Week 17 saw a thrilling display of talent from Oklahoma’s NFL stars, with Sooner alumni lighting up the field and making key plays as they push for playoff spots. Among the standouts was Baker Mayfield, who delivered arguably the best performance of his career, leading Tampa Bay to a crucial win over Carolina. Mayfield completed 27 of 32 passes for 359 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions, keeping the Buccaneers’ postseason hopes alive. For a deeper dive into his amazing day, click here.
While Jalen Hurts sat out for the first time this season due to a concussion, the Philadelphia Eagles still dominated the Cowboys with an impressive victory. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray struggled with ball security in Arizona’s loss to the Rams, throwing for 321 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Two other former Sooner quarterbacks saw action in Week 17. Spencer Rattler, starting for New Orleans in a tough loss to the Raiders, threw for 218 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while also rushing for 46 yards. Caleb Williams, in a 6-3 loss to Seattle, managed 122 passing yards and one interception but was limited to just 37 rushing yards.
But perhaps the most jaw-dropping performance came from former Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. in Denver. Mims caught all eight of his targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-tying catch on a dramatic 4th-and-25 play with under 30 seconds left. His incredible grab, showcasing his knack for making big plays, was a perfect reminder of the highlight-reel catches he made at Oklahoma.
Defensive lineman Jordan Phillips made a significant impact for Buffalo, intercepting his first pass of the season in a win over the New York Jets, while tight end Mark Andrews continued to shine for Baltimore, scoring a touchdown in their dominating win over the Texans.
Here’s a breakdown of how other Sooners performed in Week 17:
Arizona Cardinals (L 13-9 at LA Rams)
Kyler Murray: 33-of-48 for 321 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions, 4 rushes for 32 yards
Baltimore Ravens (W 31-2 at Houston)
Mark Andrews: 2 catches for 68 yards, 1 touchdown
Buffalo Bills (W 40-14 vs New York Jets)
Jordan Phillips: 1 interception, 1 pass deflection
Carolina Panthers (L 48-14 at Tampa Bay)
Andrew Raym (R): Practice squad
Chicago Bears (L 6-3 vs Seattle)
Caleb Williams: 16-of-28 passing for 122 yards, 1 interception, 5 rushes for 37 yards
Cincinnati Bengals (W 30-24 vs Denver)
Orlando Brown Jr.: Started at LT
Cody Ford: Started at LG
Cleveland Browns (L 20-3 vs Miami)
Ogbo Okoronkwo: Inactive
Michael Woods II: 1 catch for 3 yards
Dallas Cowboys (L 41-7 at Philadelphia)
CeeDee Lamb: IR (injury)
Tyler Guyton (R): Played, did not start
Denver Broncos (L 30-24 at Cincinnati)
Nik Bonitto: 2 tackles, 1 pass deflection
Delarrin Turner-Yell (PUP): Inactive
Marvin Mims Jr.: 8 catches for 103 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 kick return for 27 yards
Ben Powers: Started at LG
Houston Texans (L 31-2 vs Baltimore)
Joe Mixon: 9 carries for 26 yards, 2 catches for 13 yards
Indianapolis Colts (L 45-33 at New York Giants)
Trey Sermon: 1 catch for 10 yards
Jacksonville Jaguars (W 20-13 vs Tennessee)
Anton Harrison: Started at RT
Kansas City Chiefs (W 29-10 at Pittsburgh)
Creed Humphrey: Started at center
James Winchester: Started at long snapper
Wanya Morris: Played reserve role at left tackle
Marquise Brown: 4 catches for 46 yards
Samaje Perine: 2 catches for 20 yards, 2 rushes for 9 yards
Las Vegas Raiders (W 25-10 at New Orleans)
Jonah Laulu (R): 2 tackles
Los Angeles Chargers (W 40-7 at New England)
Tony Jefferson: 4 tackles, started
Los Angeles Rams (W 13-9 vs Arizona)
Neville Gallimore: Played, no stats recorded
Minnesota Vikings (W 27-25 vs Green Bay)
Brian Asamoah: Played, no stats
Jalen Redmond: 2 tackles
Walter Rouse (R): Inactive
New England Patriots (L 40-7 vs LA Chargers)
Rhamondre Stevenson: 2 rushes for 1 yard
New Orleans Saints (L 25-10 vs Las Vegas)
Spencer Rattler: 20-of-36 for 218 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions, 3 rushes for 46 yards
New York Giants (W 45-33 vs Indianapolis)
Eric Gray: Played, no stats
Philadelphia Eagles (W 41-7 vs Dallas)
Jalen Hurts: Out with injury
Grant Calcaterra: 1 catch for 34 yards
Lane Johnson: Started at right tackle
San Francisco 49ers (Monday Night vs Detroit)
Trent Williams: Injured, DNP
Seattle Seahawks (W 6-3 at Chicago)
Tre Brown: 1 tackle, played in reserve role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W 48-14 vs Carolina)
Baker Mayfield: 27-of-32 for 359 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 rush for 2 yards
Sterling Shepard: Out with injury
Tennessee Titans (L 20-13 at Jacksonville)
Kenneth Murray: Out with injury
Washington Commanders (W 30-24 vs Atlanta)
Tress Way: 3 punts for 51-yard average, 2 inside the 20
Austin Seibert: Out with injury
Week 17 showcased the resilience and brilliance of Oklahoma’s NFL alumni, with Mayfield’s historic performance and Mims Jr.’s explosive breakout serving as major highlights. These former Sooners continue to make an impact on the NFL stage, proving their worth as top-tier players!
