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Rice Football 2025: NFL Owls Week 5 Roundup

October 7, 2025 By Matthew Bartlett

Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 5.

There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

TeamNFL Owl(s)This WeekResultNext Week
Washington CommandersLuke McCaffrey (WR)at ChargersW, 27-10vs Bears (MNF)
Philadelphia EaglesKylen Granson (TE)vs BroncosL, 21-17at Giants (TNF)
New York GiantsElijah Garcia (DL)at SaintsL, 26-14vs Eagles (TNF)
Jacksonville JaguarsAustin Trammell (WR)vs Chiefs (MNF)W, 31-28vs Seahawks
Detroit LionsJack Fox (P)at BengalsW, 37-24at Chiefs (SNF)
Green Bay PackersBrant Banks (OL)— BYE — —vs Bengals
Pittsburgh SteelersChris Boswell (PK)
Calvin Anderson (OL)
— BYE ——vs Browns

Defense

Elijah Garcia – DL, Giants

Garcia saw inactive for the Giant’s Week 5 game against the Saints. This was the first time he’s been inactive this season after appearing in the teams’ first four contests.

Offense

Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders

McCaffrey made another highlight play this weekend, hauling in a 50-yard bomb from quarterback Jayden Daniels. The catch was the longest reception of McCaffrey’s career.

Jayden connects on a deep ball to Luke McCaffrey!

WASvsLAC on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/Fzk0ycZbdc

— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2025

Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers

The Steelers were on bye in Week 5.

Brant Banks – OL, Packers

The Packers were on bye in Week 5.

Austin Trammell – WR, Jaguars

Trammell was active but did not play on Monday Night Football against the Chiefs.

Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles

Granson saw his highest snap count of the season in Week 5 against the Broncos, splitting time between the offense and special teams. He didn’t record any receptions, but he does have at least one tackle in every game this season.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted five times in the Lions’ Week 5 victory over the Bengals, averaging a 44.8 yards per kick with a long of 64 yards. He pinned four of his five kicks inside the 20 yard line.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

The Steelers were on bye in Week 5.

More Owls in the NFL

From practice squads to current free agents, there are other Owls on the cusp of returning to active rosters. Find more details on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.

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