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Stanford in the NFL: Week 9 Recap

Christian McCaffrey scored on the ground and in the air for the 16th time in his career

STANFORD, Calif. — Christian McCaffrey set an NFL record during Week 9 as the San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants on the road. Another historic performance from Stanford’s former running back is just one in a long list of action around the NFL from former Cardinal during the first week of November.

Below is a breakdown of each performance by a former Cardinal in Week 9:

Baltimore Ravens 28, Miami Dolphins 6

  • Jake Bailey (MIA): Punted three times for an average of 42.7 yards on Thursday Night Football…was the holder on three field goal attempts, two of which were made.
  • Ethan Bonner (MIA): Played 22 snaps at cornerback and recorded one special teams tackle.

Chicago Bears 47, Cincinnati Bengals 42

  • Drew Dalman (CHI): Started at center and played all 80 offensive snaps…did not allow a pressure during 44 pass attempts and earned his best overall offensive grade of the season, per PFF (84.8).

Carolina Panthers 16, Green Bay Packers 13

  • Brycen Tremayne (CAR): Caught his lone target for an eight-yard gain as the Panthers upset the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Los Angeles Chargers 27, Tennessee Titans 20

  • Foster Sarell (LAC): Started his first game since 2022 and played every snap at right guard.
  • Tucker Fisk (LAC): Caught his lone target for a 12-yard gain, his first reception of the season.
  • Kendall Williamson (LAC): Played 18 special teams snaps for the Chargers.
  • Elic Ayomanor (TEN): Finished as the team’s leading receiver, turning six targets into three receptions for 46 yards…had a 29-yard reception on a third down in the third quarter, the longest play of the afternoon for the Titans.

New England Patriots 24, Atlanta Falcons 23

    • Austin Hooper (NE): Caught his lone target for a 20-yard gain…finished as the team’s third-highest graded offensive player in the game, per PFF.

San Francisco 49ers 34, New York Giants 24

    • Christian McCaffrey (SF): Finished as the team’s leading rusher (106 yards on 28 carries) and receiver (five receptions for 67 yards)…caught a five-yard touchdown in the first quarter and ran for a three-yard score in the fourth quarter…recorded his 16th game with both a rushing and receiving touchdown, setting a new NFL record, surpassing the previous record set by Marshall Faulk…takes over the NFL lead in scrimmage yards with 1,222.
    • Curtis Robinson (SF): Appeared on 19 special teams snaps…finished with the team’s second-best grade among special teams players, per PFF.
    • Bobby Okereke (NYG): Paced the Giants in tackles with 14, his second-most in a game this season (16 in Week 1)…added one tackle-for-loss…ranks fifth in the NFL in tackles at the midway point in the season.

Denver Broncos 18, Houston Texans 15

      • Dalton Schultz (HOU): Finished as the team’s leading receiver for the second time in the last three weeks, with six receptions for 77 yards…recorded a 47-yard reception in the first half on a catch-and-run, the longest reception of his NFL career.
      • Davis Mills (HOU): Entered into the game at quarterback after an injury to C.J. Stroud…completed 17-of-30 passes for 137 yards and ran twice for seven yards…his 17 completions are his most in a game since Jan. 8, 2023, at Indianapolis (22).

Jacksonville Jaguars 30, Las Vegas Raiders 29 (OT)

      • Walker Little (JAX): Started at left tackle and played all 80 offensive snaps…finished as the team’s highest-graded pass blocker against the Raiders, per PFF (80.4).
      • Thomas Booker (LV): Played 21 snaps on the defensive line…recorded two quarterback hurries and one assisted tackle.
      • Kyu Blu Kelly (LV): Appeared on two special teams snaps.

Los Angeles Rams 34, New Orleans Saints 10

      • Colby Parkinson (LAR): Caught both of his targets for 10 yards…played 45 offensive snaps, a season-high.
      • Joshua Karty (LAR): Went 4-of-5 on extra points and missed his lone field goal attempt.
      • Justin Reid (NO): Tied for the team lead in tackles with 13, including seven solo tackles…added one pass deflection…just the sixth time in his career he’s had 10+ tackles, with 13 representing a new career-high…came rushing off the edge on Karty’s missed field goal, not blocking the kick, but forcing Karty to kick around him.

Seattle Seahawks 38, Washington Commanders 14

      • Zach Ertz (WAS): Finished as the team’s leading receiver with 46 yards, catching all four of his targets.

Arizona Cardinals 27, Dallas Cowboys 17

      • Michael Wilson (ARI): Second on the Cardinals in receiving in their Monday Night Football win, with three receptions for 61 yards…turned an intermediate route over the middle into a catch-and-run of 50 yards to open the second half, the second-longest reception of his career.
      • Elijah Higgins (ARI): One of two starting tight ends for Arizona, catching three passes (on three targets) for 30 yards.
      • Simi Fehoko (ARI): Saw two offensive snaps at wide receiver and 14 special teams snaps.
      • Solomon Thomas (DAL): Started for the first time as a Cowboy, recording one tackle and one quarterback hit.

Bye Week: Tanner McKee (PHI), Harrison Phillips (NYJ)

Did Not Play: Paulson Adebo (NYG), Andrus Peat (PIT)