ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) – While the UCF football team continued to win this past weekend, coming back to defeat Memphis, 31-30, a number of former Knights continued to make their mark in the NFL in Week 6 of the season, including Latavius Murray, who had a career day.
.@LataviusM rushed for a career-high 155 yards in yesterday's win.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 15, 2018
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Murray ran all over the Cardinals as Minnesota defeated Arizona 27-17. He finished with 24 carries and 155 yards with one 21-yard touchdown.
Choo! Choo!
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 15, 2018
Tay Train is coming through and he's not stopping.
🎙️: @PAOnTheMic pic.twitter.com/HLtJfaWEpt
Jamiyus Pittman, who was a member of the Dolphins’ practice squad, was brought up to the 53-man roster and played in his first regular season NFL game on Sunday. Pittman recorded one tackle while playing 17 snaps in a win over the Bears.
James Daniels vs Jamiyus Pittman pic.twitter.com/LflWF4c4C7
— rph (@parkerhurleyNFL) October 16, 2018
Unfortunately, Mike Hughes’ 2018 season was cut short this weekend. The Vikings cornerback suffered a torn ACL on Sunday. The Knights obviously wish Mike a speedy recovery, which makes sense, because he is very fast.
Coach Zimmer confirms Mike Hughes tore his ACL yesterday and will go on IR. pic.twitter.com/1dzJpJoe3V
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 15, 2018
NFL Week 6
Kamar Aiken – Played vs. Giants
Jordan Akins – 1 catch for 6 yards vs. Bills
Blake Bortles – Started, 15-of-26 for 149 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 rushes for 22 yards vs. Cowboys
A.J. Bouye – Started, 6 tackles, 1 pass break-up vs. Cowboys
Clayton Geathers – Did not play due to injury
Shaquill Griffin – Started, 3 tackles vs. Raiders
Shaquem Griffin – Played vs. Raiders
Mike Hughes – 1 tackle vs. Cardinals
Charley Hughlett – Played vs. Chargers
Kemal Ishmael – 4 tackles vs. Bucs
Brandon Marshall – 1 catch for 11 yards vs. Raiders
Justin McCray – Played vs. 49ers
Latavius Murray – Started, 24 rushes for 155 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 catch for 3 yards vs. Cardinals
Breshad Perriman – Signed by Browns
Jamiyus Pittman – 1 tackle vs. Bears
Matt Prater – Bye Week
Josh Sitton – Did not play due to injury
Tre'Quan Smith – Bye Week
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