While the Michigan Wolverines won’t have another football game until Dec. 31, fans can still see Wolverines in action — just former ones. On Sunday, there were several former Michigan players who had big games in the NFL. <\/p>\n
Here are some notable performances from around the league. <\/p>\n
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy<\/p>\n
After missing the Seattle game last week, J.J. McCarthy was back in the lineup for the Vikings and had his best NFL performance to date. McCarthy was poised, accurate, and sharp in the win over Washington. He completed 16-of-23 passes for 163 yards and three TDs. McCarthy also ran the ball six times for 19 yards. <\/p>\n
JJ McCarthy throws a strike down the seam for a Vikings TD!<\/p>\n
WASvsMIN on FOX\/FOX Onehttps:\/\/t.co\/HkKw7uXVnt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SFxu2fkgEe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It marked McCarthy’s first NFL game without a turnover and it was his first game with three passing TDs.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum<\/p>\n Blake Corum ran wild in the Rams’ 45-17 win over the Cardinals. Leading the way for Los Angeles, Corum carried the ball 12 times for a whopping 128 yards and two scores. Corum’s long run was of 48 yards. He outpaced All-Pro Kyren Williams on the day. <\/p>\n Home run hitter @blake_corum<\/a> #ProBlue<\/a> | NFL+\u00a0https:\/\/t.co\/8YFKbq32K6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qZwM02hKB8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n This season, Corum has been involved in the Rams’ offense, carrying the ball 101 times for 550 yards and four scores. <\/p>\n Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland<\/p>\n The Chicago Bears lost a close game to in-division rival, Green Bay. But Colston Loveland continues to be a threat in the passing game. Against the Packers, Loveland tied for a team-high four catches and he had 29 yards with one touchdown. <\/p>\n Colston Loveland WIDE OPEN to tie it up!<\/p>\n CHIvsGB on FOX\/FOX Onehttps:\/\/t.co\/HkKw7uXVnt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cA1fTmwgSO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Loveland is third on Chicago with 435 receivng yards this season. He had made 35 receptions and scored four times. <\/p>\n Houston Texans WR Nico Collins<\/p>\n In what was a must-win game for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Houston Texans took down Patrick Mahomes and Co. in Arrowhead. Leading the Texans’ passing attack was none other than Nico Collins. The former Wolverine had four catches for 121 yards in the game. <\/p>\n R u serious???#ProBowlVote<\/a> + Nico Collins<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa : snfonnbc pic.twitter.com\/tZCdXPVsDp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n So far this season, Collins has racked up 61 receptions for 916 yards and four TDs. Former OSU QB CJ Stroud has made Collins his go-to WR and the 6-foot-4 playmaker has had a great NFL career so far with the Texans. <\/p>\n Cleveland Browns LB Devin Bush<\/p>\n While the Browns didn’t come away with the win over the Titans, LB Devin Bush was terrific. Not only did Bush intercept a pass against Cam Ward, but he was second on the team with nine total tackles. Bush also deflected two passes. <\/p>\n Devin Bush intercepts Cam Ward!<\/p>\n TENvsCLE on FOX\/FOX Onehttps:\/\/t.co\/HkKw7uXVnt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/adKxo8zSCL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It’s been a career-resurrecting season for the former Michigan All-American. In 13 games, Bush already has the second-most tackles of his NFL career with 91. He has also recorded two sacks and two interceptions. <\/p>\n Tennessee Titans edge Jaylen Harrell<\/p>\n Jaylen Harrell continues his impressive season after being a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Harrell recorded a half sack against Shedeur Sanders and the Browns. He also had two tackles and one TFL in the Titans’ win over Cleveland. <\/p>\n .@jayharrell32<\/a> meets him in the backfield for the TFL!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa: #TENvsCLE<\/a> on @NFLonFOX<\/a> & NFL+ pic.twitter.com\/K8ubGWYgqm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n This was Harrell’s second half-sack game of the season and he is up to one total sack, coming in as a rotational piece. <\/p>\n \u2014\u00a0Sign up for the Michigan Daily Digest newsletter\u00a0<\/a>for more free coverage from\u00a0Michigan Wolverines on SI\u00a0<\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n