Bulldogs in the NFL: Week Four
September 30, 2025 | Football
ATHENS, Ga. – Week four of NFL action is complete, and several former Bulldogs had exceptional performances for their respective teams.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens filled in seamlessly for former All-Pro wide receiver Ceedee Lamb on Sunday night as he hauled in eight of his 11 targets for 134 yards and two touchdowns. His 134 yards are his highest yardage output since a 2023 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. His two touchdowns also marked just the second time in his career that he has had two scores in one game. With his performance, Pickens now ranks 10th in the NFL in receiving yards (300) and third in the league in receiving touchdowns (4).
Meanwhile, James Cook continues to find the end zone as he scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the season and secured a new Buffalo Bills franchise record for consecutive games with a rushing score (8). He finished the day with 22 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown, and added three catches for 18 yards in the win. Cook has come out of the gates hot in the first four weeks of the season as he ranks amongst the top five in three different offensive categories. Currently, Cook ranks second in the NFL in rushing yards (401), first in rushing touchdowns (5), and fifth in yards from scrimmage (490).
Below is a summary of how the former Bulldogs fared for their teams in Week four:
Seattle Seahawks 23, Arizona Cardinals 20
Derion Kendrick, CB – Dressed for Seattle on Thursday night but did not feature in the win.
Buffalo Bills 31, New Orleans Saints 19
James Cook, RB – Started at running back for Buffalo, rushing 22 times for 117 yards and a touchdown while catching three of his four targets for 18 yards. Cook's touchdown broke the Bills franchise record for the most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown (8). Currently, Cook ranks second in the NFL in rushing yards (401), first in rushing touchdowns (5), and fifth in yards from scrimmage (490).
Sedrick Van Pran Granger, C – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for the Bills, seeing action on offense and special teams in the win.
Xavier Truss, OT – Was listed as inactive by the Saints due to a coach's decision.
Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Minnesota Vikings 21
Broderick Jones, OT – Started at tackle for the Steelers, as the offense gained over 300 total yards.
Darnell Washington, TE – Played nearly 50 offensive snaps for Pittsburgh, catching all three of his targets for 20 yards.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE – Appeared on nine defensive snaps for the Vikings, recording no statistics.
Chaz Chambliss, OLB – Saw action on special teams for Minnesota, recording no statistics.
Ben Yurosek, TE – Was listed as inactive by the Vikings due to a coach's decision.
Atlanta Falcons 34, Washington Commanders 27
Jalon Walker, LB – Appeared on nearly 25 defensive snaps for the Falcons, totaling two tackles and one quarterback hit.
Leonard Floyd, DE – Played 30 defensive snaps for Atlanta, racking up four tackles, half a sack, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits.
Charlie Woerner, TE – Saw action on over 40 offensive snaps for the Falcons, recording no statistics.
Detroit Lions 34, Cleveland Browns 10
Tate Ratledge, OL – Started at guard for the Lions, as the offensive line gave up no sacks for the second straight week.
Dominic Lovett, WR – Dressed as a reserve wide receiver for Detroit, seeing limited action on offense, and recording no statistics.
New England Patriots 42, Carolina Panthers 13
Jared Wilson, OL – Was listed as inactive by the Patriots due to a knee and ankle injury.
Trevor Etienne, RB – Saw action as a reserve running back for Carolina, rushing seven times for 33 yards.
New York Giants 21, Los Angeles Chargers 18
Andrew Thomas, OT – Started at tackle for the Giants, as the offense gained nearly 300 total yards.
Ladd McConkey, WR – Started at wide receiver for the Chargers, catching one of his six targets for 11 yards.
Jamaree Salyer, OL – Started at guard for Los Angeles, as the offense gained over 300 total yards.
Philadelphia Eagles 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25
Jordan Davis, DT – Started at defensive tackle for the Eagles, recording one tackle.
Jalen Carter, DT – Started at defensive tackle for Philadelphia, totaling one tackle.
Kelee Ringo, CB – Appeared on nearly 60 defensive snaps for the Eagles, racking up four tackles, one pass defended, and one fumble recovery.
Azeez Ojulari, OLB – Was listed as inactive by Philadelphia due to a coach's decision.
