LUBBOCK, TX — Former Texas Tech Red Raiders continued to make an impact across the NFL in Week 5, with standout performances and contributions to their teams. Here's a recap of how they fared:
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS vs. New Orleans Saints (W, 26-13)
- Patrick Mahomes II (QB, 2014-16):
- Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 5-0 start, passing for 331 yards. Although he threw an interception, his steady play kept Kansas City on top of the AFC.
- Week 5 stats: 28-of-39, 331 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
- Season stats: 1,235 yards, 6 TDs, 6 INTs
ARIZONA CARDINALS at San Francisco 49ers (W, 24-23)
- Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S, 2019-23):
- Taylor-Demerson had his best performance yet, recording three tackles and breaking up two passes in the Cardinals' upset victory.
- Week 5 stats: 3 tackles (2 solo), 2 PD
- Season stats: 4 tackles, 2 PD
DALLAS COWBOYS at Pittsburgh Steelers (W, 20-17)
- Terence Steele (OL, 2016-19):
- Steele made his fifth straight start at right tackle, playing all 76 offensive snaps in the Cowboys' Sunday night win.
- Week 5 stats: Played all 76 snaps
- Season stats: 5 GP, 5 GS
Former Texas Tech Red Raider Terrence Steele
(Credit: dallascowboys.com)
MIAMI DOLPHINS at New England Patriots (W, 15-10)
- Jordyn Brooks (LB, 2016-19):
- Brooks continued his strong season, finishing second on the team with seven tackles in Miami’s road win at Gillette Stadium.
- Week 5 stats: 7 tackles (4 solo)
- Season stats: 39 tackles, 1 SACK, 2 TFL, 2 QBH, 2 PD
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS at Denver Broncos (L, 34-18)
- Tyree Wilson (DE, 2020-22):
- Wilson recorded one tackle in his 34 snaps on defense, though the Raiders couldn’t overcome the Broncos.
- Week 5 stats: 1 tackle
- Season stats: 4 tackles, 3 QBH
BALTIMORE RAVENS at Cincinnati Bengals (W, 41-38 OT)
- Broderick Washington Jr. (DL, 2016-19):
- Washington played 35 snaps across defense and special teams but did not record any stats.
- Week 5 stats: No stats
- Season stats: 4 tackles
NEW YORK JETS vs. Minnesota Vikings (L, 23-17)
- Sam Eguavoen (LB, 2011-14):
- Eguavoen played exclusively on special teams, recording one tackle in the Jets' loss.
- Week 5 stats: 1 tackle
- Season stats: 2 tackles
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS vs. Cleveland Browns (W, 34-13)
- Tyler Owens (DB, 2022-23):
- Owens was inactive for the Commanders' Week 5 victory.
- Season stats: 2 tackles
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS vs. Indianapolis Colts (W, 37-34)
- Myles Cole (DE, 2022-23):
- Cole was inactive for the Jaguars’ Week 5 game.
- Season stats: 1 tackle
Red Raiders on Injured Reserve:
- Le'Raven Clark (OL), Philadelphia Eagles
Practice Squad Players:
- Baylor Cupp (TE), Kansas City Chiefs (Injured)
- Erik Ezukanma (WR), Miami Dolphins
- Zech McPhearson (DB), Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cole Spencer (OL), Tennessee Titans
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