NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 27: Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game at Cesars Superdome on September 27, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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November 10, 2026 | Football

ATHENS-----The standout performers in week nine of National Football League (NFL) action featured several former University of Georgia stars.
 
For example, Brock Bowers set an NFL record for receptions by a tight end through his first three seasons. Linebacker Nakobe Dean recorded a career-high 18 tackles. Running back James Cook extended his franchise-record streak to seven straight games with at least 75 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
 
Here is a look at how all the former Georgia players performed in week nine.

Jacksonville Jaguars 33, Baltimore Ravens 10
Travon Walker, DE: Played 38 of 46 defensive snaps for the Jaguars, recording three tackles, two of which went for a loss.
John Jenkins, DT:  Saw limited action for Baltimore, making one tackle on 14 defensive snaps. 
Nick Moore, LS: Served as the long snapper for the Ravens, notching a tackle on special teams. 
Roquan Smith, LB: Led Baltimore defensively with eight tackles, playing 53 snaps.
Malaki Starks, S: Anchored the Ravens' defense, playing all 56 snaps and finishing with four tackles, one for a loss. 
 
Cincinnati Bengals 34, Atlanta Falcons 17
Dylan Fairchild, OL: Appeared on all but one offensive snap for Cincinnati, tallying 32 pass blocks without allowing a pressure. 
Amarius Mims, OL: Played all 56 offensive snaps for the Bengals, recording 32 pass blocks without a pressure. 
Colbie Young, WR: Saw limited action for Cincinnati, logging 15 snaps without recording a statistic. 
Zachariah Branch, WR: Ruled out and listed as inactive by Atlanta due to a hamstring injury suffered during week eight.
Charlie Woerner, TE: Caught his first NFL touchdown through seven seasons in the league, hauling in his only target while recording three pass blocks on 26 snaps. 
 
New Orleans Saints 23, Cleveland Browns 22
Oscar Delp, TE: Played 22 snaps for the Saints, not recording any offensive statistics but collected two tackles on special teams. 
Christen Miller, DL: Listed as inactive (healthy scratch) for New Orleans.
Zamir White, RB: Recorded his first carry of the season after being elevated from the Saints practice squad, rushing for five yards while returning two punts for 49 yards. 
Tyson Campbell, CB: Hauled in his second fumble recovery of the season for the Browns while making seven total tackles. 
 
Dallas Cowboys 27, Indianapolis Colts 23
Broderick Jones, T: Saw limited action for Dallas, appearing on seven snaps without recording any statistics. 
George Pickens, WR: Declared inactive 90 minutes before kickoff by the Cowboys due to shoulder and hamstring injuries
CJ Allen, LB: Played all defensive snaps in a game for the first time in his career for Indianapolis (79), matching his personal-best 10 tackles in a single game. 
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, OL:  Served as the backup center for the Colts, not appearing on any snaps. 
 
Denver Broncos 26, Carolina Panthers 21
Trevor Etienne, RB: Saw limited action for the Panthers, rushing for seven yards on two carries while playing seven snaps. 
Monroe Freeling, OT: Played all 66 offensive snaps for Carolina, recording 43 pass blocks with just one pressure allowed. 
 
Detroit Lions 19, Miami Dolphins 9
Tate Ratledge, OL: Appeared on all 59 offensive snaps in the Lions win, recording 29 pass blocks. 
 
Green Bay Packers 45, New England Patriots 27
Javon Bullard, S: Tallied 44 defensive snaps for Green Bay, making three tackles. 
Devonte Wyatt, DT: Appeared on 29 snaps for the Packers, not recording any statistics. 
Jared Wilson, OL: Served as the Patriots center on all 63 snaps, notching a team-high 46 pass blocks without surrendering a pressure. 
 
Houston Texans 44, Los Angeles Chargers 22
Kamari Lassiter, CB: Played all 69 defensive snaps in the Texans win, defending four passes while recording two tackles. 
Ladd McConkey, WR: Suffered back spasms during pregame warmups and did not see the field for the Chargers. 
 
San Francisco 49ers 38, Las Vegas Raiders 17
Mykel Williams, DL: Tallied 16 defensive snaps for the 49ers and did not record any statistics. 
Brock Bowers, TE: Set an NFL record for most receptions by a tight end in his first three seasons now with 244, the previous mark was 221 by Trey McBride. Bowers tallied 111 yards on seven receptions and a touchdown for the Raiders in week nine. He now ranks first among tight ends in receiving yards this season and ninth overall among all receivers.
Nakobe Dean, LB: Recorded a career-high of 18 tackles for Las Vegas, playing all 73 defensive snaps.
Eric Stokes, CB: Played all but one defensive snap for the Raiders, making four tackles. 
Quay Walker, LB: Appeared on 69 defensive snaps for Las Vegas, bringing down the ball carrier 11 times.
 
Los Angeles Rams 20, Washington Commanders 13
Stetson Bennett IV, QB: Served as the backup quarterback for Los Angeles. 
Warren McClendon Jr., OL: Played all 75 offensive snaps for the Rams, tallying 45 pass blocks. 
Matthew Stafford, QB: Completed 23 of 43 passing attempts for 228 yards, throwing a touchdown and an interception for Los Angeles. 
 
New York Giants 19, Philadelphia Eagles 11
Andrew Thomas, OT: Anchored New York's offensive line, playing all 67 snaps while delivering 36 pass blocks. 
Jalen Carter, DT: Tallied 58 snaps on the Eagles' defense, recording two tackles, including a sack.
Jordan Davis, DT: Played 38 snaps for Philadelphia, making three tackles, two for loss, including a sack. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Davis was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Smael Mondon Jr., LB: Recorded five tackles for the Eagles on 26 snaps. 
Micah Morris, G: Saw limited action for Philadelphia, appearing on one special teams' snap. 
Kelee Ringo, CB: Saw limited action for the Eagles, recording one tackle on two defensive snaps. 
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB: Collected two tackles for Philadelphia, including a sack on 44 snaps. 
 
Chicago Bears 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24
D'Andre Swift, RB: Held to a season-low 31 rush yards on 12 carries, appearing on 44 offensive snaps for Chicago. 
Tykee Smith, S: Played all 61 defensive snaps for Tampa Bay, deflecting two passes while recording seven tackles, one for loss, and one interception. He now has an interception in two of the past three games.
 
Buffalo Bills 23, Minnesota Vikings 6
James Cook, RB: Rushed for 107 yards on 31 carries and has recorded at least 75 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in seven consecutive games, the longest streak in franchise history and the longest by any NFL player since LaDainian Tomlinson had eight straight in 2006. Cook and Bills quarterback Josh Allen also became the first quarterback-running back tandem in NFL history to cross the 5,000-career-rushing-yards mark on the same drive. 
Chaz Chambliss, OLB: Saw limited action for the Vikings, playing three snaps without recording any statistics. 
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE: Tallied 35 defensive snaps for Minnesota, collecting five tackles and half a sack. 
Brett Thorson, P: Punted five times for 240 yards and a 48.0 average  for the Vikings, including a single-game high of four punts inside the 20-yard line and a career-long 66-yarder.
Ben Yurosek, TE: Saw action on 10 snaps for Minnesota and recoverd a fumble for the first time in his career.
 
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

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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