Arizona Cardinals protection
The Cardinals pressured three turnovers in a 24-23 road upset over the San Francisco 49ers (2-3). Arizona linebacker Kyzir White intercepted San Francisco QB Brock Purdy with 1:32 left within the fourth quarter, sealing the win. The Cardinals (2-3) solely generated 4 takeaways by their first 4 video games.
The efficiency towards the 49ers suggests Arizona second-year defensive coordinator Nick Rallis’ system is beginning to work.
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II
Surtain feasted towards the Las Vegas Raiders (2-3). Within the 34-18 residence victory, the 24-year-old registered two interceptions, together with a 100-yard pick-six. Per NFL Next Gen Stats, Surtain clocked a high pace of 20.92 MPH on the TD, his quickest pace as a ball provider since Week 12, 2021. By way of his first 5 video games, Surtain has solely allowed 10 receptions for 111 yards and nil TD catches, via Pro Football Focus.
Clearly, Surtain is one cause the Broncos have received three straight video games after an 0-2 begin. Maybe he’ll enter the early Defensive Participant of the 12 months dialog.
Inexperienced Bay Packers tight finish Tucker Kraft
Throughout a 24-19 road win over the Los Angeles Rams (1-4), Kraft — a former third-round pick of South Dakota State — logged 4 receptions for a career-high 88 receiving yards and two TD catches, together with a 66-yarder initially of the third quarter. Extra importantly, he’s gaining beginning QB Jordan Love’s belief.
In a postgame news conference, Love stated Kraft is making an attempt to attain “each time he touches the ball,” and he plans to focus on him extra. Don’t be stunned if the Packers (3-2) proceed to depend on the second-year TE for the remainder of the season.
New York Giants line of defense
The Giants appeared to rattle Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in a 29-20 road victory, sacking him seven occasions. New York star defensive deal with Dexter Lawrence II had three of these sacks. By way of their first 4 video games, the Giants recorded 15 sacks, however head coach Brian Daboll lately signaled their D-line is simply scratching the floor of its potential.
