Orange in the NFL: Week 3
9/29/2015 8:50:00 AM | Football
Two former Orange record season-highs in tackles
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Five former Syracuse Orange were in action during Week 3 of the 2015 NFL season. New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Bromley and Pittsburgh safety Shamarko Thomas each notched season highs in tackles while helping their teams to victory.
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Here's a quick recap of the how the Orange alumni fared during the season's third week:
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Jay Bromley, New York GiantsÂ
- Season-best three tackles in a victory against Washington on Sept. 24.
- Has played in every game for New York in 2015, tallying five tackles.
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Arthur Jones, Indianapolis Colts
- Placed on injury reserve on Sept. 5 and will miss the 2015 season.
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Chandler Jones, New England PatriotsÂ
- Made two stops in New England's victory against Jacksonville on Sept. 27.
- Has 11 tackles and 3.0 sacks in 2015.
- Currently tied for fifth in the NFL in sacks.
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Cameron Lynch St. Louis RamsÂ
- Has played in every game this season for St. Louis.
- Made his pro debut in the team's season-opening overtime victory against Seattle on Sept. 12.
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Ryan Nassib, New York Giants
- New York's backup quarterback.
- Has not played in any games in 2015.
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Justin Pugh, New York Giants
- Anchored a New York offensive line that did not give up a sack against Washington on Sept. 24.
- Started every game but two in his professional career.
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Shamarko Thomas, Pittsburgh SteelersÂ
- Season-high two tackles in a victory at St. Louis on Sept. 27.
- Has three tackles on the season.Â
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Syracuse owns a 3-1 overall record and has a bye this weekend. In its next contest, the Orange will play USF on Oct. 10 in its first road game of the 2015 season. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Fla. The game will air live on the CBS Sports Network.
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For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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Here's a quick recap of the how the Orange alumni fared during the season's third week:
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Jay Bromley, New York GiantsÂ
- Season-best three tackles in a victory against Washington on Sept. 24.
- Has played in every game for New York in 2015, tallying five tackles.
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Arthur Jones, Indianapolis Colts
- Placed on injury reserve on Sept. 5 and will miss the 2015 season.
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Chandler Jones, New England PatriotsÂ
- Made two stops in New England's victory against Jacksonville on Sept. 27.
- Has 11 tackles and 3.0 sacks in 2015.
- Currently tied for fifth in the NFL in sacks.
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Cameron Lynch St. Louis RamsÂ
- Has played in every game this season for St. Louis.
- Made his pro debut in the team's season-opening overtime victory against Seattle on Sept. 12.
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Ryan Nassib, New York Giants
- New York's backup quarterback.
- Has not played in any games in 2015.
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Justin Pugh, New York Giants
- Anchored a New York offensive line that did not give up a sack against Washington on Sept. 24.
- Started every game but two in his professional career.
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Shamarko Thomas, Pittsburgh SteelersÂ
- Season-high two tackles in a victory at St. Louis on Sept. 27.
- Has three tackles on the season.Â
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Syracuse owns a 3-1 overall record and has a bye this weekend. In its next contest, the Orange will play USF on Oct. 10 in its first road game of the 2015 season. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Fla. The game will air live on the CBS Sports Network.
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For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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