Stanford in the NFL Week 8: Michael Wilson Leads Cardinals’ Rally
Michael Wilson powered Arizona’s overtime comeback over Dallas, catching the game-tying touchdown with six seconds left in regulation. His career-best season yardage and Sam Roush’s first NFL start led a notable Week 8 for former Stanford players.
By the Numbers- Wilson: 8 catches on 15 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown.
- Arizona beat Dallas 33-30 in overtime after Wilson’s late tying score.
- Roush played 38 snaps in his first NFL start.
- Walker Little allowed no pressures and earned an 83.5 pass-blocking grade, ninth among tackles in Week 8, per PFF.
Wilson’s breakout night came amid mixed results for other former Cardinal players: Tanner McKee threw an interception and lost a fumble under pressure, while several others contributed in more limited roles.
Bottom LineWilson delivered the week’s defining Stanford performance, while Little’s clean pass protection and Roush’s first start offered their own milestones.
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