Pro Deacs: Week 11
11/18/2025 10:00:00 AM | Football
Malik Mustapha and Justin Strnad shine in marquee matchups to highlight Pro Deacs.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Pro Deacs made its triumphant return once again during Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season, highlighted by stellar performances by both Malik Mustapha and Justin Strnad in marquee matchups, Greg Dortch finding the end zone in his best game of the season and many other great performances by former Demon Deacons.
Strnad Leads the Way in Key AFC West Tilt
Linebacker Justin Strnad continued his solid start to the 2025 season on Sunday afternoon as he and the Denver Broncos secured a walk-off victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at home, 22-19. In the win, which helped Denver claim a firm hold over the AFC West and keep pace in the race for the No. 1 overall seed in the conference, Strnad recorded a team-high 10 tackles with four solo efforts. For his efforts, Strnad earned a 74.0 defensive grade by PFF.
After having an incredible season last year, Strnad has continued to build himself into a major part of one of the best defensive teams in the NFL. Overall, Strnad has totaled 48 tackles with 18 solo efforts, as well as a career-high 3.5 sacks. He also tallied his first career interception against the New York Giants earlier in the season.
Mustapha Shines in NFC West Battle
Safety Malik Mustapha shined once again for the San Francisco 49ers during their NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, helping them earn a 41-22 victory. Mustapha's performance was highlighted by his first interception of the season, which came at the end of the first half and later resulted in a field goal that gave San Francisco a 25-10 lead at the half. The pick marked just the second of Mustapha's career, as the second-year pro finished the day with four tackles and a pass defense against Arizona.
Overall, despite missing the opening five weeks of the season, Mustapha has picked up right where he left off from his incredible campaign. Mustapha has totaled 36 tackles with 18 solo efforts to go along with his one interception.
Light the Dortch
On the other side of the game between Arizona and San Francisco, wide receiver Greg Dortch had another solid performance as he found the end zone for a second-consecutive game. After adding a rushing score last week against Seattle, Dortch added a 17-yard receiving touchdown from Jacoby Brissett in the fourth quarter to make it 41-22. Overall, Dortch totaled a season-high six catches for 66 yards while also adding 79 punt return yards on Sunday.
Walker and Turner Square Off for NFC West Lead
Week 11 of the NFL season featured another matchup between former Demon Deacons, as Kobie Turner and the Los Angeles Rams defeated Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks in a battle for the lead in the NFC West. Despite the loss, Walker III had another great game for the Seahawks, finishing the game with 67 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Walker also added three catches for 44 yards to total 111 all-purpose yards. Meanwhile, Turner ended the game with one tackle to help the Rams shut down Seattle's offense and earn a 21-19 win to take control of the division and keep pace with the Philadelphia Eagles for the first overall seed in the NFC.
Bates Stars for Falcons
Despite falling in overtime for the second-consecutive game, safety Jessie Bates III starred once again for the Atlanta Falcons in their NFC South clash against the Carolina Panthers. Bates recorded eight tackles with six solo efforts, ranking second on the team for the game. With his performance, Bates has continued to solidify himself as one of the best tackling safeties in the NFL, having recorded 64 tackles with 32 solo efforts while his 85.8 tackling grade by PFF ranks ninth among all eligible safeties in the league this season.
#ProDeacs Week 12 Slate (All times eastern)
Strnad Leads the Way in Key AFC West Tilt
Linebacker Justin Strnad continued his solid start to the 2025 season on Sunday afternoon as he and the Denver Broncos secured a walk-off victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at home, 22-19. In the win, which helped Denver claim a firm hold over the AFC West and keep pace in the race for the No. 1 overall seed in the conference, Strnad recorded a team-high 10 tackles with four solo efforts. For his efforts, Strnad earned a 74.0 defensive grade by PFF.
After having an incredible season last year, Strnad has continued to build himself into a major part of one of the best defensive teams in the NFL. Overall, Strnad has totaled 48 tackles with 18 solo efforts, as well as a career-high 3.5 sacks. He also tallied his first career interception against the New York Giants earlier in the season.
