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Former Gamecocks in NFL: Jalen Brooks, Jalon Kilgore's clutch moments, Brandon Cisse shines

Week 6 was a great one for several former South Carolina players.
ByMorgan Moriarty
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Oct 18, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Jalon Kilgore (29) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images
Oct 18, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Jalon Kilgore (29) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The NFL's Week 6 featured several exciting games across the league. Among some of the most exciting were the Buffalo Bills' 33-30 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Arizona Cardinals' 18-16 upset over the Los Angeles Rams, who entered the season as the Super Bowl favorite. 

During Sunday Night Football, the Green Bay Packers improved to 4-2 on the season with a 23-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys. 

Luckily for South Carolina fans, several former Gamecocks made key plays in all three contests, helping their teams get some big victories on Sunday. 

Jalon Kilgore's pass breakup comes up huge on third down 

The Buffalo Bills got a thrilling victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, and rookie Bills safety Jalon Kilgore came in clutch late in the game. Trailing 30-23, Kirk Cousins and the Raiders got the ball back with inside five minutes left in the game. 

Facing a 3rd-and-10, Kilgore's pass breakup forced a Raiders punt to give Buffalo the ball back: 

The Bills were able to score a field goal off the ensuing drive, which extended Buffalo's lead to 10 late. Buffalo ended up winning 33-30. It was a huge moment for Kilgore, who saw extra reps thanks to starting Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson getting ejected for spitting on Raiders receiver Brock Bowers. 

Perhaps his performance on Sunday could earn him more playing time down the line. He has been limited so far this season, working back from an injury he sustained during training camp. 

Jalen Brooks' crucial catch sets up Cardinals' game-winning field goal

The Arizona Cardinals delivered one of the most shocking upsets of the year with its 18-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Arizona entered the game with a 1-4 record, and the game was at home for the Rams. 

Arizona won off of a 43-yard game-winning field goal from kicker Chad Ryland. The Cardinals got into field goal range after a 21-yard catch by Brooks, and a subsequent unnecessary roughness penalty that put Arizona down to Los Angeles' 24: 

“This locker room, it’s been unbelievable, because we know how hard we work,” Brooks said of his team after the win. “We know hard we train, and we block out the noise. Essentially, we know what people are saying about us, but we know how good of a team we are.”

Brooks' game against the Rams was his best outing this season, finishing with two catches for 30 yards. 

Brandon Cisse makes his first career interception

During the Sunday Night Football game, the Packers took on the Cowboys at home. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott struggled all night, throwing two interceptions. 

Packers rookie Brandon Cisse made his first career interception on Prescott's second pick of the night: 

Cisse finished with four total tackles on the night. Unfortunately he had to leave the game early with a stinger, but it appears the injury is not too serious.

Congrats to all three former Gamecocks on balling out!   

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