The third week of the NFL featured 12 one-score games on Sunday, tying the league record for a single week. Former Cardinal were included in these thrillers, including San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey ’18, whose 36-30 win came against Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson ’21 M.A. ’22.
Standout performances
Austin Hooper ’17 (TE, Atlanta Falcons) – Hooper opened Week 3 with a touchdown, catching both targets for 11 yards in Atlanta’s 35-14 blowout win over Green Bay. Hooper’s performance helped the Falcons secure their first win of the season, moving to 1-2.
Brycen Tremayne ’22 (WR, Carolina Panthers) – Tremayne caught four of his six targets for 83 yards, including a career-long 31-yard reception in a 21-18 loss at Cleveland. The Panthers sit at 1-2 through three weeks.
Christian McCaffrey ’18 (RB, San Francisco 49ers) – Against Wilson and the Cardinals, McCaffrey ran for 75 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and added four catches for 41 yards. His 116 yards from scrimmage were the most by any Stanford football alum this week, and McCaffrey’s performance has helped improve the 49ers’ record to 3-0 this season.
Michael Wilson ’21 M.A ’22 (WR, Arizona Cardinals) – Wilson was targeted 17 times at Levi’s Stadium, catching 11 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown in a 36-30 loss to the 49ers. Three weeks after signing his $75 million extension, Wilson has recorded 163 yards on 18 catches and one touchdown.
Notable contributions
Bobby Okereke ’18 (LB, Carolina Panthers) – Recorded four tackles in a 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Elijah Higgins ’23 (TE, Arizona Cardinals) – Caught three passes for 20 yards in the loss to San Francisco.
Dalton Schultz ’18 (TE, Houston Texans) – Caught all three targets for 10 yards a piece in a tight 19-17 loss to the Colts. Schultz ranks fourth among tight ends in receiving yards this season with 205.
Harrison Phillips ’18 (DT, New York Jets) – Had four tackles in Detroit, with the Jets losing 31-24.
Justin Reid ’19 (S, New Orleans Saints) – Recorded four tackles in a 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.