle; also played on special teams
- Week 17: at Los Angeles Rams - Sunday, 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 15 games played, 2 games started, 21 tackles (16 unassisted), 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, 1 blocked punt, 1 forced fumble, 1 quarterback hit
- Chase Roullier, OL, Washington Redskins (L, 25-16 at Tennessee Titans): Started at center, played every offensive snap, also played on special teams
- Week 17: vs. Philadelphia Eagles - Sunday, 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 14 games played/started
- Mitch Unrein, DL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 27-20 at Dallas Cowboys): Injured Reserve
- Week 17: vs. Atlanta Falcons - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Eddie Yarbrough, DE, Buffalo Bills (L, 24-12 at New England Patriots): Played at defensive end
- Week 17: vs. Miami Dolphins - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 15 games played, 29 tackles (21 unassisted), 4 tackles for loss, 1 quarterback hit
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