Paradise Brew 12/8: Owls in the Wild

Week 13 had five former FAU Owls seeing big-time action in the NFL.

Good morning. Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season is in the books, with five former Florida Atlantic Owls seeing action. Here's a rundown of how each performed during the 13th week:
 
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#2 Azeez Al-Shaair | LB | Tennessee Titans
-  Al-Shaair returned to the double-digit tackle column with 12 on the afternoon against the divisional rival Indianapolis Colts. He is now up to a career-high 114 tackles on the season, which ranks eighth in the league. Al-Shaair also brought down the opposing QB for his second sack of the year, tying his career high. The Titans ultimately lost the thrilling overtime battle 31-28.
Titans' Record: 4-8
Next Game: at Miami – Monday, 8:15pm ET (ESPN)
 
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#88 Harrison Bryant | TE | Cleveland Browns
- Playing with a new quarterback under center, Bryant put forth one of the best games of his young career. He hauled in all five of his targets for 49 yards, second most he has ever recorded in a game, including a season-long catch for 23 yards. Bryant also came up big in the fourth quarter with the Browns needing a score. It was his third touchdown catch of the year, tying his career high. Cleveland fell to the Los Angeles Rams 37-19. 

Cincinnati would end up with a huge overtime win, 34-31, to keep their playoff hopes alive
Bengals' Record: 6-6
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS) 
 
#42 James Pierre | CB | Pittsburgh Steelers
- Despite playing a season-low 11 snaps, Pierre still made his mark on special teams with two tackles, his second game with multiple tackles on the season. The Steelers lost to the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 24-10.
Steelers' Record: 7-5
Next Game: vs. New England – Thursday, 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
 
#26 Devin Singletary | RB | Houston Texans
- "Motor" made his fifth straight start and continued to see snaps as Houston's lead running back. Nine touches came his way: eight rushes for 36 yards as well as a four-yard reception. The Texans picked up a huge 22-17 win to keep themselves in the thick of the AFC wild card race.
Texans' Record: 7-5
Next Game: at N.Y. Jets – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)
 
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#1 Greg Joseph | K | Minnesota Vikings
Next Game: at Las Vegas – Sunday, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
 
Check fausports.com each Thursday to see how each Owl did the previous week, along with a preview of their respective team's next game.

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