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October 28, 2026 | Football
ATHENS-----Former Georgia Bulldogs once again left their mark across the National Football League during week seven of the 2026 season.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford made franchise history in Los Angeles while Tykee Smith did the same for Tampa Bay, and linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker continue to rank among the league's top defenders.
Here's how every former Georgia player performed last week:
Chicago Bears 30, New England Patriots 24
D'Andre Swift, RB: Led the Bears on the ground, taking 22 carries for 78 yards while extending his touchdown streak to three games.
Jared Wilson, OL: Played all 53 offensive snaps for the Patriots, recording 36 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Cincinnati Bengals 35, Baltimore Ravens 13
Amarius Mims, OL: Appeared on 50 of 53 offensive snaps for Cincinnati, recording 32 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Colbie Young, WR: Logged seven snaps for the Bengals and did not record any statistics.
John Jenkins, DT: Played 15 defensive snaps for the Ravens, collecting two tackles.
Nick Moore, LS: Served as the long snapper for Baltimore and recorded one tackle on special teams.
Roquan Smith, LB: Led the Ravens defensively with eight total tackles, playing 46 snaps.
Malaki Starks, S: Played all 53 defensive snaps for Baltimore, recording three tackles.
Cleveland Browns 27, Tennessee Titans 24
Tyson Campbell, CB: Appeared on 60 of 63 defensive snaps for the Browns, collecting four tackles. Also, with the Browns leading 17-14 in the 3rd quarter, he forced a fumble that was recovered by teammate Ronnie Hickman.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT: Logged 16 snaps for the Titans, making one tackle.
Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 17
Tate Ratledge, OL: Played all 68 offensive snaps for Detroit, delivering a team-high 33 pass blocks without surrendering a pressure.
Javon Bullard, S: Tallied 37 defensive snaps for the Packers, recording a pass deflection and two tackles, including a tackle for loss.
Devonte Wyatt, DT: Appeared on 23 snaps for Green Bay's defense, making three tackles.
Minnesota Vikings 16, Indianapolis Colts 10
Chaz Chambliss, OLB: Played 17 special teams snaps for Minnesota, not recording any statistics.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE: Appeared on 46 defensive snaps for the Vikings, recording one pressure.
Brett Thorson, P: Started at punter for Minnesota, placing both of his punts inside the 20-yard line.
Ben Yurosek, TE: Tallied 30 offensive snaps for the Vikings, recording seven pass blocks and no other statistics.
CJ Allen, LB: Listed as inactive by Indianapolis after suffering an ankle injury during practice leading up to the game.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, OL: Saw limited action for the Colts, appearing on six special teams stats without recording any statistics.
Los Angeles Rams 35, Las Vegas Raiders 21
Stetson Bennett IV, QB: Served as the backup quarterback for the Rams.
Warren McClendon Jr., OL: Played all 72 offensive snaps for Los Angeles, recording 32 pass blocks while allowing one pressure.
Matthew Stafford, QB: Became the Rams' all-time leader in passing touchdowns and is now the only player in the modern era to hold such a record for two different franchises. After throwing for 195 yards on 23-of-29 attempts against the Raiders, Stafford preserved his lead in the NFL in total passing yards for the third consecutive week.
Brock Bowers, TE: Appeared on 57 offensive snaps for Las Vegas, catching six of eight targets for 73 yards.
Nakobe Dean, LB: Played all 72 defensive snaps for the Raiders, recording an interception in the fourth quarter and a team-high 12 tackles along with Quay Walker.
Eric Stokes, CB: Appeared on all 72 snaps alongside Dean, collecting three tackles.
Quay Walker, LB: Tallied 69 defensive snaps, collecting a team-high 12 tackles alongside Dean, two of which went for a loss.
Miami Dolphins 28, New York Jets 25
Robert Beal Jr., EDGE: Listed as inactive by the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury he suffered during week two against the San Francisco 49ers.
Malik Herring, DE: Took advantage of limited action for Miami, recording a sack and two hits on the quarterback through 14 defensive snaps.
New York Giants 27, Houston Texans 21
Andrew Thomas, OT: Played all 66 offensive snaps for the Giants, recording 31 pass blocks.
Kamari Lassiter, CB: Appeared on all 66 defensive snaps for Houston, collecting eight total tackles including a sack.
Pittsburgh Steelers 16, New Orleans Saints 10
Daylen Everette, CB: Saw limited action for Pittsburgh, playing three snaps and recording a tackle.
Darnell Washington, TE: Appeared on 36 offensive snaps for the Steelers, catching his lone target for a four-yard touchdown from Aaron Rodgers. It marked the 540th career regular-season TD pass for the veteran quarterback, good for third place in NFL history, trailing only Drew Brees and Tom Brady.
