Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 2

Red Raiders in the NFL | Regular Season Week 2, Sept. 11-15

LUBBOCK, Texas – After week one of the NFL season, Red Raiders in the NFL saw an addition to its lineup as the Cincinnati Bengals added defensive end Myles Cole to its practice squad to increase the number of Red Raiders in the NFL to 15 for week two. On the field, the second week was highlighted by Jordyn Brooks' eight tackles and a sack for the Dolphins, as well as Austin McNamara being called into duty for the Jets by providing seven punts for a net average of 42.6, his longest boot of the day being 55 yards.

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

ARIZONA CARDINALS vs. Carolina Panthers (W, 27-22)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson and the Arizona Cardinals moved to 2-0 in their home-opener with a 27-22 win over the Carolina Panthers. Taylor-Demerson recorded four tackles as he played 52 percent of his snaps at safety with an additional 14 snaps on special teams.

Taylor-Demerson this week: 4 tackles (1 solo)
Taylor-Demerson this season: 2 GP / 0 GS | 7 tackles (4 solo), 2 PD

BALTIMORE RAVENS vs. Cleveland Browns (W, 41-17)
DL Broderick Washington Jr. (2016-19): Washington Jr. registered 35 snaps overall with 26 of them coming on the defensive line as the Baltimore Ravens moved to 1-1.

Washington Jr. this week: No stats
Washington Jr. this season: 2 GP / 0 GS | 1 PD

CINCINNATI BENGALS vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 31-27)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24): For a second-straight week, Brooks made his impact on special teams, recording one tackle on punt coverage. The Cincinnati Bengals are off to a 2-0 start, but will head into week three without starting quarterback Joe Burrow, who suffered an injury versus the Jaguars.

Brooks this week: 1 solo tackle
Brooks this season: 2 GP / 0 GS | 2 tackles (special teams)

DALLAS COWBOYS vs. New York Giants (W, 40-37 OT)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19): Steele played each snap, helping the Cowboys rush for over 100 yards (135) for the second-straight week. The Dallas Cowboys needed a 64-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey to send the game into overtime and stopped the New York Football Giants twice to set Aubrey up for a game-winning 46-yard chip shot in the extra period.

Steele this week: Played each offensive snap
Steele this season: 2 GP / 2 GS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS vs. Philadelphia Eagles (L, 20-17)
QB Patrick Mahomes II (2014-16): In last season's Super Bowl (LIX) rematch, Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in their home-opener. Just like last week, Mahomes led the team in rushing with 66 yards on seven carries, which included a 13-yard touchdown. He completed 16 of his passes on 22 attempts for 187 yards and one touchdown. The Chiefs are 0-2 for the first time in the Mahomes era. The franchise's last 0-2 start came back in 2014 – Andy Reid's second season as head coach.

Mahomes this week: 16-of-29, 187 yards, 1 TD | 66 rushing yards, 1 TD
Mahomes this season: 2 GP / 2 GS | 40-of-68 (55.8%), 445 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 81.4 QBR / 13 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS vs. Los Angeles Chargers (L, 20-9)
DE Tyree Wilson (2020-22): Wilson finished the night with one pass breakup, seeing limited time on defense, mainly on third down packages.

Wilson this week: 1 PD
Wilson this season: 2 GP / 0 GS | 3 tackles (2 solo), 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 PD, 2 QBH

OL Caleb Rogers (2020-24): Rogers was listed as active prior to the game but did not see any playing time. He was listed as inactive before the Raiders' week one contest.

Rogers this week: No stats.
Rogers this season: 0 GP / 0 GS

MIAMI DOLPHINS vs. New England Patriots (L, 33-27)
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks was second on the team in tackles, recording eight, including one sack for a loss of 11 yards, giving him 10.5 for his career. He currently sits tied for third in the NFL with 22 tackles, just four shy of the league leader through two games.

Brooks this week: 8 tackles (4 solo), 1 sack
Brooks this season: 2 GP / 2 GS | 22 tackles (9 solo), 1 sack, 2 TFLs

NEW YORK JETS vs. Buffalo Bills (L, 30-10)
P Austin McNamara (2020-23): McNamara registered a season-high seven punts Sunday for a net average of 42.6, his longest boot of the day being 55 yards. He pinned three inside the 20 with one touchback.

McNamara: 7 punts, 3 inside the 20
McNamara this season: 2 GP / 0 GS | 9 punts, 4 I20, 48.2 avg

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS at Green Bay Packers (L, 27-18)
DB Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens saw playing time only on special teams as he downed one punt inside the 10-yard line (Green Bay 8). The Washington Commanders opened the week on Thursday night.

Owens this week: No stats.
Owens this season: 2 GP/ 0 GS

Red Raiders on Injured Reserve

Jalin Conyers, TE, (2024), Miami Dolphins

Red Raiders on Practice Squads

Bralyn Lux, DB (2023-24), Cincinnati Bengals
Myles Cole, DE (2022-23), Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Kelly, WR (2024), Houston Texans
Erik Ezukanma, WR (2019-21), Jacksonville Jaguars

Players Mentioned

Tahj Brooks

Jalin Conyers

Josh Kelly

Bralyn Lux

Caleb Rogers

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