Clemson Alumni: DeAndre Hopkins ties career-high, Martavis Bryant, Wayne Gallman stand out

Marcel Louis-Jacques
Anderson Independent Mail
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (10) catches a touchdown against the defense of New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) during the second quarter at Heinz Field.

Four former Clemson football players stood among the Tigers' NFL alumni Sunday while Trevor Booker will spend at least the next two games on the sideline.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant reeled in four passes for 59 yards and a touchdown against the New England Patriots, marking his highest yardage total since Sept. 17. His return to the field after a yearlong suspension has been somewhat of a disappointment but he will likely see more action with teammate Antonio Brown out with a torn calf muscle.

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins continued to put up numbers despite below-average quarterback play, finishing with 80 yards and a touchdown on four catches on a day where T.J. Yates completed just 12-of-31 passes for 128 yards. Nuk tied his career-high with his 11th touchdown of the season and is the only player with double-digit receiving touchdowns.

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a reception over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman continued his strong play after recording a season-high 99 total yards last week. The rookie ran for 38 yards on eight carries, adding 40 more yards on six catches. It marked his second straight with 40 receiving yards, accounting for more than 70 percent of his season total. His teammate B.J. Goodson, playing in just his second game of the past two months and seventh game of the season, finished with seven tackles.

Lastly, the Philadelphia 76ers forward Booker injured his ankle Friday in just his fourth game with the team. He was ruled out of the Sixers' games Monday and Tuesday but has averaged 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds since being traded from Brooklyn on Dec. 7.