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October 27, 2026 | Football
Caleb Douglas took both of his catches for touchdowns, helping the Dolphins earn their first win of the season.
Red Raiders in the NFL | 2026 Regular Season Week 7, Oct. 22-Oct. 26ย ย
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LUBBOCK, Texas โย Five former Red Raiders faced each other in the in the Jets home game against Miami as Caleb Douglas took both of his catches for touchdowns, helping the Dolphins earn their first win of the season.
A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.
ARIZONA CARDINALSย vs. Denver Broncos (L, 30-16)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demersonย (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson made his second-straight start of the season finishing the game with two solo tackles. He played 52 percent of the defensive snaps (32 of 61).
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WR Reggie Virgilย (2025):ย Virgil saw limited playing time on offense recording just three snaps.
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BALTIMORE RAVENSย vs. Cincinnati Bengals (L, 35-13)
DL Broderick Washington Jr.ย (2016-19):ย Washington was listed on the inactive list (ankle) for s second-straight game prior to Sunday's game as he deals with an ankle injury.
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CAROLINA PANTHERS vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 43-13)
DL Lee Hunter (2025):ย Hunter played 34 of 63 snaps recording three tackles.
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CINCINNATI BENGALSย at Baltimore Ravens (W, 35-13)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24):ย Brooks registered 10 snaps on special teams recording one tackle and saw three offensive snaps โ all on one drive in the fourth quarter where he rushed the ball for three times. These carries were the first of the year.
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DALLAS COWBOYSย at Philadelphia Eagles (W, 38-21)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19):ย Playing in his third-straight primetime game with the Cowboys, Steele did not miss a snap as he was part of an o-line group that helped the team rush for a season-high 204 yards.
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DETROIT LIONSย vs. Green Bay Packers (W, 20-17)
DL Skyler Gill-Howard (2026):ย Gill-Howard played 31 of 67 snaps on defense, while adding two offense and five more on special teams. ย ย
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at Seattle Seahawks (L, 20-3)
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QBย Patrickย Mahomesย II (2014-16): Mahomes II and the Chiefs were stifled by the Seahawks' defense as he only completed 19-of-33 passes for 165 yards (season low).
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LAS VEGAS RAIDERSย vs. Los Angeles Rams (L, 35-21)
OL Caleb Rogersย (2020-24):ย Rogers made his third start of the season playing all 68 snaps at right guard. ย ย ย ย
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MIAMI DOLPHINSย at New York Jets (W, 28-25)
WR Caleb Douglas (2024-25): Douglas returned to the lineup after battling an ankle injury that had kept him out following week two. His two catches for 70 yards went for touchdowns as he became the only rookie receiver in the NFL this season to have two touchdowns in the same game.
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LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks played each snap finishing with a team-high nine tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss.
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LB Jacob Rodriguez (2023-25): Rodriguez played each snap recording four tackles (one solo). After week seven, he is tied for eighth in tackles. ย
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSย at Chicago Bears (L, 30-24)
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. Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 16-10) *Game was played in Paris, France
DE Tyree Wilsonย (2020-22):ย Wilson was listed on the inactive list prior to Sunday's game in Paris.
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NEW YORK JETSย vs. Miami Dolphins (L, 28-25)
DE David Bailey (2025):ย Bailey played nearly each snap on defense registering 61 of the 64 as he finished the game with four tackles (three solo) to go along with half a sack and one quarterback hit. ย ย ย ย
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P Austin McNamara (2020-23):ย McNamara punted two times for 110 yards (55.0 avg) as his longest boot of the day went for 62 yards (season high). McNamara also had kickoff duties for the first time this season.
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WASHINGTON COMMANDERSย (Bye week)
DB Tyler Owensย (2022-23):ย Owens and the Commanders return to action this week on Sunday Night Football hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. ย
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSย at Atlanta Falcons (L, 29-20)
DL Romello Height (2025):ย Height played 41 of the 68 defensive snaps, finishing with two tackles.
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ย Red Raiders on Practice Squads
WEEK 8 SCHEDULEย
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7:15 p.m.ย
Panthers (Hunter) at Packers | Prime Video
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 12:00 p.m.
