Red Raiders Make Their Mark in week 16 NFL Action, Despite Pro Bowl Snub for Jordyn Brooks
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Despite a dominant season leading the NFL in tackles, miami Dolphins linebacker and former Texas Tech Red Raider Jordyn Brooks was not selected for the 2024 Pro Bowl. brooks continued to showcase his exceptional talent in Week 16,leading his team with 14 tackles in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday,marking his ninth game this season with double-digit tackles. He currently boasts an impressive 169 tackles, nine more than any other player in the league.
Red Raider Standouts Shine Across the League
Beyond Brooks’ performance, several other former Red Raiders saw significant action for their respective teams. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Arizona Cardinals), Terence Steele (Dallas Cowboys), and Caleb Rogers (Las Vegas Raiders) all made starts, contributing to their teams’ efforts during Week 16.
Week 16 Individual Performances
Here’s a breakdown of how other Red Raiders fared in Week 16:
Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons (L, 26-19)
Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson returned to the Cardinals lineup after a five-game absence due to an ankle injury, making his third start of the season. He led the team with a career-high 11 tackles and added a pass breakup. This season, Taylor-Demerson has recorded 47 tackles, 6 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions in 10 games, with 3 starts.
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins (W, 45-21)
Running back Tahj brooks saw action on both special teams and offense for the Dolphins, rushing for 7 yards on four carries and contributing a 41-yard kickoff return. he also added a tackle on special teams. Through 14 games, Brooks has 13 rushes for 35 yards, 5 solo tackles on special teams, and 6 returns for a total of 168 yards.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers (L, 34-17)
Offensive lineman Terence Steele played in all but one offensive snap for the Cowboys, demonstrating his consistent reliability on the line. He has started all 15 games he’s appeared in this season.
Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans (L, 23-21)
Defensive end Tyree Wilson recorded one tackle while playing 21 snaps on defense for the Raiders. This season, Wilson has accumulated 24 tackles, 2 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, and 4 quarterback hits in 15 games, with 1 start.
Offensive lineman Caleb Rogers played 17 snaps on offense for the Raiders.
- CBS
- Sunday, Dec. 28 | 12:00 p.m.: Jaguars at Colts | FOX
- Sunday, Dec. 28 | 12:00 p.m.: Buccaneers at Dolphins (Brooks) | FOX
- Sunday, Dec. 28 | 12:00 p.m.: patriots at Jets (McNamara) | FOX
- Sunday, Dec. 28 | 12:00 p.m.: Saints at Titans | CBS
- Sunday, Dec. 28 | 3:05 p.m.: Giants at Raiders (Rogers,Wilson) | CBS
- Sunday,Dec. 28 | 3:25 p.m.: Eagles at Bills | FOX
- Sunday, Dec. 28 | 7:20 p.m.: bears at 49ers | NBC
- Monday, Dec. 29 | 7:15 p.m.: Rams at Falcons | ESPN-TECH-
Despite the Pro Bowl omission, Jordyn Brooks’ continued dominance underscores his value to the Dolphins and solidifies his position as one of the league’s premier tacklers. The coming weeks will be crucial for all Red Raiders as they strive to finish the season strong and perhaps make a playoff push with their respective teams.
