Here’s a rundown of how the former NC State football players in the NFL did in Week 4.
Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers (starter) led the Raiders in receptions (5), receiving yards (49) and targets (10) in their 20-16 win over the Browns. His PFF grade of 73.3 was the 3rd highest on the Las Vegas offense, which is his highest grade of the season, and his highest grade since Week 12 of last year.
Punter AJ Cole (starter) averaged 58 yards per punt (4 punts) in Las Vegas’ 20-16 win over Cleveland.
Linebacker Germaine Pratt (starter) had 9 tackles and 1 pass breakup in Cincinnati’s 34-24 win over Carolina. His PFF grade was 66.6, playing in 64 of 70 snaps. He was injured in the contest, but was able to return.
Linebacker Payton Wilson had a career high 6 tackles in his first career start in the Steelers’ 24-27 loss. His PFF Grade was 74.0, which was the 4th highest on Pittsburgh’s defense, and the highest grade of his career. He played 37 of 66 snaps.
Linebacker James Smith-Williams had 5 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in the Falcons’ 26-24 win over the Saints. His PFF grade was 67.1 which is his best grade since Week 7 of last year. Smith-Williams played in 34 of 74 snaps.
Defensive Tackle Alim McNeill (starter) had 2 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1 pass breakup and 1 QB Hit in Detroit’s 42-29 win over Seattle. His PFF grade of 77.0 was the 2nd highest on the team, which was his best grade of the season, and the highest grade since Week 13 of last year. McNeill played in 63 of 90 snaps.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (starter) was 19 of 32 for 168 yards and a touchdown (1 INT) in the Pats’ 13-30 loss to the Niners. His PFF grade was 34.4, which is the 2nd lowest grade of his career.
Cornerback Nick McCloud (starter) saw his first action of the season, returning from injury, in the Giants’ 15-20 loss to the Cowboys. He had 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss, and his PFF grade was 60.7 (37 of 56 snaps).
Linebacker Drake Thomas had 2 tackles in Seattle’s 29-42 loss to the Lions. He had a PFF grade of 33.9 in 9 snaps, which is the lowest grade of his career.
Center Garrett Bradbury (starter) played every snap in Minnesota’s 31-29 win over Green Bay. His PFF grade was 68.0.
Left Tackle Ikem Ekwonu (starter) played every snap in the Panthers’ 24-34 loss to the Bengals. His PFF grade was 66.3.
Left Guard Joe Thuney (starter) played every snap in the Chiefs’ 17-10 win over the Chargers. His PFF grade was 61.7.
Left Guard Chandler Zavala (starter) played every snap in the Panther’s 24-34 loss to the Bengals. His PFF grade was 63.4, which was the best grade of his career.
Place Kicker Brayden Narveson (starter) missed both of his field goal attempts in Green Bay’s 29-31 loss to the Vikings.
Nose Tackle Kentavius Street didn’t record any stats in the Falcons’ 26-24 win over the Saints, but played in 19 of 74 snaps. His PFF grade of 28.5 was the worst grade on Atlanta’s defense, and the 2nd worst grade of his career.
DNP
Center Dylan McMahon – Eagles
Injury
DT BJ Hill – Bengals
DT Larrell Murchison – Rams
RB Nyheim Hines – Browns
LB Bradley Chubb – Dolphins
QB Russell Wilson – Steelers
DT Justin Jones – Cardinals
Hew was an intense competitor.
and he was a bean pole… put on lots and lots of weight since then. V loved him.