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Week 6 stats for Tucsonans, ex-Arizona Wildcats in the NFL
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Week 6 stats for Tucsonans, ex-Arizona Wildcats in the NFL

  • Justin Spears
  • Oct 16, 2018
  • Oct 16, 2018 Updated Oct 1, 2019

A quick breakdown of Tucson natives and ex-UA players in the NFL. 

Week 6 of the NFL season officially in the books

Seahawks Broncos Football

Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) celebrates a Seattle Seahawks missed field goal during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Jack Dempsey

The sixth week of the NFL season is officially in the books and several former Arizona Wildcats and Tucson natives contributed to their teams. 

Here are updates from each player and what's on tap in Week 7. All times are mountain standard time. 

Nick Foles, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles Buccaneers Football

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) looks to pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Chris O'Meara

Result: 34-13 win over New York Giants

Stats: DNP

This week: vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 10 a.m.

Blake Martinez, LB, Green Bay Packers

Seahawks Packers Football
Jeff Haynes / AP Photo

Result: 33-30 win over San Francisco 49ers

Stats: 12 tackles (season-high), 1 pass deflection

This week: Bye

Dane Cruikshank, DB, Tennessee Titans

Result: 21-0 loss to Baltimore Ravens

Stats: 2 tackles

This week: at Los Angeles Chargers (Wembley Stadium, London), Sunday, 6:30 a.m.

Marquis Flowers, LB, Detroit Lions

Lions Cowboys Football

Detroit Lions linebacker Marquis Flowers (59) stretches before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Eric Gay

Result: Bye

Stats: N/A

This week: at Miami Dolphins, Sunday, 10 a.m.

Will Parks, S, Denver Broncos

Broncos Football
David Zalubowski / AP Photo

Result: 23-20 loss to Los Angeles Rams

Stats: 2 tackles, 1 pass deflection

This week: at Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, 5:20 p.m., Fox

Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots

Result: 43-40 win over Kansas City Chiefs

Stats: 3 receptions, 97 yards

This week: at Chicago Bears, Sunday, 10 a.m.

Brooks Reed, LB, Atlanta Falcons

Panthers Falcons Football

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed (50) rushes in against the Carolina Panthers offense Sept. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Jeff Haynes, Associated Press

Result: 34-29 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stats: 1 sack

This week: vs. New York Giants, Monday, 5:20 p.m. (Monday Night Football on ESPN)

Earl Mitchell, DT, San Francisco 49ers

49ers Packers Football

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the ball away as he is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Earl Mitchell (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Matt Ludtke

Result: 33-30 loss to Green Bay Packers

Stats: 2 tackles

This week: vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 1:25 p.m.

Reggie Gilbert, DE, Green Bay Packers

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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Tyler Kuder (90) and Reggie Gilbert (93) ride bikes to NFL football training camp, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Matt Ludtke

Result: 33-30 win over San Francisco 49ers

Stats: 3 tackles

This week: Bye

Donovan Olumba, CB, Dallas Cowboys (practice squad)

APTOPIX Cowboys Texans Football
Eric Christian Smith / AP Photo

Result: 40-7 win over Jacksonville Jaguars

This week: at Washington Redskins, Sunday, 1:25 p.m. 

Trey Griffey, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (practice squad)

Steelers Camp Football
Keith Srakocic / AP Photo

Result: 28-21 win over Cincinnati Bengals

This week: Bye

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