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Cougars in the NFL: Week 5
10/8/2025 1:00:00 PM | Football
Marcus Jones plays key role in handing Buffalo its first loss of the season
HOUSTON – Houston Football legend Marcus Jones shined for the second consecutive week with an interception in New England's win at Buffalo to highlight former Coogs play in the fifth week of the NFL season.
KYLE ALLEN | DETROIT LIONS | W, 37-24, VS CINCINNATI
AJANI CARTER | HOUSTON TEXANS | PRACTICE SQUAD
KEITH COOPER | DETROIT LIONS | PRACTICE SQUAD
TANK DELL | HOUSTON TEXANS | PUP/RESERVE LIST
ART GREEN | NEW YORK GIANTS | L, 26-14, AT NEW ORLEANS
LOGAN HALL | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | W, 38-35, AT SEATTLE
JOSH JONES | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | L, 38-35, VS TAMPA BAY
MARCUS JONES | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | W, 23-20, AT BUFFALO
CASE KEENUM | CHICAGO BEARS | BYE
ED OLIVER | BUFFALO BILLS | W, 31-6, VS NEW ORLEANS
GERVARRIUS OWENS | CHICAGO BEARS | PRACTICE SQUAD
PATRICK PAUL | MIAMI DOLPHINS | L, 27-24, AT CAROLINA
ELANDON ROBERTS | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | L, 40-6, AT INDIANAPOLIS
GRANT STUARD | DETROIT LIONS | W, 37-24, VS CINCINNATI
CLAYTON TUNE | GREEN BAY PACKERS | PRACTICE SQUAD
PAYTON TURNER | DALLAS COWBOYS | INJURED RESERVE
DEMARION WILLIAMS | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | PRACTICE SQUAD
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KYLE ALLEN | DETROIT LIONS | W, 37-24, VS CINCINNATI
- Did not play
AJANI CARTER | HOUSTON TEXANS | PRACTICE SQUAD
KEITH COOPER | DETROIT LIONS | PRACTICE SQUAD
TANK DELL | HOUSTON TEXANS | PUP/RESERVE LIST
ART GREEN | NEW YORK GIANTS | L, 26-14, AT NEW ORLEANS
- Played 21 special teams snaps without recording a stat
LOGAN HALL | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | W, 38-35, AT SEATTLE
- Earned the start on the defensive line
- Played on 42 defensive snaps (69 percent) and six on special teams (21 percent)
- Made four tackles and defended a pass
- Received a 76.2 grade from Pro Football Focus for his pass rush, ranking 15th among 132 graded linemen in week five
JOSH JONES | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | L, 38-35, VS TAMPA BAY
- Inactive
MARCUS JONES | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | W, 23-20, AT BUFFALO
- Started at cornerback for New England
- Intercepted Josh Allen in the redzone late in the third quarter to keep New England in front, his fourth career interception
- Returned one punt
- Finished second on the team with seven tackles, including one for a loss, while defending two passes
- Earned an 83.0 defensive grade making him the third highest rated cornerback in week five, according to Pro Football Focus
CASE KEENUM | CHICAGO BEARS | BYE
ED OLIVER | BUFFALO BILLS | W, 31-6, VS NEW ORLEANS
- Missed his fourth consecutive game with an injury
- Per Coach Sean McDermott postgame, the Bills are "hopeful" he can return for week six
GERVARRIUS OWENS | CHICAGO BEARS | PRACTICE SQUAD
PATRICK PAUL | MIAMI DOLPHINS | L, 27-24, AT CAROLINA
- Started at left tackle for Miami
- Played on all 55 offensive snaps, his X consecutive game playing on all offensive snaps for Miami
- One of six players to play every offensive snap for the Dolphins
- Has started in six consecutive games, playing 100 percent of the offensive snaps in each
ELANDON ROBERTS | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | L, 40-6, AT INDIANAPOLIS
- Started at linebacker for the Raiders
- Made five tackles, tying for second on Las Vegas
- Played in his 145th career game
GRANT STUARD | DETROIT LIONS | W, 37-24, VS CINCINNATI
- Played 24 snaps, all on special teams
- Recorded one tackle
CLAYTON TUNE | GREEN BAY PACKERS | PRACTICE SQUAD
PAYTON TURNER | DALLAS COWBOYS | INJURED RESERVE
DEMARION WILLIAMS | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | PRACTICE SQUAD
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by providing NIL opportunities and by joining The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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