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Arkansas alumni had a week worth talking about across the league, with a game ball in Jacksonville, an 81-yard receiving performance in Washington, and a foot injury threatening New England's most reliable pass-catcher.

Cam Little Earns Game Ball in Jaguars' Primetime Blowout

The story of the Jaguars' 33-10 dismantling of Baltimore on Thursday Night Football wasn't just the margin — it was the flawless execution of Cam Little, who earned a game ball for a perfect performance. The Razorback kicker didn't miss a beat as Jacksonville dominated the Ravens from wire to wire. It was Little's second game in as many weeks contributing to a Jacksonville rout — the Jags also handled Indianapolis 42-7 on November 1 — cementing his role as one of the more reliable kickers in the AFC South. Fellow Hog Montaric Brown added an interception in the Ravens game, giving Arkansas a pair of contributors in one of the week's most lopsided results.

Treylon Burks Shines Against Philadelphia — Then Goes Down

Treylon Burks turned in his best game of the season when it mattered most. With Washington missing Terry McLaurin, the former Razorback stepped up against the Eagles on November 1, hauling in three catches for 81 yards in a 27-10 Commanders victory. The highlight was a 53-yard catch that head coach Dan Quinn specifically credited to a route combination set up earlier in the game — a sign that Burks is being schemed into the offense with intention.

The good news stopped there. Burks was ruled out for Washington's Week 9 matchup against the Rams with an injury, leaving the Commanders without him just as he'd found his footing. The timing couldn't be worse for a Washington offense still navigating life without its top receiver.

Hunter Henry's Foot Injury Clouds Patriots' Picture

Hunter Henry was the most targeted player in New England's passing game when he went down in the second quarter against Miami on November 1 with an apparent foot injury — heading first to the medical tent and then to the locker room. The Patriots ultimately survived the scare, winning 24-19, but the tight end's status remained murky afterward, with the team offering no immediate update on his condition.

By Wednesday, Henry was among four Patriots listed as sidelined on the Week 9 injury report ahead of the Green Bay game, raising legitimate questions about his availability going forward. For a New England offense built heavily around Drake Maye's connection to Henry — who finished with three catches for 30 yards before exiting — losing him for any length of time would be a significant blow.

Around the League

Landon Jackson continued to develop as a pass rusher for Buffalo, registering a sack in the Bills' 36-10 demolition of Baltimore on November 1. And in Las Vegas, Mike Washington Jr. carried the Raiders' backfield with 83 rushing yards on 25 carries in a 38-33 win over the Jets — a performance that turned heads enough to land him on fantasy waiver wire target lists and prompted the Raiders' coaching staff to publicly address Ashton Jeanty's reduced role. Washington's emergence is a genuine story, even if it's tied to someone else's struggles.

Two Arkansas alumni dominated the off-field headlines this week in the NFL — and neither story was exactly a feel-good moment for Razorback fans.

Greenlaw Can't Stay Out of Trouble

Dre Greenlaw's return from a one-game suspension lasted all of one week before the NFL came calling again. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker was fined $12,537 for unnecessary roughness during San Francisco's 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 — the team's first loss of the season. Greenlaw was back in the lineup after sitting out for the suspension, only to pick up a penalty that cost him five figures.

The timing stings, but the long-term picture for Greenlaw in San Francisco remains a conversation worth having. Sports Illustrated has reported the 49ers should seriously consider extending the former Razorback after this season, citing his health and on-field impact as key factors — provided he can keep his name off the league's fine wire.

Henry's Contract Gets Creative

Over in Foxborough, Hunter Henry's deal became a cap management tool. The New England Patriots restructured the veteran tight end's contract ahead of the NFL trade deadline, freeing up approximately $3.3 million in salary cap space, according to The Boston Globe's Ben Volin. The move signals the Patriots are actively exploring the trade market as they look to build around young quarterback Drake Maye.

Henry himself remains in the mix on the field. A Boston.com matchup preview flagged Henry — along with fellow tight end Eli Raridon — as a likely early target for Maye in New England's Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. The restructure doesn't diminish his role; it just means the front office is using his contract as financial leverage.

