Pro Deacs: Week 16
12/23/2025 10:03:00 AM | Football
Defensive lineman Kobie Turner and running back Kenneth Walker III battled for the NFC West division lead to highlight this week of Pro Deacs.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season featured more Pro Deacs action from around the league, highlighted by Kobie Turner and Kenneth Walker III battling for the NFC West division lead, Malik Mustapha shining on Monday Night Football and Jessie Bates III adding another impressive performance for the Atlanta Falcons.
Walker Helps Seahawks Take Control of NFC West
Running back Kenneth Walker III had one of his best games of the season this past week as he helped the Seattle Seahawks take control of the NFC West lead following an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams. Walker finished the games with 11 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown, with his 55-yard sprint to the end zone in the third quarter marking his first rushing score since week 11 against the Rams. In addition, Walker recorded three catches for a season-high 64 yards, helping him earn a team-best 83.3 offensive grade by Pro Football Focus.
After his incredible performance against the Rams, Walker has now rushed for 879 yards and five touchdowns, as well as 25 catches for 240 yards, this season. Meanwhile, the fourth year pro is rated the best running back in the NFL with a 90.0 offensive PFF grade. Walker also holds a 90.4 rushing grade, which sits in third among all running backs.
Turner Stars on Thursday Night Football
Despite coming on the losing side, defensive lineman Kobie Turner starred once again for the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Turner recorded three tackles with one solo effort and a team-high 1.5 sacks, marking the third consecutive-game that he has logged at least one sack. In addition, Turner tallied his first career interception as he picked off Sam Darnold as the Seahawks were in the end zone during the fourth quarter.
After a slow start to the season, Turner has picked up steam heading towards the back stretch of the season. Overall, Turner has notched 42 total tackles with 20 solo efforts. Meanwhile, his seven sacks on the season is tied for 23rd in the league and second on the Rams this season. In addition, Turner just needs two more sacks to tie his career-high, which he set during his rookie year in 2023.
Mustapha Shines in Primetime Victory
Safety Malik Mustapha continued to shine on Monday night as he helped the San Francisco 49ers earn a primetime victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Mustapha ended the game with eight tackles with three solo efforts and a quarterback hurry. Over the course of the 10 games he has played in 2025, Mustapha has tallied 68 tackles, just four shy of his total from his incredible rookie campaign last season.
Bates III Adds Impressive Performance in Win
Safety Jessie Bates III added another impressive performance on Sunday afternoon to propel the Atlanta Falcons to a win on the road against the Arizona Cardinals. In total, Bates finished the game with three tackles and a pass deflection. Bates has now recorded the second most tackles on the team with 88 total efforts, as well as five pass defenses, a pair of interceptions and a forced fumble.
#ProDeacs Week 17 Slate (All times eastern)
Walker Helps Seahawks Take Control of NFC West
Running back Kenneth Walker III had one of his best games of the season this past week as he helped the Seattle Seahawks take control of the NFC West lead following an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams. Walker finished the games with 11 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown, with his 55-yard sprint to the end zone in the third quarter marking his first rushing score since week 11 against the Rams. In addition, Walker recorded three catches for a season-high 64 yards, helping him earn a team-best 83.3 offensive grade by Pro Football Focus.
After his incredible performance against the Rams, Walker has now rushed for 879 yards and five touchdowns, as well as 25 catches for 240 yards, this season. Meanwhile, the fourth year pro is rated the best running back in the NFL with a 90.0 offensive PFF grade. Walker also holds a 90.4 rushing grade, which sits in third among all running backs.
Turner Stars on Thursday Night Football
Despite coming on the losing side, defensive lineman Kobie Turner starred once again for the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Turner recorded three tackles with one solo effort and a team-high 1.5 sacks, marking the third consecutive-game that he has logged at least one sack. In addition, Turner tallied his first career interception as he picked off Sam Darnold as the Seahawks were in the end zone during the fourth quarter.
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After a slow start to the season, Turner has picked up steam heading towards the back stretch of the season. Overall, Turner has notched 42 total tackles with 20 solo efforts. Meanwhile, his seven sacks on the season is tied for 23rd in the league and second on the Rams this season. In addition, Turner just needs two more sacks to tie his career-high, which he set during his rookie year in 2023.
Mustapha Shines in Primetime Victory
Safety Malik Mustapha continued to shine on Monday night as he helped the San Francisco 49ers earn a primetime victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Mustapha ended the game with eight tackles with three solo efforts and a quarterback hurry. Over the course of the 10 games he has played in 2025, Mustapha has tallied 68 tackles, just four shy of his total from his incredible rookie campaign last season.
Bates III Adds Impressive Performance in Win
Safety Jessie Bates III added another impressive performance on Sunday afternoon to propel the Atlanta Falcons to a win on the road against the Arizona Cardinals. In total, Bates finished the game with three tackles and a pass deflection. Bates has now recorded the second most tackles on the team with 88 total efforts, as well as five pass defenses, a pair of interceptions and a forced fumble.
#ProDeacs Week 17 Slate (All times eastern)
- Greg Dortch (ARI)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 26 defeated Arizona Cardinals 19
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Jessie Bates III (ATL)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 26 defeated Arizona Cardinals 19
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Casey Washington (ATL)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 26 defeated Arizona Cardinals 19
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Blake Whiteheart (CLE)
- Last Week: Buffalo Bills 23 defeated Cleveland Browns 20
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Caelen Carson (DAL)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Chargers 34 defeated Dallas Cowboys 17
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders (Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Netflix)
- Justin Strnad (DEN)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 34 defeated Denver Broncos 20
- This Week: Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Justin Herron (DET - IR)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 29 defeated Detroit Lions 24
- This Week: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings (Thursday, 4:30 p.m, Netflix)
- Zach Tom (GB)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 22 defeated Green Bay Packers 16 (OT)
- This Week: Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers (Saturday, 8:00 p.m., Peacock)
- Branson Combs (JAX - PS)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 34 defeated Denver Broncos 20
- This Week: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Alex Bachman (LV)
- Last Week: Houston Texans 23 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 21
- This Week: New York Giants vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Boogie Basham (LV- PS)
- Last Week: Houston Texans 23 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 21
- This Week: New York Giants vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Kobie Turner (LAR)
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 38 defeated Los Angeles Rams 37 (OT)
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Michael Jurgens (MIN)
- Last Week: Minnesota Vikings 16 defeated New York Giants 13
- This Week: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings (Thursday, 4:30 p.m., Netflix)
- John Wolford (MIN - PS)
- Last Week: Minnesota Vikings 16 defeated New York Giants 13
- This Week: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings (Thursday, 4:30 p.m., Netflix)
- Ja'Sir Taylor (NYJ)
- Last Week: New Orleans Saints 29 defeated New York Jets 6
- This Week: New England Patriots vs. New York Jets (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Ke'Shawn Williams (PIT)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 29 defeated Detroit Lions 24
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Malik Mustapha (SF)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 48 defeated Indianapolis Colts 27
- This Week: Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Kenneth Walker III (SEA)
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 38 defeated Los Angeles Rams 37 (OT)
- This Week: Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- J.J. Roberts (TB - IR)
- Last Week: Carolina Panthers 23 defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Sam Hartman (WAS - PS)
- Last Week: Philadelphia Eagles 29 defeated Washington Commanders 18
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders (Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Netflix)
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