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Purdue in the Pros: Week 7

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While Purdue looks to bounce back in West Lafayette, several former Boilermakers will look to make an impact on Sundays this fall. Some play prominent roles, while others struggled their way through training camp. Today, GoldandBlack.com looks at how former Purdue players fared in week seven of the NFL Season.

DERRICK BARNES – DETROIT LIONS

Barnes lined up for 61 of 69 snaps in Detroit’s 24-9 win over the Buccaneers, recording five tackles, including a sack, and a quarterback hit. The Lions will spend the upcoming week on their bye, now at 5-2 on the season.

PAYNE DURHAM – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Durham saw 24 snaps at tight end in Tampa Bay’s 24-9 loss at Detroit on Monday, but he did not record any stats. He also saw 12 snaps of special teams work. The Buccaneers head to New Orleans for a 4:05 p.m. EDT kickoff on Sunday.

CHARLIE JONES – CINCINNATI BENGALS

Jones lined up to return two punts, but he recorded no stats in Cincinnati’s 33-31 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football. He did not appear on the kickoff return unit for the first time this season. The Bengals will host the Jets at 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday.

SANOUSSI KANE – BALTIMORE RAVENS

The Ravens spent week seven on their bye. Through six games, Kane has recorded one tackle, spending the majority of his time on special teams. Baltimore hosts Chicago at 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday.

GEORGE KARLAFTIS – KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Karlaftis recorded one tackle during his 19 snaps in Kansas City’s 31-0 thrashing of Las Vegas. The Raiders’ 30 offensive plays run were the fewest in an NFL game since at least 2002. Now on a three-game win streak, the Chiefs will return to primetime this week for Monday Night Football against Washington.

MARCUS MBOW – NEW YORK GIANTS

Mbow did not play, though he was active, in the Giants’ 33-32 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. He remains on the second unit as New York prepares to square off with Philadelphia at 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday.

RAHEEM MOSTERT – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

The veteran tailback played nine of 30 offensive snaps in Las Vegas’ 31-0 shutout loss at Kansas City, catching a pass for two yards and returning three kickoffs for an even 100 yards. Now 2-5, the Raiders will reset during their week eight bye.

AIDAN O’CONNELL – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist in the Raiders’ final preseason game, forcing him to miss the start of the season. He is eligible to return from injured reserve, but the timetable remains unknown. Las Vegas spends this coming week on its bye.

TYRONE TRACY JR. – NEW YORK GIANTS

In 28 of 77 offensive snaps, Tracy ran nine times for 46 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown run in the Giants’ 33-32 loss to Denver. The Broncos scored all 33 of their points in the fourth quarter in a wild come-from-behind victory. New York will head to Philadelphia for a 1 p.m. EDT divisional tilt.

CORY TRICE JR. – PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Trice began the season on the “reserve/injured/designated for return” list. He is eligible to return from injured reserve, but he remains there as Pittsburgh prepares to host Green Bay on Sunday Night Football.

Practice squad: Jalen Graham (San Francisco), Reese Taylor (Denver)

Injured and out for season: Gus Hartwig (New York Jets), Rondale Moore (Minnesota)

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