WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Week 15 of the NFL season wrapped up with a doubleheader on Monday Night Football. Five former Boilermakers earned playing time.
Chiefs star George Karlaftis shined in another dominant performance with a season-high two sacks, leading the Kansas City defense in a 21-7 win at the Cleveland Browns.
His first sack came on the Browns' first drive when he brought down quarterback Jameis Winston on third down to force a punt. "Furious George" made another big drive-ending stop in the second quarter with a sack for a five-yard loss.
The third-year pro out of Purdue improved his season sack total to seven. He also drew an intentional grounding call later in the game, which would have been his third sack.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. maintained his gig as the star running back for the New York Giants. He led the team again with 10 carries for 31 yards and added a catch for four yards against the Baltimore Ravens.
Payne Durham served a steady contributing role for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing 30 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps in their blowout win at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raheem Mostert of the Miami Dolphins tallied three catches for 13 yards and six carries for eight yards at the Houston Texans. Also of note, Reese Taylor was elevated from the Denver Broncos practice squad and played 13 special teams snaps in the win over the Indianapolis Colts.
The Pro Boilers went 3-2 around the league in Week 15. Former Purdue players are a combined 49-43 this season when active in a game.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Racked up a season-high two sacks to lead the team at Cleveland
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – Maintained his role as the lead running back, rushing 10 times for 31 yards with one catch for four yards vs. Baltimore
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Played 30 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps at the L.A. Chargers
• Raheem Mostert (Miami) – Tallied three catches for 13 yards and six carries for eight yards at Houston
• Reese Taylor (Denver) – Elevated from the practice squad and played 13 special teams snaps vs. Indianapolis
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Inactive with a leg injury vs. Atlanta
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Inactive at Tennessee
• Sanoussi Kane (Baltimore) – Inactive at the N.Y. Giants
• Cory Trice Jr. (Pittsburgh) – Inactive at Philadelphia
• Markus Bailey (Arizona) – Practice Squad
• Jalen Graham (San Francisco) – Practice Squad
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• Ja'Whaun Bentley (New England) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• Anthony Brown (Carolina) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• Rondale Moore (Atlanta) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
Chiefs star George Karlaftis shined in another dominant performance with a season-high two sacks, leading the Kansas City defense in a 21-7 win at the Cleveland Browns.
His first sack came on the Browns' first drive when he brought down quarterback Jameis Winston on third down to force a punt. "Furious George" made another big drive-ending stop in the second quarter with a sack for a five-yard loss.
Take a closer look at Furious George's two sacks from Sunday 😤#ProBowlVote + @TheGK3 pic.twitter.com/d5Tc8EOiEP
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 17, 2024
The third-year pro out of Purdue improved his season sack total to seven. He also drew an intentional grounding call later in the game, which would have been his third sack.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. maintained his gig as the star running back for the New York Giants. He led the team again with 10 carries for 31 yards and added a catch for four yards against the Baltimore Ravens.
Payne Durham served a steady contributing role for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing 30 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps in their blowout win at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raheem Mostert of the Miami Dolphins tallied three catches for 13 yards and six carries for eight yards at the Houston Texans. Also of note, Reese Taylor was elevated from the Denver Broncos practice squad and played 13 special teams snaps in the win over the Indianapolis Colts.
The Pro Boilers went 3-2 around the league in Week 15. Former Purdue players are a combined 49-43 this season when active in a game.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Racked up a season-high two sacks to lead the team at Cleveland
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – Maintained his role as the lead running back, rushing 10 times for 31 yards with one catch for four yards vs. Baltimore
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Played 30 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps at the L.A. Chargers
• Raheem Mostert (Miami) – Tallied three catches for 13 yards and six carries for eight yards at Houston
• Reese Taylor (Denver) – Elevated from the practice squad and played 13 special teams snaps vs. Indianapolis
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Inactive with a leg injury vs. Atlanta
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Inactive at Tennessee
• Sanoussi Kane (Baltimore) – Inactive at the N.Y. Giants
• Cory Trice Jr. (Pittsburgh) – Inactive at Philadelphia
• Markus Bailey (Arizona) – Practice Squad
• Jalen Graham (San Francisco) – Practice Squad
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• Ja'Whaun Bentley (New England) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• Anthony Brown (Carolina) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
• Rondale Moore (Atlanta) – Injured Reserve (out for season)