#ProDeacs: NFL Week Four

10/6/2020 8:59:00 AM | Football

Justin Herron makes his first career start for the Patriots while Jessie Bates III continues to shine in Cincinnati.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - After Wake Forest's win over Campbell on Friday night, a healthy crop of #ProDeacs saw action in the league this week.

Kevin Johnson and the Browns traveled to Dallas and defeated the Cowboys and Joe Looney, while Justin Herron and Jessie Bates III made big contributions to their respective teams.

Bates III Leads the Defense in Cincinnati

Rated as the highest-graded safety in the NFL by Pro Football Focus through four weeks, Jessie Bates III has played a big part in spearheading the Bengals' defense this season.

He leads all defensive players with 32 total tackles. This weekend he registered 10 total tackles against Jacksonville while also registering a pair of pass deflections. Bates leads the Bengals with a team-high five passes defended.

Herron Makes First Career Start on Monday Night

After Jermaine Eluemunor was ruled out with a migraine, Justin Herron stepped up to the starting spot at right tackle on Monday night. He has seen time at left tackle and left guard already this season.

While at Wake Forest, Herron set the school record with 51 games started in a career, playing a majority of his games at left tackle.

#ProDeacs Week Five Slate (All times eastern)

Alex Bachman (practice squad)
- NY Giants at Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
Essang Bassey (active roster)
- Denver Broncos at New England Patriots (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
Jessie Bates III (active roster)
- Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
Duke Ejiofor (injured reserve)
- Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
Nathan Gilliam (practice squad)
- Los Angeles Chargers at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
Phil Haynes (injured reserve)
- Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
Justin Herron (active roster)
- New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
Justin Strnad (injured reserve)
- Denver Broncos at New England Patriots (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
Kevin Johnson (active roster)
- Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
Joe Looney (active roster)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
Scotty Washington (practice squad)
- Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
Kyle Wilber (active roster)
- Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
John Wolford (active roster)
- Los Angeles Rams at Washington Football Team (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)