How Oregon Ducks in the NFL performed in Week 13

How Oregon Ducks in the NFL performed in Week 13Story byPaul White, Ducks WireTue, December 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM UTC·4 min read

Every week in college football is a chance for players to prove they belong in college and can take the next step to the NFL. That is the reality of playing in college — every Saturday has the opportunity to make or break your NFL future.

Luckily, the Oregon Ducks don’t typically have to worry about that as they’ve become one of the premiere programs in the nation in recent years. They had 10 players selected to the pros this past April and have been among the college teams with the most players drafted over the last several years.

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These players have every role imaginable from faces of the franchises, to stars and role players, showcasing the developmental excellence taking place in Eugene. The Ducksare expected to have another wave of young men enter the draft next year as well, but before they do, let’s take a look at how the current NFL Ducks performed in Week 5.

Bo Nix — Denver Broncos

Nov 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 29/45, 321 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Nix had one of his best of the season on Sunday night. He finally put it all together, and although he had a bad turnover, he still excellent against a feisty Washington team.

Troy Franklin — Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin reacts after a first down in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Game Stats: 2 catches, 21 yards

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Franklin was relatively quiet during Nix’s tremendous performance. He only registered two catches for 21 yards, but the Broncos won despite his low-profile game.

Deommodore Lenoir — San Francisco 49ers

Nov 24, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) reacts against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 4 tackles

Lenoir had a great day in coverage today. He didn’t have his typical impact in the run game, but he and the 49ers defense gave up just over 100 yards passing today, which is excellent production.

Juwan Johnson — New Orleans Saints

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) celebrates with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 5 catches, 39 yards

The Saints couldn’t get much going on offense today, but it didn’t stop Johnson from being productive. It wasn’t his greatest game, but he still contributed nicely.

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Jevon Holland — New York Giants

Nov 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) tries to break a tackle by New York Giants safety Jevon Holland (8) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 5 tackles

Holland was great in run support, but he struggled like many other defenders do against Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

Tez Johnson — Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) catches a pass against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (1) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 1 catch, 5 yards

Johnson was unusually quiet in Tampa Bay’s win on Sunday, but luckily the slack was picked up by some other wide receivers.

Justin Herbert — Los Angeles Chargers

Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) rushes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 15/20, 151 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

It was a pretty good game for Herbert. He didn’t need to be special, he just needed to get his team across the finish line, and that’s exactly what he did. However, the larger concern is a broken bone that he suffered during the game, which could sideline him going forward.

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Troy Dye — Los Angeles Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) incomplete a pass as he was pressured by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye (43) during the fourth quarter in an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Game Stats: 1 PD

Sunday was an unusually quiet day for Dye, who failed to register a tackle for the first time all season. Perhaps he is still recovering from his injury.

Penei Sewell — Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) hugs defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) at warmup ahead of the Green Bay Packers game at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Game Stats: 57 snaps

It wasn’t all peaches and cream for Sewell this week. Jared Goff was sacked three times and the run game struggled, but the mammoth offensive lineman played his part still.

Christian Gonzalez — New England Patriots

Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots Christian Gonzalez cornerback (0) defends against New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Game Stats: 3 tackles, 1 PD

Gonzalez continues to stake his claim as one of the best cornerbacks of this generation. He allows absolutely nothing in pass coverage.

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Brandon Dorlus — Atlanta Falcons

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 02: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots runs against Brandon Dorlus #54 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Game Stats: 1 tackle

Dorlus has been steadily improving this season, but he took a step back this week. He was nearly nonexistent in Atlanta’s loss.

Evan Williams — Green Bay Packers

Packers safety Evan Williams (33) closes in on Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) during the second quarter Nov. 27 at Ford Field.

Game Stats: 8 tackles

Williams is playing on another planet this season. It’s evident because this is one of his worse games this season, and it would be the best game of many other players’ seasons.

Jordan Burch — Arizona Cardinals

Jordan Burch #52 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the quarterback in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on Aug. 16, 2025, in Denver.

Game Stats: 1 tackle

Burch has been enjoying a great season up to this point, but he was extremely quiet on Sunday. The Cardinals’ defense was solid overall, but they don’t receive much help from Burch.

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Bucky Irving — Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sept. 7, 2025.

Game Stats: 17 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 20 yards

Irving finally returned to the field after two months away from the game with an injury. He wasn’t particularly efficient, but he was a much-needed boost to a Buccaneers offense that was becoming stagnant without him.

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