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IRISH IN THE PROS but contributed three tackles in a 31‑14 win against the San Diego Chargers. • After making 4 of 5 field goal attempts in week two, Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Kyle Brindza (2011‑14) missed three field goals and an extra point, but made a 58‑yarder in a 19‑9 loss to the Houston Texans. • Jacksonville Jaguars safety Sergio Brown (2006‑09) notched three tackles and a pass deflec‑ tion in a 51‑17 loss to the New England Patriots. • In his first start of the season in place of the injured Jay Cutler, quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2007‑09) completed 9 of 17 passes for 63 yards and was sacked twice in a 26‑0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. • Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (2009‑12) did not catch a pass in a 28‑24 win over the Baltimore Ravens. On the season, he had recorded 13 receptions for 153 yards and three touchdowns. • Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Fasano (2002‑05) registered one catch for 26 yards in a 35‑33 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. • Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (2008‑11) caught one pass for 12 yards in a 47‑7 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He has, how‑ ever, managed just two receptions in three games. • In his first game of 2015, Miami Dolphins run‑ ning back Jonas Gray (2008‑11) rushed nine times for 49 yards in a 41‑14 loss to the Buffalo Bills. • Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones (2010‑13) made his professional debut in a 24‑12 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football and had a 28‑yard punt return. • Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Kapron Lewis‑Moore (2008‑12) did not record a stat in a 28‑24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. • Arizona Cardinals tight end Troy Niklas (2011‑13) has played in all three games in 2015, but has yet to record a stat. • New York Giants defensive lineman Louis Nix (2010‑13) played for the second straight week, a 32‑21 win over the Washington Redskins, but did not record any stats. • Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (2009‑12) caught eight passes for 66 yards in a 24‑12 loss to the Denver Broncos. • Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (2008‑10) caught two passes for 14 yards in a 31‑14 win over the San Diego Chargers. • Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (2007‑11) registered eight tackles and a pass de‑ flection in a 31‑14 win over the San Diego Char‑ gers. • Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (2007‑09) caught five passes for 57 yards in a 24‑12 loss to the Denver Broncos. • San Diego Chargers linebacker Manti Te'o (2009‑12) recorded five tackles in a 31‑14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. • Oakland Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck (2001‑04) made two tackles in a 27‑20 win over the Cleveland Browns. • Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (2011‑13) recorded six tackles and one sack in a 12‑6 win over the St. Louis Rams. ✦ George Atkinson (2011‑13)# RB Oakland Raiders Robert Blanton (2008‑11) DB Minnesota Vikings Kyle Brindza (2011‑14) K/P Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sergio Brown (2006‑09) S Jacksonville Jaguars IRISH IN THE NFL Through Oct. 1 Name (Years At Notre Dame) Pos. Current Team

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