Six former Wyoming Cowboys saw action in Week 13 of the National Football League, with three earning starts for their respective teams.
Josh Allen, playing in his second game since returning from an elbow injury, again had a strong game for the Buffalo Bills, totaling 366 yards of offense, including 231 through the air and 135 on the ground. His 135 rushing yards were the most by a quarterback in Bills history, and the most by an NFL quarterback since 2014. Allen has 389 rushing yards on the season, a number that ranks eighth among rookie quarterbacks since 1970. Allen also had two passing touchdowns on the afternoon.
In the same game, Eddie Yarbrough recorded three tackles for the Bills.
Tashaun Gipson started at safety and played every defensive snap for the Jaguars in a shutout win over the Indianapolis Colts, as he made two tackles, defended a pass and recorded one hit on quarterback Andrew Luck
Chase Roullier started and played every snap at center for Washington against Philadelphia on Monday Night. Mark Nzeocha made three stops for the 49ers against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Jacob Hollister also saw action in New England's 24-10 win over Minnesota on Sunday.
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 13
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills (L, 21-17 at Miami Dolphins): Started at quarterback, 18-33 passing, 231 yards, 2 touchdowns; 9 rushes, 135 yards (Bills QB Record)
- Week 14: vs. New York Jets - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 8 games played, 7 games started, 101-191 passing, 1,223 yards, 5 touchdowns; 57 rushes, 389 yards, 4 touchdowns
- Rico Gafford, CB, Oakland Raiders (L, 40-33 vs. Kansas City Chiefs): Practice Squad
- Week 14: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - Sunday, 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Tanner Gentry, WR, Chicago Bears (L, 30-27, OT, at New York Giants): Practice Squad
- Week 14: vs. Los Angeles Rams - Sunday, 6:20 p.m. (NBC)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Tashaun Gipson, S, Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 6-0 vs. Indianapolis Colts): Started at safety, played every defensive snap, 2 tackles (1 unassisted), 1 quarterback hit, 1 pass defended
- Week 14: at Tennessee Titans - Thursday, 6:20 p.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 11 games played/started, 44 tackles (36 unassisted), 7 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 quarterback hit
- Brian Hill, RB, Atlanta Falcons (L, 26-16 vs. Baltimore Ravens): Inactive
- Week 14: at Green Bay Packers - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 6 games played, 1 kickoff return, 16 kickoff return yards
- Jacob Hollister, TE, New England Patriots (W, 24-10 vs. Minnesota Vikings): Played at tight end and on special teams
- Week 14: at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 6 games played, 1 game started, 4 receptions, 52 yards
- Eric Nzeocha, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 24-17 vs. Carolina Panthers): Practice Squad
- Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Mark Nzeocha, LB, San Francisco 49ers (L, 43-16 at Seattle Seahawks): Played at linebacker and on special teams, 3 tackles (2 unassisted)
- Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos - Sunday, 2:05 p.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 12 games played, 1 game started, 17 tackles (12 unassisted), 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, 1 blocked punt
- Chase Roullier, OL, Washington Redskins (L, 28-13 at Philadelphia Eagles): Started at center, played every offensive snap, also played on special teams
- Week 14: vs. New York Giants - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: 12 games played/started
- Mitch Unrein, DL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 24-17 vs. Carolina Panthers): Injured Reserve
- Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints - Sunday, 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Season Stats: Has not played in a game in 2018
- Eddie Yarbrough, DE, Buffalo Bills (L, 21-17 at Miami Dolphins): Played at defensive end and on special teams, 3 tackles (1 unassisted)
- Week 14: vs. New York Jets - Sunday, 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Season Stats: 12 games played, 28 tackles (21 unassisted), 4 tackles for loss, 1 quarterback hit
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