Week 13 brought a diverse set of performances from Cardinal alumni across the league. Christian McCaffrey found the end zone once again, Zach Ertz turned back the clock with his first 100-yard game of the season and Paulson Adebo lead the Giants’ defense with double-digit tackles. Here’s how these players and other former Stanford standouts performed across the NFL.
Standout performances
Zach Ertz ’13 (TE, Washington Commanders) — Ertz delivered a vintage performance, hauling in 10 receptions on 13 targets for 106 yards in Washington’s 26–27 overtime loss to Denver. It was his first 100-yard game of the season and the most productive outing by a Stanford alum this week.
Christian McCaffrey ‘18 (RB, San Francisco 49ers) — McCaffrey found the end zone yet again, recording 20 carries for 53 yards and a rushing touchdown, along with four receptions for 21 yards in San Francisco’s 26–8 win over Cleveland.
Paulson Adebo ‘21 (CB, New York Giants) — Adebo anchored New York’s defense with 10 total tackles (8 solo, 2 assist) and a pass defended in the Giants’ 15–33 loss to New England.
Notable contributions
Elijah Higgins ‘23 (AZ) — Caught two passes for 18 yards on two targets in the Cardinals’ 17–20 loss to Tampa Bay.
Michael Wilson ‘22 M.A. ‘22 (AZ) — Limited to three receptions for 36 yards on seven targets in Arizona’s 17–20 loss to Tampa Bay. After back-to-back 100+ yard games, Wilson was largely contained this week.
Drew Dalmen ‘20 (CHI) — Helped anchor the offensive line in Chicago’s 24–15 win over Philadelphia.
Solomon Thomas ‘18 (DAL) — Logged two assisted tackles in Dallas’ 31–28 win over Kansas City on Thanksgiving.
Walker Little ‘21 (JAX) — Contributed on the offensive line in Jacksonville’s 25–3 win over Tennessee.
Foster Sarell ‘22 (LAC) — Played on the offensive line in Los Angeles’ 31–14 win over Las Vegas.
Kendall Williamson ‘23 (LAC) — Posted one assisted tackle in the same game against the Raiders.
Colby Parkinson ‘19 (LAR) — Added four receptions for 27 yards on five targets in the Rams’ 28–31 loss to Carolina.
Thomas Booker IV ‘22 (LV) — Recorded five total tackles (three solo, two assist) in the Raiders’ 14–31 loss to the Chargers.
Kyu Blu Kelly ‘23 (LV) — Finished with two solo tackles and a pass defended in the same game.
Jake Bailey ‘19 (MIA) — Punted four times for an average of 50.3 yards, with a long of 54, in Miami’s 21–17 win over New Orleans.
Ethan Bonner ‘22 (MIA) — Notched one assisted tackle in the Dolphins’ 21–17 win over the Saints.
Justin Reid ‘18 (NO) — Logged one assisted tackle before exiting with an injury in New Orleans’ 17–21 loss to Miami.
Bobby Okereke ‘18 (NYG) — Added seven total tackles (five solo, two assist) in New York’s 15–33 loss to New England.
Harrison Phillips ‘18 (NYJ) — Posted two tackles (one solo, one assist) in the Jets’ 27–24 win over Atlanta.
Andrus Peat ‘14 (PIT) — Started on the offensive line in Pittsburgh’s 7–26 loss to Buffalo.
Curtis Robinson ‘20 (SF) — Registered six total tackles (three solo, three assist) in the 49ers’ 26–8 win over Cleveland.
Elic Ayomanor ‘26 (TEN) — Recorded one reception on five targets in Tennessee’s 3–25 loss to Jacksonville.
By the numbers
Stanford alumni combined for over 250 receiving yards, one rushing touchdown and more than 60 total tackles in Week 13. Zach Ertz led all Cardinal pros with a 100-yard receiving performance, while Christian McCaffrey extended his league-leading touchdown pace and Paulson Adebo turned in another high-volume tackling day. With strong contributions across offense, defense and special teams, Week 13 continued the consistent impact Stanford players are making throughout the NFL season.