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Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 5
October 13, 2026 | Football
David Bailey now leads all rookie pass rushers with 26 pressures
Red Raiders in the NFL | 2026 Regular Season Week 5, Oct. 8-Oct. 12 ย
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LUBBOCK, Texas โย David Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick at the 2026 NFL Draft, put the league on notice with his three-sack performance day to go along with nine pressures โ tied most in a game by a rookie since 2024. Down in South Beach, Jacob Rodriguez regained the NFL lead in tackles, while Reggie Virigl made his NFL debut in week five of the NFL season.
A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.
ARIZONA CARDINALSย vs. Detroit Lions (L, 45-21)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demersonย (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson returned to the lineup as a back injury sidelined him for the previous two games. He played 73 percent of the snaps and finished with six tackles (four solo).
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WR Reggie Virgilย (2025):ย Virgil was listed active for the first time this season, officially making his NFL debut. The rookie saw 13 snaps come his way and hauled in two of his five targets for 29 yards โ his longest catch of the day was 16 yards.
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BALTIMORE RAVENSย at Atlanta Falcons (W, 30-23 OT)
DL Broderick Washington Jr.ย (2016-19):ย Washington Jr. recorded his third-straight start of the season making one tackle as the Ravens defeated the Falcons in an overtime thriller on Sunday Night Football.
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CAROLINA PANTHERS (Bye week)
DL Lee Hunter (2025):ย Hunter and the Carolina Panthers return to action this week on the road taking on the Philadelphia Eagles.
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CINCINNATI BENGALSย at Miami Dolphins (W, 31-24)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24):ย Brooks registered 14 snaps on special teams, making one tackle on a kickoff return.
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DALLAS COWBOYSย vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 24-26)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19):ย Steele played all 60 offensive snaps on Thursday Night Football.
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DETROIT LIONSย at Arizona Cardinals (W, 45-21)
DL Skyler Gill-Howard (2026):ย Gill-Howard played 35 of the 73 defensive snaps and added four more on special teams. He recorded two tackles including half a sack โ his second of the season.
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (Bye week)
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QBย Patrickย Mahomesย II (2014-16): Mahomes II and the Kansas City Chiefs return to action this week hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.
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LAS VEGAS RAIDERSย at New England Patriots (L, 45-17)
OL Caleb Rogersย (2020-24):ย Rogers only playing time came on special teams where he registered four snaps. ย ย ย
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MIAMI DOLPHINSย vs. Cincinnati Bengals (L, 31-24)
WR Caleb Douglas (2024-25): Douglas was listed as inactive as he battles through an ankle injury that has kept him out the last three games. ย ย ย ย
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LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks was second on the team with eight tackles (one solo), playing only 45 of the 65 defensive snaps Sunday. ย
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LB Jacob Rodriguez (2023-25): Rodriguez led the Dolphins in tackles with an overall game-high 11 tackles (four solo), playing every defensive snap with five more on special teams. Rodriguez currently leads the NFL in tackles with 57, holding a three-tackle margin over Denver's Alex Singleton.
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSย vs. Las Vegas Raiders (W, 45-17)
QB Behren Mortonย (2021-25):ย Morton was listed on the inactive list prior to the game as the emergency No. 3 quarterback. ย ย
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NEW ORLEANS SAINTSย vs. Minnesota Vikings (L, 23-13)
DE Tyree Wilsonย (2020-22):ย Wilson recorded three tackles (two solo) as he played 13 snaps and added 11 more on special teams. ย ย ย ย
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NEW YORK JETSย vs Cleveland Browns (W, 17-12)
DE David Bailey (2025):ย Bailey burst onto the scene Sunday recording seven tackles with a career and game-high three sacks as part of his seven-tackle (five solo) performance which included three tackles for loss. He added four quarterback hits for good measure. ย ย ย
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P Austin McNamara (2020-23):ย McNamara punted seven times for 298 yards (42.6 avg) as his longest boot of the day went for 54 yards with three landing inside the 20.
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WASHINGTON COMMANDERSย vs. New York Giants (T, 27-27)
DB Tyler Owensย (2022-23):ย Owens was listed on the inactive list prior to the game as he deals with a hamstring injury.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSย at Seattle Seahawks (W, 32-29)
DL Romello Height (2025):ย Height played 37 of the 63 defensive snaps, finishing the game with one quarterback hit. ย ย
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ย Red Raiders on Practice Squads
WEEK 6 SCHEDULEย
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7:15 p.m.ย
Seahawks at Broncos | Prime Video
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 8:00 a.m.
