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ProDeacs: Week Four
10/6/2026 1:32:00 PM | Football
Running back Kenneth Walker recorded a career-high 177 rushing yards to keep the Kansas City Chiefs unbeaten to highlight ProDeacs.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – ProDeacs made its triumphant return during Week Four of the 2026 NFL season, highlighted by another career performance by running back Kenneth Walker as the Kansas City Chiefs stayed undefeated, another matchup between former Demon Deacon greats and linebacker Branson Combs continuing his solid start to the season in Jacksonville.
Walker III Goes for Career-High 177 Yards to Keep Chiefs Unbeaten
Running back Kenneth Walker recorded another stellar performance on Sunday afternoon as he led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders to remain undefeated. Walker finished the game with a career-high 177 rushing yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns, with both of his touchdowns coming within 19 seconds of each other.
Walker has been one of the most dominant running backs in the NFL through the first four games of the 2026 season, leading the league in rushing yards and yards per carry, while also sitting in the top-10 in rushing touchdowns. Overall, the fifth-year pro has totaled 537 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 6.2 yards per carry in his first year in Kansas City.
Additionally, Walker has logged multiple touchdowns in three of the Chiefs' four games this season, surpassing his total last season across both the regular season and the playoffs with the Seattle Seahawks.
Strnad, Mustapha Battle in San Francisco
This past week's NFL slate featured another matchup between two former Demon Deacons as linebacker Justin Strnad and the Denver Broncos faced safety Malik Mustapha and the San Francisco 49ers. Ultimately, Mustapha and the 49ers defeated Strnad and the Broncos by a final score of 24-14, helping San Francisco remain undefeated.
Despite the loss, Strnad logged another solid performance, totaling five tackles, including two solo efforts. Meanwhile, Mustapha recorded a solo tackle and a pass breakup in the victory.
Combs Continues to Impress as Jacksonville Stays Atop AFC South
Linebacker Branson Combs recorded another impressive performance on Sunday as he and the Jacksonville Jaguars maintained their spot atop the AFC South with a 22-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Combs finished the game with three tackles, including a pair of solo efforts.
Combs has shown growth in his second season in the league, having already surpassed his totals from last season in just four games. Overall, Combs has tallied 14 tackles, including nine solo tackles, and a sack this season.
#Pro Deacs Week Four Slate (All times eastern)
Walker III Goes for Career-High 177 Yards to Keep Chiefs Unbeaten
Running back Kenneth Walker recorded another stellar performance on Sunday afternoon as he led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders to remain undefeated. Walker finished the game with a career-high 177 rushing yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns, with both of his touchdowns coming within 19 seconds of each other.
9️⃣ ADDS 6️⃣ https://t.co/W97gmLsEh3
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 4, 2026
Stop us if you've heard this one before.... TOUCHDOWN KEN WALKER! https://t.co/Ubc8xgp8Yp
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 4, 2026
Walker has been one of the most dominant running backs in the NFL through the first four games of the 2026 season, leading the league in rushing yards and yards per carry, while also sitting in the top-10 in rushing touchdowns. Overall, the fifth-year pro has totaled 537 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 6.2 yards per carry in his first year in Kansas City.
Additionally, Walker has logged multiple touchdowns in three of the Chiefs' four games this season, surpassing his total last season across both the regular season and the playoffs with the Seattle Seahawks.
Strnad, Mustapha Battle in San Francisco
This past week's NFL slate featured another matchup between two former Demon Deacons as linebacker Justin Strnad and the Denver Broncos faced safety Malik Mustapha and the San Francisco 49ers. Ultimately, Mustapha and the 49ers defeated Strnad and the Broncos by a final score of 24-14, helping San Francisco remain undefeated.
Despite the loss, Strnad logged another solid performance, totaling five tackles, including two solo efforts. Meanwhile, Mustapha recorded a solo tackle and a pass breakup in the victory.
Combs Continues to Impress as Jacksonville Stays Atop AFC South
Linebacker Branson Combs recorded another impressive performance on Sunday as he and the Jacksonville Jaguars maintained their spot atop the AFC South with a 22-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Combs finished the game with three tackles, including a pair of solo efforts.
Combs has shown growth in his second season in the league, having already surpassed his totals from last season in just four games. Overall, Combs has tallied 14 tackles, including nine solo tackles, and a sack this season.
#Pro Deacs Week Four Slate (All times eastern)
- Jessie Bates III (ATL)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 45 defeated New Orleans Saints 24
- This Week: Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Lardarius Webb Jr. (BAL - PS)
- Last Week: Baltimore Ravens 24 defeated Tennessee Titans 18
- This Week: Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Greg Dortch (BUF - PS)
- Last Week: New England Patriots 29 defeated Buffalo Bills 26
- This Week: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Jayden Loving (CHI)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 23 defeated New York Jets 12
- This Week: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Ja'Sir Taylor (CIN - IR)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 22 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 17
- This Week: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Ke'Shawn Williams (CIN)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 22 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 17
- This Week: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Blake Whiteheart (CLE)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 27 defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 24
- This Week: Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Caelen Carson (DAL)
- Last Week: Dallas Cowboys 34 defeated Houston Texans 30
- This Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Justin Strnad (DEN)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 24 defeated Denver Broncos 14
- This Week: Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS)
- Zach Bako-Bewele (GB - IR)
- Last Week: Green Bay Packers 17 defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
- This Week: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Branson Combs (JAX)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 22 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 17
- This Week: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network)
- Kenneth Walker III (KC)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 30 defeated Las Vegas Raiders 27
- This Week: Bye Week
- Nick Andersen (LAR - PS)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 24 defeated Philadelphia Eagles 20
- This Week: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Alex Bachman (LAR - PS)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 24 defeated Philadelphia Eagles 20
- This Week: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Kobie Turner (LAR)
- Last Week: Los Angeles Rams 24 defeated Philadelphia Eagles 20
- This Week: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Demond Claiborne (MIN)
- Last Week: Minnesota Vikings 15 defeated Miami Dolphins 10
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Michael Jergens (MIN - IR)
- Last Week: Minnesota Vikings 15 defeated Miami Dolphins 10
- This Week: Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Karon Prunty (NE)
- Last Week: New England Patriots 29 defeated Buffalo Bills 26
- This Week: Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Malik Mustapha (SF)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 24 defeated Denver Broncos 14
- This Week: San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX)
- Matt Gulbin (WAS)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 30 defeated Washington Commanders 13
- This Week: New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Sam Hartman (WAS - PS)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 30 defeated Washington Commanders 13
- This Week: New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
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