WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – In what used to be the first quarter mark of the NFL season before the league switched to a 17-game schedule, Week 4 wrapped up with another doubleheader on Monday Night Football.
After numerous early-season injuries wiped out production from Boilermakers across the NFL, five former Purdue players saw in-game action in Week 4.
Third-year pro George Karlaftis recorded three tackles, two solos, and a quarterback hit on Justin Herbert. Per Next Gen Stats, he registered two quarterback pressures in the win at the Los Angeles Chargers, pushing the Kansas City Chiefs to 4-0.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the New York Giants made his longest reception of the season on Thursday Night Football, catching a screen pass for a 19-yard gain against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter to ultimately set up a Giants field goal. It was arguably his best play through four games as a pro, leaning into contact and breaking a tackle to pick up the first down.
Tracy also ran four times for two yards and returned two kicks for 33 yards.
Charlie Jones continues to maintain his role as the Cincinnati Bengals' lead punt returner, but aside from a fair catch, he had only one opportunity and returned it for three yards in the win at the Carolina Panthers.
Payne Durham recorded his first special teams tackle of the season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing down Will Shipley on a kick return in the win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rookie Sanoussi Kane earned his first five defensive snaps of his career and also logged 15 special teams snaps in the Baltimore Ravens' win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football.
Overall, former Boilermakers combined to go 4-1 in Week 4. The combined season record for Purdue players who have earned playing time is 20-12.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Three tackles (two solos) and a quarterback hit at L.A. Chargers
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – One catch for 19 yards, four carries for two yards, two kick returns for 33 yards vs. Dallas
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Made one special teams tackle, logged 15 offensive snaps vs. Philadelphia
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Returned one punt for three yards at Carolina
• Sanoussi Kane (Baltimore) – Played five defensive snaps, 15 special teams snaps vs. Buffalo
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Active but did not play vs. Cleveland
• Raheem Mostert (Miami) – Inactive with a chest injury
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Injured Reserve
• Cory Trice Jr. (Pittsburgh) – Injured Reserve
• Ja'Whaun Bentley (New England) – Injured Reserve
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Injured Reserve
• Anthony Brown (Carolina) – Injured Reserve
• Rondale Moore (Atlanta) – Injured Reserve
• Markus Bailey (Arizona) – Practice Squad
• Jalen Graham (Washington) – Practice Squad
• Reese Taylor (Denver) – Practice Squad
After numerous early-season injuries wiped out production from Boilermakers across the NFL, five former Purdue players saw in-game action in Week 4.
Third-year pro George Karlaftis recorded three tackles, two solos, and a quarterback hit on Justin Herbert. Per Next Gen Stats, he registered two quarterback pressures in the win at the Los Angeles Chargers, pushing the Kansas City Chiefs to 4-0.
#Chiefs pressures vs Chargers per Next Gen Stats (2 or more)
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) September 30, 2024
Chris Jones - 26 rushes, 2 sacks, 4 pressures , 3 pressures in under 3 seconds
Felix Anudike-Uzomah - 17 rushes, 3 pressures
Tershawn Wharton - 20 rushes, 2 pressures
George Karlaftis - 24 rushes / 2 pressures
Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the New York Giants made his longest reception of the season on Thursday Night Football, catching a screen pass for a 19-yard gain against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter to ultimately set up a Giants field goal. It was arguably his best play through four games as a pro, leaning into contact and breaking a tackle to pick up the first down.
Another well executed screen for the #Giants to rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. pic.twitter.com/ZuT2ffPcSx
— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) September 27, 2024
Tracy also ran four times for two yards and returned two kicks for 33 yards.
Charlie Jones continues to maintain his role as the Cincinnati Bengals' lead punt returner, but aside from a fair catch, he had only one opportunity and returned it for three yards in the win at the Carolina Panthers.
Payne Durham recorded his first special teams tackle of the season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing down Will Shipley on a kick return in the win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rookie Sanoussi Kane earned his first five defensive snaps of his career and also logged 15 special teams snaps in the Baltimore Ravens' win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football.
Overall, former Boilermakers combined to go 4-1 in Week 4. The combined season record for Purdue players who have earned playing time is 20-12.
BOILERMAKERS AROUND THE NFL
• George Karlaftis (Kansas City) – Three tackles (two solos) and a quarterback hit at L.A. Chargers
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (N.Y. Giants) – One catch for 19 yards, four carries for two yards, two kick returns for 33 yards vs. Dallas
• Payne Durham (Tampa Bay) – Made one special teams tackle, logged 15 offensive snaps vs. Philadelphia
• Charlie Jones (Cincinnati) – Returned one punt for three yards at Carolina
• Sanoussi Kane (Baltimore) – Played five defensive snaps, 15 special teams snaps vs. Buffalo
• Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas) – Active but did not play vs. Cleveland
• Raheem Mostert (Miami) – Inactive with a chest injury
• Derrick Barnes (Detroit) – Injured Reserve
• Cory Trice Jr. (Pittsburgh) – Injured Reserve
• Ja'Whaun Bentley (New England) – Injured Reserve
• David Bell (Cleveland) – Injured Reserve
• Anthony Brown (Carolina) – Injured Reserve
• Rondale Moore (Atlanta) – Injured Reserve
• Markus Bailey (Arizona) – Practice Squad
• Jalen Graham (Washington) – Practice Squad
• Reese Taylor (Denver) – Practice Squad