Week 4 of the NFL season concluded with 15 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks sealed a nailbiting 36-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon. Banks intercepted quarterback Jacoby Brissett on a 4th down final play in the redzone, with Arizona looking to walk off the Giants.
Brissett attempted to complete a pass to wide receiver Michael Wilson. However, Banks jumped the short curl route and returned the ball 98 yards for the score. This was Banks’
first interception since his rookie year in 2023.
Sunday’s performance was also his first career defensive touchdown and third overall interception.
The Baltimore native rebounded after a crucial pass interference call while covering receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. That moved the Cardinals down to the 8-yard line and gave them a fresh set of downs. However, Banks prevailed with the stop.
New York advanced to 3-1 with the victory and is in first place of the NFC East for the first time since 2022.
In addition to his late-game heroics, Banks had four deflected passes and tackles. This came in his return to competition after missing two weeks with a calf injury.
Pro Football Focus graded the 25-year-old at 88 overall, with a 90 grade in pass coverage. Banks missed only one tackle in 66 snaps.
In Week 5, the Giants travel to play the Washington Commanders Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with the game airing on FOX.
2026 alumni
- Jacksonville Jaguars safety Jalen Huskey was an inactive healthy scratch against the New England Patriots in Week 4.
- New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Alan Herron remained on the practice squad for Week 4.
Players
- Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore left Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots with a left shoulder injury. Moore caught one pass for 11 yards and had one rush for six yards prior to his second quarter exit. He dealt with the same shoulder issue in Week 2.
- Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland made one 60-yard field goal against the Giants. Ryland also converted three extra points.
- Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught five passes on nine targets for 35 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. made five tackles against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Bills running back Ty Johnson rushed for three yards on one carry against the Patriots. Johnson also caught two passes for nine yards.
- Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo caught two passes on four targets for five yards against the Colts. Okonkwo returned after missing two games following a Week 1 hamstring injury.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods made three tackles against the New Orleans Saints.
- Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still defended two passes against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton caught one pass for 14 yards against the Dolphins. Felton played 46 offensive snaps.
- Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips one tackle against the Vikings.
- Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman DJ Glaze received a 65 overall blocking grade from PFF against the Kansas City Chiefs. Glaze played all snaps.
- Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Corey Bullock started against the Detroit Lions. Bullock saw an increase in playing time, after guard Damien Lewis was ruled out with an UCL injury. Bullock played 81 snaps at left guard and received a 58.4 blocking grade via PFF.
- Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones played three snaps against the Dolphins. Jones made his season debut after completing a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance policy.
- Commanders safety Nick Cross did not play in Week 2. Cross is expected to return to practice on Wednesday.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson did not play against the Cleveland Browns. Anderson suffered a bone chip in his right leg in Week 2.
Practice squad & Injured Reserve
- Safety Beau Brade signed with the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on Sept. 29.
- Commanders defensive tackle Byron Cowart remained on the practice squad for Week 4.
- Dolphins offensive lineman Gottlieb Ayedze remained on the practice squad for Week 4.
- Chargers offensive lineman Josh Kaltenberger remained on the practice squad for Week 4.
- 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu remained on injured reserve due to early September foot surgery. The team is hoping for a late season return.
- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett remained on injured reserve with a knee injury. He is eligible to return in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Bears linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II remained on injured reserve following shoulder surgery. Hyppolite was waived with an injury designation on Aug. 30, he went unclaimed and reverted back to the team’s IR. He cannot play unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Bears.
Other notes
- Longtime Terps running back Roman Hemby remained on the Raiders practice squad for Week 4.
- Longtime Terps linebacker Chance Campbell was elevated to the Philadelphia Eagles’ active roster in Week 3. Campbell played 11 special teams snaps against the Bears. However, he was placed on the practice squad injured list on Oct. 1 with an undisclosed injury.
Week 5 of the NFL season begins Thursday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys on Prime.
