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Stanford in the NFL: Week 8 Recap

Michael Wilson helped lead a comeback for Arizona

STANFORD, Calif. — The Cardiac Cardinals struck again as Michael Wilson helped lead an improbable fourth-quarter comeback against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington on Sunday. Wilson’s big game, along with Sam Roush’s first career start, highlights some notable mentions of former Stanford players in the NFL this past week.   

Below is a breakdown of each performance by a former Cardinal in Week 8:

Green Bay Packers 27, Carolina Panthers 19

  • Bobby Okereke (CAR): Started and played every defensive snap…recorded five tackles, including three solo tackles…recovered a second-quarter fumble, his first fumble recovery of the season and ninth of his career…has now contributed to three turnovers this season: two fumbles and one interception.
  • Brycen Tremayne (CAR): On the field for 19 offensive snaps at wide receiver, catching his lone target for 11 yards.

Cincinnati Bengals 43, Tennessee Titans 36 (OT)

    • Elic Ayomanor (TEN): Played 50 snaps at wide receiver and was part of a diverse passing attack on Sunday…caught three passes for 34 yards as Cam Ward threw for over 300 yards for the first time this season.
    • Solomon Thomas (TEN): Drew his first start as a Tennessee Titan and played 51 snaps, recording one tackle and three quarterback pressures.

Arizona Cardinals 33, Dallas Cowboys 30 (OT)

    • Michael Wilson (ARI): Led Arizona’s receiving corps in a wild comeback win over the Cowboys…caught eight of his team-leading 15 targets for 111 yards, a season high in receiving yards for Wilson this year…caught a 13-yard pass in the end zone with six seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game and help force overtime…his second touchdown of the year and 16th of his NFL career.
    • Elijah Higgins (ARI): Fourth on the team in targets with four, catching two for 10 yards.
    • Simi Fehoko (ARI): Caught his first pass as a member of the Cardinals, going for 17 yards…had not recorded a reception in a regular-season game since 2024 with the Chargers…was the 11th reception of his career.

Las Vegas Raiders 38, New York Jets 33

      • Thomas Booker (LV): After missing one game, returned to the defensive line of the Raiders and recorded two tackles, including one solo tackle, on 29 snaps.
      • Harrison Phillips (NYJ): Started at defensive tackle and was on the field for 38 snaps, recording two tackles and one solo tackle.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Atlanta Falcons 0

      • Jake Bailey (ATL): In a downpour, punted four times for an average of 48.3 yards, including a long punt of 55 yards.
      • Austin Hooper (ATL): Saw just seven offensive snaps in a game that saw only eight total completed passes, with heavy rains making it difficult to throw the ball.

Jacksonville Jaguars 42, Indianapolis Colts 7

      • Walker Little (JAX): Started at left tackle and did not allow a pressure all game…finished as the ninth-highest graded pass-blocking tackle in Week 8, per PFF (83.5).

Los Angeles Rams 24, Los Angeles Chargers 9

      • Joshua Karty (LAR): Re-signed with the Rams earlier in the week and was activated prior to the game…handled kickoff duties for the Rams, kicking off five times.
      • Kendall Williamson (LAC): Played 18 special teams snaps and recorded two tackles, his first game this season with multiple special teams tackles.

Washington Commanders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10

      • Tanner McKee (PHI): Completed 23-of-34 passes for 212 yards…added four rushes for 25 yards, including a 15-yard run in the fourth quarter, the longest rush of the night for the Eagles...threw one interception and fumbled once as he was under duress all night.

Chicago Bears 34, Seattle Seahawks 17

      • Sam Roush (CHI): Earned his first NFL start and was on the field for 38 snaps.

Bye Week: Paulson Adebo (NYG), Christian McCaffrey (SF), Davis Mills (HOU), Foster Sarell (SF), Dalton Schultz (HOU), Justin Reid (NO), Collin Wright (HOU)

Did not play in Week 8: Ethan Bonner (MIA), Zach Ertz (PHI), Colby Parkinson (LAR), Curtis Robinson (DAL), CJ Williams (JAX)