Irish in the NFL: Week 06 - Her Loyal Sons

It was a quiet week for the Irish in the NFL this weekend. There have been a number of guys out with injuries. Tyler Eifert has been out with an ankle injury but it was refreshing to hear he has slowly begun practicing again.

The one big highlight of the weekend came from Golden Tate and his touchdown. The fun part wasn’t so much the score (unless he’s on your fantasy team) but more his celebration after with the Detroit cheerleaders.

#ICYMI: @ShowtimeTate is the newest member of @DETLionsCheer! ? #LAvsDET #OnePride https://t.co/M5rbrAymNr

— NFL Canada (@NFLCanada) October 17, 2016

Here are the rest of the Irish stats from this weekend:

George Atkinson (2011-13) RB, Cleveland Browns
Last game: Did not record any stats.

Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Did not record any stats

David Bruton (2005-08) S, Washington Redskins
Last game: Remains on injured reserve (concussion).

Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Did not record any stats in Jacksonville’s win over Chicago.

Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Did not play due to an ankle injury but began practicing.

Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Had one tackle in the Colts’ overtime loss to Houston.

Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Had one catch for 15 yards and a touchdown in the Titans win over Cleveland.

Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Had two catches for 22 yards and one touchdown in the Cardinals win over the Jets.

Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texans
Last game: Did not play (hamstring) this weekend.

Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Remained on injured reserve.

J.J. Jansen (2004-07) LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Played in the in the Panthers loss to the Saints.

Ben Koyack (2011-14) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Did not play.

Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard in the Cowboys win over the Packers.

Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: No stats recorded, on injured reserve.

Romeo Okwara (2012-15) DL, New York Giants
Last game: Recorded one tackle in the Giants win over the Ravens.

C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Did not record any stats and is listed as out (wrist) but is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.

Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Did not play (ankle).

Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans
2016 season: Did not play.

Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Bye week.

KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Did not play.

Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Bye week.

Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Did not play.

Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Had eight catches for 165 yards, a touchdown, and one rush for three yards in Detroit’s win over L.A.

Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Recorded three tackles in the Steelers win over the Miami.