Ravens (Washington Jr.) at Bills | CBS
Titans at Bengals (Brooks, Lux) | CBS
Cardinals (Demerson-Taylor, Virgil) at Cowboys (Steele) | FOX
Vikings (Gill-Howard) at Lions | FOX
Colts at Jaguars | CBS
Raiders (Rogers) at Jets (Bailey, McNamara) | FOX
Browns at Steelers | CBS
Falcons at Buccaneers | FOX
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 3:05 p.m.ย
Chargers at Rams | FOX
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 3:25 p.m.ย
Chiefs (Mahomes II) at Broncos | CBS
Patriots (Morton) at Dolphins (Brooks, Douglas, Rodriguez) | CBS
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 7:20 p.m.ย
Eagles (Ezukanma, Wisniewski) at Commanders (Owens) | NBC/Peacock
Monday, Nov. 2 | 7:15 p.m.
Bears at Seahawks | ESPN
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Teams on bye: Texans, Saints, Giants, 49ers
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LUBBOCK, Texas โย Five former Red Raiders faced each other in the in the Jets home game against Miami as Caleb Douglas took both of his catches for touchdowns, helping the Dolphins earn their first win of the season.
A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.
ARIZONA CARDINALSย vs. Denver Broncos (L, 30-16)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demersonย (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson made his second-straight start of the season finishing the game with two solo tackles. He played 52 percent of the defensive snaps (32 of 61).
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- Taylor-Demerson this week: 2 solo tackles
- Taylor-Demerson this season: 4 GP / 2 GS | 12 tackles (9 solo)
WR Reggie Virgilย (2025):ย Virgil saw limited playing time on offense recording just three snaps.
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- Virgil this week: No stats
- Virgil this season: 3 GP / 0 GS | 2 receptions for 29 yards, LNG 16
BALTIMORE RAVENSย vs. Cincinnati Bengals (L, 35-13)
DL Broderick Washington Jr.ย (2016-19):ย Washington was listed on the inactive list (ankle) for s second-straight game prior to Sunday's game as he deals with an ankle injury.
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- Washington Jr. this week: No stats
- Washington Jr. this season: 5 GP / 3 GS | 6 tackles (2 solo), 1 PD
CAROLINA PANTHERS vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 43-13)
DL Lee Hunter (2025):ย Hunter played 34 of 63 snaps recording three tackles.
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- Hunter this week: 3 tackles
- Hunter this season: 6 GP / 5 GS | 14 tackles (5 solo), 1 QBH
CINCINNATI BENGALSย at Baltimore Ravens (W, 35-13)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24):ย Brooks registered 10 snaps on special teams recording one tackle and saw three offensive snaps โ all on one drive in the fourth quarter where he rushed the ball for three times. These carries were the first of the year.
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- Brooks this week:ย 3 rushes for 6 yards
- Brooks this season: 6 GP / 0 GS | 3 returns (76 yards), 3 carries for 6 yards | 2 special teams tackles
DALLAS COWBOYSย at Philadelphia Eagles (W, 38-21)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19):ย Playing in his third-straight primetime game with the Cowboys, Steele did not miss a snap as he was part of an o-line group that helped the team rush for a season-high 204 yards.
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- Steele this week: No stats
- Steele this season: 7 GP / 7 GS
DETROIT LIONSย vs. Green Bay Packers (W, 20-17)
DL Skyler Gill-Howard (2026):ย Gill-Howard played 31 of 67 snaps on defense, while adding two offense and five more on special teams. ย ย
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- Gill-Howard this week: No stats
- Gill-Howard this season: 6 GP / 0 GS | 8 tackles (1 solo), 3 QBHs, 1.0 sack
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at Seattle Seahawks (L, 20-3)
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QBย Patrickย Mahomesย II (2014-16): Mahomes II and the Chiefs were stifled by the Seahawks' defense as he only completed 19-of-33 passes for 165 yards (season low).
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- Mahomes this week: 19-for-33, 165 yards, 1 INT | 2 rushes for 14 yards (long of 9)
- Mahomes this season: 6 GP / 6 GS | 124-for-191, 1,474 yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs, 1 rushing TD
LAS VEGAS RAIDERSย vs. Los Angeles Rams (L, 35-21)
OL Caleb Rogersย (2020-24):ย Rogers made his third start of the season playing all 68 snaps at right guard. ย ย ย ย
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- Rogers this week: No stats
- Rogers this season: 7 GP / 3 GS
MIAMI DOLPHINSย at New York Jets (W, 28-25)
WR Caleb Douglas (2024-25): Douglas returned to the lineup after battling an ankle injury that had kept him out following week two. His two catches for 70 yards went for touchdowns as he became the only rookie receiver in the NFL this season to have two touchdowns in the same game.
