Nfl Boilers – Weeks 8 & 9

Two more weeks of the NFL season are in the books and it’s time to check in on everyone’s favorite former Boilermakers who are making their living in the National Football League.

Week 8

Derrick Barnes – Detroit Lions – Barnes had 1 tackle. The Lions beat the Wikings 19-15.

George Karlaftis – Kansas City Chiefs – Karlaftis was credited with 2 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 3 passes defended, and 1 QB hit. That’s how you stuff a stat sheet. The Chiefs lost to the Broncos 24-28.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. – NY Football Giants – Tracy and the Giants were on a bye.

Marcus Mbow – NY Football Giants – Mbow and the Giants were on a bye.

Payne Durham – Tampa Bay Bucs – Durham had no receptions again in this game because the Bucs did not complete a single pass in this one. Baker Mayfield was 0-3. The weather was awful with it raining the entire time. The Bucs instead ran the ball for 324 yards. The Bucs beat the Falcons 16-0.

Reese Taylor – Miami Dolphins – Played on special teams. Dollphins lost to the Patriots 24-19.

Aidan O’Connell – Las Vegas Raiders – DNP. Raiders beat the Jets 38-33. I’m really hoping that in the offseason AOC can find a new home. He’s too talented to just be riding the pine as the emergency third quarterback especially when you look around the NFL and see some of the bad QB play. You telling me that AOC wouldn’t be an improvement over Daniel Jones in Indy?

Charlie Jones – NY Football Giants – Jones and the Giants were on a bye.

Jalen Graham – 49ers – Graham and the 49ers were on a bye.

Week 9

Derrick Barnes – Detroit Lions – Barnes had 2 tackles (2 solo) and a tackle for loss. The Lions beat the Dolphins 19-9.

George Karlaftis – Karlaftis was credited with 6 tackles (4 solo), 2 sacks, 3 TFL, 1 pass defended, and 3 QB hits. Big George continues to do big things for this Chiefs defense. The Chiefs handled the Jets 35-12.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. – NY Football Giants – Tracy will be out for at least 4 games as he injured his hamstring in the Giants previous game. He is currently on IR. The Giants beat the Eagles 19-11.

Marcus Mbow – NY Football Giants – Mbow was inactive for the Giants with a knee injury. The Giants beat the Eagles 19-11.

Charlie Jones – NY Football Giants – Jones returned 3 punts for 25 yards. He had a long of 13 yards. The Giants beat the Eagles 19-11.

Payne Durham – Tampa Bay Bucs – Durham had no receptions again in this game keeping guys like me incredibly frustrated that he’s not being utilized. The Bucs beat the Panthers 43-13.

Reese Taylor – Miami Dolphins – Inactive.

Aidan O’Connell – Las Vegas Raiders – DNP. Raiders lost to the 49ers 38-17.

Jalen Graham – 49ers – Graham did not see action in this one. The 49ers beat the Raiders 38-17.