WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Nine former Boilermakers suited up in week three of the 2023-2024 NFL season. The Pro Boilers all put on great performances, going 7-1 in week three. We saw fireworks from a few offensive weapons, while defensive stars all contributed to a win for their teams.
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert had yet another outstanding performance against the Denver Broncos. Mostert got the job done in the air and on the ground, combining for 4 total touchdowns in the Dolphins' 70-20 win.
Mostert finished the game rushing for 82 yards on 13 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
On top of his fantastic ground game, Mostert also finished with seven receptions on seven targets for 60 yards and one receiving touchdown. The monstrous game puts Mostert atop the NFL rushing touchdown leaderboard with six TDs, and fifth in rushing yards (240). Mostert also has the fourth highest ball carry speed in the NFL through three weeks at 21.62 mph, only ranking behind teammates Tyreek Hill and De'Von Achane.
"Shoo, Shooo, Shoo, Shooo. Shots. Explosives. Explosives. You can run.", is how Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon described Rondale Moore when he met him in preseason. This is exactly what we saw in week three when Moore broke out for an electric 45-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys. Moore helped the Cardinals get their first win against a tough Dallas defense, finishing with three carries for 54 yards and one touchdown as well as four receptions for eight yards.
Other Boilermakers in the NFL
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Three tackles, two solo, one sack for a loss of 12 yards, one QB hit vs. Atlanta
• Ja'Wuaun Bentley (New England) – Six tackles, three solo, two QB hits, one tackle-for-loss, one pass defended vs. New York Jets
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Two tackles, one solo, 0.5 sacks, one QB hit vs. Chicago
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Two targets, one six-yard reception for a first down, four punt returns for 45 total yards vs. Los Angeles Rams
• Markus Bailey (Cincinnati) – Played 20 snaps on special teams vs. Los Angeles Rams
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Played 12 total snaps, 10 offense and two special teams vs. Tennessee
• Brycen Hopkins (Los Angeles Rams) – Played two offensive snaps vs. Cincinnati
• Aiden O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Inactive
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Inactive
• Jalen Graham (San Francisco) – Inactive
• Cory Trice (Pittsburgh) – Injured reserve
• Zander Horvath (Pittsburgh) – Practice squad
• David Blough (Detroit) – Practice squad
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert had yet another outstanding performance against the Denver Broncos. Mostert got the job done in the air and on the ground, combining for 4 total touchdowns in the Dolphins' 70-20 win.
Mostert finished the game rushing for 82 yards on 13 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
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On top of his fantastic ground game, Mostert also finished with seven receptions on seven targets for 60 yards and one receiving touchdown. The monstrous game puts Mostert atop the NFL rushing touchdown leaderboard with six TDs, and fifth in rushing yards (240). Mostert also has the fourth highest ball carry speed in the NFL through three weeks at 21.62 mph, only ranking behind teammates Tyreek Hill and De'Von Achane.
He is SPEED ⚡️@moore_rondale | #ProBoilers
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) September 24, 2023
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"Shoo, Shooo, Shoo, Shooo. Shots. Explosives. Explosives. You can run.", is how Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon described Rondale Moore when he met him in preseason. This is exactly what we saw in week three when Moore broke out for an electric 45-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys. Moore helped the Cardinals get their first win against a tough Dallas defense, finishing with three carries for 54 yards and one touchdown as well as four receptions for eight yards.
Flex on 'em DB!! 💪@derrickbarnes21 | #ProBoilers pic.twitter.com/XSfTWGaEjz
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) September 24, 2023
Other Boilermakers in the NFL
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Three tackles, two solo, one sack for a loss of 12 yards, one QB hit vs. Atlanta
• Ja'Wuaun Bentley (New England) – Six tackles, three solo, two QB hits, one tackle-for-loss, one pass defended vs. New York Jets
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Two tackles, one solo, 0.5 sacks, one QB hit vs. Chicago
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Two targets, one six-yard reception for a first down, four punt returns for 45 total yards vs. Los Angeles Rams
• Markus Bailey (Cincinnati) – Played 20 snaps on special teams vs. Los Angeles Rams
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Played 12 total snaps, 10 offense and two special teams vs. Tennessee
• Brycen Hopkins (Los Angeles Rams) – Played two offensive snaps vs. Cincinnati
• Aiden O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Inactive
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Inactive
• Jalen Graham (San Francisco) – Inactive
• Cory Trice (Pittsburgh) – Injured reserve
• Zander Horvath (Pittsburgh) – Practice squad
• David Blough (Detroit) – Practice squad