Irish in the NFL: Golden Tate scores, eclipses 100-yard mark
By J.P. Scott
Here are the contributions your favorite Notre Dame players made to their respective NFL teams over the weekend.
It was a bit of a quiet week for former Notre Dame players in the NFL with the exception of a player or two. No records were set, but contributions were made. Here’s how your favorite former Irish helped their respective teams over the weekend.
Will Fuller, Wide Receiver, Houston Texans
Fuller caught five passes for 44 yards in the win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kyle Rudolph, Tight End, Minnesota Vikings
Rudolph caught three passes for 36 yards in a 38-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Harrison Smith, Safety, Minnesota Vikings
Smith has a quiet afternoon by his standards, logging just four tackles in the win over the Eagles.
Miles Boykin, Wide Receiver, Baltimore Ravens
Boykin caught two passes for 28 yards in the 23-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Ronnie Stanley, Offensive Tackle, Baltimore Ravens
Stanley was part of an offensive line unit that only gave up one sack and helped the Ravens rush for 269 yards in he win over the Bengals.
Tyler Eifert, Tight End, Cincinnati Bengals
Eifert caught two passes for 13 yards in the loss to the Ravens.
Jaylon Smith, Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys
Smith logged three tackles in a 24-22 loss to the New York Jets. It was a tough day all around for Smith and his Dallas Cowboy teammates.
Drue Tranquill, Linebacker, Los Angeles Chargers
Tranquill logged four tackles in a 24-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Golden Tate, Wide Receiver, New York Giants
Tate was the best offensive weapon for the Giants in their Thursday night loss to the New England Patriots. He hauled in six of his nine targets, including a beautiful 64-yard score, for 102 yards. It was his second game game after serving a four-game PED suspension, and it appears he has returned for form.