Wyoming Cowboys in the NFL: Week 11
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LARAMIE -- The Buffalo Bills went through some turmoil this past week. They fired offensive coordinator, Ken Dorsey, amid the team’s struggles.
Josh Allen, working under new offensive coordinator Joe Brady, enjoyed one of his stronger games of the season in a 32-6 win over the New York Jets. He went 20-for-32 for 275 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Allen added 15 yards rushing on five carries, as the Bills improved to 6-5 on the season.
For the year, Allen is 266-for-382 for 2,875 yards with 22 touchdowns and 12 picks. He also has 294 yards on 53 carries with seven scores.
Buffalo has a big game this week, traveling to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Allen isn’t the only former Poke making waves with his NFL franchise. Below is a list of the former University of Wyoming student-athletes and how they performed in Week 11:
Tashaun Gipson, San Francisco 49ers
Gipson carded a good game in the 49ers’ 27-14 victory over Tampa Bay. He had three tackles and one pass defended. For the season, Gipson lays claim to 34 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception and three passes defended for 7-3 San Francisco.
The 49ers travel to Seattle for Week 12.
Logan Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals
Wilson continues to stack strong game on top of strong game in the Bengals’ 34-20 loss at Baltimore. He boasted nine tackles and one quarterback hit. For the season, Wilson has registered 79 tackles, four tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, three interceptions, six passes defended and three quarterback hits for 5-5 Cincinnati.
The Bengals host Pittsburgh in Week 11.
Andrew Wingard, Jacksonville Jaguars
Wingard had a decent day in the Jaguars’ 34-14 victory over Tennessee. He registered three tackles. On the year, Wingard owns 26 tackles, two passes defended and an interception for 7-3 Jacksonville.
The Jaguars travel to Houston in Week 12.
Tyler Hall, Las Vegas Raiders
Hall enjoyed another strong day in the Raiders’ 20-13 loss at Miami. He recorded four tackles. For the season, Hall owns 17 tackles for 5-6 Las Vegas.
The Raiders host Kansas City in Week 12.
Marcus Epps, Las Vegas Raiders
Epps had a mild game in the Raiders’ 20-13 loss at Miami. He made one tackle and had one fumble recovery. For the season, Epps has 45 tackles, three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and one pass defended for 5-6 Las Vegas. The Raiders host Kansas City in Week 12.
Mike Purcell, Denver Broncos
Purcell got back into the stat sheet in the Broncos’ 21-20 victory over Minnesota. He had one tackle. On the year, Purcell lays claim to 12 tackles, four quarterback hits and two passes defended for 5-5 Denver.
The Broncos host the Browns in Week 12.
Chad Muma, Jacksonville Jaguars
Muma didn’t record a stat in the Jaguars’ 34-14 win over Tennessee. For the season, Muma has registered 15 tackles for 7-3 Jacksonville. The Jaguars travel to Houston in Week 12.
Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints
Granderson and the Saints were idle in Week 11. For the season, Granderson owns 43 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for 5-5 New Orleans.
The Saints travel to Atlanta in Week 12.
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