With the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers on their bye weeks, numerous Northwestern alumni in the NFL did not suit up this week. Nonetheless, several former Wildcats experienced season-highs, from first victories to standout outings. Here’s how each Pro ‘Cat performed during all the action of Week 13.
Godwin Igwebuike: Detroit Lions, RB/KR
With star running back D’Andre Swift out, Igwebuike saw a surge in offensive snaps – he was on the field for 39 percent of Detroit’s plays on offense, easily his highest figure this year. On the surface, the converted RB didn’t post monster stats – he tallied just two carries for eight yards, plus one reception for 13 yards – but proved instrumental in the Lions’ first win in 15 games.