Texans (Kelly) at Jaguars | NFL Network (London)
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 12:00 p.m.
Bears at Falcons | FOX
Ravens (Washington Jr.) at Browns | FOX
Titans at Colts | FOX
Jets (Bailey, McNamara) at Patriots (Morton) | CBS
Saints (Wilson) at Giants | FOX
Panthers (Hunter) at Eagles (Wisniewski) | CBS
Steelers at Buccaneers | CBS
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3:05 p.m.ย
Cardinals (Taylor-Demerson, Virgil) at Rams | FOX
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3:25 p.m.ย
Chargers at Chiefs (Mahomes II) | CBS
Bills at Raiders (Rogers) | CBS
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 7:20 p.m.ย
Cowboys (Steele) at Packers | NBC/Peacock
Monday, Oct. 19 | 7:15 p.m.
Commanders (Owens) at 49ers (Height) | ESPN
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LUBBOCK, Texas โย David Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick at the 2026 NFL Draft, put the league on notice with his three-sack performance day to go along with nine pressures โ tied most in a game by a rookie since 2024. Down in South Beach, Jacob Rodriguez regained the NFL lead in tackles, while Reggie Virigl made his NFL debut in week five of the NFL season.
A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.
ARIZONA CARDINALSย vs. Detroit Lions (L, 45-21)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demersonย (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson returned to the lineup as a back injury sidelined him for the previous two games. He played 73 percent of the snaps and finished with six tackles (four solo).
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- Taylor-Demerson this week: 6 tackles (4 solo)
- Taylor-Demerson this season: 2 GP / 0 GS | 6 tackles (4 solo)
WR Reggie Virgilย (2025):ย Virgil was listed active for the first time this season, officially making his NFL debut. The rookie saw 13 snaps come his way and hauled in two of his five targets for 29 yards โ his longest catch of the day was 16 yards.
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- Virgil this week: 2 receptions for 29 yards
- Virgil this season: 1 GP / 0 GS | 2 receptions for 29 yards, LNG 16
BALTIMORE RAVENSย at Atlanta Falcons (W, 30-23 OT)
DL Broderick Washington Jr.ย (2016-19):ย Washington Jr. recorded his third-straight start of the season making one tackle as the Ravens defeated the Falcons in an overtime thriller on Sunday Night Football.
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- Washington Jr. this week: 1 tackle
- Washington Jr. this season: 5 GP / 3 GS | 6 tackles (2 solo), 1 PD
CAROLINA PANTHERS (Bye week)
DL Lee Hunter (2025):ย Hunter and the Carolina Panthers return to action this week on the road taking on the Philadelphia Eagles.
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- Hunter this week: No stats
- Hunter this season: 4 GP / 4 GS | 11 tackles (5 solo)
CINCINNATI BENGALSย at Miami Dolphins (W, 31-24)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24):ย Brooks registered 14 snaps on special teams, making one tackle on a kickoff return.
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- Brooks this week:ย 1 special teams tackle
- Brooks this season: 5 GP / 0 GS | 3 returns (76 yards), 1 special teams tackle
DALLAS COWBOYSย vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 24-26)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19):ย Steele played all 60 offensive snaps on Thursday Night Football.
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- Steele this week: No stats
- Steele this season: 5 GP / 5 GS
DETROIT LIONSย at Arizona Cardinals (W, 45-21)
DL Skyler Gill-Howard (2026):ย Gill-Howard played 35 of the 73 defensive snaps and added four more on special teams. He recorded two tackles including half a sack โ his second of the season.
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- Gill-Howard this week: 2 tackles, 0.5 sack
- Gill-Howard this season: 5 GP / 0 GS | 8 tackles (1 solo), 3 QBHs, 1.0 sack
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (Bye week)
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QBย Patrickย Mahomesย II (2014-16): Mahomes II and the Kansas City Chiefs return to action this week hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.