Smael Mondon, ILB – Dressed for Philadelphia but recorded no statistics in the win.
Tykee Smith, S – Started at safety for the Buccaneers, racking up nine tackles and two passes defended.
Houston Texans 26, Tennessee Titans 0
Kamari Lassiter, CB – Started at cornerback for Houston, recording five tackles and two passes defended in the win.
Nick Chubb, RB – Played 30 snaps on offense for the Texans, rushing 13 times for 47 yards while catching two passes for 15 yards.
Los Angeles Rams 27, Indianapolis Colts 20
Matthew Stafford, QB – Started at quarterback for the Rams, completing 29 of his 41 passes for 375 yards and three touchdowns. Currently, Stafford ranks second in the NFL in passing yards (1,114) and is tied for third in the league in passing touchdowns (8).
Warren McClendon Jr., OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for Los Angeles but did not feature in the win.
Stetson Bennett IV, QB – Was listed as inactive by the Rams but served as the emergency third quarterback.
Jacksonville Jaguars 26, San Francisco 49ers 21
Travon Walker, DE – Played 12 snaps and recorded two tackles for the Jaguars before exiting with a wrist injury.
Tyson Campbell, CB – Started at cornerback for Jacksonville, totaling nine tackles in the win.
Mykel Williams, DE – Started at defensive end for the 49ers, recording two tackles.
Chicago Bears 25, Las Vegas Raiders 24
D'Andre Swift, RB – Started at running back for Chicago, rushing 14 times for 38 yards and a touchdown while catching four of his six targets for 22 yards.
Brock Bowers, TE – Started at tight end for the Raiders, reeling in five of his six targets for 46 yards.
Eric Stokes, CB – Started at cornerback for Las Vegas, totaling one tackle and one pass defended.
Zamir White, RB – Was listed as inactive by the Raiders due to a coach's decision.
Chris Smith II, S – Appeared exclusively on special teams for Las Vegas, recording one tackle.
Kansas City Chiefs 37, Baltimore Ravens 20
Malik Herring, DE – Saw action on defense for the Chiefs, recording no statistics.
Roquan Smith, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Ravens and recorded two tackles before exiting with a hamstring injury.
Malaki Starks, S – Started at safety for Baltimore, recording two tackles.
John Jenkins, DT – Played nearly 50 defensive snaps for the Ravens, totaling two tackles.
Ben Cleveland, OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for Baltimore.
Nick Moore, LS – Snapped five times for the Ravens in the loss.
Green Bay Packers 40, Dallas Cowboys 40
Quay Walker, ILB – Started at linebacker for Green Bay, racking up 11 tackles and one pass defended.
Javon Bullard, S – Played nearly 50 snaps at safety for the Packers, totaling three tackles.
Devonte Wyatt, DT – Started at defensive tackle for Green Bay and recorded on tackle before exiting with a knee injury.
John FitzPatrick, TE – Saw action on offense for the Packers, recording no statistics.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT – Appeared on over 25 defensive snaps for Green Bay, recording three tackles.
Warren Brinson, DT – Was listed as inactive by the Packers due to a coach's decision.
George Pickens, WR – Started at wide receiver for Dallas, catching eight of his 11 targets for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Pickens' stat line was his highest receiving yards total in a game since December 2023.
Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals
Dylan Fairchild, OL – Started at guard for the Bengals and played 100 percent of their snaps.
Amarius Mims, OT – Started at tackle for Cincinnati in the loss.
Miami Dolphins, New York Jets
Arian Smith, WR – Saw action on offense for New York, recording no statistics.
Practice Squad Players:
Zion Logue, DT Buffalo Bills
Kendall Milton, RB Cincinnati Bengals
Trey Hill, C Chicago Bears
Mecole Hardman, WR Green Bay Packers
Lawrence Cager, WR Washington Commanders
Robert Beal Jr., OLB San Francisco 49ers
Players on IR/PUP:
Dan Jackson, S Detroit Lions
Nakobe Dean, ILB Philadelphia Eagles
Nolan Smith Jr., OLB Philadelphia Eagles
Kenny McIntosh, RB Seattle Seahawks
