South Dakota NFL players post mixed results in Week 9

Myles Harden posted the best statistical game of his professional career on Sunday, but the Cleveland Browns fell short in overtime. The former USD Coyote recorded five tackles, two sacks, and two passes defensed in a 23-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The defeat resulted from the Browns choosing to go for two points on their final possession instead of attempting a game-tying extra point.

Other South Dakota alumni saw action in their respective contests. Jack Cochrane, a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, made two tackles in a victory over the New York Jets. Dennis Gardeck, a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, contributed two tackles during a Thursday night win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Pierre Strong, a running back for the Green Bay Packers, carried the ball eight times for 22 yards. He also caught two passes for 11 yards in the team's win against the New England Patriots. Dallas Goedert, a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, caught five passes for 50 yards in a loss to the New York Giants.

Isaiah Davis, a running back for the New York Jets, recorded one special teams tackle in the team's defeat to Kansas City. Isaiah Stalbird, a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, played 28 special teams snaps during the overtime win over Cleveland. Grey Zabel, an offensive guard for the Seattle Seahawks, played all 67 offensive snaps in the team's victory over Arizona.

Tucker Kraft, a tight end for the Green Bay Packers, had one catch for one yard in the win over New England. Mason McCormick, an offensive guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sat out as the team was idle. Mike Reid, a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints, was inactive for the game against Cleveland.

Several South Dakota players remained on practice squads or injured lists. These individuals include Evan Beerntsen of the Seattle Seahawks, Mark Gronowski of the Houston Texans, Sam Hagen of the Houston Texans, and Amar Johnson of the Los Angeles Chargers. Tucker Large of the Philadelphia Eagles, Trey Pipkins of the Los Angeles Chargers, Tip Reiman of the Arizona Cardinals, and Christian Rozeboom of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also did not play in Week 9.