Purdue in the Pros: Week 12

Markus Bailey – Cincinnati Bengals

Bailey cracked the rotation on defense, getting on the field for three snaps at middle linebacker in addition to 20 on special teams as the Bengals took down the Titans 20-16 on Sunday. He made a pair of tackles, both on special teams. It’s a big one for Cincinnati next week, as they host Kansas City at 4:25 p.m.

Derrick Barnes – Detroit Lions

On Thanksgiving Day, Barnes got the start at middle linebacker and played 28 snaps there on top of 15 special teams snaps. The second-year Boilermaker made three tackles as Detroit fell on a last second field goal to Buffalo, 28-25. The Lions stay at Ford Field this week to host Jacksonville at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

David Bell – Cleveland Browns

Bell set a new career high for snaps at receiver, seeing the field for 50 plays as the Browns took down Tampa Bay 23-17. The rookie caught four passes for a total of 23 yards to help the team to victory. The Browns hit the road to take on the lowly Texans on Sunday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

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Ja’Whaun Bentley – New England Patriots

The Patriots fell at Minnesota on Thanksgiving night, but Bentley started, played 56 snaps and recorded eight total tackles in the game. He continues to be a key cog in the middle of Bill Belichick’s defense, which takes the field again Thursday night when the Patriots host Buffalo.

Anthony Brown – Dallas Cowboys

The mainstay at corner started and played every snap in the Cowboys’ customary Thanksgiving game, where Dallas took down New York 28-20. He made two tackles and broke up a pass to help the Cowboys continue their winning ways. They’ll hope to continue winning when they host the Colts on Sunday night at 8:20 p.m.

Brycen Hopkins – Los Angeles Rams

Hopkins played 22 snaps on offense for LA in their 26-10 loss to Kansas City, catching one pass for 12 yards. After making a splash in the Super Bowl, Hopkins has had a slower season since coming back from a three-game absence. The Rams host host Seattle at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday.

Zander Horvath – Los Angeles Chargers

The rookie got on the field for seven offensive snaps in addition to playing his standard special teams ace role as the Chargers took down Arizona 25-24 in a thriller. Horvath will look to continue to make an impact as the Chargers travel to Los Angeles at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday.

George Karlaftis – Kansas City Chiefs

The West Lafayette product recorded a sack and added an additional hurry of the quarterback in the Chiefs’ 26-10 win over the Rams. He continues to start and plays more than half the snaps for the AFC West leaders. He’ll hit the road to take on Markus Bailey and the Bengals on Sunday at 4:25 p.m..

Dennis Kelly – Indianapolis Colts

Kelly continued to play special teams snaps on the field goal unit as the Colts fell 24-17 to Pittsburgh on Monday night. He remains a second-team offensive lineman, but the Colts have been healthy of late on the line. They return to action on Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. against Dallas.

DaMarcus Mitchell – New England Patriots

The rookie excelled in his special teams role, seeing 26 snaps across a variety of units in the Thanksgiving night loss to Minnesota. He’ll continue his solid rookie campaign when New England hosts Buffalo on Thursday night.

Rondale Moore – Arizona Cardinals

Moore was inactive for Arizona’s 25-24 loss due to a groin injury. It’s too early to determine his status moving forward, but the Cardinals are on their bye week now.

Raheem Mostert – Miami Dolphins

Mostert missed the Dolphins’ victory over Houston with a knee injury. The Dolphins face his former team, the 49ers, this weekend. His status will be worth monitoring.