Penn State in the NFL: How former Nittany Lions fared in Week 13

Result: Steelers lost to the Chargers, 33-30

Stats: 1 assisted tackle

Buzz: After remaining on the inactive list for the first 11 games of his rookie season, Allen made his debut Sunday night. He played 17 snaps in a depleted Steelers secondary and was on the field for nine special teams plays.

Result: Bears lost to the Giants, 30-27

Stats: 3 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup

Buzz: Amos had a decent statistical showing, but Chicago’s defense is likely disappointed it let New York pile up 30 points.

Result: Giants beat the Bears, 30-27

Stats: 24 carries for 125 yards (5.2 average); 3 catches for 21 yards

Buzz: It’s a testament to Barkley’s strong rookie season that he could rack up 146 yards from scrimmage in a performance that seemed unsensational for his lofty standards. He’s 46 rushing yards away from 1,000 on the year.