Irish In The NFL: Former Notre Dame Stars Put Up Big Numbers In Week 9

It was another productive week for some former Notre Dame stars who are making a name for themselves at the next level. Several players on both offense and defense were making some big plays during the Week 9 slate of NFL games this weekend, but the action started on Thursday night when the Jacksonville Jaguars took on the Ravens in Baltimore. Despite losing 33-10, it was another productive outing for safety Kyle Hamilton who finished the night with three total tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss and one pass defensed. 

Several other defensive standouts had productive weekends as well. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquil led the defense in tackles, once again, with 13 total and seven solo tackles. Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts played the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid yesterday morning. Despite their 34-17 loss over seas, Watts finished with five total tackles and made a couple of touchdown-saving tackles against star wideout Ja'Marr Chase. Seahawks safety Julian Love also had a productive afternoon finishing with eight tackles which led the team. 

As each passing week goes by, former offensive standouts from South Bend continue showing out. This was the best performance from rookie running back Jadarian Price since entering the league. His nine rushes for 24 yards won't blow anybody away, but the former Fighting Irish star finished the game with four receptions for 54 yards and led the team in receiving yards in their 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until the 2027 season to see Price and Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love square off. 

Fellow former Notre Dame running back Audric Estime also had a very productive afternoon for the New Orleans Saints in their 23-22 overtime win over the Cleveland Browns. Estime was released from the Browns earlier this season but got his revenge on the team that dropped him while rushing for 72 yards on 15 carries which led the team. Estime also found the end zone in their overtime win over the visiting Cleveland Browns. 

In the early afternoon slate, tight end Tommy Tremble finished with four receptions for 24 yards and one touchdown in the Panther's 26-21 loss to the Denver Broncos. Teammate Mitchell Evans also recorded two catches for 20 yards. Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer recorded three receptions for 37 yards in their 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Mayer also caught a touchdown that was called back for offensive pass interference. Patriots tight end Eli Raridon also continued his impressive rookie campaign with three catches for 52 yards in their 45-27 loss to the Packers. 

Finally, running back Kyren Williams finished the afternoon with 15 carries for 45 yards and also caught three passes for 16 yards in their 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders. It's likely the offense will be without stud wide receiver Puke Nacua for a few weeks with a knee injury so expect Williams' usage and production to ramp up for the remainder of November. 

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