WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Week 13 of the NFL season saw nine former Boilers active with a trio of players, Derrick Barnes (Detroit), Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) and George Karlaftis (Kansas City), all active for Thanksgiving games.
Barnes appeared in the fourth Thanksgiving game of his career and had a pair of tackles. His 73.8 defensive grade was second on the Lions.
Payne Durham caught a pass for the first time this season in a 20-17 victory over Arizona. He has appeared in every game this season with seven starts for the 7-5 Buccaneers.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – Had 10 carries for 36 yards and caught one pass on Monday Night Football at New England.
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Recorded a pair of tackles on Thanksgiving vs. Green Bay.
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Returned one punt for nine yards in a Thanksgiving night victory over Baltimore.
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Had a tackle and quarterback hurry on Thanksgiving at Dallas.
• Raheem Mostert (Las Vegas) – Carried the ball one time for six yards and returned one kick for 29 yards against the Las Angeles Chargers.
• Jalen Graham (San Francisco) – Recorded one tackle in a victory over Cleveland.
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Caught one pass for 11 yards in a victory over Arizona.
• Reese Taylor (Denver) – Recorded a special teams tackle in a Sunday Night Football overtime win at Washington.
• Marcus Mbow (N.Y. Giants) – Appeared in two special teams snaps on Monday Night Football at New England.
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Inactive and served as Las Vegas' emergeny third quarterback against the Las Angeles Chargers.
• Sanoussi Kane (Baltimore) – Practice Squad
• Cory Trice Jr. (Pittsburgh) – Injured Reserve
• Rondale Moore (Minnesota) – Injured Reserve (out for season)
