The Philadelphia Eagles have a pair of one-possession wins, but it is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the better point differential to go along with their 2-0 start. Is there an upset brewing? There are many ways to attack this game, so let’s take a look at some same game parlay picks as a way to maximize our edge!

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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds

• Spread
  Eagles -5
• Moneyline
  Eagles -218, Buccaneers +180
• Total
  46

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Trivia Question: How many players have more rushing touchdowns than Jalen Hurts since he entered the league in 2020? Bonus points if you can name at least three players on that list!

This is an interesting matchup that pits a dominant run game against a limited defense whose primary strength is stuffing the run. I’m of the belief that the Eagles, with extra time to prepare after playing on Thursday night, scheme up creative ways to attack through the air. Instead of going strength on strength with the Bucs, they trust their MVP candidate to exploit a weakness.

Did you know that WR1s have accounted for 45.8% of receiving yards against Tampa Bay this season? It’s a fact. They are struggling against the opponents’ top target, and that leads us to the question: Who is that player in Philadelphia?

AJ Brown on the Jalen Hurts sideline “incident”: “Sometimes emotions run high.. That doesn’t mean I’m beefing with Jalen. *laughs* And no, it was not about targets. I’m sure everybody thought that because he threw me the ball 3x in a row afterwards. But no, I was not over there… pic.twitter.com/BpaVAX5xBH

— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) September 21, 2023

You could argue that it’s DeVonta Smith (touchdown in both games this season, including a game-breaking 63-yarder last week), but I still side with size and label Brown as the WR1.

Brown has more targets this season than Smith. Sportsbooks have Brown projected to hold the edge in both receptions and receiving yards, so I’m not alone here.

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On the other side, I’m not 100% sure the Buccaneers want to run the ball. Rachaad White offers more upside as a pass catcher than a between-the-tackles runner, and they have a pair of proven receivers more than capable of moving the ball down the field.

Not only is that their desire, but as a 5-6 point underdog against a top-10 run defense, the odds are good that the game script pushes them toward the passing game.

Mike Evans has lit up fantasy football scoreboards through two weeks, and that’s great. But it does offer us a nice buying spot in a strong matchup for Chris Godwin. The Nittany Lion has caught at least five passes in 17 straight games, and his aDOT is less than half of that of Evans’ since the beginning of last season.

That’s a role to fall in love with against an Eagles secondary that is banged up. Philadelphia is operating a bend-don’t-break defense these days, and while I expect that to lead them to a victory, it plays right into the hands of what Godwin does.

Godwin career when getting 5+ catches

• Over 50 receiving yards: 90.9%
• Over 60 receiving yards: 72.7%

Godwin career when getting 6+ catches

• Over 50 receiving yards: 97.5%
• Over 60 receiving yards: 92.5%

Trivia Answer: Six players have more rushing scores than Jalen Hurts since he entered the league in 2020 (Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, Nick Chubb, Dalvin Cook, and James Conner).

Conservative Same Game Parlay Pick: Eagles moneyline, A.J. Brown over 64.5 receiving yards, Chris Godwin 5+ catches, and Chris Godwin over 49.5 receiving yards

Odds: +425 (at DraftKings)

Aggressive Same Game Parlay Pick: Eagles alt line (-2.5), A.J. Brown over 94.5 receiving yards, and Chris Godwin over 59.5 receiving yards

Odds: +800 (at DraftKings)

Making same game parlay picks can be tricky for a game like this, but due to the surprise nature of both teams, that opens us up to some favorable betting lines. Are the Los Angeles Rams as competitive as they seem? Is this Cincinnati Bengals team not nearly as good as we thought they were? Let’s take a look at some of the options for Rams vs. Bengals!

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Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals Odds

• Spread
  Bengals -2.5
• Moneyline
  Bengals -142, Rams +120
• Total
  43.5

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Trivia Question: At his current pace, how old will fantasy football God Puka Nacua be when he breaks Jerry Rice’s all-time receiving yardage record?

Good thing there are two MNF games this week. This one could be a tough watch. That said, even tough watches come with avenues to make a little bit of noise in the betting markets, and this is how I plan on doing just that tonight.

