{
  "id": 19331753,
  "title": "NFL Boilers – Weeks 8 & 9",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/nfl-boilers-weeks-8-9",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T12:29:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-boilers-weeks-8-9-122939426.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 8 and 9 of the NFL season have concluded, providing an opportunity to review the performances of former Boilermakers now making their careers in the league.\n\nIn Week 8, Derrick Barnes of the Detroit Lions recorded 1 tackle as the Lions edged the Wikings 19-15. George Karlaftis of the Kansas City Chiefs had a standout game with 2 tackles, 1 interception, 1 sack, 3 passes defended, and 1 QB hit, contributing to the Chiefs' 24-28 loss to the Broncos. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Marcus Mbow from the New York Giants were on a bye week. Payne Durham from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had no receptions due to the team's pass inactivity, while Baker Mayfield had a dismal outing with 0 completions on 3 attempts. Reese Taylor from the Miami Dolphins was active on special teams, losing the game 24-19 to the Patriots. Aidan O’Connell from the Las Vegas Raiders did not play, as the Raiders beat the Jets 38-33.\n\nWeek 9 saw Barnes of the Detroit Lions contribute 2 tackles (2 solo) and a tackle for loss, leading the Lions to a 19-9 win over the Dolphins. George Karlaftis of the Chiefs continued his impressive play with 6 tackles (4 solo), 2 sacks, 3 TFL, 1 pass defended, and 3 QB hits, securing the Chiefs' 35-12 victory over the Jets. Tyrone Tracy Jr. from the Giants was sidelined for at least 4 games due to a hamstring injury, sitting out the game and currently on IR. The Giants managed to defeat the Eagles 19-11. Charlie Jones of the Giants also returned 3 punts for a total of 25 yards, including a 13-yard punt return, in their 19-11 win over the Eagles. Marcus Mbow from the Giants was inactive due to a knee injury. Payne Durham from the Buccaneers, once again, had no receptions and kept fans hoping for his utilization as the Bucs prevailed 43-13 against the Panthers. Reese Taylor of the Dolphins was inactive throughout the game, and Aidan O’Connell from the Las Vegas Raiders did not participate as the Raiders lost to the 49ers 38-17. Jalen Graham from the 49ers did not see action in this game, as the 49ers overcame the Raiders 38-17.",
  "summary": "Looking back at the last two weeks of the NFL season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}