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Broncos In The NFL: Week 11
11/19/2019 3:00:00 PM | Football
BOISE, Idaho - The Dallas Cowboy defense featured three Boise State alumni among its starters Sunday, as DeMarcus Lawrence, Darian Thompson, and Leighton Vander Esch were all in action in the Cowboys' 35-27 win over Detroit.
The trio combined for 16 tackles, all solo, to pace the Dallas defense.
Here's how the Bronco alumni fared in Week 11:
Jay Ajayi (RB) - Philadelphia Eagles
Ajayi was signed by the Eagles ahead of Week 11, but did not play in Sunday's 17-10 loss to New England despite suiting up.Â
Kamalei Correa (LB) - Tennessee Titans
Correa and the Titans were on a bye in Week 11.
Donte Deayon (DB) - Los Angeles Rams
Deayon was signed to the Rams' active roster from the practice squad Nov. 13, but did not play in Week 11's matchup against Kansas City.
DeMarcus Lawrence (DE) - Dallas Cowboys
Lawrence started at defensive end in Sunday's 35-27 win over Detroit, making five solo tackles, including one for loss.
Charles Leno, Jr. (OL) - Chicago Bears
Leno started at left tackle in Chicago's 17-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Alexander Mattison (RB) - Minnesota Vikings
Mattison rushed for five yards on three carries in Sunday's 27-23 win over Denver.
Matt Paradis (C) - Carolina Panthers
Paradis started at center in Carolina's 29-3 loss to Atlanta.
Brett Rypien (QB) - Denver Broncos
Rypien did not see action as Denver's backup quarterback in Sunday's 27-23 loss to Minnesota.
Jamar Taylor (CB) - Seattle Seahawks
Taylor and the Seahawks were on a bye in Week 11.
Darian Thompson (S) - Dallas Cowboys
Thompson started at strong safety for Dallas in Sunday's 35-27 win over Detroit, making six solo tackles.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) - Dallas Cowboys
Vander Esch started at linebacker in Sunday's 35-27 win over Detroit, making five solo tackles and breaking up a pass.
Cedrick Wilson (WR) - Dallas Cowboys
Wilson was inactive for the Cowboys' game against Detroit.
Injured Reserve Â
Tyrone Crawford (DL) - Dallas Cowboys
Crawford (hip) was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 7, ending his 2019 season.
Billy Winn (DL) - Denver Broncos
Winn, entering his sixth NFL season, and fourth with Denver, will miss the 2019 campaign after being placed on season-ending injured reserve following the Hall of Fame Game July 29.Â
The trio combined for 16 tackles, all solo, to pace the Dallas defense.
Here's how the Bronco alumni fared in Week 11:
Jay Ajayi (RB) - Philadelphia Eagles
Ajayi was signed by the Eagles ahead of Week 11, but did not play in Sunday's 17-10 loss to New England despite suiting up.Â
Kamalei Correa (LB) - Tennessee Titans
Correa and the Titans were on a bye in Week 11.
Donte Deayon (DB) - Los Angeles Rams
Deayon was signed to the Rams' active roster from the practice squad Nov. 13, but did not play in Week 11's matchup against Kansas City.
DeMarcus Lawrence (DE) - Dallas Cowboys
Lawrence started at defensive end in Sunday's 35-27 win over Detroit, making five solo tackles, including one for loss.
Charles Leno, Jr. (OL) - Chicago Bears
Leno started at left tackle in Chicago's 17-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Alexander Mattison (RB) - Minnesota Vikings
Mattison rushed for five yards on three carries in Sunday's 27-23 win over Denver.
Matt Paradis (C) - Carolina Panthers
Paradis started at center in Carolina's 29-3 loss to Atlanta.
Brett Rypien (QB) - Denver Broncos
Rypien did not see action as Denver's backup quarterback in Sunday's 27-23 loss to Minnesota.
Jamar Taylor (CB) - Seattle Seahawks
Taylor and the Seahawks were on a bye in Week 11.
Darian Thompson (S) - Dallas Cowboys
Thompson started at strong safety for Dallas in Sunday's 35-27 win over Detroit, making six solo tackles.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) - Dallas Cowboys
Vander Esch started at linebacker in Sunday's 35-27 win over Detroit, making five solo tackles and breaking up a pass.
Cedrick Wilson (WR) - Dallas Cowboys
Wilson was inactive for the Cowboys' game against Detroit.
Injured Reserve Â
Tyrone Crawford (DL) - Dallas Cowboys
Crawford (hip) was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 7, ending his 2019 season.
Billy Winn (DL) - Denver Broncos
Winn, entering his sixth NFL season, and fourth with Denver, will miss the 2019 campaign after being placed on season-ending injured reserve following the Hall of Fame Game July 29.Â
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