The Rams have not seen more than 10 total points scored in the first quarter in any of their past six games. On the flip side, only one of the Bengals’ past eight regular-season points fit that bill, making that a decent spot to start building in a game with banged-up stars.

The story we are telling, clearly, is one of skepticism. Is Joe Burrow going to play? How impactful will Nacua’s injury be? We, the bettor, have the ability to take a side with conviction in a game like this, where the books are forced to take a conservative route in an effort to account for all possible outcomes.

With the primary health concerns impacting both past games, I’m projecting a run-heavy script that keeps the clock moving.

It took scoring on every possession in the second half, not to mention the Seahawks failing to pick up a non-penalty aided first down for those final 30 minutes, for the Rams to score 30 points in Week 1, the only time either of these teams reached even 25 points in a game this season.

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These point total unders are great, but it’s 2023, and there will be some offense, even if it’s limited. We know that Nacua is battling an oblique injury, so I’m going with the over-surprising receiver that has flown a bit under the radar through two weeks.

Tutu Atwell has 11 receptions gaining 10+ yards this season (3rd in the NFL) 💪 pic.twitter.com/BrDm9QGEVm

— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) September 22, 2023

Tutu Atwell has 17 targets thus far to go along with a 14.4-yard aDOT (Nacua: 7.8 yards). That gives him the quantity/quality target profile that we love to back.

The Bengals have allowed a 30-yard catch to the secondary option in the opponent’s passing game in both contests this season (Elijah Moore in Week 1 and Zay Flowers in Week 2), a fact that only solidifies my confidence in Atwell if Nacua suits up.

• Trivia Answer: At his current pace, Nacua would break Rice’s receiving yardage record this week in 2033. He would be 32 years old.
• Same Game Parlay Pick: Neither team to reach 27 points, Under 10.5 first-quarter points, Tutu Atwell 50+ receiving yards.
• Odds: +310 (at DraftKings)

College football’s Week 4 slate was supposedly a down week, but our scouting team had no issues continuing to find standout 2024 NFL Draft prospects.

PFN Analysts Ian Valentino, Ian Cummings, and Lorenzo Reyna were able to have eyes on almost every game. We’ll be teaming up throughout the season to give a full rundown of the weekend’s action from a scouting point of view. Here’s our Week 4 draft prospect report.

Standout 2024 NFL Draft Prospects | CFB Week 4

Florida State vs. Clemson

Jared Verse is a superb prospect, but is he the unquestioned Top 10 player that many of the top EDGEs from previous classes have been? Right now, the answer might not be “yes”.

Verse was extremely productive in 2022 but has yet to earn a sack through four weeks in 2023. He had one deflection against Clemson immediately recognizing a screen and could also generate consistent power.

But his hand usage on counters past his initial move is inconsistent, and he visibly lacks the bending capacity to dip underneath the corner and breach the pocket. If he wants to truly take hold of the EDGE1 mantle, Verse has to make a more distinct impact in the coming weeks.

Keon Coleman dominated LSU in Week 1 and again served as a defining force for Florida State in Week 4 against Clemson, racking up 86 yards and two touchdowns – including the game-winner – on five catches. Coleman produced and proved he could do so with sound play in all phases at WR.

He had a masterful rep against Andrew Mukuba in the slot where he pressed upfield on a feigned post route, then used a brisk swim move to pry past Mukuba and sink to the right on a delayed out, getting open on the scramble drill.

His first touchdown came on a well-timed delayed release, and on the game-winner, Coleman used his instincts, timing, and 6’4”, 215-pound frame to box his man out and snare the ball. Coleman’s complete three-level threat framework has him in the driver’s seat for the WR2 title next April.

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Mukuba was expected up and down against Coleman as the team’s primary nickel defender. He was sometimes outmuscled, being just 185 pounds, and he can improve at keeping his man in front of him.

But Mukuba did have a third-down deflection against Coleman early on, where he used his searing recovery quickness to close the gap on a short hitch, then wrapped around and played the cage at the catch point. If Mukuba can keep doing those little things right, he will continue to rise.