Oscar Delp, TE: Logged 16 offensive snaps for New Orleans, catching his only target for two yards.
Christen Miller, DL: Played 18 snaps on defense for the Saints, collecting three tackles.
Atlanta Falcons 29, San Francisco 49ers 20
Zachariah Branch, WR: Appeared on 23 offensive snaps and played on special teams for Atlanta, catching one of two targets for nine yards, rushing once for eight yards, and returning a kick for 61 yards.
Charlie Woerner, TE: Tallied 48 offensive snaps for the Falcons, catching his only target for nine yards while rushing once for three yards.
Mykel Williams, DL: Played 32 snaps for San Francisco, making two tackles.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43, Carolina Panthers 13
Tykee Smith, S: Logged 51 defensive snaps for Tampa Bay, recording seven tackles and one interception, picking off Bryce Young. Smith has registered interceptions in all three of his seasons with the Buccaneers. Also, Smith blocked an extra point which was recovered by teammate Zyon McCollum who returned it for two points, the first such return in Tampa Bay history.
Trevor Etienne, RB: Played 17 offensive snaps for Carolina and appeared on special teams, rushing six times for eight yards, catching both targets for 17 yards and returning three kicks for 69 yards.
Monroe Freeling, OT: Appeared on 33 snaps for the Panthers, collecting 22 pass blocks.
Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia Eagles 21
Broderick Jones, OLB: Saw limited action for the Cowboys, playing nine snaps without recording any statistics.
George Pickens, WR: Played 41 offensive snaps for Dallas, catching four of six targets for 57 yards including a 21-yarder for a touchdown.
Jalen Carter, DT: Tallied 59 snaps on defense for the Eagles, collecting two tackles.
Jordan Davis, DT: Appeared on 44 snaps for Philadelphia, making four tackles.
Smael Mondon Jr., LB: Made two tackles for the Eagles.
Micah Morris, G: Appeared on special teams for Philadelphia, not recording any statistics.
Kelee Ringo, CB: Saw limited action for the Eagles, making one tackle.
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB: Ruled out by Philadelphia after suffering a concussion during the previous week's game against the Carolina Panthers.
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
Mecole Hardman , WR - Indianapolis Colts
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
Warren Brinson, DT - Green Bay Packers
Arian Smith, WR - New York Jets
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford made franchise history in Los Angeles while Tykee Smith did the same for Tampa Bay, and linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker continue to rank among the league's top defenders.
Here's how every former Georgia player performed last week:
Chicago Bears 30, New England Patriots 24
D'Andre Swift, RB: Led the Bears on the ground, taking 22 carries for 78 yards while extending his touchdown streak to three games.
Jared Wilson, OL: Played all 53 offensive snaps for the Patriots, recording 36 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Cincinnati Bengals 35, Baltimore Ravens 13
Amarius Mims, OL: Appeared on 50 of 53 offensive snaps for Cincinnati, recording 32 pass blocks without allowing a pressure.
Colbie Young, WR: Logged seven snaps for the Bengals and did not record any statistics.
John Jenkins, DT: Played 15 defensive snaps for the Ravens, collecting two tackles.
Nick Moore, LS: Served as the long snapper for Baltimore and recorded one tackle on special teams.
Roquan Smith, LB: Led the Ravens defensively with eight total tackles, playing 46 snaps.
Malaki Starks, S: Played all 53 defensive snaps for Baltimore, recording three tackles.
Cleveland Browns 27, Tennessee Titans 24
Tyson Campbell, CB: Appeared on 60 of 63 defensive snaps for the Browns, collecting four tackles. Also, with the Browns leading 17-14 in the 3rd quarter, he forced a fumble that was recovered by teammate Ronnie Hickman.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT: Logged 16 snaps for the Titans, making one tackle.
Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 17
Tate Ratledge, OL: Played all 68 offensive snaps for Detroit, delivering a team-high 33 pass blocks without surrendering a pressure.
Javon Bullard, S: Tallied 37 defensive snaps for the Packers, recording a pass deflection and two tackles, including a tackle for loss.
Devonte Wyatt, DT: Appeared on 23 snaps for Green Bay's defense, making three tackles.
Minnesota Vikings 16, Indianapolis Colts 10
Chaz Chambliss, OLB: Played 17 special teams snaps for Minnesota, not recording any statistics.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE: Appeared on 46 defensive snaps for the Vikings, recording one pressure.
Brett Thorson, P: Started at punter for Minnesota, placing both of his punts inside the 20-yard line.
Ben Yurosek, TE: Tallied 30 offensive snaps for the Vikings, recording seven pass blocks and no other statistics.
