Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 13

Red Raiders in the NFL | Regular Season Week 13, Nov. 27-Dec. 1

LUBBOCK, Texas – Among the Red Raiders on active NFL rosters this season, only one had yet to play through the first 12 weeks of the regular season. That changed in Week 13, when Las Vegas Raiders 2025 third-round pick Caleb Rogers not only appeared in his first game but started at right guard. The Raiders are one of three NFL franchises carrying multiple former Red Raiders on their roster, having drafted Tyree Wilson in the first round in 2023. The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins also each have two former Red Raiders.

A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.

ARIZONA CARDINALS at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 20-17)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson was listed on the Cardinals' inactive list for a third-straight game as he continues to rehab an ankle injury.

Taylor-Demerson this week: No stats.
Taylor-Demerson this season: 9 GP / 2 GS | 35 tackles (21 solo), 5 PDs, 2 INTs

CINCINNATI BENGALS at Baltimore Ravens (L, W, 32-14)
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24): Brooks was ruled out early in the week with a concussion suffered during week 12.

Brooks this week: No stats.
Brooks this season: 11 GP / 0 GS | 9 rushes, 28 yards, 5 solo tackles (special teams), 5 returns (127 yards)

DALLAS COWBOYS vs. Kansas City Chiefs (W, 31-28)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19): Trailing by one (21-20) in the fourth quarter, Steele and the Cowboys pulled off a Thanksgiving win over the Chiefs as he played each offensive snap.

Steele this week: Played each snap.
Steele this season: 12 GP / 12 GS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at Dallas Cowboys (L, 31-28)
QB Patrick Mahomes II (2014-16): Despite matching his season-high in passing touchdowns (four), Mahomes and the Chiefs fell to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Mahomes orchestrated an 11-play, 80-yard drive to take a 21-20 lead in the fourth quarter.

Mahomes this week: 23-of-34, 261 yards, 4 TDs, 30 rushing yards
Mahomes this season: 12 GP / 12 GS | 285-of-441 (64.6%), 3,238 yards, 22 TD, 7 INTs, 73.1 QBR / 55 rushes, 348 yards, 4 TDs

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS at Los Angeles Chargers (L, 31-14)
DE Tyree Wilson (2020-22): Wilson finished the game with two solo tackles, including one tackle for loss, as he played 21 snaps on defense and added six more on special teams.

Wilson this week: 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL
Wilson this season: 12 GP / 1 GS | 23 tackles (18 solo), 2 sacks, 6 TFLs, 1 PD, 4 QBH

OL Caleb Rogers (2020-24): Rogers was active for the first time this season as he got the start at right guard, playing only 17 snaps.

Rogers this week: No stats.
Rogers this season: 1 GP / 1 GS

MIAMI DOLPHINS vs. New Orleans Saints (W, 21-17)
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks registered a game-high 12 tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss coming off the bye week. He continues to lead the league in tackles with 137.

Brooks this week: 12 tackles (six solo), 1 TFL.
Brooks this season: 12 GP / 12 GS | 137 tackles (77 solo), 2.5 sacks, 9 TFLs, 1 FF

NEW YORK JETS vs. Atlanta Falcons (W, 27-24)
P Austin McNamara (2020-23): McNamara punted six times for 296 yards, landing three inside the 20, with no touchbacks.

McNamara: 6 punts for 296 yards, 3 i20
McNamara this season: 12 GP / 0 GS | 51 punts, 2,394 yards, 22 i20, 46.9 avg, 4 TBs

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS vs. Denver Broncos (L, 27-26 OT)
DB Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens only saw playing time on special teams, recording 24 snaps, downing one punt inside the 20.

Owens this week: No stats.
Owens this season: 12 GP/ 1 GS | 4 tackles (two solo), 7 special team tackles (5 solo)

Red Raiders on Injured Reserve

Jalin Conyers, TE, (2024), Miami Dolphins
Broderick Washington Jr., DL (2016-19), Baltimore Ravens

Red Raiders on Practice Squads

Bralyn Lux, DB (2023-24), Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Kelly, WR (2024), Houston Texans

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