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University of Hawaii
>> Rigo Sanchez, Colts punter: Punted five times for a 50.8 average and a long of 58 and one inside the 20-yard line. Also served as holder on kicks and had an onside kick returned for a touchdown by A.J. Brown.
>> Jahlani Tavai, Lions linebacker: Was on the field for 66% of Detroit’s defensive snaps on Thursday and recorded two tackles and recovered a fumble. He also played on 11 plays on special teams.
Kahuku
>> Bradlee Anae, Cowboys defensive end: Was not active on Thursday against Washington.
>> Alohi Gilman, Chargers safety: Was the first safety off the bench but did not record any statistics against the Bills.
Kamehameha
>> Kamu Grugier-Hill, Dolphins linebacker: Came off the bench and downed a punt at midfield in the fourth quarter of a victory over the Jets.
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>> Hercules Mata’afa, Vikings defensive lineman: Came off the bench and earned an assisted tackle at the end of the first quarter against the Panthers.
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>> Netane Muti, Broncos guard: Was a healthy scratch for the game against the Saints.
Punahou
>> DeForest Buckner, Colts defensive tackle: Missed the game against the Titans after testing positive for COVID-19. It was the first time he missed a game since his rookie year in 2016.
>> Ka’imi Fairbairn, Texans place-kicker: Booted field goals of 42 and 26 yards in a win over the Lions on Thursday. He added three extra points but missed his first try wide left. He also handled kickoffs and had four touchbacks on eight attempts and the longest return he allowed was to the 28-yard line.
Saint Louis
>> Tyson Alualu, Steelers defensive end: Pittsburgh is scheduled to play Tuesday after having its game against Baltimore postponed twice.
>> Kamalei Correa, Jaguars linebacker: Started at strongside linebacker in a loss to the Browns and contributed an assisted tackle against Nick Chubb. He was injured early in the fourth quarter but listed as probable to return.
>> Nate Herbig, Eagles guard: Scheduled to play tonight against the Seattle Seahawks but he was a healthy scratch last week.
>> Marcus Mariota, Raiders quarterback: Was inactive for a loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
>> Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins quarterback: Was inactive for the team’s victory over the New York Jets after suffering a thumb injury on Wednesday. Miami coach Brian Flores reiterated that “If he’s healthy, he’s the guy. I don’t know how many different ways we have to say that.”
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