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Here is your weekly report on how the former Louisville Cardinals did in the NFL over the weekend. The Cards currently have 11 former players on active NFL rosters, and yes, I am counting Jonathan Greenard in this.
Jaire Alexander
Cornerback
Green Bay Packers
Alexander started and had four tackles (two solo) in a 38-3 loss to the Saints.
Tutu Atwell
Wide Receiver
Los Angeles Rams
Atwell played some wide receiver but did not record any stats in a 34-14 win over the Bears.
Mekhi Becton
Offensive Tackle
New York Jets
Becton started at left tackle. He was injured during the game and will miss about 4-5 weeks after suffering an MCL sprain and kneecap dislocation. He will go on IR but will return this season. The Jets lost 19-14 to the Panthers.
Teddy Bridgewater
Quarterback
Denver Broncos
Teddy started and completed 28 of 36 passes for 264 yards (long of 25 yards), two touchdowns, and no interceptions. He was sacked twice for nine yards and rushed three times for 19 yards (long of eight yards). His QB rating was 115.7. The Broncos defeated the Giants 27-13.
Geron Christian
Offensive Line
Houston Texans
Christian subbed in on the offensive line in a 37-21 win over the Jaguars.
Dorian Etheridge
Linebacker
Atlanta Falcons
Etheridge subbed in at linebacker but did not record any stats in a 32-6 loss to the Eagles.
Jonathan Greenard
Defensive End
Houston Texans
Greenard was inactive this week against the Jaguars.
Lamar Jackson
Quarterback
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar started and completed 19 of 30 passes for 235 yards (long of 49 yards) with one touchdown and no interceptions. He rushed 12 times for 86 yards (long of 28 yards). He was sacked three times for 18 yards and had a QB rating of 98.6. He fumbled three times and lost two of them, including one in overtime that allowed the Raiders to get the ball back and score to win the game 33-27.
John Miller
Offensive Line
Carolina Panthers
Miller was on the COVID-19 list this week.
DeVante Parker
Wide Receiver
Miami Dolphins
Parker started and had four receptions on seven targets for 81 yards. His longest catch went for 30 yards. The Dolphins beat the Patriots 17-16.
Sheldon Rankins
Defensive Line
New York Jets
Rankins subbed in on the defensive line and had a fumble recovery in the 19-14 loss to the Panthers.