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Cougars in the NFL: Week 12 update

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Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah stops Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel, 4, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ezekiel Ansah (2010–12): The Lions defensive end recorded three tackles with a sack in a 23-16 Thanksgiving loss to the Chicago Bears. With the sack, Ansah became the NFL all-time leader for Thanksgiving sacks with 8.5 in his career.

Fred Warner (2014–17): The rookie 49ers linebacker recorded seven tackles with a pass deflection in a 27-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Warner is currently 10th in the NFC with 84 total tackles this season.

Kyle Van Noy (2010–13): Van Noy recorded five solo tackles with a pass deflection and tackle for loss in the Patriots 27-13 win over the New York Jets.

Taysom Hill (2012–16): Hill was featured in the Saints starting lineup as tight end, serving as a strong blocking force and running twice for 13 yards. Hill also returned a kick for 32 yards in a 31-17 Thanksgiving victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Michael Davis (2013–16): Davis started again for the Chargers and recorded four tackles at cornerback in a 45-10 rout of the Arizona Cardinals.

Jamaal Williams (2012–16): Williams ran once for five yards in the Packers’ 24-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.