Red Raiders in The NFL: Week 13 Recap
December 04, 2013 | Football
Dec. 4, 2013
by Blain Meador
Texas Tech Athletics Communications
Danny Amendola (WR) New England Patriots
Week 13 Matchup: Patriots-34 Texans-31
In Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, Amendola had five receptions for 54 yards in route to a 34-31 victory. For the second week in a row the Patriots have pulled off at least a 10-point comeback to win (24 points against Denver, 10 points against Houston). The Patriots now have a comfortable three game lead in the AFC East heading into the final weeks of the regular 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 13 Matchup: Chargers-10 Bengals-17
Bird played in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals although he did not record a tackle. He has 25 combined tackles on the year. He has made an appearance in all 12 of the Chargers games this year and played a key role on the special teams unit. 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 13 Matchup: 49ers-23 Rams-13
After missing the majority of the 2013 regular season with a torn Achilles tendon, Crabtree made his return to the field on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. He caught two passes for a total of 68 yards, averaging 34 yards per reception on the day. 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 13 Matchup: Rams-13 49ers-23
Davis recorded his third tackle of the season on Sunday as he continues to play on the Ram's special teams unit. 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 13 Matchup: Falcons-34 Bils-31
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 onlyGraham Harrell and Kliff Kingsbury. Doege played four seasons with the Red Raiders (2009-2012).
Keyunta Dawson (DE) New Orleans Saints
Week 13 Matchup: Saints-7 Seahawks-34
Dawson was inactive on Sunday against the Seahawks on Monday night. 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 13 Matchup: Bye
The Detroit Lions did not play this weekend due to a bye week. Gandy has seen action at right guard every game 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 13 Matchup: 49ers-23 Rams-13
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 Crabtreewhile 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 13 Matchup: Broncos-35 Chiefs-28
Once again the Denver Broncos offensive line did not allow a single sack on quarterback Peyton Manning as he threw for 403 yards and five touchdowns. Ramirez has started in each of the Broncos 12 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 13 Matchup: Broncos-35 Chiefs-28
The Bronco's continue to be the most prolific offense in the NFL behind Vasquez and the rest of the offensive line. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game (336.6) and in total yards per game (458.5), as well as in scoring offense (38.7 points per game). He has started in all 12 of the Bronco's games this year. 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 13 Matchup: Bye
Waddle has now participated in nine games this season and has started in the last five. 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 13 Matchup: Broncos-35 Chiefs-28
Welker had three receptions for 38 yards on Sunday as the Bronco's defeated the Chiefs for the second time this season. Welker now has nine touchdowns and 717 yards 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.
