As I watch games from Thursday through Monday Night Football, I take notes on the things that catch my eye. From injuries to unexpected box score production both good and bad, to scheme quirks and situations that could affect a player's production in weeks to come. By Wednesday evening, I turn these notes and the subsequent news and investigation into the Eyes of the Guru column.
On Monday mornings, I will be sharing those raw notes. There will not be a lot of analysis or in-depth description. Those things take time and will come later in the week. The goal is to give our customers an early heads up on things that could impact your important decisions for the week, so if something in the notes is particularly important to your team, you can look into it on your own and/or wait until the EOTG comes out that week to get my take.
These are the notes from week four.
Arizona Cardinals
- Zeke Turner 4-6 replace Krys Barnes hip
- Kyzir White crashes 3-4
Atlanta Falcons
- Nate Landman with a strong game 8-2, Kaden Ellis, not so much, snaps
- Both safeties with good games, Jessie Bates 5-3 FF, Richie Grant 9-2
- David Onyemata playing well. Finally put up numbers to match 2-5-1.5.
Baltimore Ravens
- Ravens lose another corner, Daryl Worley shoulder
- Kyle Hamilton cooled a little but still had a good game at 4-0 int.
- Brandon Stephens 2-0 int
Buffalo Bills
- Tre'Davious White left on a cart. Looked like a serious, possibly Achilles
- Matt Milano 8-2 FF, Terrel Bernard 2-3 FR. Both Tyrel Dodds and Dorian Williams had stats.
- Greg Rosseau 3-0-2 PD
- Taylor Rapp 5-1 in relief of Jordan Poyer
Carolina Panthers
- Jeremy Chinn 6-0-1, Sam Franklin replaced Xavier Wood 2-2 pick-6
- What happened to Kamu? 0-2 int
- Donte Jackson shoulder
- Frankie Luvu played but appeared less than 100% 1-4
Chicago Bears
- Jaquan Brisker and Elijah Hicks combined for 6-2 at the safety positions
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cam Taylor-Britt helped off; looked like concussion
- Chidobe Awusie heavily involved 4-0, snaps
- Nick Scott with another big game 9-1. Some week-to-week consistency would be nice.
- Logan Wilson's 3-1 was a fluke
Cleveland Browns
- Myles Garrett had his leg twisted under him, walked off but with a slight limp. Shot on the sideline later, didn't look good but he came back in for one play.
- Ogbo Okoronkwo 2-2-1, Where is Za'Darius Smith?
- Grant Delpit 4-1, disappointing
- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah 6-2, Anthony Walker 6-3, Sione Taki-taki injured? snaps?
Dallas Cowboys
- Sam Williams and Dante Fowler get the sacks. That helps no one!
- Safety snaps. Jayron Kearse 2-0 2PD, Donovan Wilson 3-3
Denver Broncos
- Josey Jewell out. Alex Singleton 4-8, Drew Sanders 5-2 LB snaps
- Nick Bonitto 3-1-2.5 FF. Jonathon Cooper 2-3-1 FR. Heating up but then it was the Bears.
- Justin Simmons out, Delarrin Turner-Yell 9-0 PD
Detroit Lions
- Brian Branch hobbled off then left on a cart. Didn't look good. Ankle, Taped and returned, and left again.
- Derrick Barnes down cramps?
Green Bay Packers
- Rudy Ford emerging. 5-2 in week 2, 6-1 2PD in week 3, 7-1 int in week four.
- Quay Walker was everywhere 10-9, played all 75 snaps. Eric Wilson 4-1 on 10 snaps, Isaiah McDuffie 5-4 46. 0n at the other LB spot
- Six players with at least 13 snaps at edge. Rashan Gary 20 snaps
Houston Texans
- Jonathan Greenard back in the limelight 4-1-3
- Christian Harris 6-7, Henry To'oto'o 3-4, Neville Hewitt 2-1, Blake Cashman 1-1 snaps?
- Jalen Pitre does almost nothing in return 2-0 FF
Indianapolis Colts
- Julius Brents 8-1 worth picking up? Yes, Kenny Moore 5-2 int
- Slow day for Kwity Paye. Dayo Odeyingbo 5-2-1.5 FF/PD Samson Ebukam 2-2 snaps?
- Shaquille Leonard 3-0
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Josh Allen bounced back big 3-0-3 FF.
- Andre Cisco started fast but did nothing in the second half 4-0 int
- Chad Muma so-so in start 3-4 2PD
Kansas City Chiefs
- Drue Tranquill played like a starter 7-1 FF
Las Vegas Raiders
- Chandler Jones released.
- Jerry Tillery ejected for a late hit.
- Divine Deablo 3-1, and Robert Spillane 1-4 were quiet
- Jakorian Bennett a huge bust despite stellar matchup. Nate Hobbs was inactive
Los Angeles Chargers
- Khalil Mack wakes up hungry. 8-5-6 2FF PD.
- Eric Kendricks is back; Kenneth Murray Jr. turned back into a pumpkin.
- Michael Davis has 8 solo tackles in back-to-back games.
Los Angeles Rams
- Nothing of note
Miami Dolphins
- DeShon Elliott DNP. Brandon Jones 2-0
- Andrew Van Ginkle kills it again 4-1-2
- David Long with a good day 7-3, Jerome Baker meh! 5-0 snap counts
- Kader Kohu was picked on, but he was beat so bad he couldn't make the tackles like usual
Minnesota Vikings
- Harrison Smith with a flashback game 8-6-3 FF. Camryn Bynum 9-3-FF
- Ivan Pace Jr starting to produce more like a two-down LB 3-2
- Akayleb Evans 1-0??
New England Patriots
- Matt Judon injured elbow; concern it could be serious. If he misses time, grab Josh Uche 2-1-1
- Patriots may have lost another DB. Christian Gonzalez arm/shoulder. Marte Mapu's role increased after the injury. Shaun Wade in at corner.
- Kyle Dugger huge 12-3, Ja'Whaun Bentley not so much 3-3 PD
New Orleans Saints
- Jonathan Abram 1-4 role?
- Bryan Bresee 2-2-1
New York Giants
- MNF
New York Jets
- Quincy Williams continues to excel in every down role. 10-3
- Jermaine Johnson was a bigger factor on the field than in the box score 1-0
Philadelphia Eagles
- Nick Morrow 10-2-3, where did that come from?
- Zach Cunningham 8-5
- Haason Reddick finally shows up 1-0-1
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Elandon Roberts 5-5, Cole Holcomb 4-3, Kwon Alexander 1-3 role check.
- T.J. Watt with a rare whiff 1-1
Seattle Seahawks
- MNF
San Francisco 49ers
- Edge defenders nearly shut out. 1-1 between all of them.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Ryan Neal concussion in the first quarter. Kaevon Merriweather the replacement?
- Antoine Winfield for Defensive Player of the Week 6-3-1 FF/FR/PD
- Linebackers took the night off, Devin White 2-3, Lavonte David 0-5
Tennessee Titans
- Amani Hooker 4-1 PD
- Azeez Al-Shaair solid on the stat sheet at 5-4 2PD, but better on the field. The numbers will catch up
Washington Commanders
- Emmanuel Forbes 8-2 FF 2PD
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