Rice Football 2025: NFL Owls Week 8 Roundup

Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 8.

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 Chiefs (MNF)L, 28-7vs Seahawks (SNF)
Philadelphia EaglesKylen Granson (TE)vs GiantsW, 38-20— OFF —
Detroit LionsJack Fox (P)— OFF —vs Vikings
Pittsburgh SteelersChris Boswell (PK)
Calvin Anderson (OL)
vs Packers (SNF)L, 35-25vs Colts

Offense

Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders

McCaffrey tied a season-high in catches with three in the Commanders’ Monday Night Football game against the Chiefs, highlighted by this incredible toe-tapping grab:

Calvin AndersonOL, Steelers

Anderson saw action in his fourth game of the season this weekend, playing on special teams in the Steelers’ Week 8 game against the Packers.

Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles

Granson once again saw the bulk of his involvement come on special teams where he played 17 snaps compared to just nine on offense, the third lowest tally he’s had with the offense so far this season.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox and the Lions were on bye this week.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was a perfect 4-of-4 on his field goal tries against the Packers in Week 8, converting his lone extra point attempt, as well. He is 14-of-16 on field goals this season, including one blocked kick.

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.