Bates Delivers Again in Detroit

While the bigger Arkansas headlines were off the field, Jake Bates quietly continued his breakout season in Detroit. The Lions kicker drilled a walk-off field goal as time expired to lift Detroit past the Green Bay Packers 20-17 at Ford Field — a win that pushed the Lions to 4-2. Bates had a dramatic assist from running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who intentionally went down short of the goal line late in the game to allow Bates the angle and distance he needed. It worked. The crowd erupted, the Lions won, and the former Razorback's leg was once again the story.

Around the Rest of the Roster

A few other Arkansas alumni logged on-field snaps in Week 7. Andrew Armstrong caught one pass for 3 yards as the Chiefs lost to the Seahawks 20-3. Isaac TeSlaa hauled in one reception for 10 yards in Bates' dramatic Lions win. Kam Curl's Rams rolled past the Raiders 35-21, with former Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. rushing for 27 yards on the Las Vegas side.

Treylon Burks, meanwhile, is dealing with injury issues in Washington — the wide receiver missed practice time ahead of the Commanders' matchup with the Eagles, though the team expected him to return to the field by week's end.

It was a week that illustrated the full spectrum of NFL life for the Arkansas diaspora: disciplinary fines, front-office maneuvering, and a walk-off kick for the ages.

Arkansas alumni were impossible to ignore across the NFL during the week of Oct. 11–17 — between a walk-off miracle in London, a community honor in New England, and a suspension that became national news, the Razorbacks were everywhere.

Cam Little Drills 57-Yarder to Stun Eagles in London

The most dramatic moment of the week belonged to Jaguars kicker Cam Little, who split the uprights from 57 yards out as time expired to lift Jacksonville to a stunning 19–17 walk-off win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The kick — set up by a frantic kick return with one second left — was made even more remarkable by the fact that the Jaguars executed it without a long snapper, after losing Ross Matiscik to injury. Little's clutch boot moved Jacksonville to 4–1 and sent the London crowd into pandemonium. A Jaguars running back later called the entire sequence "euphoric," which seems like an understatement.

The win also adds an interesting footnote: fellow Razorback CB Montaric Brown was ruled out for that same game, keeping him off the field while his former Fayetteville teammate delivered the defining moment of the Jaguars' season so far.

Hunter Henry Scores, Then Earns Community MVP

Hunter Henry had a week that went well beyond the box score. The Patriots tight end caught three passes for 44 yards and a touchdown in New England's lopsided 45–17 win over the Raiders on Sunday — a day's work that would have been enough on its own. But the NFLPA capped his week by naming him the Community MVP for Week 6, recognizing Henry's continued off-field impact in the Boston area.

Henry, a Patriots captain, also hosted his annual "Freedom to Play" ping pong tournament benefiting IJM in Boston on Monday, with several teammates in attendance.

Fellow Arkansas alum Treylon Burks also contributed in the Commanders' 27–27 tie with the Giants, hauling in two receptions for 26 yards as Washington continued its frustrating stretch.

Dre Greenlaw's Suspension Dominates Headlines

Not all the Arkansas news was celebratory. 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw made national headlines for all the wrong reasons after headbutting Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV — who was not wearing a helmet — during San Francisco's 32–29 win over Seattle on Oct. 11. Greenlaw was ejected on the spot, drew a late-hit flag, and was subsequently suspended one game by the NFL.

He appealed the decision, but the league upheld the one-game ban, ruling him out for San Francisco's Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 19. Comparisons to Draymond Green circulated widely — the "repeat offender with a short fuse" narrative attached quickly. The 49ers, meanwhile, scrambled to address the void, signing linebacker Eugene Asante and reportedly preparing to lean on rookie Jaden Dugger to fill Greenlaw's role.

The suspension is a significant blow to San Francisco's depth, even if the team's 5–0 record suggests the Niners can weather a one-game absence. For Greenlaw, the reputational damage may linger longer than a single missed Sunday.

It was, in short, a vintage week for Arkansas football — all the highs and the turbulence included.