Will Shipley is a true modern-age RB whose multifaceted profile should help him go early in the 2024 NFL Draft. Against Florida State, Shipley had 22 total touches for 105 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown each on the ground and through the air. Shipley helped move the chains on three of his receptions – using his contact balance through arm tackles to secure a big gain on a screen – and his TD catch came on a smooth angle route, where Shipley employed high-level bend, burst, and urgent leg churn.

Shipley’s versatility helped Clemson control most of the game, and in the process, he gave NFL teams a crash course on the multitude of ways he can be used.

Trey Benson’s play strength always catches the eye, but his receiving ability popped on Saturday. Benson was fairly nondescript as a runner against Clemson’s front, but he caught three passes for 50 yards, routinely showing off impressive coordination and body control at the catch point.

Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool had three catches for 47 yards in an underrated performance on Saturday. His biggest gain came on a double move from the in-line position, where he used impressive change-of-direction and control for his 6’6” frame to break open up the seam.

Unfortunately, Clemson lost Nate Wiggins to an injury just before overtime, but the 6’2” cornerback performed admirably against one of the best WR tandems in the nation. He notched two pass deflections and largely dissuaded Jordan Travis from testing him in coverage all day.

On one particular rep, he ran stride-for-stride with Johnny Wilson into the deep third, showing off his speed. Wiggins’ injury timeline isn’t known just yet, but regardless, he’s put up enough quality tape to be an early-round pick whenever he declares.

Barrett Carter didn’t light up the stat sheet for Clemson, but he once again proved his mettle as an all-encompassing, versatile chess piece at the second level. Not only did he encumber blocks and maintain gap discipline against the run, but he also blanketed intermediate targets in coverage, at one point matching Jaheim Bell up the seam and crowding him at the catch point.

Bell is one of the most explosive athletes in college football, so the fact that Carter prevented separation says a lot.

Clemson EDGE Xavier Thomas announced his triumphant return to the 2024 NFL Draft board with a two-TFL, one-sack outing against the Seminoles. His sack was an extremely impressive one – a double-swipe on which Thomas fought a chip, off-set the tackle with his twitch, and then used his tight cornering ability and ankle flexion to breach the pocket and swallow up the QB.

The 6’2”, 245-pound Thomas has an extremely hot motor, and his bend capacity might be some of the best in the 2024 NFL Draft class. If he can stay healthy, he can match early-round projections that go back to 2020.

Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati

Linebacker Danny Stutsman is more of a modern player who does better in space than a traditional stack-and-shed player. He’s built well, but his strength is taking advantage of angles and making timely cuts between blockers.

He had several examples of plays at or behind the line of scrimmage where he was simply too athletic and strong for Cincinnati’s blockers, routinely winning his gap.

It’s important that Stutsman had a big game. He’s a rangy player and finishes well, and this game certainly boosted his stock. We’ve been waiting for Stutsman’s level of play to match his high production level instead of producing empty calories.

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel remains a dangerous player when he can play with rhythm. He diced up Cincinnati’s defense when he could drop back and take advantage of some separation. But his decision-making when he gets out of the pocket is a concern, as he trusts his arm or receiver far too much.

Gabriel simply doesn’t have the athleticism or arm talent to get away with reckless decisions at the next level. He missed several key throws that must be made for him to be considered more than a priority-free agent. His touch and overall accuracy aren’t consistent enough to be reliable on the NFL stage.

Sooners right tackle Tyler Guyton has been high in our rankings because of his great athleticism and natural feel as a pass blocker. In this matchup, He struggled a bit against Cincinnati’s veteran edge rushers.

Although Guyton didn’t outright lose many reps, he did lose some ground or control of the defender on several occasions, showing some room for improvement with his balance and punch strength.

However, Guyton was fantastic in the running game. He had a few issues boxing out his defender, moving up to the second level, and sticking to his assignment. He remains a high-upside prospect, but this was a good challenge for him to show off whether his polish is where it needs to be.

Center Andrew Raym had a tough undertaking against a powerful Cincinnati defensive line. The duo Dontay Corleone and Jalen Hunt is extremely stout, and Raym struggles with handling their power.

Raym stood up and pushed back into the lap of Gabriel a few times. His athleticism in space at least gives him a chance of being an NFL starter, but this was a matchup he needed to do better in to boost his stock.

