2022 NFL Owls - Week 15 - Florida Atlantic University Athletics

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Week 15 of the NFL season is in the books and six former Florida Atlantic University football players saw action. Here's a rundown of how each performed during the 15th week of the 2022 NFL season (All gametimes listed below are Eastern):

Active Owls (6)
#51 Azeez Al-Shaair | LB | San Francisco 49ers
- Al-Shaair once again started and made an impact immediately, knocking back Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker for a loss of three yards on the opening drive of the game. He made two more tackles, for a total of three on the night, in 22 snaps as San Francisco won their seventh straight game 21-13.
49ers' Record: 10-4
Next Game: vs. Washington – Saturday, 4:05 p.m. (CBS)

#88 Harrison Bryant | TE | Cleveland Browns
- After a week of limited action, Bryant saw a return to a prominent offensive role. He played 41% of the team's offensive snaps, catching both of his targets for seven yards. The Browns recorded a big win against the division rival Baltimore Ravens by a score of 13-3.
Browns' Record: 6-8
Next Game: vs. New Orleans – Saturday, 1 p.m. (CBS)

#1 Greg Joseph | K | Minnesota Vikings
- The biggest comeback in NFL history came down to the leg of Joseph, as he drilled a 40-yard field goal attempt in overtime as time expired to win 39-36. Minnesota stormed back from a 33-0 halftime deficit, with Joseph knocking in all four of his extra point attempts along the way, to clinch the NFC North title. Joseph remains perfect on extra point attempts for the season. He also added himself to the stat sheet with a tackle on the opening kickoff, his first of the season.
Vikings' Record: 11-3
Next Game: vs. N.Y. Giants – Saturday, 1 p.m. (FOX)

#42 James Pierre | CB | Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pierre made his mark on both defense and special teams. He played 14 snaps on the defensive side of the ball, many of them coming on the opening drive of the game, and 12 additional snaps on special teams. Pierre made three tackles on the day as Pittsburgh beat the Carolina Panthers 24-16.
Steelers' Record: 6-8
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas – Saturday, 8:15 p.m. (NBC)

#26 Devin Singletary | RB | Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo took down the rival Miami Dolphins by a score of 32-29, thanks in large part to the efforts of "Motor." A competitive battle in a snowstorm came down to a Bills offensive drive starting at their own seven-yard line with just six minutes left in the ballgame. Needing a score to break the 29-29 tie and win, Buffalo chose to rely on Singletary. He carried the ball seven times out of 14 plays, responsible for 36 yards on that drive alone, setting up a chip shot 25-yard field goal as time expired. Singletary finished the night with 13 carries for 42 yards as well as three catches for 28 yards.
Bills' Record: 11-3
Next Game: at Chicago – Saturday, 1 p.m. (CBS)

#73 Brandon Walton | OT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Walton saw the field six total times in Tampa's 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to playing four special team snaps, he entered the game in relief for Donovan Smith at left tackle for two snaps.
Buccaneers' Record: 6-8
Next Game: at Arizona – Sunday, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Injured (1)
#91 Trey Hendrickson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
- Hendrickson sat out the team's 34-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a broken right wrist. However, he is expected back this week. Despite missing the week, Hendrickson's name stayed in the news. On Wednesday evening, he was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team, the second of his career. Hendrickson has six sacks on the season and is tied for eighth place in the NFL for number of QB hits with 22.
Bengals' Record: 10-4
Next Game: at New England – Saturday, 1 p.m. (CBS)

Practice Squad (5)
#98 Brandin Bryant | DT | Buffalo Bills
- Bryant was re-signed to the Bills practice squad on Wednesday after a few weeks with the Houston Texans. This is his third stint with the Bills this season.
#92 Trevon Coley | DE | Chicago Bears
#38 Zyon Gilbert | CB | New York Giants
#29 Herb Miller | CB | Cleveland Browns
#80 Zaire Mitchell-Paden | TE | Cleveland Browns

Check back next Thursday to see how each Owl did the previous week, along with a preview of their respective team's next game.

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