Pro Deacs: Week Four
9/30/2025 3:08:00 PM | Football
Kenneth Walker III and Greg Dortch squared off against each other in a primetime divisional battle to highlight Pro Deacs.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Week Four of the 2025 NFL season welcomed another edition of Pro Deacs, highlighted by Kenneth Walker III and Greg Dortch facing off against each other in a NFC West battle in primetime, as well as a solid defensive performance by Jessie Bates III.
Walker and Dortch Shine on Thursday Night Football
Week four kicked off with a matchup between former Demon Deacons, as running back Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks bested wide receiver Greg Dortch and the Arizona Cardinals in a NFC West divisional battle, 23-20.
Walker led the Seahawks on the ground during the primetime victory, rushing for 81 yards on 19 carries to average 4.3 yards per attempt. Walker also added a 29-yard reception to push him over 100 all purpose yards for the game.
Through the first four weeks of the season, Walker has rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns, with his three rushing scores being tied for the third most in the league this season. Walker currently holds an 80.3 offensive grade by Pro Football Focus, the fifth-best grade among eligible running backs.
On the other side, Dortch had one of his best games of the season thus far, having recorded a season-high four catches for 35 yards, including a crucial 15-yard third down reception to keep the Cardinals on the field late in the fourth quarter, which ultimately resulted in the game tying touchdown. Dortch also continued his stellar season as a kick and punt returner, totaling 97 return yards on Thursday night.
Bates III Leads Falcons Defense in Victory
Safety Jessie Bates III added another solid defensive performance this past weekend, as he and the Atlanta Falcons held on to secure a 34-27 win over the Washington Commanders. Bates led the Falcon defense with seven tackles, including four solo efforts.
Bates, who has been one of the best safeties in the league over the past few seasons, has recorded 24 tackles with 10 solo tackles through the first four games. Bates also currently holds the best tackle grade among all safeties, currently holding a grade of 90.3 by PFF. He also sits inside the top-10 among safeties with an 83.3 rush defense grade.
Strnad Aids in Broncos Monday Night Football Blowout
Linebacker Justin Strnad and the Denver Broncos cruised to a dominant win to close out Week Four of the NFl season, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals, 28-3. Strnad totaled three tackles with one solo tackle while holding the Bengal offense to just 159 yards in the blowout victory. Strnad, who had a career season in 2024, now has 18 tackles with six solo tackles and two sacks through the opening four weeks of the regular season.
Former Demon Deacons Set to Face Off in London
This upcoming week of NFL action will feature a matchup between former Demon Deacons, with tight end Blake Whiteheart and the Cleveland Browns set to face off against Michael Jurgens and the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday in London. Jurgens has started the last two games at center for the Vikings, helping them record 724 yards of total offense in those two games. Meanwhile, Whiteheart has totaled 21 snaps for the Browns.
#ProDeacs Week Five Slate (All times eastern)
Walker and Dortch Shine on Thursday Night Football
Week four kicked off with a matchup between former Demon Deacons, as running back Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks bested wide receiver Greg Dortch and the Arizona Cardinals in a NFC West divisional battle, 23-20.
Walker led the Seahawks on the ground during the primetime victory, rushing for 81 yards on 19 carries to average 4.3 yards per attempt. Walker also added a 29-yard reception to push him over 100 all purpose yards for the game.
Through the first four weeks of the season, Walker has rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns, with his three rushing scores being tied for the third most in the league this season. Walker currently holds an 80.3 offensive grade by Pro Football Focus, the fifth-best grade among eligible running backs.
On the other side, Dortch had one of his best games of the season thus far, having recorded a season-high four catches for 35 yards, including a crucial 15-yard third down reception to keep the Cardinals on the field late in the fourth quarter, which ultimately resulted in the game tying touchdown. Dortch also continued his stellar season as a kick and punt returner, totaling 97 return yards on Thursday night.
Bates III Leads Falcons Defense in Victory
Safety Jessie Bates III added another solid defensive performance this past weekend, as he and the Atlanta Falcons held on to secure a 34-27 win over the Washington Commanders. Bates led the Falcon defense with seven tackles, including four solo efforts.
Bates, who has been one of the best safeties in the league over the past few seasons, has recorded 24 tackles with 10 solo tackles through the first four games. Bates also currently holds the best tackle grade among all safeties, currently holding a grade of 90.3 by PFF. He also sits inside the top-10 among safeties with an 83.3 rush defense grade.
Strnad Aids in Broncos Monday Night Football Blowout
Linebacker Justin Strnad and the Denver Broncos cruised to a dominant win to close out Week Four of the NFl season, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals, 28-3. Strnad totaled three tackles with one solo tackle while holding the Bengal offense to just 159 yards in the blowout victory. Strnad, who had a career season in 2024, now has 18 tackles with six solo tackles and two sacks through the opening four weeks of the regular season.
Former Demon Deacons Set to Face Off in London
This upcoming week of NFL action will feature a matchup between former Demon Deacons, with tight end Blake Whiteheart and the Cleveland Browns set to face off against Michael Jurgens and the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday in London. Jurgens has started the last two games at center for the Vikings, helping them record 724 yards of total offense in those two games. Meanwhile, Whiteheart has totaled 21 snaps for the Browns.
#ProDeacs Week Five Slate (All times eastern)
- Greg Dortch (ARI)
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 23 defeated Arizona Cardinals 20
- This Week: Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Jessie Bates III (ATL)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 34 defeated Washington Commanders 27
- This Week: Bye Week
- Casey Washington (ATL)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 34 defeated Washington Commanders 27
- This Week: Bye Week
- Boogie Basham (CAR- PS)
- Last Week: New England Patriots 42 defeated Carolina Panthers 13
- This Week: Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Blake Whiteheart (CLE)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 34 defeated Cleveland Browns 10
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network)
- Ahmani Marshall (CLE - PS)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 34 defeated Cleveland Browns 10
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network)
- Caelen Carson (DAL)
- Last Week: Dallas Cowboys 40 tied Green Bay Packers 40 (OT)
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Justin Strnad (DEN)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 28 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 3
- This Week: Denver Broncos vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Justin Herron (DET - IR)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 34 defeated Cleveland Browns 10
- This Week: Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Zach Tom (GB - IR)
- Last Week: Dallas Cowboys 40 tied Green Bay Packers 40
- This Week: Bye Week
- Branson Combs (JAX - PS)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 26 defeated San Francisco 49ers 21
- This Week: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Monday, 8;15 p.m., ESPN)
- Alex Bachman (LV - PS)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 25 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 24
- This Week: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Ja'Sir Taylor (LAC)
- Last Week: New York Giants 21 defeated Los Angeles Chargers 18
- This Week: Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Kobie Turner (LAR)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 27 defeated Indianapolis Colts 20
- This Week: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Michael Jurgens (MIN)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 24 defeated Minnesota Vikings 21
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network)
- Ke'Shawn Williams (PIT - PS)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 24 defeated Minnesota Vikings 21
- This Week: Bye Week
- Malik Mustapha (SF - IR)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 26 defeated San Francisco 49ers 21
- This Week: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Kenneth Walker III (SEA)
- Last Week: Seattle Seahawks 23 defeated Arizona Cardinals 20
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- J.J. Roberts (TB - IR)
- Last Week: Philadelphia Eagles 31 defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Sam Hartman (WAS - PS)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 34 defeated Washington Commanders 24
- This Week: Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
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