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University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers in the NFL: Week 4
10/5/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Daniel Kobren
Athletic Communications Student Assistant
Many milestones were reached as several former Gophers took the field once again for week four of NFL action.
In a battle of former Minnesota tight ends, rookie Maxx Williams and the Baltimore Ravens took on veteran Matt Spaeth and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Williams earned his first start and recorded two catches for 17 yards. Spaeth played on offense and special teams. The Ravens defeated the Steelers in overtime, 23-20.
All-time leading Gopher receiver Eric Decker suited up for the New York Jets in London as they took on the Miami Dolphins. Decker, who sat out last week with an injury, recovered nicely as he hauled in four catches for 46 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown. The Jets beat the Dolphins, 27-14.
Former Minnesota defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman took the field for the Atlanta Falcons against the Houston Texans. Hageman recorded his first sack of the season as the Falcons went on to defeat the Texans, 48-21.
Buffalo Bills tight end and former Gopher quarterback Marqueis Gray played on offense and special teams against the New York Giants. Gray recorded his first reception of the season for 2 yards as the Bills fell to the Giants, 24-10.
Minnesota Vikings return specialist and former Gopher Marcus Sherels traveled to Denver to take on the Broncos. Sherels returned one punt for a gain of seven yards as the Vikings were defeated by the Broncos, 23-20.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damien Wilson recorded career highs on Sunday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints. The rookie tallied five solo tackles and four assisted tackles. Wilson and the Cowboys fell to the Saints, 26-20.
Former Gopher safety Brock Vereen is returning to Minneapolis as the Minnesota Vikings signed him as a practice squad player.
David Cobb and the Tennessee Titans were on a bye.
