{"id":99138,"date":"2025-12-24T00:29:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T00:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/99138\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T00:29:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T00:29:20","slug":"red-raiders-in-the-nfl-week-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/99138\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Red Raiders in the NFL | Regular Season Week 16, Dec. 18-Dec. 22 \u00a0
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\nLUBBOCK, Texas \u2013\u00a0Despite leading the NFL in tackles, former Red Raider and Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks was not selected to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday. Brooks recorded a game-high 14 tackles in Miami’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, marking his ninth double-digit tackle performance of the season. He increased his season total to 169 tackles, nine more than the next closest player in the league.<\/p>\n

In addition to Brooks’ start, several other former Red Raiders started for their respective teams over the weekend, including Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Arizona Cardinals), Terence Steele (Dallas Cowboys) and Caleb Rogers<\/a> (Las Vegas Raiders).<\/p>\n

A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.<\/p>\n

ARIZONA CARDINALS\u00a0vs. Atlanta Falcons (L, 26-19)

\nS Dadrion Taylor-Demerson\u00a0(2019-23):\u00a0After missing five-straight games dealing with an ankle injury, Taylor-Demerson returned to the lineup making his third start of the season at safety. He led the Cardinals with a career-high 11 tackles and added one pass breakup.
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\n\tTaylor-Demerson this week: 11 tackles (5 solo), 1 PD
\n\tTaylor-Demerson this season: 10 GP \/ 3 GS | 47 tackles (26 solo), 6 PDs, 2 INTs <\/p>\n

CINCINNATI BENGALS\u00a0at Miami Dolphins (W, 45-21)
\nRB Tahj Brooks<\/a> (2020-24):\u00a0Brooks saw action on both special teams and offense. On offense, he rushed the ball four times for seven yards, while on special teams, he had a kickoff return for 41 yards and assisted on a tackle.<\/p>\n


\n\tBrooks this week:\u00a04 rushes for 7 yards. 1 kickoff return for 41 yards, 1 tackle.\u00a0
\n\tBrooks this season: 14 GP \/ 0 GS | 13 rushes, 35 yards, 5 solo tackles (special teams), 6 returns (168 yards) <\/p>\n

DALLAS COWBOYS\u00a0vs. Los Angeles Chargers (L, 34-17)
\nOL Terence Steele (2016-19):\u00a0Steele played all but one offensive snap.<\/p>\n


\n\tSteele this week: No stats.
\n\tSteele this season: 15 GP \/ 15 GS <\/p>\n

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS\u00a0at Houston Texans (L, 23-21)
\nDE Tyree Wilson\u00a0(2020-22):\u00a0Wilson recorded one tackle as he played 21 snaps on defense.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n


\n\tWilson this week: 1 tackle
\n\tWilson this season: 15 GP \/ 1 GS | 24 tackles (18 solo), 2 sacks, 6 TFLs, 1 PD, 4\u00a0QBH <\/p>\n

OL Caleb Rogers<\/a>\u00a0(2020-24):\u00a0Rogers made his fourth-straight start at right guard, playing all 54 offensive snaps, leading a Raiders’ rushing attack that went for 145 yards.\u00a0<\/p>\n


\n\tRogers this week: Played each snap.
\n\tRogers this season: 4 GP \/ 4 GS <\/p>\n

MIAMI DOLPHINS\u00a0vs. Cincinnati Bengals (L, 45-21)
\nLB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19):\u00a0Brooks registered a game-high 14 tackles, including one pass breakup. It’s his ninth game of the season recording double-digit tackles and sixth with at least 13 tackles. Brooks continues to lead the NFL in tackles with 169 stops \u2013 nine more than the next player.<\/p>\n


\n\tBrooks this week: 14 tackles (five solo), 1 PD
\n\tBrooks this season: 15 GP \/ 15 GS | 169 tackles (93 solo), 3.5 sacks, 12 TFLs, 1 FF <\/p>\n

NEW YORK JETS\u00a0at New Orleans Saints (L, 29-6)
\nP Austin McNamara (2020-23):\u00a0McNamara punted five times for 231 yards, landing three inside the 20. His longest boot of the day went for 55 yards.<\/p>\n


\n\tMcNamara: 5 punts for 231 yards, 3 i20
\n\tMcNamara this season: 15\u00a0GP \/ 0\u00a0GS | 64 punts, 3,008 yards, 28 i20, 47.0 avg, 6 TBs <\/p>\n

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS\u00a0vs. Philadelphia Eagles (L, 29-18)
\nDB Tyler Owens\u00a0(2022-23):\u00a0Owens only saw playing time on special teams, recording 22 snaps.<\/p>\n


\n\tOwens this week: No stats.
\n\tOwens this season: 15\u00a0GP\/ 1 GS | 4 tackles (two solo), 7 special team tackles (5 solo) <\/p>\n

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\nRed Raiders on Injured Reserve\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n


\n\tJalin Conyers<\/a>, TE\u00a0(2024), Miami Dolphins
\n\tPatrick Mahomes II, QB (2014-16), Kansas City Chiefs
\n\tBroderick Washington Jr., DL (2016-19), Baltimore Ravens <\/p>\n

\u00a0Red Raiders on Practice Squads\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\nWEEK 17 SCHEDULE\u00a0
\nThursday, Dec. 25 | 12:00 p.m.\u00a0
\nCowboys (Steele) at Commanders (Owens) | Netflix
\nThursday, Dec. 25 | 3:30 p.m.\u00a0
\nLions at Vikings | Netflix
\nThursday, Dec. 25 | 7:15 p.m.\u00a0
\nBroncos at Chiefs | Prime Video
\nSaturday, Dec. 27 | 3:30 p.m.\u00a0
\nTexans at Chargers | NFL Network
\nSaturday, Dec. 27 | 7:00 p.m.\u00a0
\nRavens at Packers | Peacock
\nSunday, Dec. 28 | 12:00 p.m.\u00a0
\nSeahawks at Panthers | CBS
\nCardinals (Demerson-Taylor) at Bengals (Brooks) | FOX
\nSteelers at Browns | CBS
\nJaguars at Colts | FOX
\nBuccaneers at Dolphins (Brooks) | FOX
\nPatriots at Jets (McNamara) | FOX
\nSaints at Titans | CBS
\nSunday, Dec. 28 | 3:05 p.m.\u00a0
\nGiants at Raiders (Rogers, Wilson) | CBS
\nSunday, Dec. 28 | 3:25 p.m.\u00a0
\nEagles at Bills | FOX
\nSunday, Dec. 28 | 7:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nBears at 49ers | NBC\u00a0
\nMonday, Dec. 29 | 7:15 p.m.\u00a0
\nRams at Falcons | ESPN<\/p>\n

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