Punahou alumnus and Waianae native DeForest Buckner continued his stellar season, and career, in a 25-24 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
The defensive tackle had seven tackles, including a sack, adding to his string of six games in which he has registered four sacks and 38 tackles with a PFF grade of 80.7, placing him among the league’s top defensive lineman.
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The Colts improved to 6-7 on Sunday, keeping themselves in the playoff race for the time being.
Below are how other players on NFL rosters with Hawaii ties performed during Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season:
Active roster
Ka’imi Fairbairn, kicker, Houston Texans (Punahou): Fairbairn made all three of his field goal attempts and both of his extra point tries in a 23-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Alohi Gilman, safety, Los Angeles Chargers (Kahuku): Gilman was placed on injured reserve prior to the team’s 17-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker, Minnesota Vikings (Kamehameha): Grugier-Hill was active but did not accumulate any statistics in the team’s 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Nick Herbig, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): Herbig had two tackles, including a sack, in a 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Andrei Iosivas, receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou): Iosivas had three receptions for a total of 35 yards and a touchdown in a 44-38 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jonah Laulu, defensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders (University of Hawaii): Laulu had three tackles and a pass deflection in a 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday.
Marist Liufau, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou): Liufau was active but did not accumulate any statistics in a 27-20 win over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving.
Marcus Mariota, quarterback, Washington Commanders (Saint Louis): Mariota was active but did not play in the team’s 42-19 win over the Washington Commanders.
Kana’i Mauga, linebacker, Las Vegas Raiders (Waianae): Mauga had a tackle in the team’s 19-17 Black Friday loss to the Chiefs.
Darius Muasau, linebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawaii): Muasau had a tackle in a 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
Rigoberto Sanchez, punter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawaii): Sanchez punted twice for a total of 100 yards in the team’s 25-24 win over the New England Patriots.
Isaac Seumalo, offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawaii): Seumalo started at left guard in the team’s 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback, Miami Dolphins (Saint Louis): Tagovailoa completed 36 of his 45 passes for 357 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a Thanksgiving primetime loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Jahlani Tavai, linebacker, New England Patriots (University of Hawaii): Tavai had five tackles (one solo) with a pass deflection in the team’s 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Practice squad
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, offensive lineman, Baltimore Ravens (Keaau)
Keith Kirkwood, receiver, Baltimore Ravens (University of Hawaii)
Kohl Levao, offensive lineman, New York Jets (University of Hawaii)
Jordan Murray, tight end, New York Giants (University of Hawaii)