The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Longhorns in the NFL: Week 5
10.13.2015 | Football
Another exciting week of action for some Texas Exes
AUSTIN, Texas - It was a crazy week across the NFL with three games going into overtime and another three decided by last minute scores. This week's MVP goes to Kenny Vaccaro who led all Longhorn defensive players with nine solo tackles.
Unfortunately, a couple of big injuries hit some of our former Longhorns. Most notably Jamaal Charles went down with a season-ending knee injury. We wish him and the other injured Longhorns a speedy recovery.
Come back next week to keep up with all your favorite Longhorns in the NFL.
ACTIVE LONGHORNS:
Arizona Cardinals
LB Alex Okafor had two solo tackles and one assisted tackle before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a calf injury. He is expected to miss at least a month.
DE Cory Redding did not record a tackle in the game but snagged this incredible one-handed interception in the second quarter in the Cardinals' blowout win against the Detroit Lions.
Baltimore Ravens
K Justin Tucker was 3-for-3 in extra points and went 1-for-2 in field goals after missing a 51-yard field goal at the end of the first half as the Ravens lost 33-30 in overtime to the Cleveland Browns.
Buffalo Bills
CB Aaron Williams recorded five tackles and two assisted tackles as the Bills inched by the Tennessee Titans, 14-13.
WR Marquise Goodwin was on the active roster but did not play a snap in the contest.
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers were on a bye for Week 5.
Chicago Bears
LB Sam Acho led the team with five solo tackles as the Bears edged out the Kansas City Chiefs, 18-17.
LB Lamarr Houston had three solo tackles and a sack in the contest.
Dallas Cowboys
TE Geoff Swaim was active but did not record a stat in the Cowboys' 30-6 loss to the New England Patriots.
Detroit Lions
CB Quandre Diggs played but did not record a stat in the Lions' 42-17 blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Jacksonville Jaguars
DT Roy Miller recorded one solo tackle, four assisted tackles and a sack in the Jaguars' 38-31 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kansas City Chiefs
LB Derrick Johnson had six solo tackles but it was not enough as the Chiefs fell to the Chicago Bears, 18-17.
RB Jamaal Charles had 12 carries for 58-yards before leaving the game in the third quarter with an apparent knee injury. Post-game diagnosis confirmed it was a torn ACL and Charles will miss the rest of the season.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings were on a bye for Week 5.
New England Patriots
CB Terrell Brown had six solo tackles and an assisted tackle as the Patriots dominated the Cowboys, 30-6.
DT Malcolm Brown had two assisted tackles in the contest.
New Orleans Saints
S Kenny Vaccaro led the defense with nine solo tackles and two assisted tackles but it was not enough as the Saints were blown out by the Eagles, 39-17.
Philadelphia Eagles
LB Jordan Hicks had two solo tackles and two assisted tackles in the Eagles 39-17 win against the New Orleans Saints.
Seattle Seahawks
S Earl Thomas had two solo tackles and an interception but the Seahawks fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime, 27-24.
San Francisco 49ers
K Phil Dawson was a perfect 2-for-2 in field goals and 3-for-3 in extra points, but the 49ers fell to the New York Giants, 30-27.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DT Henry Melton played but did not record a stat in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tennessee Titans
LB Brian Orakpo recorded one solo tackle in the Titans' 14-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
S Michael Griffin recorded two solo tackles and four assisted tackles in the contest.
Washington Redskins
LB Keenan Robinson recorded three solo tackles and one assisted tackle in the Redskins' 25-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
LB Jackson Jeffcoat played but did not record a stat in the contest.
QB Colt McCoy continues to back up starting QB Kirk Cousins in the Redskins' offense.
