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Bulldogs In The NFL: Week Five Recap
October 14, 2026 | Football
ATHENS, GA.-----Former Georgia Bulldogs once again left their mark across the National Football League in week five of the regular season.
Brock Bowers found the end zone for a third straight week; Matthew Stafford led the NFL in passing yards while four former Georgia standouts helped the Minnesota Vikings improve to 5-0. From breakout defensive performances to dominant offensive showings, Bulldogs made their presence felt in nearly every contest.
Here is a complete look at how former Georgia players performed in Week 5.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Dallas Cowboys 16
Tykee Smith, S: Played 59 of 60 snaps for Tampa Bay's defense, collecting four tackles and two hits on the quarterback.
Broderick Jones, OLB: Tallied eight snaps for the Cowboys, recording six pass blocks.
George Pickens, WR: Led Dallas offensively, catching nine of 13 targets for 130 yards and a touchdown.
Green Bay Packers 31, Chicago Bears 7
Javon Bullard, S: Logged 53 snaps on defense in the Packers' win, making seven tackles and deflecting a pass.
Devonte Wyatt, DT: Recorded his first two sacks of the season on 32 snaps for Green Bay, making three total tackles.
D'Andre Swift, RB: Led Chicago on the ground, rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown on nine carries plus caught four passes for 30 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Miami Dolphins 24
Dylan Fairchild, OL: Played all 64 snaps for the Bengals, recording 33 pass blocks.
Amarius Mims, OL: Tallied 61 snaps alongside Fairchild, delivering 33 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Colbie Young, WR: Inactive due to a knee injury, marking his second consecutive missed game for Cincinnati.
Robert Beal Jr., EDGE: Listed as inactive by the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury he sustained during Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Malik Herring, DE: Appeared on 20 snaps for Miami, recording one tackle.
New York Jets 17, Cleveland Browns 12
Tyson Campbell, CB: Played all 70 snaps for the Browns, collecting five tackles.
Denver Broncos 23, Los Angeles Chargers 17
Ladd McConkey, WR: Listed as questionable on the Chargers' final injury report after missing practice all week with a foot injury and did not play.
Detroit Lions 45, Arizona Cardinals 21
Tate Ratledge, OL: Played 63 of 66 snaps for the Lions, recording 33 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Houston Texans 26, Tennessee Titans 3
Kamari Lassiter, CB: Appeared on all 63 defensive snaps for Houston, collecting four tackles and a pass deflection.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT: Logged 18 snaps for the Titans, recording one tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Indianapolis Colts 22
Daylen Everette, CB: Played 67 of 71 defensive snaps for Pittsburgh, making six tackles (five solo) and two pass deflections.
Darnell Washington, TE: Logged 38 snaps for the Steelers, catching two of three targets for 12 yards, while making three pass blocks without a pressure.
CJ Allen, LB: Recorded 24 snaps for Indianapolis, making three tackles.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, OL: Listed on the Colts gameday roster as the backup center, recording no statistics.
New England Patriots 45, Las Vegas Raiders 17
Jared Wilson, OL: Played all 75 snaps at center for New England, recording 38 pass blocks.
Brock Bowers, TE: Caught his third touchdown in as many games for the Raiders, amassing 110 yards on 10 targets with eight receptions.
Nakobe Dean, LB: Led Las Vegas defensively, recording a team-high 12 tackles while playing 75 snaps. He ranks fourth in the league this season with 44 tackles.
Eric Stokes, CB: Tallied 63 snaps for the Raiders, making three solo tackles.
Quay Walker, LB: Played all 75 defensive snaps alongside Dean, collecting four tackles.
Minnesota Vikings 23, New Orleans Saints 13
Chaz Chambliss, OLB: Recorded one tackle in the Vikings' win.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE: Played 33 snaps for Minnesota, recording one pressure.
Brett Thorson, P: Returned from a hamstring injury, booting three punts for 131 yards (43.7 average) for the Vikings.
Ben Yurosek, TE: Returned from the injured list and played 39 snaps for Minnesota, catching his only target for 10 yards.
New York Giants 27, Washington Commanders 27
Andrew Thomas, OT: Played all 89 offensive snaps for New York, recording 60 pass blocks.
Jacksonville Jaguars 19, Philadelphia Eagles 17
Travon Walker, DE: Appeared on 54 of 62 snaps for Jacksonville, making two tackles and two hits on the quarterback.
Jalen Carter, DT: Recorded two sacks and a tackle for loss on 58 snaps for Philadelphia.
Jordan Davis, DT: Logged 35 snaps for the Eagles, collecting three tackles.
Smael Mondon Jr., LB: Recorded one tackle for Philadelphia.
Micah Morris, G: Did not see any action for the Eagles.
