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Syracuse Football: Orange in the NFL week four update

Syracuse’s former NFL players made notable contributions across Week 4 of the league’s regular season. Defensive end Garrett Williams led the Arizona Cardinals’ defense with a standout performance against the New York Giants, logging three tackles, a pass breakup, and a quarterback hurry while earning a PFF grade of 75.7—his highest of the season.

Meanwhile, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matthew Bergeron delivered a clutch performance, anchoring the team’s 63-point win over New Orleans with a solid PFF grade of 63. In Cleveland, special teams ace Andre Szmyt sealed a hard-fought victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a game-winning 56-yard field goal, completing all five of his attempts without a miss.

On the defensive side, Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin recorded nine tackles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, though his coverage struggles persisted. Jacksonville Jaguars’ LeQuint Allen returned to his role as the team’s third-down back, playing nine snaps in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, while teammate Trebor Peña remained on the practice squad.

Los Angeles Chargers wideouts Oronde Gadsden and Marlowe Wax combined for five receptions and 36 yards, with Wax also contributing on special teams and three defensive snaps. Meanwhile, former Syracuse players like Riley Dixon, Iffy Melifonwu, and Sean Tucker from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were part of a strong offensive unit, though no specific stats were highlighted for them in this week’s report.

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