Syracuse football: Orange in the NFL week 7 update

Posted by Admin October 27, 2026 NFL

Each week we want to give you an update on former Orange in the NFL. Let’s get to this week’s recap of the 6th week of the NFL season.

Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Williams

Williams made 1 tackle against the Broncos.

Atlanta Falcons: Matthew Bergeron

Bergeron earned a PFF grade of 73.6 (88.6 for pass blocking) against San Francisco.

Cleveland Browns: Andre Szmyt

For the third time this season, Szmyt hit a game-winning field goal. He was 2-3 on field goal attempts and hit all 3 PAT’s as the Browns are in 1st place.

Dallas Cowboys: Justin Barron and Alijah Clark

Clark had four tackles and a pass break up in the win over Philly. Barron made two tackles as he earned snaps on defense and special teams.

Detroit Lions: Jackson Meeks

Meeks did not play against the Packers.

Green Bay Packers: Zaire Franklin

Franklin missed last week’s game vs Detroit due to injury, but the Packers expect him back soon

Houston Texans- Jawhar Jordan

Jordan did not play against the Giants.

Jacksonville Jaguars: LeQuint Allen and Trebor Pena

Jacksonville had a bye

LA Chargers: Oronde Gadsden and Marlowe Wax

Chargers had a bye

Los Angeles Rams: Dan Villari

Villari is on the Rams practice squad.

Miami Dolphins: Kyle McCord

McCord did not play against the Jets.

New England Patriots: Tommy DeVito

DeVito did not play against the Bears.

New Orleans Saints: Fadil Diggs

Diggs did not play against the Steelers.

New York Jets: Andre Ciscoand Kingsley Jonathan

Cisco saw limited snaps on defense and special teams against Miami. Johnathan is on the injured reserve list.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Kevin Jobity

Jobity made his NFL debut in Paris playing five snaps and making a tackle.

San Francisco 49ers: Enrique Cruz, Jr

Cruz, Jr remains on the practice squad in San Francisco.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Riley Dixon, Iffy Melifonwu and Sean Tucker

Tucker had 7 carried for 52 yards and a touchdown against Carolina. Dixon punted 2 times with a 39.5 yard net average. Melifonwu started at free safety and recorded two tackles.