The Bearcats boast good defenders, including Corleone, Jowon Briggs, and Deshawn Pace. It wasn’t a headlining day for any individual, but each executed their roles effectively. Corleone can be a Day 2 pick as a run-stuffing nose tackle, but Briggs and Pace needed to show better individually to become more than potential late-round picks. – Ian Valentino

Colorado vs. Oregon

Oregon came out fast, getting the ball into the hands of their top playmakers, Bucky Irving and Troy Franklin, right away. And both guys looked every bit of the prospects we expected. Both Irving and Franklin can be quality starters at the next level, and it showed they’re playing at a different speed than even Colorado could match.

Franklin had too much speed to be slowed down, which is something I type every week. Irving also showed off his quickness but also played with a certain tenacity that allowed him to fight through tacklers and continue creating after contact. That was a new part of his game.

Bo Nix was especially sharp as he maximized the ability of each of his playmakers. Oregon’s powerful running game and athletic advantages against Colorado were clear, but Nix beautifully pulled the strings to his powerful offense. Nix was not overly impressive against Texas Tech, but this performance shone a light on his abilities.

Nix barely missed throughout the first half, playing with high execution, poise, and confidence. His interception came on a misread of a Cover 2 hole, so those concepts will be monitored as to whether Nix can learn and adjust moving forward. We know Nix has the playmaking chops to be effective in the NFL, but this performance will solidify Nix as a top-five QB in the class and a first-round pick.

Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson made his presence felt in this big matchup, showing off good deep speed and comfort in his gigantic 6’3” frame. He stayed with Colorado star receiver Xavier Weaver, an impressive accomplishment for someone so tall. His recovery speed and length alone make him a draftable prospect.

It’s hard to penalize Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders too much for taking sacks so often. He reminds me of Justin Fields while he was at Ohio State but without the A+ athleticism of Fields. That might not seem favorable today as Fields has had a bumpy start with Chicago, but Fields was extraordinarily dynamic in college.

Sanders is playing with less talented players, making it more difficult to stay within the scheme. His best trait is extending plays, which will lead to sacks. But while Sanders’ sacks may have been avoidable, he wasn’t overlooking open quick routes to chase bigger plays. He remains a hot prospect even if this game was out of his control from the opening drive. – Ian Valentino

UCLA vs. Utah

Cameron Rising still hasn’t returned from his torn ACL, which is not surprising. But it’s disappointing after there had been optimism of his return by this point. With the season already one-third of the way through, Rising may not be able to win the starting job back before the end of the season.

The UCLA edge combination of Laiatu Latu and Gabriel Murphy was swarming as usual in this game. Both players have bad tendencies they continue to replicate, but they’re also so productive and effective that it’s hard to knock them over these. In Murphy’s case, those tendencies include over-penetrating and then missing on a potential tackle for loss.

Latu continues to show great awareness of his physical limitations, the latter being concerning. He has to arc outside of the pocket to create a better angle to get to the quarterback, taking valuable time that allowed the Utah QB to get rid of the ball. I like Latu, and he profiles as a helpful contributor in the NFL, but his lack of bend and pure speed is an issue.

Utah RB Ja’Quinden Jackson has bounced back over the last two weeks after struggling to take full control of the backfield. He’s a big, powerful back who will make defenders pay for getting in his way. He lacks great wiggle and agility but has more than zero, which can separate him from someone like Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen.

Sataoa Laumea just looks too big and bulky to survive at tackle. He’s projected to move inside at the next level due to his lack of length, but his movement ability was a bit disappointing, considering his high level of play last year. Laumea’s strength will be a big plus on the interior line, but any thoughts that he might maintain positional versatility to swing out as a tackle are gone as long as he’s at his current weight. – Ian Valentino

BYU vs. Kansas

Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant has gone far under the radar for quite some time, but he’s a solid, experienced corner with some playmaking chops. At 6’0”, Bryant can give receivers issues throughout routes. He’s wiry and a bit thin by nature, but he delivered a huge hit to start the game against BYU, forcing a fumble that he quickly scooped up for a touchdown.

