Notre Dame Football alum Kyle Rudolph stars in Vikings win over Detroit

Former Notre Dame football tight end Kyle Rudolph had a huge day against the Lions.

It had been a relatively quiet year for for Notre Dame football alum Kyle Rudolph up until Sunday. The Vikings tight end had only nine receptions on the year and hadn’t crossed the goal line.

That changed against the Lions.

Rudolph caught five balls for 58 yards and a touchdown — one of four thrown by Kirk Cousins on the day in a 42-30 win. The Viking offense looks to have woken up, and that’s a great sign for Rudolph. As Minnesota’s passing game continues to roll, Rudolph is likely to continue playing a major part in their success.

Here’s how some other Notre Dame football alums contributed to their respective NFL teams on Sunday.

Harrison Smith, Safety, Minnesota Vikings

Smith helped the Viking defense by logging seven tackles in the win over the Detroit Lions.

Quenton Nelson, Guard, Indianapolis Colts

Nelson was part of an offensive line that protected Jacoby Brissett as he tossed four touchdown passes and was sacked only once.

Golden Tate, Wide Receiver, New York Giants

Tate had another solid day, albeit in a losing effort. He hauled in six passes for 80 yards in a 27-21 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Miles Boykin, Wide Receiver, Baltimore Ravens

Boykin caught two passes for 55 yards — one of which was a 50-yarder — in a 30-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He continues to be a boom or bust type of guy, especially in fantasy.

Jaylon Smith, Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys

Smith continued his 2019 dominance Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. He helped his team’s effort by logging seven tackles, defending a pass and forcing a fumble in a 37-10 blowout win over a division rival.

Smith has 49 tackles, two sacks, two passes defended and two forced fumbles in what looks to be shaping up as another solid season.