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Oklahoma State Cowboys in the NFL - Week 11
November 22, 2005 | Cowboy Football
Jamal Williams highlighted the list of former Oklahoma State Cowboys playing in the NFL during Week 11 action. The San Diego Chargers' defensive tackle had five tackles, including three solo stops, in his squad's 48-10 win over Buffalo. Williams and the San Diego defense allowed just 202 total yards of offense in the win. Williams, who is in his eighth NFL season, has 29 tackles and a fumble recovery in 2005. He has started all 10 games for a San Diego squad that is 6-4 and tied for second in the AFC West standings.
Billy Bajema, TE - San Francisco Bajema had one catch for five yards and also recorded a fumble recovery in the 49ers' 27-25 loss to Seattle. The rookie has started five games at tight end and has four catches for 34 yards.
Tatum Bell, RB - Denver The second-year tailback rushed for 34 yards on 10 carries and also had a 6-yard reception in the Broncos' 27-0 win over the New York Jets. For the season, Bell is Denver's second-leading rusher with 640 yards on 106 carries to go along with five rushing touchdowns. Denver is 8-2 and atop the AFC West standings.
Keith Burns, LB - Denver Burns, a 12-year NFL veteran and special teams standout, did not record any stats against the Jets. He has a team-high 10 special teams tackles on the season and has also recorded a tackle playing linebacker. Burns has racked up 215 special teams stops in his career.
R.W. McQuarters, CB - Detroit McQuarters recorded one tackle from his cornerback spot and had one kickoff return for 16 yards in the Lions' 20-7 loss to Dallas. In his eighth NFL season, McQuarters ranks sixth on the Lions with 33 tackles and is tied for second with a pair of interceptions.
Vernand Morency, RB - Houston A rookie tailback, Morency played against Kansas City but did not record any stats. In eight games, Morency has 57 rushing yards on 16 carries and has four catches for 18 yards.
Greg Richmond, LB - Philadelphia After spending last season on the Eagles' practice squad, Richmond is on the team's physically unable to perform list after having surgery in August to repair a herniated disc in his lower back.
Marcellus Rivers, TE - Houston A fifth-year pro, Rivers had one catch for 10 yards in a loss to Kansas City. After spending his first four NFL seasons with the New York Giants, Rivers has started two games for the Texans this season and has six catches for 45 yards.
Antonio Smith, DE - Arizona A defensive end for the Cardinals, Smith started his second-straight game and had one tackle in Arizona's 38-28 win over St. Louis. He has seven tackles in seven games this season. A fifth-round pick in 2004, Smith spent the first 13 games of his rookie season on the practice squad before playing in two of Arizona's final three games and then playing in NFL Europe for Hamburg.
Juqua Thomas, DE - Philadelphia A fifth-year pro in his first season with the Eagles, Thomas had one tackle in a loss to the New York Giants. Thomas has six tackles and a fumble recovery in seven games with the Eagles this season.
Darrent Williams, CB - Denver The Broncos' rookie cornerback had a team-high six tackles in the shutout win over the Jets. He also returned one punt for four yards. Williams has started 10 games for Denver and is fifth on the team with 45 tackles. He also has an interception — which he returned 80 yards for a touchdown — 11 pass breakups, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. As a kick returner, Williams is averaging 24.8 yards on 12 kickoff returns and 9.3 yards on 15 punt returns.
Kevin Williams, DT - Minnesota Williams had two tackles in the Vikings' Monday night win over Green Bay. On the season, he has 26 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery. He has started all 42 games in his NFL career and was a starter in the Pro Bowl in 2004, his second pro season. He led all NFL defensive tackles in sacks with 11.5 in '04.
Rashaun Woods, WR - San Francisco Woods is on the 49ers' injured reserve list and will not play in his second NFL season.
Kenyatta Wright, LB - New York Jets Wright, who is listed as the third-string middle linebacker on the Jets' depth chart, did not have any stats against Denver. In his fifth NFL season, Wright has five tackles. He has 58 special teams tackles in his three seasons with the Jets, good for sixth on the club's all-time list.