Quarterback Jalon Daniels was an unrelenting presence, as he usually is. With his energetic play, a knack for delivering big plays in key moments, and solid arm talent, Daniels is impossible not to love. His quick passing motion, mobility, and generally reliable accuracy make him at least a viable high-end backup at the next level. – Ian Valentino

Oregon State vs. Washington State

Washington State came out on fire, but the Oregon State offensive line was at least making their presence felt. Left tackle Joshua Gray, left guard Heneli Bloomfield, and right tackle Taliese Fuaga were dominant at the point of attack, burying defenders with grown man strength. Both Gray and Fuaga have Day 2 grades for us, but for different reasons.

Gray projects better as a guard than a tackle due to his size and some agility concerns when he has to protect the apex corner. But he’s strong and works downhill especially well.

Fuaga continues to rise. Surprisingly, we haven’t seen more evaluators talk about him, but our team loves Fugua. The 6’6” blocker has elite athleticism and length, and his strength and hand usage have improved considerably thus far in 2023.

Cougars QB Cameron Ward was almost unstoppable in the first half. He had one incomplete pass and was strip-sacked, but he completed 19 of 20 passes for 293 yards and four touchdowns against a 14th-ranked Oregon State pass defense. Ward is playing much more efficiently while pushing the ball downfield this season.

Ward has a case to be in our top-10 quarterbacks for the 2024 class. He’s highly athletic and has a strong arm. He’s a bit reckless and needs to play better in the scheme, but his zen while extending plays is impressive. He has better traits than most quarterbacks in the class, so maybe we’re even underrating the junior passer.

Another potential star on the Cougars is safety Jaden Hicks. Hicks is a playmaker who always seems to find his way to the ball. He notched a sack and was excellent at finishing several tackles in the open field. The lone question around Hicks is his ability to drop into man coverage and hold his own at the next level. It’s possible he won’t land in a place where he will be asked to do so, but few defenses can avoid a safety being on a receiver at some point.

Cougars wide receiver Josh Kelly also established himself as a real prospect moving forward. Oregon State couldn’t stop him, as Kelly reeled in two one-handed catches despite being draped by a defender. We were wondering who on the Washington State offense would step up for Ward this season, and Kelly has done so while showcasing the speed, body control, and size to be a formidable NFL player. – Ian Valentino

Don’t look now, but Ward is quietly rising in the 2024 NFL Draft QB group.

He has not thrown an interception in four games and has 16 total touchdowns on the year. In Week 4, he completed 28 of 34 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns and added a fifth score on the ground. Ward’s athleticism, creation capacity, and arm talent continue to inspire, but he looks more controlled and disciplined as a creator this year and has more command at the line. Maturation is what he needed, and it looks like he’s trending up right now.

Amidst Ward’s hyper-efficient Week 4 showing, wide receiver Kyle Williams was a prime beneficiary. Williams had one of the best games of his career, logging seven catches for 174 yards and a score. The former UNLV transfer is on track to surpass his career-high yardage total of 602, achieved in 2021. At 6’0”, 180 pounds, he has the burst to stack and separate from DBs, and his ball-tracking ability also stood out in this game.

Hicks only knows how to do one thing: Produce. In fact, through four games in 2023, he’s already surpassed his production behind the line of scrimmage from 2022, and he’s also almost matched his 2022 ball production.

The 6’3”, 202-pound Hicks is an explosive, rangy, and tenacious defender in the box, and he did his part to help Washington State secure the victory. On one fourth-down play in the second half, with the Beavers attempting to gain momentum, Hicks exploded into the backfield, fought past the RB, and secured a major sack. Hicks always comes up big for Washington State, climbing up the 2024 NFL Draft boards. – Ian Cummings

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

Star left tackle Joe Alt is an incredibly smooth athlete in space, matching LBs and DBs without strain and showing range up the field. It was a dominant performance for one of the class’s top tackles.

Marvin Harrison Jr.‘s toughness was on full display, returning after an ankle injury, running routes near full speed, and competing for tough catches.

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Cade Stover finished with seven receptions for 52 yards, showcasing toughness, strong hands, RAC ability, and being a consistent converter when called upon to move the sticks. That’s the impact we needed to see from the senior tight end to help improve his stock.

