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Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 4 (Sept. 30-Oct. 4)
October 05, 2021 | Football
On NFL Rosters:Â 18
Active:Â 12
Tweet of the Week:Â Red Raiders greet one another.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes just walked all the way to Philadelphia's end zone to greet #Eagles OL Jack Anderson. They spent a few minutes chatting and dapped up before Mahomes walked back to Kansas City's side to start warming up.
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) October 3, 2021
Roster News:
We have acquired receiver & return specialist Jakeem Grant from the Dolphins in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick. https://t.co/FkahSANXqX
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 5, 2021
ICYMI: Kliff Kingsbury leads the Cardinals to 4-0.
The Cardinals are just the fifth team in NFL history to score at least 30 points and put up 400 yards of offense in each of their first four games and win them all.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 4, 2021
Each of those previous four teams reached the Super Bowl (all also lost the SB, but still impressive company).
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Jack Anderson – OL, Philadelphia Eagles
Anderson was listed at the back-up center on Eagles depth chart during 42-30 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Anderson did not record a snap.
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. at Carolina
Amendola did not play due to a hamstring injury in the Texans 40-0 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
- Season Stats: 6 rec., 43 yds., 1 TD
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. vs New England
Allen recorded a tackle in the Jaguars 24-21 loss to the Bengals on Thursday.
- Season Stats: 4 GP, 3 tackles
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. vs Tennessee
Batson hauled his first touchdown pass of the year on Sunday against the Jets. It couldn't have come at a better time as that touchdown tied the game to set up overtime, however the Jets would go on to win 27-24.
- Season Stats: 2 rec., 15 yds, 1 TD
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. at Jacksonville
TITANS TOUCHDOWN. IT'S TIED.
— NFL (@NFL) October 3, 2021
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Jordyn Brooks – LB, Seattle Seahawks
Brooks recorded seven tackles with a sack in the Seahawks 28-21 win over the 49ers on Sunday. This was Brooks first career NFL sack. It came on the first play of the second quarter.
- Season Stats: 34 tackles (19 Solo), 2.0 TFL, 1 sack
- Up Next: Thursday, 7:20 p.m. vs Los Angeles Rams
Cody Davis – S, New England PatriotsJordyn Brooks gets his first NFL sack!
— Field Gulls (@FieldGulls) October 3, 2021
Davis did not record a stat in the Patriots 19-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday night. Davis left the game early with a knee injury.
- Season Stats: 3 GP, 1 tackle
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. at Houston
Eguavoen recorded two tackles and joined in on a sack in the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Colts Sunday.
- Season Stats: 10 tackles, 0.5 sacks
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. at Tampa Bay
Jakeem Grant – WR, Miami DolphinsAnother SACK for @MiamiDolphins! This time it's linebacker Sam Eguavoen ???? into the action! #NFLAfrica pic.twitter.com/6Krq7zMNV0
— NFL Africa (@NFLAfrica) October 3, 2021
Grant recorded 13 punt return yards on three attempts during the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Grant also recorded a catch but would turn the ball over on a fumble.
- Season Stats: 46 kick return yards, 59 punt return yards
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. at Tampa Bay
Hyder recorded two tackles against his former team in the Seahawks 28-21 win over the 49ers on Sunday. One tackle included a key fourth down stop tackling 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel short of the line to gain and helping securing a win.
- Season Stats: 10 tackles, 1.0 TFLs, 1 FR
- Up Next: Thursday, 7:20 p.m. vs Los Angeles Rams
4th and 2, former 49ers DL Kerry Hyder stops WR Deebo Samuel short on a fly sweep, and #Seahawks take over on downs at midfield up 28-13 with 6 minutes left.
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) October 3, 2021
Patrick Mahomes II – QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 42-30 win over the Eagles on Sunday. Mahomes torched the Eagles defense with 278 yards and five touchdowns on 24 of 30 passing. Mahomes also added 26 yards on the ground. Mahomes continues to make history becoming the first QB in NFL history to win 40 games in his first 50 career starts.
- Season Stats: 102/141 (72.3%), 1,218 yds, 14 TD, 4 Int, 82.8 QBR
- Up Next: Sunday, 7:20 p.m. vs Buffalo
Patrick Mahomes through 50 starts -- #NFL history
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) October 4, 2021
Pass yards -- 15,370 (1st)
Pass TD -- 128 (1st)
Passer rating -- 109.5 (1st)
INT thrown -- 28 (fewest)
QB wins -- 40 (2nd)*
*Super Bowl era
Only Daryle Lamonica was faster to win 40 games all-time (45 games). #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/lD4XZt1EMV
Zech McPhearson – CB, Philadelphia EaglesPatrick Mahomes is the first QB in NFL history to win 40 games in his first 50 career starts. He's throw 3+ touchdowns in half of those starts. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/rBtaXJBUXZ
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) October 3, 2021
McPhearson played strictly on special teams during the Eagles 41-30 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. He did not record a stat.
- Season Stats: 4 GP
- Up Next: Sunday, 12 p.m. at Carolina
Steele made the start at right tackle again for the Cowboys during their 36-28 win over the Panthers on Sunday. For the third straight week Steele did not allow a sack and helped the Cowboys running backs run to 245 yards on the ground.
- Season Stats: 87 snaps, 5 pressure allowed, 0 sacks allowed
- Up Next: Sunday, 3:25 p.m. vs New York Giants
Third consecutive week of roses for Terence Steele. #Cowboys
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) October 4, 2021
Through three starts in the absence of La'el Collins:
87 snaps
1 QB hit allowed
5 QB hurries
No sacks allowed
I'm one game away from saying Dallas has finally identified their swing tackle.
One more good film, pls.
Broderick Washington – DL, Baltimore RavensThe #Cowboys offensive line did not allow a sack to the team leading the league. They also contributed to Dallas gaining 245 yards rushing _ 196 yds on 1st down, their most in a game over the last 30 seasons. They averaged 9.3 yards per rush on 1st down, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) October 4, 2021
Washington did not record a stat in the Ravens 23-7 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
- Season Stats: 1 tackle, 4 GP
- Up Next: Monday, 7:15 p.m. vs Indianapolis
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