WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Week 5 of the NFL season concluded with a Monday night showdown between the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs. Seven former Boilermakers saw game action around the league.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. was the breakout star of the week as he made his first career start for the New York Giants. The rookie from Purdue eclipsed 100 yards on the ground for the first time, finishing with 129 yards on 18 carries and 7.2 yards per carry in the Giants' win at Seattle.
Raheem Mostert returned from injury to take his first snaps since Week 1. He amassed 19 carries for 80 yards (4.2 average) and caught two passes for 18 yards to help the Miami Dolphins top the division rival New England Patriots.
George Karlaftis was once again a nuisance in the opponent's backfield, notching two quarterback hits and one tackle in the Monday Night Football win against the Saints. The third-year Chiefs star pressured Derek Carr into an incompletion on third down to force a punt, and later fought through contact to rush backup quarterback Jake Haener into a poor throw.
Aidan O'Connell had his number called again in the second half of the Las Vegas Raiders' game in Denver. He completed 10 of 20 passes for 94 yards in relief of Gardner Minshew II, leading the team on a touchdown drive.
Charlie Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals returned one punt for 13 yards and one kick for 27 yards against Baltimore. On the opposite sideline, Sanoussi Kane maintained his special teams presence and played 28 snaps as the Ravens won on his birthday.
Payne Durham made his first start of the season in year two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He saw 12 snaps on offense and seven on special teams.
Overall, former Boilermakers combined to go 4-3 in Week 5. The combined season record for Purdue players is 24-15.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – Made first career start and amassed career highs in carries (18), yards (129) and yards per carry (7.2) at Seattle
• Raheem Mostert (Miami) – Returned from injury and logged a game-high 19 carries for 80 yards, good for 4.2 yards per carry at New England
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Made one tackle and forced two incompletions with quarterback hits vs. New Orleans
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Entered the game in the third quarter and completed 10 of 20 passes for 94 yards at Denver
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Returned one punt for 13 yards and one kick for 27 yards vs. Baltimore
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Made his first start of the season at Atlanta
• Sanoussi Kane (Baltimore) – Played 28 special teams snaps at Cincinnati
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Injured Reserve
• Ja'Whaun Bentley (New England) – Injured Reserve
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Injured Reserve
• Anthony Brown (Carolina) – Injured Reserve
• Rondale Moore (Atlanta) – Injured Reserve
• Cory Trice Jr. (Pittsburgh) – Injured Reserve
• Markus Bailey (Arizona) – Practice Squad
• Jalen Graham (Washington) – Practice Squad
• Reese Taylor (Denver) – Practice Squad
Tyrone Tracy Jr. was the breakout star of the week as he made his first career start for the New York Giants. The rookie from Purdue eclipsed 100 yards on the ground for the first time, finishing with 129 yards on 18 carries and 7.2 yards per carry in the Giants' win at Seattle.
Ladies and gents, Tyrone Tracy Jr.‼️ pic.twitter.com/aKVXMH3tAs
— New York Giants (@Giants) October 8, 2024
Raheem Mostert returned from injury to take his first snaps since Week 1. He amassed 19 carries for 80 yards (4.2 average) and caught two passes for 18 yards to help the Miami Dolphins top the division rival New England Patriots.
📊 Raheem Mostert vs. New England Patriots:
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) October 6, 2024
➖ 19 carries
➖ 80 rushing yards
Impact on his return. #GoFins pic.twitter.com/141sSRggYk
George Karlaftis was once again a nuisance in the opponent's backfield, notching two quarterback hits and one tackle in the Monday Night Football win against the Saints. The third-year Chiefs star pressured Derek Carr into an incompletion on third down to force a punt, and later fought through contact to rush backup quarterback Jake Haener into a poor throw.
George Karlaftis III (@TheGK3) club rips & gets pressure on Haener. Great rip by Karlaftis as he works through hands to the face & clears the punch! #PassRush #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/zb5W0cvt38
— DLineVids (@dlinevids1) October 8, 2024
Aidan O'Connell had his number called again in the second half of the Las Vegas Raiders' game in Denver. He completed 10 of 20 passes for 94 yards in relief of Gardner Minshew II, leading the team on a touchdown drive.
Charlie Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals returned one punt for 13 yards and one kick for 27 yards against Baltimore. On the opposite sideline, Sanoussi Kane maintained his special teams presence and played 28 snaps as the Ravens won on his birthday.
Payne Durham made his first start of the season in year two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He saw 12 snaps on offense and seven on special teams.
Overall, former Boilermakers combined to go 4-3 in Week 5. The combined season record for Purdue players is 24-15.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – Made first career start and amassed career highs in carries (18), yards (129) and yards per carry (7.2) at Seattle
• Raheem Mostert (Miami) – Returned from injury and logged a game-high 19 carries for 80 yards, good for 4.2 yards per carry at New England
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Made one tackle and forced two incompletions with quarterback hits vs. New Orleans
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Entered the game in the third quarter and completed 10 of 20 passes for 94 yards at Denver
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Returned one punt for 13 yards and one kick for 27 yards vs. Baltimore
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Made his first start of the season at Atlanta
• Sanoussi Kane (Baltimore) – Played 28 special teams snaps at Cincinnati
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Injured Reserve
• Ja'Whaun Bentley (New England) – Injured Reserve
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Injured Reserve
• Anthony Brown (Carolina) – Injured Reserve
• Rondale Moore (Atlanta) – Injured Reserve
• Cory Trice Jr. (Pittsburgh) – Injured Reserve
• Markus Bailey (Arizona) – Practice Squad
• Jalen Graham (Washington) – Practice Squad
• Reese Taylor (Denver) – Practice Squad