Emeka Egbuka was quietly solid, with seven receptions for 96 yards. His performance was diluted a bit by subpar QB play and play-calling, but he is still an incredibly nuanced, efficient, and sudden route runner with sturdy hands and RAC ability. – Ian Cummings

Ole Miss vs. Alabama

If you were waiting for the right game to potentially move Dallas Turner over Jared Verse in the EDGE1 discussion, this might’ve been the one. Turner logged two sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in the Crimson Tide’s win over Ole Miss. The 6’4”, 245-pound edge rusher looked like an apex predator in pursuit with his closing speed and reach, and he also won more than once with his wicked bend around the corner.

Turner still isn’t at Will Anderson Jr.’s level – that’s a high bar – but his case for EDGE1 is growing stronger.

Terrion Arnold had a rough showing against Texas a couple of weeks ago, but he bounced back against Ole Miss and helped the Crimson Tide secure the win. Arnold logged eight tackles, deflected two passes, and nabbed a pick over the middle of the deep third by expertly tracking the ball. Arnold’s evaluation is still an issue of ceiling vs. floor, but he’s done a good job taking steps forward after his rough Week 2 outing.

Memphis vs. Missouri

Blake Watson wasn’t as efficient as a runner in this game, but he could still showcase his versatility. He caught nine passes for 83 yards and a score out of the backfield. On his touchdown, he seamlessly tracked in a high pass on a swing route in the red zone and then used his RAC ability to make his way to the pylon.

He scraped through one arm tackle, then bounced off another tackle by absorbing with his midsection before exploding into space. Watson remains one of the most exciting sleeper prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft RB class.

Kris Abrams-Draine notched seven tackles, a tackle for loss, an interception, and a pass deflection in the Tigers’ win over Memphis. The undersized DB continues to be a ballawk in coverage and a surprisingly tenacious contributor in support. SEC football will be more informative for Abrams-Draine’s true stock.

He will face-off Will Sheppard and Malik Nabers over the next two games. But so far in 2023, Abrams-Draine has been phenomenal.

LSU vs. Arkansas

I’ll just cover Harold Perkins briefly because he isn’t draft-eligible this year – but he already looks like a special 2025 NFL Draft prospect. Players with his blend of pure explosiveness, bend, length, and pursuit speed don’t come around often. The way he can pinch tight angles and then teleport into the QB can be a game-breaking quality at the NFL level.

Tyrone Broden, a looming 6’4” target and transfer from Bowling Green, had an extremely impressive touchdown catch for Arkansas, where he used steely focus and concentration to reel in a corner end-zone throw while being tightly covered by a defender. Broden’s size and length helped him control the catch point, but his focus sealed the deal.

Don’t play a drinking game where a shot is taken for every Malik Nabers touchdown. You will need medical attention. Nabers now has 523 yards and five scores on 32 catches this year, and against Arkansas, he put up eight catches for 130 yards and two scores.

Nabers is simply unfair on slot fades with his lateral twitch, explosiveness, control, and ball-tracking ability.

He’s a rare separator who also has the physicality to create small creases and opportunities on the off chance he is contested. Right now, it’s Coleman and Nabers clashing for the WR2 spot, along with Emeka Egbuka.

LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas is a smooth athlete at 6’4”, 205, showcasing an impressive sink and acute angle capacity, as well as having the burst to stack and ball tracking.

Bradyn Swinson – formerly a highly-touted recruit at Oregon – had a nice pressure on a bull-rip late in the game and generated consistent power with his length and burst.

Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest

I’m big on the Wake Forest defense, but the star of this matchup was on the Georgia Tech roster. Redshirt junior edge rusher Kyle Kennard put up four sacks in a dominant showing as his Yellow Jackets secured a crucial ACC victory. At 6’5”, 238 pounds, Kennard has stellar length and power capacity – which was ultimately the driving force in his breakout showing. He’s a sleeper to watch in the 2024 NFL Draft EDGE class.

Michigan vs. Rutgers

Rutgers never had much of a chance against Michigan, as they could not attain control of the game. But there were a few standouts on defense – chief among them linebacker Tyreem Howell. At 6’5”, 225 pounds, with a near-elite explosive profile, Howell entered the season as one of the highest-upside sleepers in the 2024 LB class. And he’s starting to track up the board.