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- Mahomes this week: No stats
- Mahomes this season: 4 GP / 4 GS | 82-for-128, 1,037 yards, 9 TDs, 2 INTs, 1 rushing TD
LAS VEGAS RAIDERSย at New England Patriots (L, 45-17)
OL Caleb Rogersย (2020-24):ย Rogers only playing time came on special teams where he registered four snaps. ย ย ย
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- Rogers this week: No stats
- Rogers this season: 5 GP / 1 GS
MIAMI DOLPHINSย vs. Cincinnati Bengals (L, 31-24)
WR Caleb Douglas (2024-25): Douglas was listed as inactive as he battles through an ankle injury that has kept him out the last three games. ย ย ย ย
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- Douglas this week: No stats
- Douglas this season: 2 GP / 2 GS | 7 receptions for 113 yards
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks was second on the team with eight tackles (one solo), playing only 45 of the 65 defensive snaps Sunday. ย
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- Brooks this week: 8 tackles (1 solo)
- Brooks this season: 5 GP / 5 GS | 43 tackles (17 solo), 1 PD, 1 QBH
LB Jacob Rodriguez (2023-25): Rodriguez led the Dolphins in tackles with an overall game-high 11 tackles (four solo), playing every defensive snap with five more on special teams. Rodriguez currently leads the NFL in tackles with 57, holding a three-tackle margin over Denver's Alex Singleton.
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- Rodriguez this week: 11 tackles (4 solo)
- Rodriguez this season: 5 GP / 5 GS | 57 tackles (25 solo), 3 TFLs, 1 INT, 1 QBH
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSย vs. Las Vegas Raiders (W, 45-17)
QB Behren Mortonย (2021-25):ย Morton was listed on the inactive list prior to the game as the emergency No. 3 quarterback. ย ย
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- Morton this week: No stats
- Morton this season: 0 GP / 0 GS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTSย vs. Minnesota Vikings (L, 23-13)
DE Tyree Wilsonย (2020-22):ย Wilson recorded three tackles (two solo) as he played 13 snaps and added 11 more on special teams. ย ย ย ย
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- Wilson this week: 3 tackles (2 solo)
- Wilson this season: 4 GP / 0 GS | 11 tackles (6 solo), 1 sack
NEW YORK JETSย vs Cleveland Browns (W, 17-12)
DE David Bailey (2025):ย Bailey burst onto the scene Sunday recording seven tackles with a career and game-high three sacks as part of his seven-tackle (five solo) performance which included three tackles for loss. He added four quarterback hits for good measure. ย ย ย
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- Bailey this week: 7 tackles (5 solo), 4 QBHs, 3.0 sacks, 3.0 TFLs
- Bailey this season: 5 GP / 5ย GS | 25 tackles (17 solo), 6.0 TFLs, 5.0 sacks, 7, QBHs, 1 FF, 1 PD
P Austin McNamara (2020-23):ย McNamara punted seven times for 298 yards (42.6 avg) as his longest boot of the day went for 54 yards with three landing inside the 20.
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- McNamara: 7 punts for 298 yards, 3 i20
- McNamara this season: 5ย GP / 0ย GS | 25 punts for 1,174 (47.0) yards, long 62, 9 i20, 2 TB
WASHINGTON COMMANDERSย vs. New York Giants (T, 27-27)
DB Tyler Owensย (2022-23):ย Owens was listed on the inactive list prior to the game as he deals with a hamstring injury.
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- Owens this week: No stats
- Owens this season: 4ย GP/ 0 GS | 4 special teams tackles (3 solo)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSย at Seattle Seahawks (W, 32-29)
DL Romello Height (2025):ย Height played 37 of the 63 defensive snaps, finishing the game with one quarterback hit. ย ย
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- Height this week: 1 QBH
- Height this season: 4 GP / 3ย GS | 3 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 QBH
ย Red Raiders on Practice Squads
- Myles Cole, DL (2022-23), New Orleans Saints
- Josh Kelly, WR (2024), Houston Texans
- Bralyn Lux, DB (2023-24), Cincinnati Bengals
- Cole Wisniewski, S (2025), Philadelphia Eagles
WEEK 6 SCHEDULEย
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7:15 p.m.ย
Seahawks at Broncos | Prime Video
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 8:00 a.m.
Texans (Kelly) at Jaguars | NFL Network (London)
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 12:00 p.m.
Bears at Falcons | FOX
Ravens (Washington Jr.) at Browns | FOX
Titans at Colts | FOX
Jets (Bailey, McNamara) at Patriots (Morton) | CBS
Saints (Wilson) at Giants | FOX
Panthers (Hunter) at Eagles (Wisniewski) | CBS
Steelers at Buccaneers | CBS
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3:05 p.m.ย
Cardinals (Taylor-Demerson, Virgil) at Rams | FOX
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3:25 p.m.ย
Chargers at Chiefs (Mahomes II) | CBS
Bills at Raiders (Rogers) | CBS
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 7:20 p.m.ย
Cowboys (Steele) at Packers | NBC/Peacock
Monday, Oct. 19 | 7:15 p.m.
Commanders (Owens) at 49ers (Height) | ESPN
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