Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 9

Red Raiders in the NFL | Regular Season Week 9, Oct. 30-Nov. 3

LUBBOCK, Texas – Another week, another week of Red Raiders in the NFL shining on Sundays, as well as Monday this week with the Arizona Cardinals, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, and the Dallas Cowboys, and Terence Steele to close week nine of the NFL season.

A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.

ARIZONA CARDINALS at Dallas Cowboys (W, 27-17)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): Coming off a bye week, Taylor-Demerson registered one solo tackle as he only saw eight snaps on defense.

Taylor-Demerson this week: 1 solo tackle.
Taylor-Demerson this season: 8 GP / 1 GS | 34 tackles (20 solo), 5 PDs, 2 INTs

CINCINNATI BENGALS vs. Chicago Bears (L, 47-42)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24): In a game that featured over 1,000 yards of total offense, Brooks registered two kickoff returns and one rush attempt. His two returns were good for an average of 27.5 yards, with his longest run being 31 yards.

Brooks this week: 2 kickoff returns for 55 yards, 1 rush for 1 yard.
Brooks this season: 9 GP / 0 GS | 6 rushes, 18 yards, 5 solo tackles (special teams), 4 returns (107 yards)

DALLAS COWBOYS vs. Arizona Cardinals (L, 27-17)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19): Steele went into the game questionable (migraines) but was able to suit up for his ninth start of the year – the only Cowboy offensive lineman to start each game this season. He was later taken out, playing only 48 of the possible 67 snaps.

Steele this week: Played 48 offensive snaps.
Steele this season: 9 GP / 9 GS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at Buffalo Bills (L, 28-21)
QB Patrick Mahomes II (2014-16): Mahomes and the Chiefs nearly completed a last-minute comeback with a Hail Mary, falling short of the goal line. Mahomes, against a stout Bills' defense that forced three sacks, completed 15 of his passes for 250 yards.

Mahomes this week: 15-of-34, 250 yards, 1 INT, 5 rushing yards
Mahomes this season: 9 GP / 9 GS | 204-of-316 (64.6%), 2,349 yards, 17 TD, 5 INTs, 74.4 QBR / 47 rushes, 285 yards, 3 TDs

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (L, 30-29 OT)
DE Tyree Wilson (2020-22): In the overtime loss, Wilson registered 2 solo tackles, playing 39 percent of the defensive snaps.

Wilson this week: 2 solo tackles.
Wilson this season: 8 GP / 1 GS | 15 tackles (12 solo), 2 sacks, 4 TFLs, 1 PD, 3 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. Baltimore Ravens (L, 28-6)
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks and the Dolphins kicked off the NFL week on Thursday Night Football. He finished third on the team with eight tackles (two solo), playing 95 percent of the game's snaps. Brooks continues to lead the NFL in total tackles (93) and solo tackles (55).

Brooks this week: 8 tackles (2 solo),
Brooks this season: 9 GP / 9 GS | 93 tackles (55 solo), 2.5 sacks, 6 TFLs

NEW YORK JETS (Bye week)
P Austin McNamara (2020-23): McNamara and the Jets return to action next week, hosting the Cleveland Browns.

McNamara: Bye week.
McNamara this season: 8 GP / 0 GS | 31 punts, 1,470 yards, 11 i20, 47.4 avg, 2 TBs

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS vs. Seattle Seahawks (L, 38-14)
DB Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens recorded one tackle on defense and on special teams as the Commanders played on Sunday Night Football. In total, he saw 22 snaps on special teams and eight at safety.

Owens this week: 2 tackles (1 solo).
Owens this season: 9 GP/ 1 GS | 4 tackles (two solo), 5 special team tackles (3 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

Bralyn Lux, DB (2023-24), Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Kelly, WR (2024), Houston Texans

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Players Mentioned

Tahj Brooks

Jalin Conyers

Josh Kelly

Bralyn Lux

Caleb Rogers

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