Pro Deacs: Week Six
10/14/2025 11:35:00 AM | Football
Linebacker Justin Strnad’s incredible performance against the New York Jets highlights another stellar week of Pro Deacs.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Pro Deacs continued to shine during week six of the 2025 NFL season, highlighted by an incredible performance by Justin Strnad in London, Jessie Bates III aiding in an upset win in prime time and two Demon Deacons making their return to the field after recovering from injuries.
Strnad Shines in London
Linebacker Justin Strnad shined on Sunday morning as he and the rest of the defense for the Denver Broncos put together an incredibly dominant performance in their 13-11 victory over the New York Jets in London. Strnad totaled six tackles with two solo efforts and 1.5 sacks as the Bronco defense recorded nine sacks while holding the Jets to -10 total passing yards for the game. As a result, Strnad earned an 80.5 defensive grade by PFF, as well as a team-best 89.9 pass rush grade.
With his 1.5 sack performance across the pond, Strnad has now set a new career high with 3.5 sacks this season. Through the first six games, Strnad, who set numerous career highs during his breakout season in 2024, has recorded 25 total tackles with eight solo tackles, a pass defense and an additional 2.5 tackles for loss to go along with his sack numbers.
Bates Aids in Upset Victory on Monday Night Football
Safety Jessie Bates III and the Atlanta Falcons pulled off a major upset on Monday Night Football as they defeated the Buffalo Bills, 24-14. Bates recorded five tackles with three solo efforts as the Falcon defense allowed only 291 yards of total offense and limited last season's MVP, Josh Allen, to 180 passing yards while forcing two interceptions. Bates has now tallied 24 tackles on the season, which includes 10 solo tackles.
Tom Returns in Packers Win Over Cleveland
After missing some time due to injury, offensive lineman Zach Tom returned to the field this past week to help the Green Bay Packers secure a 27-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Tom played 61 snaps against the Bengals as he helped the Green Bay offense record over 400 yards of total offense, including 153 yards on the ground. As a result, Tom earned a 75.5 offense rating by PFF on Sunday.
Mustapha Makes Season Debut Against Tampa Bay
Safety Malik Mustapha made his first appearance of the season as he and the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mustapha, who missed the first four five games due to an injury, recorded two tackles with one solo effort on Sunday afternoon.
During his debut season for the 49ers, Mustapha totaled 72 total tackles, including 32 solo tackles and two tackles for loss, as well as five pass breakups and an interception.
#ProDeacs Week Seven Slate (All times eastern)
Strnad Shines in London
Linebacker Justin Strnad shined on Sunday morning as he and the rest of the defense for the Denver Broncos put together an incredibly dominant performance in their 13-11 victory over the New York Jets in London. Strnad totaled six tackles with two solo efforts and 1.5 sacks as the Bronco defense recorded nine sacks while holding the Jets to -10 total passing yards for the game. As a result, Strnad earned an 80.5 defensive grade by PFF, as well as a team-best 89.9 pass rush grade.
With his 1.5 sack performance across the pond, Strnad has now set a new career high with 3.5 sacks this season. Through the first six games, Strnad, who set numerous career highs during his breakout season in 2024, has recorded 25 total tackles with eight solo tackles, a pass defense and an additional 2.5 tackles for loss to go along with his sack numbers.
Bates Aids in Upset Victory on Monday Night Football
Safety Jessie Bates III and the Atlanta Falcons pulled off a major upset on Monday Night Football as they defeated the Buffalo Bills, 24-14. Bates recorded five tackles with three solo efforts as the Falcon defense allowed only 291 yards of total offense and limited last season's MVP, Josh Allen, to 180 passing yards while forcing two interceptions. Bates has now tallied 24 tackles on the season, which includes 10 solo tackles.
Tom Returns in Packers Win Over Cleveland
After missing some time due to injury, offensive lineman Zach Tom returned to the field this past week to help the Green Bay Packers secure a 27-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Tom played 61 snaps against the Bengals as he helped the Green Bay offense record over 400 yards of total offense, including 153 yards on the ground. As a result, Tom earned a 75.5 offense rating by PFF on Sunday.
Mustapha Makes Season Debut Against Tampa Bay
Safety Malik Mustapha made his first appearance of the season as he and the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mustapha, who missed the first four five games due to an injury, recorded two tackles with one solo effort on Sunday afternoon.
During his debut season for the 49ers, Mustapha totaled 72 total tackles, including 32 solo tackles and two tackles for loss, as well as five pass breakups and an interception.
#ProDeacs Week Seven Slate (All times eastern)
- Greg Dortch (ARI)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 31 defeated Arizona Cardinals 27
- This Week: Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Jessie Bates III (ATL)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 24 defeated Buffalo Bills 14
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Casey Washington (ATL)
- Last Week: Buffalo Bills X defeated Atlanta Falcons X
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Boogie Basham (CAR- PS)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 30 defeated Dallas Cowboys 27
- This Week: Carolina Panthers vs. New York Jets (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Blake Whiteheart (CLE)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 23 defeated Cleveland Browns 9
- This Week: Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Ahmani Marshall (CLE - PS)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 23 defeated Cleveland Browns 9
- This Week: Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Caelen Carson (DAL - IR)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 30 defeated Dallas Cowboys 27
- This Week: Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Justin Strnad (DEN)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 13 defeated New York Jets 11
- This Week: New York Giants vs. Denver Broncos (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Justin Herron (DET - IR)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 30 defeated Detroit Lions 17
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions (Monday, 7:00 p.m., ESPN/ABC)
- Zach Tom (GB - IR)
- Last Week: Green Bay Packers 27 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 18
- This Week: Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Branson Combs (JAX - PS)
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 20 defeated Jacksonville Jaguars 12
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network)
- Alex Bachman (LV)
- Last Week: Las Vegas Raiders 20 defeated Tennessee Titans 10
- This Week: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Ja'Sir Taylor (LAC)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Chargers 29 defeated Miami Dolphins 27
- This Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Kobie Turner (LAR)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 17 defeated Baltimore Ravens 3
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network)
- Michael Jurgens (MIN)
- Last Week: Bye Week
- This Week: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Ke'Shawn Williams (PIT)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 23 defeated Cleveland Browns 9
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Malik Mustapha (SF)
- Last Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 defeated San Francisco 49ers 19
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Kenneth Walker III (SEA)
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 20 defeated Jacksonville Jaguars 12
- This Week: Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks (Monday, 10:00 p.m., ESPN)
- J.J. Roberts (TB - IR)
- Last Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 defeated San Francisco 49ers 19
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions (Monday, 7:00 p.m., ESPN/ABC)
- Sam Hartman (WAS - PS)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 25 defeated Washington Commanders 24
- This Week: Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
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