A fantastic Saturday of college football was followed this weekend by a great Sunday — Week 7 of NFL football. The games were solid throughout the day, and the evening was capped off with former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert’s best game of the season — although the Los Angeles Chargers still found a way to lose.
Since he entered the NFL, Herbert hasn’t been able to get any help from his supporting cast on offense, and that was never more apparent than on Sunday night. At one point, Herbert completed a deep pass for what should’ve been a touchdown, only for the receiver to lose a fumble on the 1-yard line.
The biggest Oregon story of the day, however, was Marcus Mariota. All season Mariota has backed up the Washington Commaders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, but after Daniels suffered an injury this week, Mariota stepped in. He ended up playing lights out, leading the Commanders to their fifth win of the season and helping them retain possession of the sole lead in the NFC East.
To check in with the rest of your favorite Pro Ducks, continue below.
Marcus Mariota – Washington Commanders
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Game Stats: 18/23 (78.3 completion percentage), 205 yards, 2 TDs, 34 rushing yards
Marcus Mariota played in relief of Jayden Daniels, and he showed out, leading the Washington Commanders to a win.
Justin Herbert – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: 27 of 39 (69.2 completion percentage), 349 yards, 0 TDs
Justin Herbert played out of his mind Sunday night, but he couldn’t get much help from his pass catchers.
Bo Nix – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 16 of 26 (61.2 completion percentage), 164 yards, 0 TDs, 75 rushing yards
Bo Nix didn’t have his best game from the pocket, but the Denver Broncos won, and their rookie quarterback continues to improve.
Jevon Holland – Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) celebrates an interception late in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Oct. 23, 2022.
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Game Stats: DNP (Hand)
Jevon Holland missed this week’s game with a hand injury. He was declared out less than two hours before kickoff.
Kayvon Thibodeaux – New York Giants
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Game Stats: DNP (Wrist)
Kayvon Thibodeaux was kept of the field for the second straight week with a wrist injury.
Arik Armstead – Jacksonville Jaguars
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Game Stats: 2 tackles, 1 TFL
Arik Armstead played a solid game this week, and Jacksonville grabbed a convincing win over New England.
DeForest Buckner – Indianapolis Colts
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Game Stats: DNP (Short-term IR)
DeForest Buckner missed his straight fifth game on short-term IR.
Deommodore Lenoir – San Francisco 49ers
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Game Stats: 8 tackles, 1 INT, 10 targets, 4 catches allowed (45 yards)
Deommodore Lenoir picked off Patrick Mahomes this week, which isn’t easy to do. He also tied for second on his team in tackles.
Christian Gonzalez – New England Patriots
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Game Stats: 5 tackles, 2 targets, 2 catches allowed (71 yards)
Christian Gonzalez picked up quite a few tackles, but he did allow a big 58-yard reception to the Jaguars.
Penei Sewell – Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) walks off the field after warm-ups Friday, Aug, 13, 2021 before the preseason game against Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit.
Game Stats: 57 snaps, 67.6 PFF Offense Grade, 29 pass-blocking snaps (1 QB pressure).
Penei Sewell played another great game, helping the Detroit Lions move to 5-1 with a big win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Bucky Irving – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Game Stats: 9 carries, 23 yards, 2.6 yards per carry, 1 TD, 3 catches, 54 yards
Bucky Irving is having a masterful rookie season, and this week, he showed off his skills in the receiving game for the first time.
DJ Johnson – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: 3 tackles, 1 catch allowed (3-yard TD)
DJ Johnson had a solid game this week, but his one mistake cost the Carolina Panthers a touchdown.
Troy Dye – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: 1 tackle
After not playing in Week 7, Troy Dye made a tackle this week against Arizona.
Troy Hill – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: DNP (Released)
In a string of roster moves, the Panthers cut Troy Hill this week.
Johnny Mundt – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: 4 catches, 8 yards
Johnny Mundt was active in the receiving game, but never for much yardage.
Juwan Johnson – New Orleans Saints
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Game Stats: 3 catches, 198 yards
Juwan Johnson had three catches for the second week in a row, but New Orleans lost on Thursday night to Denver.
Jordon Riley – New York Giants
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Game Stats: 2 tackles
Jordon Riley got some action for the first time in weeks for New York.
Jackson Powers-Johnson – Las Vegas Raiders
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Game Stats: 79 snaps, 69.3 PFF Offense Grade, 5 QB pressures allowed (48 pass-block snaps), 2 penalties
Jackson Powers-Johnson is continuing to make an impact for the Las Vegas Raiders, but he’ll need to improve his discipline.
Troy Franklin – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 5 catches, 50 yards
Troy Franklin had a great Week 7 gathering his season-high catch total and receiving yards against the Saints.
T.J. Bass – Dallas Cowboys
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Game Stats: Bye Week
T.J. Bass and the Dallas Cowboys had their bye this week.
