CAREER PERFORMANCES from Paulson Adebo and Dalton Schultz highlighted action from among the 19 Stanford alums, including 10 starters, who played in the NFL's Week 9.
Here is a summary of how the former Cardinal fared:
New Orleans starting left cornerback Paulson Adebo had two interceptions and forced a fumble and had a fumble recovery in the Saints' 24-17 victory over visiting Chicago. In addition, Adebo made seven tackles, including five solo, and defensed three passes as the Saints pulled into the NFC South lead at 5-4.
Paulson Adebo. Photo by Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports.
Adebo became the first player with two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in same game since Green Bay's Charles Woodson did so on Nov. 26, 2009, against the Lions. He's also the first Saints player with an interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery in same game since Winfred Tubbs against Miami on Oct. 15, 1995.
His strip and fumble recovery at the Bears' 39-yard line late in the third quarter set up a field goal that put the Saints ahead 17-14. Adebo played all 68 defensive snaps.
Adebo, who is tied for second in the NFL with four interceptions, had the NFL's third-highest defensive grade for the week among all positions by Pro Football Focus, with a rating of 92.9. He has the fifth-highest season grade among cornerbacks, at 86.2.
Starting offensive left tackle Andrus Peat played all 63 offensive snaps for the Saints and five on special teams.
Andrus Peat. Photo by Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports.
Houston starting tight end Dalton Schultz had 10 catches for a career-high 130 yards and scored a touchdown in the Texans' 39-37 victory over visiting Tampa Bay. With their starting kicker injured and the score tied early in the fourth quarter, the Texans went for it on fourth-and-goal from the Buccaneers' 9-yard line when Schultz snagged a touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud for a 30-23 lead. Schultz played 57 offensive snaps and was targeted 11 times. He had Pro Football Focus' No. 3 pass-receiving grade this week, with a grade of 83.5.
Dalton Schultz. Photo by Trask Smith/Cal Sport Media.
Minnesota starting defensive tackle Harrison Phillips had five tackles, including two solo, while playing 41 defensive snaps in the Vikings' 31-28 victory at Atlanta. Tight end Tucker Fisk played a career-high 18 offensive snaps and 16 on special teams for the Falcons.
Harrison Phillips. Photo by Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports.
Atlanta starting center Drew Dalman played every offensive snap. He leads NFL centers with a season offensive rating of 82.4 from Pro Football Focus. He also leads in run-blocking, with a 90.6 grade. For the week, Dalman was No. 2 in both categories, with grades of 81.3 (offense) and 92.6 (run-blocking).
New York Giants starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke had seven tackles, including a tackle for loss, and played all 60 defensive snaps in the Giants' 30-6 loss at Las Vegas. Okereke is tied for eighth in the league in tackles (80) and tied for fourth in solo tackles (43). Raiders starting tight end Austin Hooper had one catch for 10 yards and played 29 offensive snaps.
Justin Reid. Photo by Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA TODAY Sports.
Kansas City starting safety Justin Reid had three tackles in the Chiefs' 21-14 victory over Miami in Frankfurt, Germany. Reid played all 63 defensive snaps and two on special teams as the Chiefs improved to 7-2, which is tied for the best in the AFC. Miami starting punter Jake Bailey averaged 45.1 yards on seven punts, with four downed inside the 20 and two inside the 10. He also was the holder on two successful extra-point tries.
Washington defensive end Casey Toohill earned his first start of the season and had one tackle in 42 defensive snaps for the Commanders in their 20-17 victory at New England. Patriots' receiver Ty Montgomery had two tackles on special teams while playing 21 special teams snaps.
Pittsburgh offensive guard Nate Herbig played four special teams snaps in the Steelers' 20-16 victory over visiting Tennessee on Thursday night.
Seattle tight end Colby Parkinson had one catch for six yards in the Seahawks' 37-3 loss at Baltimore. Parkinson played 22 offensive snaps and 10 on special teams.
Colby Parkinson. Photo by Jessica Rapfogel/USA TODAY Sports.
Arizona tight end Elijah Higgins assisted on a tackle after a Cleveland interception and played 15 offensive snaps and 12 on special teams in the Cardinals' 27-0 loss at Cleveland.
Cincinnati receiver Trenton Irwin returned two punts for 11 yards in the Bengals' 24-18 victory over visiting Buffalo on Sunday night. Irwin played 14 offensive snaps and three on special teams.
New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas had two tackles, a half-sack, and a quarterback hurry in a 27-6 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Thomas played 18 defensive snaps and five on special teams. Receiver Simi Fehoko played four offensive snaps and six on special teams and Chargers' teammate, offensive tackle Foster Sarell, played one offensive snap and five on special teams.
Houston quarterback Davis Mills did not play.
Jacksonville (offensive tackle Walker Little), Denver (offensive tackle Cameron Fleming), and San Francisco (running back Christian McCaffrey, linebacker Curtis Robinson) had byes.
Seattle cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly, Philadelphia quarterback Tanner McKee, and Arizona receiver Michael Wilson were inactive.
Miami cornerback Ethan Bonner, Philadelphia defensive tackle Thomas Booker, Cincinnati safety Michael Thomas, Washington receiver Brycen Tremayne, and Chicago defensive back Kendall Williamson were on practice squads.
Carolina defensive end Henry Anderson and Arizona tight end Zach Ertz were on injured reserve.