Knights in the NFL: Week 4Knights in the NFL: Week 4

Knights in the NFL: Week 4

by Ava Jessum

ORLANDO -  In Week Four of the NFL season, multiple former Knights delivered standout performances that showcased their impact on the field. 

RJ Harvey delivered his most impressive performance so far this season as the Broncos defeated the Bengals 28-3. Harvey was a force on Monday, garnering 98 total yards and 14 carries throughout the game. The rookie running back even secured his first regular-season NFL touchdown. With just five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, he brought home a 12-yard scoring reception to extend Denver’s lead to 27–3.

Kicker Matt Prater had another successful week with the Buffalo Bills. Prater went 4/4 in extra points in the Bills match up against the Saints. With 2:09 left in the game Prater completed a 35-yard field goal, securing the Bills win 31-19. Prater secured seven points for Buffalo throughout the game. 

Mike Hughes had another strong week as the Falcons took on the Washington Commanders and emerged victorious. Hughes presented as a vital part of the defense garnering four solo tackles and one defended pass in Sunday's game. The Falcons are now 2-2 after defeating the Commanders 34-27.

In other news around the league, defensive lineman Kalia Davis added another solo tackle to his stat line for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. However, his effort was not enough to prevent a 21–26 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Tampa, cornerback Mac McWilliams contributed a solo tackle as the Philadelphia Eagles battled the Buccaneers. McWilliams and the Eagles came out on top, securing a 31–25 win.

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