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Former WSU standout Frankie Luvu sets career high in tackles in loss to L.A. Rams | NFL locals

8—Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu (Washington State) had his strongest individual effort of the season, setting a new career high in tackles, but his performance was overshadowed by a dominant return from one of the league's top stars.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
Key points
  • —Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley (WSU) led all players with a season-high 10 tackles, adding one for loss and a pass break-up, in a 44-22 loss to….
  • —Kansas City safety Jaden Hicks (WSU) contributed three tackles to the Chiefs' strong defensive performance in a 35-12 win over the New York Jets.
  • —Carolina cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (WSU) made two touchdown-saving pass breakups during his best performance of the year, but the Panthers fell 26-21 to the Denver Broncos.

Luvu, a former All-Pro himself and the Commanders defensive captain, surpassed his previous career high of 13 tackles on Jan.

The Saints captain matched a team high with 11 tackles, recording two tackles for loss and his first sack of the season.

Additional details
  • —New England receiver Efton Chism III (EWU) was a bright spot in the Patriots' 45-27 loss to Green Bay, snagging his second touchdown catch of the season.
  • Pats linebacker Christian Elliss (Idaho) recorded five tackles, one for loss.
  • Chism broke open on an outside route and hauled in an easy 8-yard scoring pass from Drake Maye with 2:37 left in the second quarter to cut the Pats' deficit to 24-14, but the Packers answered with 17 straight points to pull away.
  • On fourth-and-goal at the Saints 1, the Browns handed the ball off to Quinshon Judkins, looking to power through the middle for the go-ahead score, but Elliss broke through the line, got his arms wrapped around Judkins' waist and held the Browns tailback just short of the end zone.
  • The Seahawks defense contained the Cardinals offense and quarterback Gardner Minshew (WSU), who was making his first start for Arizona.

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