Kelee Ringo, CB: Recorded one tackle for Philadelphia.
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB: Played 58 snaps for the Eagles, making one tackle.
San Francisco 49ers 32, Seattle Seahawks 29
Mykel Williams, DL: Played 23 snaps in his first game since suffering a torn ACL in Week nine of the 2025 season, recording two tackles for the 49ers.
Baltimore Ravens 30, Atlanta Falcons 23
John Jenkins, DT: Saw limited action for Baltimore, appearing on 10 snaps without recording any statistics.
Nick Moore, LS: Served as the long snapper for the Ravens while also making one tackle.
Roquan Smith, LB: Anchored Baltimore's defense, playing all 64 snaps and making eight tackles.
Malaki Starks, S: Led the Ravens with 10 tackles, including two tackles for loss on 62 snaps.
Zachariah Branch, WR: Caught both targets for 15 yards and returned a punt for 27 yards for the Falcons.
Charlie Woerner, TE: Appeared on 42 offensive snaps for Atlanta, making nine pass blocks and catching one of two targets for 12 yards.
Buffalo Bills 37, Los Angeles Rams 34
James Cook, RB: Recorded his first multi-touchdown game of the season for Buffalo, rushing for 111 yards on 25 attempts.
Stetson Bennett IV, QB: Served as the backup quarterback for Los Angeles.
Warren McClendon Jr., OL: Appeared on all 82 offensive snaps for the Rams, recording 56 pass blocks.
Matthew Stafford, QB: Led the NFL in passing yards in week five, completing 40 of 54 passing attempts for 383 yards, throwing for three touchdowns without an interception.
Practice Squad Players:
Beau Gardner, LS - Chicago Bears
Kendall Milton, RB - Cincinnati Bengals
Noah Thomas, WR - Cincinnati Bengals
John FitzPatrick, TE - Cleveland Browns
Zion Logue, DT - Cleveland Browns
Xaiver Truss, T - Cleveland Browns
Derion Kendrick, DB - Dallas Cowboys
Dominic Lovett , WR - Detroit Lions
Azeez Ojulari,OLB - Las Vegas Raiders
Dillon Bell, WR - Minnesota Vikings
Zamir White, RB - New Orleans Saints
Players on IR/PUP:
Jalon Walker, LB - Atlanta Falcons
Trevor Etienne, RB - Carolina Panthers
Warren Brinson, DT - Green Bay Packers
Arian Smith, WR - New York Jets
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Brock Bowers found the end zone for a third straight week; Matthew Stafford led the NFL in passing yards while four former Georgia standouts helped the Minnesota Vikings improve to 5-0. From breakout defensive performances to dominant offensive showings, Bulldogs made their presence felt in nearly every contest.
Here is a complete look at how former Georgia players performed in Week 5.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Dallas Cowboys 16
Tykee Smith, S: Played 59 of 60 snaps for Tampa Bay's defense, collecting four tackles and two hits on the quarterback.
Broderick Jones, OLB: Tallied eight snaps for the Cowboys, recording six pass blocks.
George Pickens, WR: Led Dallas offensively, catching nine of 13 targets for 130 yards and a touchdown.
Green Bay Packers 31, Chicago Bears 7
Javon Bullard, S: Logged 53 snaps on defense in the Packers' win, making seven tackles and deflecting a pass.
Devonte Wyatt, DT: Recorded his first two sacks of the season on 32 snaps for Green Bay, making three total tackles.
D'Andre Swift, RB: Led Chicago on the ground, rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown on nine carries plus caught four passes for 30 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Miami Dolphins 24
Dylan Fairchild, OL: Played all 64 snaps for the Bengals, recording 33 pass blocks.
Amarius Mims, OL: Tallied 61 snaps alongside Fairchild, delivering 33 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Colbie Young, WR: Inactive due to a knee injury, marking his second consecutive missed game for Cincinnati.
Robert Beal Jr., EDGE: Listed as inactive by the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury he sustained during Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Malik Herring, DE: Appeared on 20 snaps for Miami, recording one tackle.
New York Jets 17, Cleveland Browns 12
Tyson Campbell, CB: Played all 70 snaps for the Browns, collecting five tackles.
Denver Broncos 23, Los Angeles Chargers 17
Ladd McConkey, WR: Listed as questionable on the Chargers' final injury report after missing practice all week with a foot injury and did not play.
Detroit Lions 45, Arizona Cardinals 21
Tate Ratledge, OL: Played 63 of 66 snaps for the Lions, recording 33 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Houston Texans 26, Tennessee Titans 3
Kamari Lassiter, CB: Appeared on all 63 defensive snaps for Houston, collecting four tackles and a pass deflection.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT: Logged 18 snaps for the Titans, recording one tackle.
