Red Raiders in the NFL | Regular Season Week 11, Nov. 13-Nov. 17
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech and defense continue to be a synonymous theme this year, even in the NFL, as former Red Raider Jordyn Brooks recorded 20 tackles in the Dolphins' game in Madrid versus the Commanders this week. It was the most tackles recorded by any player in a single game this season, and he's now logged double-digit stops in three of his last four outings. His season tackle total has reached 125, which is 18 more than the next-best player in the NFL, and has him on pace for 193 tackles, which would tie for the sixth-most in NFL history. Brooks is already 10th on that list with his 184 combined tackles in 2021, when he was a member of the Seahawks.
A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.
ARIZONA CARDINALS vs. San Francisco 49ers (L, 41-22)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson was listed on the Cardinals' inactive list prior to the game.
Taylor-Demerson this week: No stats.
Taylor-Demerson this season: 9 GP / 2 GS | 35 tackles (21 solo), 5 PDs, 2 INTs
CINCINNATI BENGALS at Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 34-12)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24): With second-string running back Samaje Perine hurt, Brooks served as the backup Sunday, carrying the ball once for five yards as he saw seven snaps come his way.
Brooks this week: 1 rush, 5 yards
Brooks this season: 10 GP / 0 GS | 7 rushes, 23 yards, 5 solo tackles (special teams), 4 returns (107 yards)
DALLAS COWBOYS at Las Vegas Raiders (W, 33-16)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19): The Dallas Cowboys returned to action off a bye with a Monday Night Football win over the Raiders. Steele played all 67 snaps, helping the Cowboys rush for 114 yards.
Steele this week: Played each snap.
Steele this season: 10 GP / 10 GS
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at Denver Broncos (L, 22-19)
QB Patrick Mahomes II (2014-16): Mahomes threw a season-high 45 pass attempts with 29 completions in the road loss to the Broncos. He finished the game with 276 yards, one touchdown and one interception. After going 12-0 last season in one-score games, the Chiefs this season are 0-5 and sit third in the AFC West.
Mahomes this week: 29-of-45, 276 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 3 rushing yards
Mahomes this season: 10 GP / 10 GS | 233-of-361 (64.5%), 2,625 yards, 18 TD, 6 INTs, 72.7 QBR / 48 rushes, 288 yards, 3 TDs
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS vs. Dallas Cowboys (L, 33-16)
DE Tyree Wilson (2020-22): Wilson collected three tackles including, one tackle for loss, as he saw 29 snaps come his way.
Wilson this week: 3 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL, 1 QBH
Wilson this season: 10 GP / 1 GS | 20 tackles (15 solo), 2 sacks, 5 TFLs, 1 PD, 4 QBH
OL Caleb Rogers (2020-24): Rogers was listed on the Raiders' inactive list prior to the game.
Rogers this week: No stats.
Rogers this season: 0 GP / 0 GS
MIAMI DOLPHINS vs. Washington Commanders (W, 16-13 OT)
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks and the Dolphins played the NFL's first game in the country of Spain as they defeated the Commanders in Madrid with an overtime thriller. Brooks recorded a game-high 20 tackles as he stays atop the NFL leader board. His tackle total is now 125, which is 18 more than the next player. His 71 solo tackles also led the league by 18.
Brooks this week: 20 tackles (10 solo)
Brooks this season: 11 GP / 11 GS | 125 tackles (71 solo), 2.5 sacks, 8 TFLs, 1 FF
NEW YORK JETS at New England Patriots (L, 27-14)
P Austin McNamara (2020-23): McNamara kicked off the week on Thursday Night Football as he punted five times for an average of 45.4, including a season-long boot that went for 64 yards.
McNamara: 5 punts for 227 yards, 2 i20
McNamara this season: 10 GP / 0 GS | 41 punts, 1,946 yards, 16 i20, 47.5 avg, 3 TBs
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS vs. Miami Dolphins (L, 16-13 OT)
DB Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens only saw action on special teams as he played 15 snaps.
Owens this week: No stats.
Owens this season: 11 GP/ 1 GS | 4 tackles (two solo), 7 special team tackles (5 solo)
Red Raiders on Injured Reserve
Jalin Conyers, TE, (2024), Miami Dolphins
Broderick Washington Jr., DL (2016-19), Baltimore Ravens
Red Raiders on Practice Squads
WEEK 12 SCHEDULE
Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7:15 p.m.
Bills at Texans (Kelly) | Prime Video
Sunday, Nov. 23 | 12:00 p.m.
Jets (McNamara) at Ravens | CBS
Steelers at Bears | CBS
Patriots at Bengals (Brooks) | CBS
Giants at Lions | FOX
Vikings at Packers | FOX
Colts at Chiefs (Mahomes) | CBS
Seahawks at Titans | FOX
Sunday, Nov. 23 | 3:05 p.m.
Jaguars at Cardinals (Taylor-Demerson) | CBS
Browns at Raiders (Rogers, Wilson) | CBS
Sunday, Nov. 23 | 3:25 p.m.
Eagles at Cowboys (Steele) | FOX
Falcons at Saints | FOX
Sunday, Nov. 23 | 7:20 p.m.
Buccaneers at Rams | NBC
Monday, Nov. 24 | 7:15 p.m.
Panthers at 49ers | ESPN
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