Mustapha Shines in NFC West Battle
Safety Malik Mustapha shined once again for the San Francisco 49ers during their NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, helping them earn a 41-22 victory. Mustapha's performance was highlighted by his first interception of the season, which came at the end of the first half and later resulted in a field goal that gave San Francisco a 25-10 lead at the half. The pick marked just the second of Mustapha's career, as the second-year pro finished the day with four tackles and a pass defense against Arizona.
Overall, despite missing the opening five weeks of the season, Mustapha has picked up right where he left off from his incredible campaign. Mustapha has totaled 36 tackles with 18 solo efforts to go along with his one interception.
Light the Dortch
On the other side of the game between Arizona and San Francisco, wide receiver Greg Dortch had another solid performance as he found the end zone for a second-consecutive game. After adding a rushing score last week against Seattle, Dortch added a 17-yard receiving touchdown from Jacoby Brissett in the fourth quarter to make it 41-22. Overall, Dortch totaled a season-high six catches for 66 yards while also adding 79 punt return yards on Sunday.
Walker and Turner Square Off for NFC West Lead
Week 11 of the NFL season featured another matchup between former Demon Deacons, as Kobie Turner and the Los Angeles Rams defeated Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks in a battle for the lead in the NFC West. Despite the loss, Walker III had another great game for the Seahawks, finishing the game with 67 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Walker also added three catches for 44 yards to total 111 all-purpose yards. Meanwhile, Turner ended the game with one tackle to help the Rams shut down Seattle's offense and earn a 21-19 win to take control of the division and keep pace with the Philadelphia Eagles for the first overall seed in the NFC.
Bates Stars for Falcons
Despite falling in overtime for the second-consecutive game, safety Jessie Bates III starred once again for the Atlanta Falcons in their NFC South clash against the Carolina Panthers. Bates recorded eight tackles with six solo efforts, ranking second on the team for the game. With his performance, Bates has continued to solidify himself as one of the best tackling safeties in the NFL, having recorded 64 tackles with 32 solo efforts while his 85.8 tackling grade by PFF ranks ninth among all eligible safeties in the league this season.
#ProDeacs Week 12 Slate (All times eastern)
- Greg Dortch (ARI)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 41 defeated Arizona Cardinals 22
- This Week: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Jessie Bates III (ATL)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 30 defeated Atlanta Falcons 27 (OT)
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Casey Washington (ATL)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 30 defeated Atlanta Falcons 27 (OT)
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Boogie Basham (CAR- PS)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 30 defeated Atlanta Falcons 27 (OT)
- This Week: Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Blake Whiteheart (CLE)
- Last Week: Baltimore Ravens 23 defeated Cleveland Browns 16
- This Week: Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Ahmani Marshall (CLE - PS)
- Last Week: Baltimore Ravens 23 defeated Cleveland Browns 16
- This Week: Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Caelen Carson (DAL)
- Last Week: Dallas Cowboys 33 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 16
- This Week: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Justin Strnad (DEN)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 22 defeated Kansas City Chiefs 19
- This Week: Bye Week
- Justin Herron (DET - IR)
- Last Week: Philadelphia Eagles 16 defeated Detroit Lions 9
- This Week: New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Zach Tom (GB)
- Last Week: Green Bay Packers 27 defeated New York Giants 20
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Branson Combs (JAX - PS)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 35 defeated Los Angeles Chargers 6
- This Week: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Alex Bachman (LV)
- Last Week: Dallas Cowboys 33 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 16
- This Week: Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Ja'Sir Taylor (LAC)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 35 defeated Los Angeles Chargers 6
- This Week: Bye Week
- Kobie Turner (LAR)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 21 defeated Seattle Seahawks 19
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Michael Jurgens (MIN)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 19 defeated Minnesota Vikings 17
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- John Wolford (MIN - PS)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 19 defeated Minnesota Vikings 17
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Ke'Shawn Williams (PIT)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 34 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 12
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Malik Mustapha (SF)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 41 defeated Arizona Cardinals 22
- This Week: Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Kenneth Walker III (SEA)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 21 defeated Seattle Seahawks 19
- This Week: Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- J.J. Roberts (TB - IR)
- Last Week: Buffalo Bills 44 defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Sam Hartman (WAS - PS)
- Last Week: Miami Dolphins 16 defeated Washington Commanders 13
- This Week: Bye Week
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