Evan Williams – Green Bay Packers
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Game Stats: 9 tackles, 2 targets, 0 catches allowed
Evan Williams played yet another impressive game for the Green Bay Packers this week.
Taki Taimani – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: DNP
Taki Taimani didn’t get involved in the game for the Vikings this week.
Marcus Mariota – Washington Commanders
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Game Stats: 18/23 (78.3 completion percentage), 205 yards, 2 TDs, 34 rushing yards
Marcus Mariota played in relief of Jayden Daniels, and he showed out, leading the Washington Commanders to a win.
Justin Herbert – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: 27 of 39 (69.2 completion percentage), 349 yards, 0 TDs
Justin Herbert played out of his mind Sunday night, but he couldn’t get much help from his pass catchers.
Bo Nix – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 16 of 26 (61.2 completion percentage), 164 yards, 0 TDs, 75 rushing yards
Bo Nix didn’t have his best game from the pocket, but the Denver Broncos won, and their rookie quarterback continues to improve.
Jevon Holland – Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) celebrates an interception late in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Oct. 23, 2022.
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Game Stats: DNP (Hand)
Jevon Holland missed this week’s game with a hand injury. He was declared out less than two hours before kickoff.
Kayvon Thibodeaux – New York Giants
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Game Stats: DNP (Wrist)
Kayvon Thibodeaux was kept of the field for the second straight week with a wrist injury.
Arik Armstead – Jacksonville Jaguars
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Game Stats: 2 tackles, 1 TFL
Arik Armstead played a solid game this week, and Jacksonville grabbed a convincing win over New England.
DeForest Buckner – Indianapolis Colts
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Game Stats: DNP (Short-term IR)
DeForest Buckner missed his straight fifth game on short-term IR.
Deommodore Lenoir – San Francisco 49ers
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Game Stats: 8 tackles, 1 INT, 10 targets, 4 catches allowed (45 yards)
Deommodore Lenoir picked off Patrick Mahomes this week, which isn’t easy to do. He also tied for second on his team in tackles.
Christian Gonzalez – New England Patriots
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Game Stats: 5 tackles, 2 targets, 2 catches allowed (71 yards)
Christian Gonzalez picked up quite a few tackles, but he did allow a big 58-yard reception to the Jaguars.
Penei Sewell – Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) walks off the field after warm-ups Friday, Aug, 13, 2021 before the preseason game against Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit.
Game Stats: 57 snaps, 67.6 PFF Offense Grade, 29 pass-blocking snaps (1 QB pressure).
Penei Sewell played another great game, helping the Detroit Lions move to 5-1 with a big win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Bucky Irving – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Game Stats: 9 carries, 23 yards, 2.6 yards per carry, 1 TD, 3 catches, 54 yards
Bucky Irving is having a masterful rookie season, and this week, he showed off his skills in the receiving game for the first time.
DJ Johnson – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: 3 tackles, 1 catch allowed (3-yard TD)
DJ Johnson had a solid game this week, but his one mistake cost the Carolina Panthers a touchdown.
Troy Dye – Los Angeles Chargers
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Game Stats: 1 tackle
After not playing in Week 7, Troy Dye made a tackle this week against Arizona.
Troy Hill – Carolina Panthers
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Game Stats: DNP (Released)
In a string of roster moves, the Panthers cut Troy Hill this week.
Johnny Mundt – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: 4 catches, 8 yards
Johnny Mundt was active in the receiving game, but never for much yardage.
Juwan Johnson – New Orleans Saints
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Game Stats: 3 catches, 198 yards
Juwan Johnson had three catches for the second week in a row, but New Orleans lost on Thursday night to Denver.
Jordon Riley – New York Giants
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Game Stats: 2 tackles
Jordon Riley got some action for the first time in weeks for New York.
Jackson Powers-Johnson – Las Vegas Raiders
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Game Stats: 79 snaps, 69.3 PFF Offense Grade, 5 QB pressures allowed (48 pass-block snaps), 2 penalties
Jackson Powers-Johnson is continuing to make an impact for the Las Vegas Raiders, but he’ll need to improve his discipline.
Troy Franklin – Denver Broncos
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Game Stats: 5 catches, 50 yards
Troy Franklin had a great Week 7 gathering his season-high catch total and receiving yards against the Saints.
T.J. Bass – Dallas Cowboys
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Game Stats: Bye Week
T.J. Bass and the Dallas Cowboys had their bye this week.
Evan Williams – Green Bay Packers
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Game Stats: 9 tackles, 2 targets, 0 catches allowed
Evan Williams played yet another impressive game for the Green Bay Packers this week.
Taki Taimani – Minnesota Vikings
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Game Stats: DNP
Taki Taimani didn’t get involved in the game for the Vikings this week.
