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Stanford in the NFL: Week 14

A summary of how Cardinal alums fared around the league

A TOUCHDOWN FOR Michael Wilson and a division title for Justin Reid were among the highlights for Stanford alums around the NFL this weekend.

The following is a summary of how former Cardinal fared in Week 14 of the NFL season:

Arizona starting receiver Michael Wilson scored on a 41-yard touchdown catch that opened the scoring in the Cardinals’ 30-18 loss to visiting Seattle. Quarterback Kyler Murray hit Wilson in stride on a deep throw down to the 10, and Wilson’s momentum carried him through a tackle inside the 5 and into the end zone. Wilson caught two passes for 57 yards. It was Wilson’s career-high fourth touchdown catch of the season and was the Cardinals’ longest play of the game. Wilson played 59 (83 percent) offensive snaps. Teammate Elijah Higgins at tight end played 16 offensive snaps and 15 on special teams as the Cardinals (6-7) dropped to No. 10 in the NFC playoff picture.


Kansas City starting strong safety Justin Reid had three tackles on defense and one on special teams in the Chiefs’ 19-17 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. In addition to playing every defensive down, Reid also kicked off, with one going for a touchback, as the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (12-1) clinched the AFC West title. Tight end Tucker Fisk started for the Chargers and caught one pass for no gain. He also had one special teams tackle while playing 21 offensive snaps and four on special teams. Chargers offensive tackle Foster Sarell played three special teams downs.

New York Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas had three tackles and a tackle for loss in a 32-26 loss at Miami that eliminated the Jets from playoff contention. Thomas stopped De’Von Achane for a three-yard loss in the fourth quarter, and also pressured Tua Tagovailoa into an incomplete pass in the final quarter though he wasn’t given credit for a QB hurry. Thomas was in on 26 defensive plays and six on special teams. The Dolphins’ Jake Bailey averaged 49.3 yards on three punts, with two downed inside the 20. Bailey also was the holder on placekicks as Miami (6-7) kept its playoff hopes alive.

Minnesota starting nose tackle Harrison Phillips had two tackles and knocked down a pass in the Vikings’ 42-21 victory over visiting Atlanta. He was in on 39 defensive plays as the Vikings (11-2) hold the fifth position in the NFC playoff race. Atlanta center Drew Dalman played every offensive snap.  

Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty made a 22-yard field and five of six extra-point tries in a 44-42 victory over visiting Buffalo. Karty has made 17 of 22 field-goal tries and 29 of 32 extra points. Rams tight end Colby Parkinson had one catch for 11 yards and played 37 offensive snaps and nine on special teams. Buffalo defensive end Casey Toohill played 12 defensive downs and seven on special teams. Toohill suffered an injury to his ribs late in the third quarter and did not return.

Jacksonville starting offensive left tackle Walker Little played every offensive snap in the Jaguars’ 10-6 victory at Tennessee.

Philadelphia defensive tackle Thomas Booker was in on four defensive snaps and three special teams plays in the Eagles’ 22-16 victory over visiting Carolina.

Las Vegas offensive guard Andrus Peat was in on three special teams downs in the Raiders’ 28-13 loss at Tampa Bay.

Los Angeles Chargers safety Kendall Williamson did not play.

Miami cornerback Ethan Bonner, Philadelphia quarterback Tanner McKee, and New York Giants inside linebacker Bobby Okereke were inactive.

New Orleans cornerback Paulson Adebo, Los Angeles Chargers receiver Simi Fehoko, San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Curtis Robinson, and Pittsburgh offensive guard Nate Herbig were on injured reserve.

Houston (quarterback Davis Mills, tight end Dalton Schultz), New England (tight end Austin Hooper), and Washington (tight end Zach Ertz, receiver Brycen Tremayne) were on byes.