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- Douglas this week: 2 catches for 70 yards on 3 targets.
- Douglas this season: 3 GP / 3 GS | 8 receptions for 183 yards, 2 TDs
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks played each snap finishing with a team-high nine tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss.
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- Brooks this week: 9 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs
- Brooks this season: 6 GP / 6 GS | 52 tackles (22 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 PD, 1 QBH
LB Jacob Rodriguez (2023-25): Rodriguez played each snap recording four tackles (one solo). After week seven, he is tied for eighth in tackles. ย
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- Rodriguez this week: 4 tackles (1 solo)
- Rodriguez this season: 6 GP / 6 GS | 61 tackles (26 solo), 3 TFLs, 1 INT, 1 QBH
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSย at Chicago Bears (L, 30-24)
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. Pittsburgh Steelers (L, 16-10) *Game was played in Paris, France
DE Tyree Wilsonย (2020-22):ย Wilson was listed on the inactive list prior to Sunday's game in Paris.
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- Wilson this week: No stats
- Wilson this season: 5 GP / 0 GS | 15 tackles (7 solo), 1 sack
NEW YORK JETSย vs. Miami Dolphins (L, 28-25)
DE David Bailey (2025):ย Bailey played nearly each snap on defense registering 61 of the 64 as he finished the game with four tackles (three solo) to go along with half a sack and one quarterback hit. ย ย ย ย
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- Bailey this week: 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, 1 QBH, 0.5 sack
- Bailey this season: 7 GP / 7ย GS | 34 tackles (21 solo), 9 QBHs, 7.0 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, 3 FF
P Austin McNamara (2020-23):ย McNamara punted two times for 110 yards (55.0 avg) as his longest boot of the day went for 62 yards (season high). McNamara also had kickoff duties for the first time this season.
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- McNamara: 2 punts for 110 yards, 1 i20 | 5 KO, 315 return yards
- McNamara this season: 7ย GP / 0ย GS | 29 punts for 1,378 (47.5) yards, long 62, 10 i20, 2 TB
WASHINGTON COMMANDERSย (Bye week)
DB Tyler Owensย (2022-23):ย Owens and the Commanders return to action this week on Sunday Night Football hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. ย
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- Owens this week: No stats
- Owens this season: 5ย GP/ 0 GS | 5 special teams tackles (4 solo)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSย at Atlanta Falcons (L, 29-20)
DL Romello Height (2025):ย Height played 41 of the 68 defensive snaps, finishing with two tackles.
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- Height this week: 2 tackles
- Height this season: 6 GP / 5ย GS | 8 tackles (3 solo), 5 QBHs, 1.5 sacks
ย Red Raiders on Practice Squads
- Erik Ezukanma, WR (2018-21), Philadelphia Eagles
- Josh Kelly, WR (2024), Houston Texans
- Bralyn Lux, DB (2023-24), Cincinnati Bengals
- Cole Wisniewski, S (2025), Philadelphia Eagles
WEEK 8 SCHEDULEย
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7:15 p.m.ย
Panthers (Hunter) at Packers | Prime Video
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 12:00 p.m.
Ravens (Washington Jr.) at Bills | CBS
Titans at Bengals (Brooks, Lux) | CBS
Cardinals (Demerson-Taylor, Virgil) at Cowboys (Steele) | FOX
Vikings (Gill-Howard) at Lions | FOX
Colts at Jaguars | CBS
Raiders (Rogers) at Jets (Bailey, McNamara) | FOX
Browns at Steelers | CBS
Falcons at Buccaneers | FOX
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 3:05 p.m.ย
Chargers at Rams | FOX
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 3:25 p.m.ย
Chiefs (Mahomes II) at Broncos | CBS
Patriots (Morton) at Dolphins (Brooks, Douglas, Rodriguez) | CBS
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 7:20 p.m.ย
Eagles (Ezukanma, Wisniewski) at Commanders (Owens) | NBC/Peacock
Monday, Nov. 2 | 7:15 p.m.
Bears at Seahawks | ESPN
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Teams on bye: Texans, Saints, Giants, 49ers
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