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Indianapolis Colts 22
Daylen Everette, CB: Played 67 of 71 defensive snaps for Pittsburgh, making six tackles (five solo) and two pass deflections.
Darnell Washington, TE: Logged 38 snaps for the Steelers, catching two of three targets for 12 yards, while making three pass blocks without a pressure.
CJ Allen, LB: Recorded 24 snaps for Indianapolis, making three tackles.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, OL: Listed on the Colts gameday roster as the backup center, recording no statistics.
New England Patriots 45, Las Vegas Raiders 17
Jared Wilson, OL: Played all 75 snaps at center for New England, recording 38 pass blocks.
Brock Bowers, TE: Caught his third touchdown in as many games for the Raiders, amassing 110 yards on 10 targets with eight receptions.
Nakobe Dean, LB: Led Las Vegas defensively, recording a team-high 12 tackles while playing 75 snaps. He ranks fourth in the league this season with 44 tackles.
Eric Stokes, CB: Tallied 63 snaps for the Raiders, making three solo tackles.
Quay Walker, LB: Played all 75 defensive snaps alongside Dean, collecting four tackles.
Minnesota Vikings 23, New Orleans Saints 13
Chaz Chambliss, OLB: Recorded one tackle in the Vikings' win.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE: Played 33 snaps for Minnesota, recording one pressure.
Brett Thorson, P: Returned from a hamstring injury, booting three punts for 131 yards (43.7 average) for the Vikings.
Ben Yurosek, TE: Returned from the injured list and played 39 snaps for Minnesota, catching his only target for 10 yards.
New York Giants 27, Washington Commanders 27
Andrew Thomas, OT: Played all 89 offensive snaps for New York, recording 60 pass blocks.
Jacksonville Jaguars 19, Philadelphia Eagles 17
Travon Walker, DE: Appeared on 54 of 62 snaps for Jacksonville, making two tackles and two hits on the quarterback.
Jalen Carter, DT: Recorded two sacks and a tackle for loss on 58 snaps for Philadelphia.
Jordan Davis, DT: Logged 35 snaps for the Eagles, collecting three tackles.
Smael Mondon Jr., LB: Recorded one tackle for Philadelphia.
Micah Morris, G: Did not see any action for the Eagles.
Kelee Ringo, CB: Recorded one tackle for Philadelphia.
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB: Played 58 snaps for the Eagles, making one tackle.
San Francisco 49ers 32, Seattle Seahawks 29
Mykel Williams, DL: Played 23 snaps in his first game since suffering a torn ACL in Week nine of the 2025 season, recording two tackles for the 49ers.
Baltimore Ravens 30, Atlanta Falcons 23
John Jenkins, DT: Saw limited action for Baltimore, appearing on 10 snaps without recording any statistics.
Nick Moore, LS: Served as the long snapper for the Ravens while also making one tackle.
Roquan Smith, LB: Anchored Baltimore's defense, playing all 64 snaps and making eight tackles.
Malaki Starks, S: Led the Ravens with 10 tackles, including two tackles for loss on 62 snaps.
Zachariah Branch, WR: Caught both targets for 15 yards and returned a punt for 27 yards for the Falcons.
Charlie Woerner, TE: Appeared on 42 offensive snaps for Atlanta, making nine pass blocks and catching one of two targets for 12 yards.
Buffalo Bills 37, Los Angeles Rams 34
James Cook, RB: Recorded his first multi-touchdown game of the season for Buffalo, rushing for 111 yards on 25 attempts.
Stetson Bennett IV, QB: Served as the backup quarterback for Los Angeles.
Warren McClendon Jr., OL: Appeared on all 82 offensive snaps for the Rams, recording 56 pass blocks.
Matthew Stafford, QB: Led the NFL in passing yards in week five, completing 40 of 54 passing attempts for 383 yards, throwing for three touchdowns without an interception.
Practice Squad Players:
Beau Gardner, LS - Chicago Bears
Kendall Milton, RB - Cincinnati Bengals
Noah Thomas, WR - Cincinnati Bengals
John FitzPatrick, TE - Cleveland Browns
Zion Logue, DT - Cleveland Browns
Xaiver Truss, T - Cleveland Browns
Derion Kendrick, DB - Dallas Cowboys
Dominic Lovett , WR - Detroit Lions
Azeez Ojulari,OLB - Las Vegas Raiders
Dillon Bell, WR - Minnesota Vikings
Zamir White, RB - New Orleans Saints
Players on IR/PUP:
Jalon Walker, LB - Atlanta Falcons
Trevor Etienne, RB - Carolina Panthers
Warren Brinson, DT - Green Bay Packers
Arian Smith, WR - New York Jets
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