EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 18: J.J. McCarthy #18 of the New York Giants passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jamie Terbrack Tue, October 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC · 4 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Week 6 of the NFL season is behind us, and one particular former Michigan Wolverine got his first actino of the season, sparking what nearly a completed comeback late in the game.
McCarthy made quite an impression after coming off the bench in New York's 34-27 loss to New Orleans. The former Michigan quarterback completed 11-of-21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception while adding 26 rushing yards on two attempts.
He entered with the Giants trailing 34-10 in the fourth quarter and helped lead a furious comeback that brought New York within seven points. He also completed a two-point conversion during the rally. With the Giants still evaluating their quarterback situation, McCarthy certainly gave them something to think about.
Loveland delivered one of his best performances of the season, hauling in six receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's 31-23 victory over Atlanta. The former Michigan tight end was targeted seven times, posting his first receiving touchdown of the season while helping Chicago improve to 4-2.
Corum found the end zone for the second consecutive week, catching a touchdown pass in Los Angeles' 18-16 loss to Arizona. The former Michigan running back finished with nine carries for 42 yards and two receptions for 18 yards, giving him 60 total yards from scrimmage.
After scoring a rushing touchdown in Week 5, Corum has now scored in back-to-back games.
Collins continued to provide a big-play threat for Houston, catching three passes for 74 yards in the Texans' 34-31 victory over Jacksonville. The former Michigan receiver's longest catch went for 42 yards, and he also added five rushing yards in the win.
Bush came up with one of Chicago's biggest defensive plays in its victory over Atlanta. The former Michigan linebacker finished with seven tackles, including four solo stops, and recovered a crucial fourth-quarter fumble that helped preserve the Bears' eight-point victory.
Paye continued his productive start with Las Vegas, recording three tackles and one sack in the Raiders' 33-30 loss to Buffalo. The former Michigan defensive end now has three sacks on the season after bringing down the quarterback on a third-down play in the second quarter.
Josaiah Stewart, LB, Los Angeles Rams: Recorded five tackles, including two solo stops, in Los Angeles' 18-16 loss to Arizona.
Cesar Ruiz, C, New Orleans Saints: Saw action along the offensive line in New Orleans' 34-27 victory over New York before leaving the game with an injury.
Dominic Zvada, K, New York Giants: Made both field-goal attempts, from 34 and 41 yards, along with his lone extra-point attempt in New York's 34-27 loss to New Orleans.
AJ Barner, TE, Seattle Seahawks: Caught three passes on four targets for 16 yards in Seattle's 17-14 loss to Denver.
Jourdan Lewis, CB, Jacksonville Jaguars: Made three solo tackles in Jacksonville's 34-31 loss to Houston.
Josh Wallace, CB, Los Angeles Rams: Had a pass breakup in the Rams' 18-16 loss to Arizona.
Jaishawn Barham, LB, Dallas Cowboys: Made four solo tackles and one quarterback hit in Dallas' 23-13 loss to Green Bay.
Rashan Gary, DE, Dallas Cowboys: Recorded three quarterback hits in Dallas' 23-13 loss to Green Bay.
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