Seven Appalachian State alumni are currently in the National Football League ranks. Here is a look at how the former Mountaineers fared in week 14.
• Detroit Lions third-year punter Sam Martin, punted seven times for an average of 41.0 yards per boot in Detroit's 21-14 loss vs. St. Louis. Martin had a long of 59 yards and downed two punts inside the Rams' 20-yard line.
• Houston Texans rookie offensive lineman Kendall Lamm made his first-career appearance on Sunday Night Football in Houston's 27-6 loss to the New England Patriots.