Red Raiders in The NFL: Week 16 Recap
December 23, 2013 | Football
Dec. 23, 2013
by Blain Meador
Texas Tech Athletics Communications
Danny Amendola (WR) New England Patriots
Week 16 Matchup: Patriots-41 Ravens-7
Danny Amendola caught two passes for 45 yards in route to a 41-7 domination of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. He now has 53 receptions for 624 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Amendola played four seasons at Tech (2004-2007) and signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008 with the Dallas Cowboys.
Bront Bird (LB) San Diego Chargers
Week 16 Matchup: Chargers-26 Raiders-13
Bird participated in the Charger's defeat of the Broncos on Thursday night, but did not record a tackle. He now has 28 tackles on the season. Bird played four seasons at Tech (2007-2010) and signed as an undrafted free agent in 2011 with the San Diego Chargers.
Michael Crabtree (WR) San Francisco 49ers
Week 16 Matchup: Monday Night Football vs. Falcons
Crabtree and the 49ers will play the last game ever at historic Candlestick Park on Monday night as they host the Atlanta Falcons. Crabtree now has 11 receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown since he returned from injury in week 13. Crabtree Played two seasons at Tech (2007-2008) and was selected as the 10th overall pick 2009 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
Cody Davis (S) St. Louis Rams
Week 16 Matchup: Rams-23 Buccaneers-13
Davis did not record a tackle against the Buccaneers Sunday, but has recorded five tackles on the season. He was an Academic All-American and All-Big 12 selection at Tech during his senior season in 2012. He was a four-year letterman with the Red Raiders (2009-2012). Davis signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Rams in 2013.
Seth Doege (QB) Atlanta Falcons
Week 16 Matchup: Monday Night Football vs. Falcons
Doege remains on the Falcons practice squad. He did not see game action during the preseason, yet participated during training camp. He finished his collegiate career at Tech as the program's third leading passer all-time, trailing only Graham Harrell and Kliff Kingsbury. Doege played four seasons with the Red Raiders (2009-2012).
Keyunta Dawson (DE) New Orleans Saints
Week 16 Matchup: Saints-13 Panthers-17
Dawson was once again inactive in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Since being traded to the Saints midway through the season he has recorded three tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. Dawson played four seasons at Tech (2003-2006) and was selected in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
Dylan Gandy (OL) Detroit Lions
Week 16 Matchup: Lions-20 Giants-23
The Detroit Lions lost in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday as the Giants kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime. The Detroit offense had 355 yards on the day, 148 of which were part of the rushing attack. Gandy has seen action in all 15 games this season. Gandy played four seasons at Tech (2001-2004) and was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
Darcel McBath (S) San Francisco 49ers
Week 16 Matchup: Monday Night Football vs. Falcons
McBath remains on the disabled list and has not played this season. Last season McBath was a member of the 49ers along with fellow Red Raider Michael Crabtree while winning the NFC championship and making a Super Bowl appearance. McBath played in all 16 games last season making two tackles and recovering a fumble. McBath played four seasons at Tech (2005-2008) and was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.
Manny Ramirez (OL) Denver Broncos
Week 16 Matchup: Broncos-37 Texans-13
Behind the protection of the offensive line Peyton Manning broke the all time single season touchdowns record on Sunday as the Broncos defeated the Texans. Manning has thrown 51 touchdowns this season thanks in part to the fact that he has only been sacked 17 times all season. Ramirez has started in each of the Broncos 14 games this season. Ramirez played four seasons at Tech (2003-2006) and was selected in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
Louis Vasquez (OL) Denver Broncos
Week 16 Matchup: Broncos-37 Texans-13
Vasquez has now started in all 15 of the Bronco's games this year alongside fellow Red Raider Manny Ramirez. The Denver offensive line has been the best in the league all season allowing the offense to lead the league in yards per game (457.3), passing yards per game (340.7), and points per game (38.1). Vasquez played four seasons at Tech (2005-2008) and was selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
LaAdrian Waddle (OL) Detroit Lions
Week 16 Matchup: Lions-20 Giants-23
The Detroit offensive line with the help of LaAdrian Waddle have only allowed 18 sacks on the season which is second best in the NFL. Waddle has participated in 12 games this season and started in the last eight. Waddle played four seasons at Tech (2009-2012) and signed an undrafted free-agent contract in 2013 with the Detroit Lions.
Wes Welker (WR) Denver Broncos
Week 16 Matchup: Broncos-37 Texans-13
Welker did not participate again on Sunday against the Texans due to a head injury. He now has 10 touchdowns on the season. Welker played four seasons at Tech (2000-2003) and signed as an undrafted free agent in 2004 with the San Diego Chargers.
