Extracurricular activities aside, Hill made NFL history on Sunday, too. The explosive wideout has surpassed 150 yards receiving in every game this season, becoming the first player in NFL history to do so six weeks into a campaign.
Raheem Mostert, RB Miami Dolphins: Mostert continued his outstanding 2023 with another incredible performance in the Dolphins’ 42-21 win over the Carolina Panthers. Mostert rushed for 115 yards (17 carries) and two touchdowns on the ground while adding three catches for 17 yards and a score through the air.
He leads the NFL with 11 TDs, and only Jim Brown (15, 1958), Shaun Alexander (12, 2005), Emerson Boozer (12, 1967) and Abner Haynes (12, 1962) have scored more through the first six weeks of a season, per Tristan H. Cockcroft of ESPN.
Cleveland Browns defense: The Browns handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of 2023, winning 19-17, largely thanks to their defense. Cleveland held the 49ers offense to only 215 yards of offense, their lowest since 2016. They kept WR Deebo Samuel (one catch, one yard) and RB Christian McCaffrey (11 carries, 43 yards, one TD) in check and forced quarterback Brock Purdy into his worst day as a starter.
Under duress most of the day, Purdy finished with the lowest passer rating of his career (55.3), going 12-of-27 for 125 yards and a touchdown.
C.J. Stroud, QB Houston Texans: Stroud’s stats in the Texans’ 20-13 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday weren’t eye-opening. However, the rookie continued to look the part of a franchise quarterback while showing poise beyond his years.
Stroud was 13-of-27 for 199 yards and two touchdowns in the win, helping the surprising Texans head into their bye week at 3-3, led by a first-year QB and head coach.
