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ProDeacs: Week 3
9/24/2024 9:29:00 AM | Football
Bates continues to impress with a standout performance, joined by other Pro Deacs.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - In week three of the 2024 NFL season, Pro Deacs made their return, delivering another series of dominant defensive displays.
Bates III Puts on Defensive Show
Jessie Bates III was a standout for Atlanta's defense this week against the Kansas City Chiefs, notching six tackles including four solo and two assisted while making a pivotal pass breakup to force a fourth down.
Midweek, Bates also earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the road win at Philadelphia which included the game-winning interception.
Through just three games, he has racked up 24 total tackles, ranking 21st in the NFL and third overall for Atlanta in total tackles (24), solo tackles (17), and assisted tackles (7).
Consistent Performers
Defensive tackle Kobie Turner totaled a career-best five tackles in a Los Angeles Rams 27-24 team victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson had a career-high of seven tackles including six solo tackles and one assisted in the Cowboys 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Luke Masterson delivered a reliable defensive outing posting seven tackles including three solo tackles and four assisted tackles in the Raiders 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor had three tackles, including two solo and one assisted, earning a 71.3 run-defense PFF grade and a 72.9 overall PFF grade in the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Light the Dortch
Wide receiver Greg Dortch caught three passes, totaling 35 yards including a 13-yd reception yards in the Cardinals 20-13 loss against the Detroit Lions. Dortch has recorded 11 receptions for a total of 93 yards through three weeks this season.
#ProDeacs Week Four Slate (All times eastern)
Bates III Puts on Defensive Show
Jessie Bates III was a standout for Atlanta's defense this week against the Kansas City Chiefs, notching six tackles including four solo and two assisted while making a pivotal pass breakup to force a fourth down.
Midweek, Bates also earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the road win at Philadelphia which included the game-winning interception.
.@jlbiii3 really is hiiim
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 18, 2024
Your NFC Defensive Player of the Week 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Xzjwrb16bV
Through just three games, he has racked up 24 total tackles, ranking 21st in the NFL and third overall for Atlanta in total tackles (24), solo tackles (17), and assisted tackles (7).
Consistent Performers
Defensive tackle Kobie Turner totaled a career-best five tackles in a Los Angeles Rams 27-24 team victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Let's build on this win, fellas!! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/caNBxq073W
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 23, 2024
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson had a career-high of seven tackles including six solo tackles and one assisted in the Cowboys 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Luke Masterson delivered a reliable defensive outing posting seven tackles including three solo tackles and four assisted tackles in the Raiders 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor had three tackles, including two solo and one assisted, earning a 71.3 run-defense PFF grade and a 72.9 overall PFF grade in the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Light the Dortch
Wide receiver Greg Dortch caught three passes, totaling 35 yards including a 13-yd reception yards in the Cardinals 20-13 loss against the Detroit Lions. Dortch has recorded 11 receptions for a total of 93 yards through three weeks this season.
#ProDeacs Week Four Slate (All times eastern)
- Greg Dortch (ARI)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 20 defeated Arizona Cardinals 13
- This Week: Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., FOX)
- Sage Surratt (ARI - IR)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 20 defeated Arizona Cardinals 13
- This Week: Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., FOX)
- Jessie Bates III (ATL)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 22 defeated Atlanta Falcons 17
- This Week: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., NBC)
- Blake Whiteheart (CLE - PS)
- Last Week: New York Giants 21 defeated Cleveland Browns 15
- This Week: Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Caelen Carson (DAL)
- Last Week: Baltimore Ravens 28 defeated Dallas Cowboys 25
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Justin Strnad (DEN)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 26 defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7
- This Week: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Zach Tom (GB)
- Last Week: Green Bay Packers 30 defeated Tennessee Titans 14
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Ja'Sir Taylor (LAC)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 20 defeated Los Angeles Chargers 10
- This Week: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Kobie Turner (LAR)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 27 defeated San Francisco 49ers 24
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Luke Masterson (LV)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 36 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 22
- This Week: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Alex Bachman (LV - PS)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 36 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 22
- This Week: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Michael Jurgens (MIN)
- Last Week: Minnesota Vikings 34 defeated Houston Texans 7
- This Week: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Justin Herron (NO - IR)
- Last Week: Philadelphia Eagles 15 defeated New Orleans Saints 12
- This Week: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- AT Perry (NO)
- Last Week: Philadelphia Eagles 15 defeated New Orleans Saints 12
- This Week: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Carlos "Boogie" Basham Jr. (NYG)
- Last Week: New York Giants 21 defeated Cleveland Browns 15
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Malik Mustapha (SF)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 27 defeated San Francisco 49ers 24
- This Week: New England Patriots vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., FOX)
- Sam Hartman (WAS)
- Last Week: Washington Commanders 38 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 33
- This Week: Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., FOX)
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