Former Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 12 Recap

LUBBOCK, TX — Despite "Bye-mageddon" in Week 12 with six NFL teams idle, several former Texas Tech Red Raiders made an impact on the field, highlighted by standout performances from veteran quarterback Patrick Mahomes and rookie safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson.

Mahomes orchestrated a thrilling late-game drive to lift the Kansas City Chiefs to victory, while Taylor-Demerson led the Arizona Cardinals in tackles during his second career start.

Week 12 Highlights

Arizona Cardinals (L, 16-6 at Seattle Seahawks)

• Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson recorded nine tackles (three solo), one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup in the loss.
  • Season Stats: 11 GP / 2 GS | 22 tackles (16 solo), 5 PD, 1 TFL

Baltimore Ravens (W, 30-23 at LA Chargers)

• Broderick Washington Jr. (2016-19): Washington started for the third time this season, playing 35 snaps as the Ravens' defense forced four sacks.
  • Season Stats: 10 GP / 3 GS | 14 tackles (5 solo), 2 PD, 1 Sack

Dallas Cowboys (W, 34-26 at Washington Commanders)

• Terence Steele (2016-19): Steele made his 11th consecutive start, playing every offensive snap.
  • Season Stats: 11 GP / 11 GS

Kansas City Chiefs (W, 30-27 at Carolina Panthers)

• Patrick Mahomes II (2014-16): Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 60 yards, including a pivotal 33-yard scramble to set up the game-winning field goal.
  • Season Stats: 11 GP / 11 GS | 2,673 passing yards, 18 TD, 11 INT, 93.2 QBR | 44 rushes, 227 yards, 1 TD

Las Vegas Raiders (L, 29-19 vs. Denver Broncos)

• Tyree Wilson (2020-22): Wilson recorded four tackles, including one solo, two for loss, and one sack.
  • Season Stats: 10 GP / 1 GS | 16 tackles (10 solo), 3 Sacks, 4 TFL

Miami Dolphins (W, 34-15 vs. New England Patriots)

• Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks led the Dolphins in tackles for the third straight week, registering nine stops (seven solo), one tackle for loss, and a fumble recovery.
  • Season Stats: 11 GP / 11 GS | 95 tackles (56 solo), 1 Sack

Washington Commanders (L, 34-26 vs. Dallas Cowboys)

• Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens contributed 30 snaps on special teams.
  • Season Stats: 9 GP / 0 GS | 6 tackles

Red Raiders on Bye Week

• Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Cole (4 GP, 5 tackles)
• New York Jets: Sam Eguavoen (11 GP, 11 tackles)

Injured/Practice Squad

• Injured Reserve: Le’Raven Clark (Eagles)
• Practice Squad: Baylor Cupp (Chiefs), Erik Ezukanma (Dolphins), Zech McPhearson (Jaguars)

Former Red Raiders continue to make their mark across the league, with multiple standout performances and contributions week to week.