Against Michigan, Howell had eight tackles, a third-down sack through the A-gap, and a pass deflection. He’s a dangerous blitzer with his range and flexibility, and in coverage, he has the speed and reach to drape seam threats. Projected versatility can be a dangerous promise, as some prospects are masters of none. But Howell’s brand of versatility feels truly safe to bank on at the next level.

Texas A&M vs. Auburn

Tyreek Chappell is known for his ultra-consistent coverage ability, but one of his most flashy plays on Saturday came in run support. Unfortunately, the initial outcome – a scoop-and-score – was called back and later ruled an incomplete forward pass.

But Chappell used his quick recognition ability to close instantly on a toss play. He cut off the front side of the play, demolished the lead block, and wedged the ball loose with a hard hit. Chappell is a fluid cover man with great speed and instincts, but he showed off his support chops in Saturday’s win against Auburn.

NC State vs. Virginia

Virginia’s offense isn’t one to write home about, but there is a WR sleeper to watch in senior Malik Washington. Washington, who transferred over from Northwestern, had 10 catches for 170 yards and two scores against NC State on Friday.

At around 5’9”, 190 pounds, Washington is a nuanced separator who quietly has good frame density and contact balance after the catch for his size. He’s on track for a career year, with 28 catches for 459 yards and three scores through four weeks.

SMU vs. TCU

Horned Frogs linebacker Jamoi Hodge is an absolute homing missile in the box. He’s not the most fluid athlete, but he can be a devastating opposing force for runners trying to get outside when he has space to accelerate and attack.

On a crucial fourth-down play against SMU, Hodge seared through the A-gap and swallowed up the ball carrier for a big-time stop. He had 1.5 tackles for loss in this game, upping his season total to four. The attacking role could suit him well in the NFL.

Tight end Jared Wiley continues to produce in a niche role for the Horned Frogs on offense. Against SMU, he had five catches for 37 yards and two scores, including a touchdown where he lined up in the slot and then used his gliding burst to find separation over the middle. At 6’7”, 255 pounds, Wiley is a very competent red zone threat who can box out defenders, but his athleticism is also a quiet strength.

If you’re a fan of the sawed-off defensive lineman mold, SMU’s Elijah Chatman continues to generate some appeal. SMU often played from behind in Week 4, so Chatman couldn’t pin his ears back as a pass-rusher. But he did show off his torrid closing speed at 6’0”, 272 pounds on a tackle for loss early in the game.

Marshall vs. Virginia Tech

Marshall RB Rasheen Ali rumbled for 174 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries during Saturday’s win over Virginia Tech. At 6’0”, 209 pounds, Ali has the vision, quick feet, and prying strength to navigate through congestion, but it was his speed on Saturday that helped him expand and maximize some of his big-play opportunities.

Mah Abraham had seven interceptions and 24 pass deflections across the 2021 and 2022 campaigns, and early in 2023, the Marshall defensive back isn’t missing a beat with his ball production. He smothered Virginia Tech’s passing attack all day in Week 4, notching three pass deflections en route to a victory. Abraham’s combination of ball skills and playmaking instinct is very translatable, and he’s also a smooth athlete with good length.

Western Kentucky vs. Troy

The Hilltoppers might’ve lost, but Malachi Corley had another strong outing, registering nine catches for 107 yards and a touchdown.

The 5’10”, 210-pound receiver has an enthralling mix of speed, explosiveness, and contact balance, which makes him a deadly threat to defenses on short RAC throws and designed touches. He’s tailor-made for the modern game, and he only strengthens his early-round argument as he produces.

Kent State vs. Fresno State

Fresno State wideout Erik Brooks had a relatively quiet night versus Kent State. But, he’s the tone setter of this Bulldogs wide receiving group post-Jalen Moreno-Cropper. Despite his size, Brooks is a fundamentally sound route runner but is most dangerous when he draws a safety — proven by his long touchdown in the Kent State game.

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He’s also improved his awareness and focus on sideline catches. His size will, unfortunately, draw skeptics, but he’s a workaholic wideout who began as a walk-on and now is a leader of the 4-0 Bulldogs. – Lorenzo Reyna