Broncos in the NFL: Week Four
9/24/2024 2:07:00 PM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Twelve former Broncos are set to represent Boise State in the NFL this week, including three playing in nationally-televised games. The action begins when DeMarcus Lawrence and the Dallas Cowboys play the New York Giants in a Thursday night divisional battle. Sunday's nightcap features Khalil Shakir and the Buffalo Bills battling the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday night, John Ojukwu and the Tennessee Titans play the Miami Dolphins.
THURSDAY
Dallas Cowboys (DeMarcus Lawrence) at New York Giants – Prime Video, 6:15 p.m.
Last Week: Lawrence totaled five tackles, including two solo in the Cowboys' 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
SUNDAY
New Orleans Saints (Cedrick Wilson Jr.) at Atlanta Falcons (Avery Williams) – FOX, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Wilson Jr. had one catch for three yards in the Saints' 15-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. His reception came on the first play of a New Orleans scoring drive. He also played five special teams snaps. Williams had a season-long 28-yard kick return in Atlanta's 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also totaled 12 yards on two punt returns.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Ezra Cleveland) at Houston Texans – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Cleveland played all 71 snaps at left guard, his third-straight game playing every offensive snap. The Jaguars lost to the Buffalo Bills, 47-10.
Denver Broncos (JL Skinner) at New York Jets – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Skinner did not play in Denver's 26-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Minnesota Vikings (Brett Rypien) at Green Bay Packers – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Rypien did not play in Minnesota's 34-7 win over the Houston Texans.
Washington Commanders (John Bates, Jeremy McNichols) at Arizona Cardinals – FOX, 2:05 p.m.
Last Week: Bates played 33 offensive snaps while McNichols had a 1-yard rush and made a special teams tackle in Washington's 38-33 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders (Alexander Mattison) vs. Cleveland Browns – CBS, 2:25 p.m.
Last Week: Mattison ran for a 2-yard touchdown and caught three passes for 37 yards in the Raiders' 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. His 22-yard reception was Las Vegas' second-longest play of the game. He is one of six running backs in the NFL to score a touchdown in all three games.
Los Angeles Chargers (Scott Matlock) vs. Kansas City Chiefs – CBS, 2:25 p.m.
Last Week: Matlock played in all three phases again, starting at fullback and making two tackles as defensive tackle. He also played 15 special teams snaps in the Chargers' 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Khalil Shakir (Buffalo Bills) at Baltimore Ravens – NBC/Peacock, 6:20 p.m.
Last Week: Shakir had a team-high six receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo's 47-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Boise State product had a 27-yard touchdown reception, his second of the season. Five of his six receptions gained a first down. He has caught 27 consecutive targets, tying the NFL record set by Michael Thomas in 2018.
MONDAY
Tennessee Titans (John Ojukwu) at Miami Dolphins – ESPN, 5:30 p.m.
Last Week: Ojukwu did not play in Tennessee's 30-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
While the first three games are sold out, single-game tickets remain for the final three home games for as low as $25. Fans can purchase single-game tickets online at BroncoSports.com, over the phone with the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office at (208) 426-4737, or in person at the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office located at the southwest corner of Albertsons Stadium.
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Led by Spencer Danielson in his first full season, Boise State looks to become the first Mountain West program to win back-to-back championships since San Diego State did so in 2015-16. Achieving such a feat will put Boise State in the discussion for the new, expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff format beginning this fall. Last year, Danielson became the first coach in college football history to win a conference championship with an interim title.
For complete coverage of Boise State Football, download the Bronco Sports App or follow the team on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.
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THURSDAY
Dallas Cowboys (DeMarcus Lawrence) at New York Giants – Prime Video, 6:15 p.m.
Last Week: Lawrence totaled five tackles, including two solo in the Cowboys' 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
SUNDAY
New Orleans Saints (Cedrick Wilson Jr.) at Atlanta Falcons (Avery Williams) – FOX, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Wilson Jr. had one catch for three yards in the Saints' 15-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. His reception came on the first play of a New Orleans scoring drive. He also played five special teams snaps. Williams had a season-long 28-yard kick return in Atlanta's 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also totaled 12 yards on two punt returns.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Ezra Cleveland) at Houston Texans – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Cleveland played all 71 snaps at left guard, his third-straight game playing every offensive snap. The Jaguars lost to the Buffalo Bills, 47-10.
Denver Broncos (JL Skinner) at New York Jets – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Skinner did not play in Denver's 26-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Minnesota Vikings (Brett Rypien) at Green Bay Packers – CBS, 11 a.m.
Last Week: Rypien did not play in Minnesota's 34-7 win over the Houston Texans.
Washington Commanders (John Bates, Jeremy McNichols) at Arizona Cardinals – FOX, 2:05 p.m.
Last Week: Bates played 33 offensive snaps while McNichols had a 1-yard rush and made a special teams tackle in Washington's 38-33 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders (Alexander Mattison) vs. Cleveland Browns – CBS, 2:25 p.m.
Last Week: Mattison ran for a 2-yard touchdown and caught three passes for 37 yards in the Raiders' 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. His 22-yard reception was Las Vegas' second-longest play of the game. He is one of six running backs in the NFL to score a touchdown in all three games.
Los Angeles Chargers (Scott Matlock) vs. Kansas City Chiefs – CBS, 2:25 p.m.
Last Week: Matlock played in all three phases again, starting at fullback and making two tackles as defensive tackle. He also played 15 special teams snaps in the Chargers' 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Khalil Shakir (Buffalo Bills) at Baltimore Ravens – NBC/Peacock, 6:20 p.m.
Last Week: Shakir had a team-high six receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo's 47-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Boise State product had a 27-yard touchdown reception, his second of the season. Five of his six receptions gained a first down. He has caught 27 consecutive targets, tying the NFL record set by Michael Thomas in 2018.
MONDAY
Tennessee Titans (John Ojukwu) at Miami Dolphins – ESPN, 5:30 p.m.
Last Week: Ojukwu did not play in Tennessee's 30-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
While the first three games are sold out, single-game tickets remain for the final three home games for as low as $25. Fans can purchase single-game tickets online at BroncoSports.com, over the phone with the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office at (208) 426-4737, or in person at the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office located at the southwest corner of Albertsons Stadium.
WAKE UP TO THE LATEST BRONCO NEWS
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Led by Spencer Danielson in his first full season, Boise State looks to become the first Mountain West program to win back-to-back championships since San Diego State did so in 2015-16. Achieving such a feat will put Boise State in the discussion for the new, expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff format beginning this fall. Last year, Danielson became the first coach in college football history to win a conference championship with an interim title.
For complete coverage of Boise State Football, download the Bronco Sports App or follow the team on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.
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