#FromStateToSundays: Week 4 Update

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#FromStateToSundays: Week 4 Update

October 03, 2023 | Football

By: Logan Lowery, Assistant Director/Communications

As per usual, Mississippi State alumni were making plays all across the NFL during Week 4.

Logan Cooke enjoyed a stellar day punting footballs across the pond in the Jacksonville Jaguars' win over the Atlanta Falcons in London, England. Cooke punted three times for a 53.3-yard average, including a season-long 59-yarder.

All three of Cooke's punts were pinned inside the red zone and he is currently second in the NFL with 10 of his 15 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. Since net punting started being tracked in 1976, Cooke's 43.7-yard average is the best in NFL history.

Dak Prescott had another stellar day for the 3-1 Dallas Cowboys. Prescott connected on 28 of 34 passes for 261 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in a 38-3 rout of the New England Patriots.

Several Bulldogs also stood out defensively with former Pro Bowlers Chris Jones (Kansas City Chiefs) and Jeffery Simmons (Tennessee Titans) each collecting a sack. Montez Sweat of the Washington Commanders also added a tackle for loss while teammate and fellow first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes tallied a career-high nine tackles.

Darius Slay finished second on the Philadelphia Eagles with 11 tackles while Willie Gay Jr. ranked third among the Chiefs with four stops.

Johnathan Abram and Cameron Dantzler were both elevated from New Orleans' practice squad. Abram started for the Saints and made five tackles while Dantzler also saw action.

JOHNATHAN ABRAM | S | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | AT MSU: 2017-18

Last Week: Abram was elevated from the practice squad and started in a 26-9 loss to the Buccaneers. He made five tackles (one solo, four assists).

Season: Five tackles (one solo, four assists)

DENICO AUTRY | DE | TENNESSEE TITANS | AT MSU: 2012-13

Last Week: Autry started and made three assisted tackles in a 27-3 win over the Bengals.

Season: 13 tackles (nine solo, four assists), three tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, one forced fumble

LOGAN COOKE | P | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | AT MSU: 2014-17

Last Week: Cooke punted three times for 160 yards (53.3 avg.) with a long of 59 yards. He pinned all three punts inside the red zone in a 23-7 win over the Falcons in London, England.

Season: 15 punts, 720 yards (48 avg.), long 59

FLETCHER COX | DT | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | AT MSU: 2009-11

Last Week: Cox started and made four tackles (two solo, two assists) and two quarterback hurries in a 34-31 overtime win against the Commanders.

Season: 10 tackles (three solo, seven assists), 0.5 sack, seven quarterback hurries, one fumble recovery,

CHARLES CROSS | OT | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | AT MSU: 2019-21

Last Week: Cross was not active for a 24-3 win at the Giants.

Season: One game played, one start

CAMERON DANTZLER | CB | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | AT MSU: 2016-19

Last Week: Dantzler was elevated from the Saints practice squad. He saw action in a 26-9 loss to the Buccaneers.

Season: Two games played

MARTIN EMERSON | CB | CLEVELAND BROWNS | AT MSU: 2019-21

Last Week: Emerson made four tackles (three solo, one assist) and one pass defense in a 28-3 loss to the Ravens.

Season: Eight tackles (seven solo, one assist), one tackle for loss, two pass defenses

EMMANUEL FORBES | CB | WASHINGTON COMMANDERS | AT MSU: 2020-22

Last Week: Forbes made nine tackles (seven solo, two assists) and two pass defenses in a 34-31 overtime loss at the Eagles.

Season: 18 tackles (16 solo, two assists), two tackles for loss, five pass defenses, one interception

WILLIE GAY JR. | LB | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | AT MSU: 2017-19

Last Week: Gay started and finished tied for third on the team with four tackles (three solo, one assist), one quarterback hurry and one pass defense in a 23-20 win at the Jets.

Season: 11 tackles (seven solo, four assists), one fumble recovery, one quarterback hurry, one pass defense

J.T. GRAY | S | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | AT MSU: 2014-17

Last Week: Gray made one assisted tackle in a 26-9 loss to the Buccaneers.

Season: Four tackles (two solo, two assists)

ELGTON JENKINS | OG | GREEN BAY PACKERS | AT MSU: 2014-18

Last Week: Jenkins was not active for a 34-20 loss to the Lions.

Season: Two games play, two starts

CHRIS JONES | DE| KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | AT MSU: 2013-15

Last Week: Jones started and three tackles (two solo, one assist), one tackle for loss, one sack and two quarterback hurries in a 23-20 win at the Jets.

Season: Six tackles (four solo, two assists), 3.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries, one pass defense

TYRE PHILLIPS | OT | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | AT MSU: 2017-19

Last Week: Phillips was on the practice squad for a 34-31 overtime win against the Commanders.

Season: N/A

DAK PRESCOTT | QB | DALLAS COWBOYS | AT MSU: 2011-15

Last Week: Prescott started and completed 28 of 34 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed once for a loss of a yard in a 38-3 win over the Patriots.

Season: Passing – 97 of 136, 908 yards, four touchdowns, one interception Rushing – 11 carries, 43 yards

JEFFERY SIMMONS | DT | TENNESSEE TITANS | AT MSU: 2016-18

Last Week: Simmons started and made two solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and two quarterback hurries in a 27-3 win over the Bengals.

Season: 14 tackles (nine solo, five assists), four tackles for loss, three sacks, five quarterback hurries

DARIUS SLAY | CB | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | AT MSU: 2011-12

Last Week: Slay started and finished tied for second on the team with 11 tackles (10 solo, one assist) in a 34-31 overtime win against the Commanders.

Season: 21 tackles (17 solo, four assists), four pass defenses, one interception, one touchdown

PRESTON SMITH | LB | GREEN BAY PACKERS | AT MSU: 2011-14

Last Week: Smith started and made one assisted tackle in an 18-17 win over the Saints.

Season: 12 tackles (eight solo, four assists), one quarterback hurry

MARQUISS SPENCER | DE | NEW YORK JETS | AT MSU: 2016-20

Last Week: Spencer was on the practice squad for a 23-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Season: N/A

MONTEZ SWEAT | DE | WASHINGTON COMMANDERS | AT MSU: 2017-18

Last Week: Sweat started and made one two solo tackles, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries in a 34-31 loss at the Eagles.

Season: 12 tackles (nine solo, three assists), four tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, seven quarterback hurries

JORDAN THOMAS | LB | CAROLINA PANTHERS | AT MSU: 2016-17

Last Week: Thomas was on the practice squad for a 21-13 loss to the Vikings.