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How Pro Ducks performed in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season

Let's dive into the full performances of former Ducks in the NFL in Week 9, starting with the aforementioned Boettcher.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 12, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
Key points
  • TE Juwan Johnson — New Orleans Saints The Saints got their third win of the season this week, in part because of Juwan Johnson's two-reception, 34-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Browns.
  • In terms of the two program's excellence in sending players to the next level, there's an argument to be made that the Ducks are in the lead in the performance of their former players on Sunday's, as well.
  • There was another former Oregon star that popped up this week, with his team trading away players in bunches as the trade deadline approaches: linebacker Bryce Boettcher, who had a career-high in tackles this week.

In Week 9 in the NFL, there were six touchdowns scored by former Ducks, plus an interception and numerous tackles.

There was plenty of talent on the field in the Oregon Ducks ' matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday on the road, as both rosters are filled with NFL-caliber players at nearly every position.

Additional details
  • LB Bryce Boettcher — Indianapolis Colts Starting alongside 2026 second-round pick CJ Allen at linebacker, the fourth-round Boettcher finished second on the Colts in tackles with a career-high 12 takedowns, four of which were solo.
  • RB Bucky Irving — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bucky Irving's excellence continued in Week 9, as he carried the ball 20 times for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
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  • The headliners are the same players that have led the way in recent weeks: Bo Nix and Bucky Irving, the star-studded backfield for the Ducks in 2023.
  • S Evan Williams — Green Bay Packers Evan Williams had another standout performance for the Packers in their blowout win over the Patriots, totaling five tackles and making an impressive interception catch.

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