Week 11 of the NFL season saw Gators delivering in every way.
By: Will Robinson
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Week 11 of the NFL season delivered standout linebacker performances, clutch punter holds and a pivotal score.
Each week of the 2025-26 season, FloridaGators.com will cover all of the best moments from the NFL stars who made a name for themselves in Gainesville.
Offense
Van Jefferson – WR – Tennessee Titans
Van Jefferson finds the end zone! The veteran receiver hauled in his first touchdown of the year late in the fourth quarter for the Titans, tying the game with 1:35 remaining on a 95-yard scoring drive.
He finished with three catches for 22 yards, stepping up in a crucial moment after fellow receivers Chimere Dike and Calvin Ridley exited earlier with injuries.
Fred Johnson logged a season-high 62 snaps in prime time against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. After All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson left early with an injury, F. Johnson stepped into the starting role and held firm. The six-foot-seven lineman did not allow a single sack or quarterback for the entire game, showcasing strong control in both pass protection and run blocking and keeping the offense operating efficiently throughout the night.
Eagles RT Fred Johnson threw Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson to the ground on this play. 😮💨
Alex Anzalone brings down the hammer! The ninth-year linebacker brought the heat with a tremendous tackle-for loss on a screen to Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, forcing a second-and-long. On the ensuing play, the Eagles failed to move the chains, resulting in a stalled drive and a forced field goal attempt.
Anzalone made his presence felt throughout the game, consistently flying to the ball and performing well in coverage, finishing with an impressive 80.4 PFF tackling grade.
Domination by Dallas! Rookie linebacker Shemar James contributed heavily to Dallas' defensive showcase on Monday night, finishing with seven tackles (three solo) and applying impactful pressure on a quarterback blitz that directly set up a Quinnen Williams sack.
His timely stops and disruptive presence were key factors in the Cowboys' defensive surge, which produced four sacks, an interception and even a safety against the struggling Raiders offense. James continues to prove he can step up in big moments and thrive.
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Special Teams
Evan McPherson – K – Cincinnati Bengals
McPherson delivered a perfect day in tough conditions, going two-for-two on his field goals, converting from 43 and 48 yards. The latter cut the deficit to one score with under ten minutes left in the fourth quarter, giving the Bengals an opportunity to stay within striking distance.
Despite mid-40s temperatures and 17 mile-per-hour winds, McPherson remained composed and knocked down two critical kicks for Cincinnati.
Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Denver Broncos and Tommy Townsend – P – Houston Texans
Contributing in every way they could, punters Tommy Townsend and Jeremy Crawshaw played major roles beyond punting duties. Both delivered flawless holds for their kickers Matthew Wright and Will Lutz, respectively. Each kicker knocked down game-winning field goals as time expired, sealing close victories for the Texans over the Titans and the Broncos over the Chiefs.
The tandem also rose to the occasion in the punt game, with Townsend pinning four kicks inside the 20 and Crawshaw adding three of his own, giving their teams a clear edge in the field-position battle.
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For a complete list of Gators in the NFL, see below.
Arizona Cardinals (SF 41 – ARI 22)
90 – Zachary Carter* – DT – 4 years (Practice Squad)
Atlanta Falcons (CAR 30 – ATL 27)
8 – Kyle Pitts – TE – 5 years (2 Receptions, 14 Yards)
39 – C.J. Henderson* – CB – 6 years (Practice Squad)
Chicago Bears (CHI 19 – MIN 17)
35 – C.J. Gardner-Johnson – S – 7 years (4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 QB Hit)
99 – Gervon Dexter Sr. – DL – 3 years
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN 12 – PIT 34)
2 – Evan McPherson – K – 5 years (2/2 FG, Long of 48)
24 – Marco Wilson – CB – 5 years
98 – T.J. Slaton Jr. – DL – 5 years (1 TOT)
Dallas Cowboys (DAL 33 – LV 16)
13 – Dante Fowler Jr. – DE – 11 years
20 – Kaiir Elam – CB – 4 years
21 – Malik Davis – RB – 3 years (4 Rushes, 20 Yards, 1 TOT)
25 – Trikweze Bridges – CB – Rookie
50 – Shemar James – LB – Rookie (7 TOT, 3 SOLO)
Denver Broncos (KC 19 – DEN 22)
16 – Jeremy Crawshaw – P – Rookie (4 Punts, 211 Yards, 52.8 AVG, 3 in 20, Long of 58)
Detroit Lions (DET 9 – PHI 16)
34 – Alex Anzalone – LB – 9 years (6 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL)
65 – Kingsley Eguakun* – C – 1 year (Practice Squad)
Green Bay Packers (GB 27 – NYG 20)
57 – Brenton Cox Jr. – DL – 3 years (Injured/Reserve)
Houston Texans (HOU 16 – TEN 13)
6 – Tommy Townsend – P – 6 years (5 Punts, 208 Yards, 41.6 AVG, 4 in 20, Long of 51)
18 – Graham Mertz – QB – Rookie
31 – Dameon Pierce – RB – 4 years
77 – Trent Brown – OT – 11 years
Indianapolis Colts (BYE)
5 – Anthony Richardson Sr. – QB – 3 years (Injured/Reserve)
Jacksonville Jaguars (LAC 6 – JAX 35)
51 – Ventrell Miller – LB – 3 years
Kansas City Chiefs (KC 19 – DEN 22)
74 – Jawaan Taylor – OT – 7 years
Las Vegas Raiders (DAL 33 – LV 16)
70 – Stone Forsythe – OL – 5 years
88 – Justin Shorter* – WR – 3 years (Practice Squad)
Los Angeles Chargers (LAC 6 – JAX 35)
72 – David Sharpe* – OL – 6 years (Practice Squad)
Los Angeles Rams (SEA 19 – LAR 21)
72 – DJ Humphries – OL – 11 years
Miami Dolphins (WAS 13 – MIA 16)
33 – Jason Marshall Jr. – CB – Rookie (2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 PD)
Minnesota Vikings (CHI 19 – MIN 17)
58 – Jonathan Greenard – OLB – 6 years
New Orleans Saints (BYE)
98 – Jonathan Bullard – DE – 10 years
New York Jets (NYJ 14 – NE 27)
54 – Ja'Markis Weston – LB – Rookie
Philadelphia Eagles (DET 9 – PHI 16)
74 – Fred Johnson – OT – 7 years
San Francisco 49ers (SF 41 – ARI 22)
1 – Ricky Pearsall – WR – 1 year (1 Reception, 0 Yards)
5 – Demarcus Robinson – WR – 10 years (1 Reception, 13 Yards)
18 – Eddy Piñeiro – K – 5 years (3/3 FG, Long of 48, 2/4 XP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB 32 – BUF 44)
56 – Desmond Watson* – DT – Rookie (Practice Squad)
Tennessee Titans (HOU 16 – TEN 13)
11 – Van Jefferson – WR – 6 years (3 Receptions, 22 Yards, 1 TD)
17 – Chimere Dike – WR – Rookie (2 Receptions, 14 Yards, 1 PR)
78 – Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson – OT – Rookie
