NFL Week 13: Top West Player Performances – 2025

West Coast NFL stars Shine in Week 13: From Record-Breaking QBs to Clutch Kickers

Week 13 of the NFL season showcased the extraordinary talent of players who honed thier skills at West Coast colleges. From established veterans to rising rookies, athletes representing universities across the region delivered standout performances, impacting games with crucial plays and record-setting achievements. Here’s a look at the top performers who made their mark.

Jordan Love Continues to Thrive for the Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, a product of Utah State, enjoyed a memorable Thanksgiving day performance. He threw for 234 yards and a career-high-tying four touchdowns in the Packers’ victory over the Detroit Lions. According to reports, this marked the second time Love has achieved four touchdown passes in a game, matching a feat he accomplished on multiple occasions last season.

Cameron Jordan Reaches Historic Sack Total

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, a standout from the University of California, continued to build his remarkable legacy against the Miami Dolphins. He recorded four tackles, two sacks, and three hits on Tua Tagovailoa. These two sacks brought his career total to 128, and 745 tackles, making him, alongside Terrell suggs, one of only two players since 2000 to reach both milestones.

Trey McBride Emerging as a Top Tight End

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, formerly of Colorado state, is rapidly establishing himself as a premier player at his position. In Week 13, he hauled in eight receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. This performance allowed him to surpass Jimmy Graham for the most receptions by a tight end in his first four NFL seasons, with a total of 309. Furthermore, McBride’s consistent production – 88 catches for 879 yards this season – places him among the league’s elite, becoming the sixth tight end in NFL history with at least 80 receptions and 800 receiving yards in three consecutive seasons.

Christian McCaffrey: A Dual-Threat Force

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, a stanford Cardinal alum, registered a career-best 13 tackles, including two for a loss, and defended one pass, demonstrating his impact in both run support and coverage.

Carson Schwesinger Impresses as a rookie Linebacker

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger, hailing from UCLA, continues to make an immediate impact. For the fourth consecutive game, he recorded double-digit tackles, finishing with 10 in the Browns’ loss to the 49ers. His 106 tackles this season are tied for the sixth-most in the NFL, highlighting his rapid progress.

marcus Mariota shows Promise for the Commanders

Washington Commanders quarterback marcus Mariota, an Oregon alum, came close to upsetting the denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Despite the overtime loss, Mariota completed 28 of 50 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns, adding another 55 yards on the ground. The 294 passing yards represented his highest total in a single game since Week 3 of 2019.

Justin Herbert’s Consistent touchdown Production

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, another standout from Oregon, continued his impressive touchdown streak in the Chargers’ win over the Raiders. He completed 75% of his passes for a pair of touchdowns and 151 yards.Herbert now has 51 games with at least two touchdown passes, the fourth-most by any player in their first six NFL seasons.

Josh Allen Makes NFL History

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, a former Wyoming Cowboy, etched his name into the NFL record books in the Bills’ victory over the Steelers. He now holds the record for the most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, with 76. His touchdown pass also marked his 214th career passing touchdown, good for fifth-most all-time.

The performances of these West Coast-connected players underscore the region’s continued contribution to the NFL’s talent pool, and their success stories are sure to inspire future generations of athletes.