Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 5

Red Raiders in the NFL | 2026 Regular Season Week 5, Oct. 8-Oct. 12

LUBBOCK, Texas – David Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick at the 2026 NFL Draft, put the league on notice with his three-sack performance day to go along with nine pressures – tied most in a game by a rookie since 2024. Down in South Beach, Jacob Rodriguez regained the NFL lead in tackles, while Reggie Virigl made his NFL debut in week five of the NFL season.

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

ARIZONA CARDINALS vs. Detroit Lions (L, 45-21)

S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): Taylor-Demerson returned to the lineup as a back injury sidelined him for the previous two games. He played 73 percent of the snaps and finished with six tackles (four solo).

Taylor-Demerson this week: 6 tackles (4 solo)
Taylor-Demerson this season: 2 GP / 0 GS | 6 tackles (4 solo)

WR Reggie Virgil (2025): Virgil was listed active for the first time this season, officially making his NFL debut. The rookie saw 13 snaps come his way and hauled in two of his five targets for 29 yards – his longest catch of the day was 16 yards.

Virgil this week: 2 receptions for 29 yards
Virgil this season: 1 GP / 0 GS | 2 receptions for 29 yards, LNG 16

BALTIMORE RAVENS at Atlanta Falcons (W, 30-23 OT)

DL Broderick Washington Jr. (2016-19): Washington Jr. recorded his third-straight start of the season making one tackle as the Ravens defeated the Falcons in an overtime thriller on Sunday Night Football.

Washington Jr. this week: 1 tackle
Washington Jr. this season: 5 GP / 3 GS | 6 tackles (2 solo), 1 PD

CAROLINA PANTHERS (Bye week)

DL Lee Hunter (2025): Hunter and the Carolina Panthers return to action this week on the road taking on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hunter this week: No stats
Hunter this season: 4 GP / 4 GS | 11 tackles (5 solo)

CINCINNATI BENGALS at Miami Dolphins (W, 31-24)

RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24): Brooks registered 14 snaps on special teams, making one tackle on a kickoff return.

Brooks this week: 1 special teams tackle
Brooks this season: 5 GP / 0 GS | 3 returns (76 yards), 1 special teams tackle

DALLAS COWBOYS vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L, 24-26)

OL Terence Steele (2016-19): Steele played all 60 offensive snaps on Thursday Night Football.

Steele this week: No stats
Steele this season: 5 GP / 5 GS

DETROIT LIONS at Arizona Cardinals (W, 45-21)

DL Skyler Gill-Howard (2026): Gill-Howard played 35 of the 73 defensive snaps and added four more on special teams. He recorded two tackles including half a sack – his second of the season.

Gill-Howard this week: 2 tackles, 0.5 sack
Gill-Howard this season: 5 GP / 0 GS | 8 tackles (1 solo), 3 QBHs, 1.0 sack

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (Bye week)

QB Patrick Mahomes II (2014-16): Mahomes II and the Kansas City Chiefs return to action this week hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.

Mahomes this week: No stats
Mahomes this season: 4 GP / 4 GS | 82-for-128, 1,037 yards, 9 TDs, 2 INTs, 1 rushing TD

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS at New England Patriots (L, 45-17)

OL Caleb Rogers (2020-24): Rogers only playing time came on special teams where he registered four snaps.

Rogers this week: No stats
Rogers this season: 5 GP / 1 GS

MIAMI DOLPHINS vs. Cincinnati Bengals (L, 31-24)

WR Caleb Douglas (2024-25): Douglas was listed as inactive as he battles through an ankle injury that has kept him out the last three games.

Douglas this week: No stats
Douglas this season: 2 GP / 2 GS | 7 receptions for 113 yards

LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks was second on the team with eight tackles (one solo), playing only 45 of the 65 defensive snaps Sunday.

Brooks this week: 8 tackles (1 solo)
Brooks this season: 5 GP / 5 GS | 43 tackles (17 solo), 1 PD, 1 QBH

LB Jacob Rodriguez (2023-25): Rodriguez led the Dolphins in tackles with an overall game-high 11 tackles (four solo), playing every defensive snap with five more on special teams. Rodriguez currently leads the NFL in tackles with 57, holding a three-tackle margin over Denver’s Alex Singleton.

Rodriguez this week: 11 tackles (4 solo)
Rodriguez this season: 5 GP / 5 GS | 57 tackles (25 solo), 3 TFLs, 1 INT, 1 QBH

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS vs. Las Vegas Raiders (W, 45-17)

QB Behren Morton (2021-25): Morton was listed on the inactive list prior to the game as the emergency No. 3 quarterback.

Morton this week: No stats
Morton this season: 0 GP / 0 GS

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS vs. Minnesota Vikings (L, 23-13)

DE Tyree Wilson (2020-22): Wilson recorded three tackles (two solo) as he played 13 snaps and added 11 more on special teams.

Wilson this week: 3 tackles (2 solo)
Wilson this season: 4 GP / 0 GS | 11 tackles (6 solo), 1 sack

NEW YORK JETS vs Cleveland Browns (W, 17-12)

DE David Bailey (2025): Bailey burst onto the scene Sunday recording seven tackles with a career and game-high three sacks as part of his seven-tackle (five solo) performance which included three tackles for loss. He added four quarterback hits for good measure.

Bailey this week: 7 tackles (5 solo), 4 QBHs, 3.0 sacks, 3.0 TFLs
Bailey this season: 5 GP / 5 GS | 25 tackles (17 solo), 6.0 TFLs, 5.0 sacks, 7, QBHs, 1 FF, 1 PD

P Austin McNamara (2020-23): McNamara punted seven times for 298 yards (42.6 avg) as his longest boot of the day went for 54 yards with three landing inside the 20.

McNamara: 7 punts for 298 yards, 3 i20
McNamara this season: 5 GP / 0 GS | 25 punts for 1,174 (47.0) yards, long 62, 9 i20, 2 TB

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS vs. New York Giants (T, 27-27)

DB Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens was listed on the inactive list prior to the game as he deals with a hamstring injury.

Owens this week: No stats
Owens this season: 4 GP/ 0 GS | 4 special teams tackles (3 solo)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at Seattle Seahawks (W, 32-29)

DL Romello Height (2025): Height played 37 of the 63 defensive snaps, finishing the game with one quarterback hit.

Height this week: 1 QBH
Height this season: 4 GP / 3 GS | 3 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 QBH

Red Raiders on Practice Squads

Myles Cole, DL (2022-23), New Orleans Saints
Josh Kelly, WR (2024), Houston Texans
Bralyn Lux, DB (2023-24), Cincinnati Bengals
Cole Wisniewski, S (2025), Philadelphia Eagles

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