CJ Allen, LB: Listed as inactive by Indianapolis after suffering an ankle injury during practice leading up to the game.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, OL: Saw limited action for the Colts, appearing on six special teams stats without recording any statistics.
Los Angeles Rams 35, Las Vegas Raiders 21
Stetson Bennett IV, QB: Served as the backup quarterback for the Rams.
Warren McClendon Jr., OL: Played all 72 offensive snaps for Los Angeles, recording 32 pass blocks while allowing one pressure.
Matthew Stafford, QB: Became the Rams' all-time leader in passing touchdowns and is now the only player in the modern era to hold such a record for two different franchises. After throwing for 195 yards on 23-of-29 attempts against the Raiders, Stafford preserved his lead in the NFL in total passing yards for the third consecutive week.
Brock Bowers, TE: Appeared on 57 offensive snaps for Las Vegas, catching six of eight targets for 73 yards.
Nakobe Dean, LB: Played all 72 defensive snaps for the Raiders, recording an interception in the fourth quarter and a team-high 12 tackles along with Quay Walker.
Eric Stokes, CB: Appeared on all 72 snaps alongside Dean, collecting three tackles.
Quay Walker, LB: Tallied 69 defensive snaps, collecting a team-high 12 tackles alongside Dean, two of which went for a loss.
Miami Dolphins 28, New York Jets 25
Robert Beal Jr., EDGE: Listed as inactive by the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury he suffered during week two against the San Francisco 49ers.
Malik Herring, DE: Took advantage of limited action for Miami, recording a sack and two hits on the quarterback through 14 defensive snaps.
New York Giants 27, Houston Texans 21
Andrew Thomas, OT: Played all 66 offensive snaps for the Giants, recording 31 pass blocks.
Kamari Lassiter, CB: Appeared on all 66 defensive snaps for Houston, collecting eight total tackles including a sack.
Pittsburgh Steelers 16, New Orleans Saints 10
Daylen Everette, CB: Saw limited action for Pittsburgh, playing three snaps and recording a tackle.
Darnell Washington, TE: Appeared on 36 offensive snaps for the Steelers, catching his lone target for a four-yard touchdown from Aaron Rodgers. It marked the 540th career regular-season TD pass for the veteran quarterback, good for third place in NFL history, trailing only Drew Brees and Tom Brady.
Oscar Delp, TE: Logged 16 offensive snaps for New Orleans, catching his only target for two yards.
Christen Miller, DL: Played 18 snaps on defense for the Saints, collecting three tackles.
Atlanta Falcons 29, San Francisco 49ers 20
Zachariah Branch, WR: Appeared on 23 offensive snaps and played on special teams for Atlanta, catching one of two targets for nine yards, rushing once for eight yards, and returning a kick for 61 yards.
Charlie Woerner, TE: Tallied 48 offensive snaps for the Falcons, catching his only target for nine yards while rushing once for three yards.
Mykel Williams, DL: Played 32 snaps for San Francisco, making two tackles.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43, Carolina Panthers 13
Tykee Smith, S: Logged 51 defensive snaps for Tampa Bay, recording seven tackles and one interception, picking off Bryce Young. Smith has registered interceptions in all three of his seasons with the Buccaneers. Also, Smith blocked an extra point which was recovered by teammate Zyon McCollum who returned it for two points, the first such return in Tampa Bay history.
Trevor Etienne, RB: Played 17 offensive snaps for Carolina and appeared on special teams, rushing six times for eight yards, catching both targets for 17 yards and returning three kicks for 69 yards.
Monroe Freeling, OT: Appeared on 33 snaps for the Panthers, collecting 22 pass blocks.
Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia Eagles 21
Broderick Jones, OLB: Saw limited action for the Cowboys, playing nine snaps without recording any statistics.
George Pickens, WR: Played 41 offensive snaps for Dallas, catching four of six targets for 57 yards including a 21-yarder for a touchdown.
Jalen Carter, DT: Tallied 59 snaps on defense for the Eagles, collecting two tackles.
Jordan Davis, DT: Appeared on 44 snaps for Philadelphia, making four tackles.
Smael Mondon Jr., LB: Made two tackles for the Eagles.
Micah Morris, G: Appeared on special teams for Philadelphia, not recording any statistics.
Kelee Ringo, CB: Saw limited action for the Eagles, making one tackle.
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB: Ruled out by Philadelphia after suffering a concussion during the previous week's game against the Carolina Panthers.
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
Mecole Hardman , WR - Indianapolis Colts
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
Warren Brinson, DT - Green Bay Packers
Arian Smith, WR - New York Jets
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