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Stanford in the NFL: Week 6 Recap

Zach Ertz and Christian McCaffrey scored this week

STANFORD, Calif. — Zach Ertz and Christian McCaffrey found the end zone in Week 6 as both continued strong starts to their 2025 season. A number of other former Cardinal played big roles in upset wins for their teams as 24 alumni appeared in a game this week.

Below is a breakdown of each performance by a former Cardinal in Week 6:

New York Giants 34, Philadelphia Eagles 17

  • Paulson Adebo (NYG): Tied for second on the Giants in tackles with seven, including five solo tackles…played every snap in New York’s upset win.
  • Bobby Okereke (NYG): Recorded six tackles for New York against Philadelphia, with two solo tackles…added one quarterback hurry and a pass breakup.

Denver Broncos 13, New York Jets 11

  • Harrison Phillips (NYJ): Started at defensive tackle for the Jets and recorded one tackle on 30 snaps.

Indianapolis Colts 31, Arizona Cardinals 27

  • Michael Wilson (ARI): Had his best game of the season, recording four catches for 44 yards…caught a 30-yard pass in the fourth quarter during Arizona’s final drive, his longest catch of the season.
  • Elijah Higgins (ARI): Hauled in both of his targets for 34 yards…caught a 24-yard pass, the third-longest of his NFL career.
  • Simi Fehoko (ARI): Appeared on nine offensive snaps and 17 special teams snaps.

Los Angeles Chargers 29, Miami Dolphins 27

    • Tucker Fisk (LAC): Appeared at tight end and played 27 snaps on offense.
    • Kendall Williamson (LAC): Played 17 special teams snaps and has appeared in every game this season.
    • Foster Sarell (LAC): Saw eight special teams snaps.
    • Jake Bailey (MIA): Punted twice for an average of 55.5 yards per punt…both of his punts were at least 54 yards…held on six kick attempts by Riley Patterson…leads the NFL in net punting with an average of 47.0 yards per punt.
    • Ethan Bonner (MIA): Appeared in his third game of the season and played 29 total snaps between defense and special teams…recorded his first tackle of the year.

New England Patriots 25, New Orleans Saints 19

    • Austin Hooper (NE): Caught his only target for a five-yard gain as the Patriots entered into a tie for first place in the AFC East.
    • Justin Reid (NO): Returned from an injury suffered last week and played all 64 snaps for the Saints, recording three tackles, including a tackle-for-loss...Week 6 NFLPA Community MVP.

Carolina Panthers 30, Dallas Cowboys 27

        • Brycen Tremayne (CAR): Played 22 offensive snaps and did not receive a target.
        • Solomon Thomas (DAL): Saw 24 defensive snaps for the Cowboys and assisted on two tackles.

Seattle Seahawks 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 12

        • Walker Little (JAX): Started at left tackle and played all 74 snaps for the Jaguars.

Los Angeles Rams 17, Baltimore Ravens 3

        • Joshua Karty (K): Made one field goal and both extra points for the Rams…field goal came from 36 yards out.

Las Vegas Raiders 20, Tennessee Titans 10

        • Thomas Booker (LV): Did not start for the first time this season, but played 19 defensive snaps and had one tackle...recovered a fumble on the final Titans drive of the game to help salt away a Raiders victory.
        • Kyu Blu Kelly (LV): Played all but one defensive snap for Las Vegas, recording five solo tackles, the second most solo tackles in a game in his NFL career.
        • Elic Ayomanor (TEN): Caught three passes for 27 yards, all in the fourth quarter…had five targets, one shy of the most by a Titans receiver in the game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, San Francisco 49ers 19

        • Christian McCaffrey (SF): Ran the ball 17 times for 54 yards and added seven receptions for 57 yards…scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, his first rushing touchdown of the season…ranks second in the NFL in receptions (46), and is second in scrimmage yards (780).
        • Curtis Robinson (SF): Played 22 special teams snaps.

Chicago Bears 25, Washington Commanders 24

          • Drew Dalman (CHI): Started at center and played all 64 snaps, helping keep Caleb Williams upright all game without allowing a sack.
          • Zach Ertz (WAS): Caught all six targets for 43 yards, leading the Commanders in receptions…caught a six-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to put Washington up 24-16, his third touchdown of the season…tied for fifth in the NFL among tight ends with three touchdowns.

Bye Week: Davis Mills (HOU), Dalton Schultz (HOU)

Did not play in Week 6: Tanner McKee (PHI), Colby Parkinson (LAR), Andrus Peat (PIT)