Texas Tech University Athletics
Red Raiders in the NFL | Week One
September 15, 2020 | Football
- Tech had three rookies make their NFL debut this weekend
- Tech is one of two schools in the country with multiple alums serving as a head coach
- Overall, Tech starts the season with 13 players on active rosters
Patrick Mahomes II – QB, Kansas City Chiefs
After leading the Chiefs to a Super Bowl win and earning Super Bowl MVP honors, Mahomes and the Chiefs opened the 2020 NFL season on Thursday night with an emphatic 34-20 win over the Texans.
24-for-32. 211 passing yards. Three touchdowns.@PatrickMahomes picked up right where he left off. #Kickoff2020@Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/TXCSZOVIdT
— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2020
Danny Amendola – WR, Detroit Lions
Amendola was the Lions' leading receiver on the day with five receptions for 81 yards as Detroit dropped a narrow contest to the Bears.
9???8?0? connection looking good!#CHIvsDET | #OnePride
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 13, 2020
?? FOX pic.twitter.com/Hs0BjeMJ7W
Kerry Hyder – DL, San Francisco 49ers
Listed as the backup to start defensive end Nick Bosa, Hyder recorded the first sack of the season for the 49ers as he brought down Kyler Murray early in the third quarter. He finished with three tackles, the sack, and two quarterback hurries in San Francisco's 24-20 loss to Arizona.
Nowhere to hide. @KerryhyderJR with his first sack for the #49ers ??
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 13, 2020
#AZvsSF on FOX pic.twitter.com/qyTzEhhsSJ
Jordyn Brooks – LB, Seattle Seahawks
The rookie first rounder made his debut Sunday in a 38-25 win for the Seahawks. He was credited with one tackle, but impressed in his limited action.
Should be noted, that Mayowa sack was set up by Jordyn Brooks taking down Julio Jones on a clean tackle.
— 12th Man Rising (@12thMan_Rising) September 13, 2020
Terence Steele – OL, Dallas Cowboys
The undrafted rookie earned started for the Cowboys in their season opener, filling in for the injured La'el Collins.
Why are the Cowboys starting rookie Terence Steele at right tackle tonight? Mike McCarthy on @1053thefan: "I just gotta respect his body of work. He has just done a really good job. He has progressed steadily through camp. He caught our eye early. He has earned this opportunity." https://t.co/3NIrOlwG0F
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) September 13, 2020
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said he believes Cowboys are in "good shape" at right tackle. Undrafted rookie Terence Steele started. Had some learning moments, including in two-minute offense at end of game. "I think the young man played well."
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 14, 2020
Broderick Washington – DL, Baltimore Ravens
One of three rookie Red Raiders to make their NFL debut, Washington was credited with a tackle as the Ravens rolled the Browns, 38-6.
Ravens in line to make NFL debut today: Otaro Alaka, J.K. Dobbins, Devin Duvernay, Malik Harrison, Tyre Phillips, James Proche, Patrick Queen, Broderick Washington.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) September 13, 2020
Players in line to make Ravens debut: Calais Campbell, Derek Wolfe, D.J, Fluker.
Jakeem Grant – WR, Miami Dolphins
Grant hauled in three passes for 25 yards in Miami's 21-11 loss to New England and also lined up as the primary punt and kickoff returner.
.@_TheDreamIsHere bounces around and gets the first down!#FinsUp pic.twitter.com/qCdrcOPg68
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 13, 2020
Dakota Allen – LB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Allen received time as the backup linebacker for the Jaguars in their 27-20 win over the Colts.
Cody Davis – S, New England Patriots
Davis received time Sunday in New England's 21-11 win over Miami.
Sam Eguavoen – LB, Miami Dolphins
Received time in Miami's 21-11 loss to New England.
Le'Raven Clark – OL, Indianapolis Colts
Clark is listed as the backup right tackle for the Colts. He did not receive playing time in their 27-20 loss to Jacksonville to open the season.
Keke Coutee – WR, Houston Texans
Coutee was inactive as the Texans fell to Mahomes and the Chiefs on Thursday night, 34-20.
HEAD COACHES
Kliff Kingsbury – Arizona Cardinals
Kingsbury's second season in Arizona started with a 24-20 road win over the defending NFC Champions. It was the first time the Cardinals won in Week 1 since 2015. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was sensational in his debut in the Kingsbury offense, racking up 14 catches for 151 yards.
1-0. #RedSea pic.twitter.com/U6puEVv1TQ
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 13, 2020
Anthony Lynn, Los Angeles Chargers
Lynn opened his fourth season as head coach of the Chargers with a 16-13 win over first overall pick Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals at brand new SoFi Stadium. Next up, the Chargers will face Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl Champs this Sunday.
in the win column ?? pic.twitter.com/47FZd4pBBa
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) September 14, 2020
PRACTICE SQUADS/INJURED RESERVE
DeAndre Washington – RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Davis Webb – QB, Buffalo Bills
Cameron Batson – WR, Tennessee Titans
Antoine Wesley – WR, Baltimore Ravens
Branden Jackson – DE, Seattle Seahawks
