WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Six active Pro Boilers took part in action over the weekend during Week 7 of the NFL season.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored a rushing touchdown for a second conseutive week when he opened the scoring for the Giants on a two-yard rush in the team's eventual 27-21 victory at Houston. It was the second time in his career Tracy scored a rushing touchdown in back-to-back games.
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— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) October 25, 2026
Derrick Barnes was second on the Lions with six tackles in a 20-17 divisional victory over Green Bay. His 78.6 run defense grade, according to PFF, was second on the Lions. Barnes is up to 33 tackles this season, fourth on Detroit, and is still tied for the team lead with 4.0 tackles-for-loss.
George Karlaftis recorded his fifth tackle-for-loss this season and added his fifth pass defended on Sunday Night Football against Seattle. With two quarterback hits in the game, Karlaftis is up to 15 this season, is tied for sixth in the NFL.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – Rushed six times for 15 yards, with a two-yard rushing touchdown, and added one reception for two yards in an overtime win at Houston.
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Had three tackles with 1.0 tackle-for-loss and a pass defended on Sunday Night Football at Seattle.
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Totaled six tackles, second on the Lions, in a victory over Green Bay.
• Charlie Jones (N.Y. Giants) – Returned two punts for 19 yards and three kicks for 67 yards in an overtime win against Houston.
• Jalen Graham (San Francisco) – Recorded one tackle at Atlanta.
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Earned a 76.7 offensive grade, fourth on the Buccaneers, in a win over Carolina.
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Served as the emergency third quarterback against the L.A. Rams.
• Marcus Mbow (N.Y. Giants) – Inactive at Houston.
• Reese Taylor (Miami) – Inactive vs. the N.Y. Jets.