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Saquon Barkley posts big day against Texans; Nick Scott picks up career-high nine tackles
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A total of 43 Penn State football alumni are populating the rosters of 24 National Football League teams. The Nittany Lions annually rank among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL.
In his return from the bye week, Saquon Barkley received a career-high 35 carries against the Houston Texans, which led to his fourth-highest single game rushing total and put him atop this season’s rushing yardage leaderboard. His 152 yards and a score paved the way for a Giants win. On defense, Nick Scott amassed a career-high nine tackles in the Rams’ tilt with the Cardinals. Jaquan Brisker continued to be an enforcer for Chicago’s defensive unit, as he picked up seven tackles against the Dolphins.
Each week throughout the year, GoPSUSports.com provides updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats.
Marcus Allen (2014-17) LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 20, Saints 10
- Saw action on special teams.
Adrian Amos (2011-14) S, Green Bay Packers
Packers 31, Cowboys 28
- Racked up nine tackles (8 solo).
- Picked up his first sack of the season.
Troy Apke (2014-17) S, Washington Commanders
Commanders 32, Eagles 21
- Apke is on Washington’s practice squad.
Saquon Barkley (2015-17) RB, New York Giants
Giants 24, Texans 16
- Carried the ball 35 times for 152 yards and a touchdown.
- Added one grab for eight yards.
- Rose to the top of the NFL rushing yardage leaderboard (931). Remains second in attempts (198) and is tied for seventh in touchdowns (6).
Ryan Bates (2016-18) OL, Buffalo Bills
Vikings 33, Bills 30
Nick Bowers (2018-19) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals bye week
Jaquan Brisker (2019-21) S, Chicago Bears
Lions 31, Bears 30
- Totaled seven tackles (5 solo).
Cam Brown (2016-19) LB, New York Giants
Giants 24, Texans 16
Jason Cabinda (2014-17) FB, Detroit Lions
Lions 31, Bears 30
- Made one solo tackle in his return to action from the injured list.
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