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Branch logged five tackles (three solo) and three pass defenses during the Lions' 34-10 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Branch was one of three Lions defenders to play every single snap and was responsible for three of the team's 10 pass defenses against Browns quarterback Joe Flacco. Branch is up to 22 total tackles through four games, and he is on pace to crack 100 tackles for a second consecutive season.

Warner recorded eight tackles (six solo) with a forced fumble in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars.

Warner logged 100 percent of defensive snaps for the third straight game and has at least eight tackles in every contest. He also forced his second fumble of the year, helping to stall a Jacksonville drive late in the third quarter.

Walker tallied 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 40-40 overtime tie against Dallas in Week 4.

Walker led Green Bay in tackles in the tightly contested contest and notched double-digit stops for the second straight week. The fourth-year linebacker has racked up 42 tackles on the campaign, tying him with Bobby Wagner for tops in the league heading into the Monday night slate. Walker's regular-season career high is 121 tackles, which he established as a rookie in 2022.

Cross logged 14 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Colts' 27-20 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Cross played every single snap for the second time in four games and finished as the game's leading tackler while combining with Adetomiwa Adebawore for a nine-yard sack on Matthew Stafford midway through the third quarter. Cross is now up to 34 tackles through four games, which leads the Colts and is tied for 13th most in the NFL.

James recorded eight tackles (four solo) and 0.5 sacks in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Giants.

James has played every defensive snap this season and has at least seven combined tackles in every contest. He also continues to be used aggressively as a pass rusher, already recording 1.5 sacks through four contests.

Franklin registered seven tackles (one solo) and one pass defense during the Colts' 27-20 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Franklin played every single defensive snap for the second time in four games, and he finished tied with Camryn Bynum for third-most tackles on the Colts behind Nick Cross (14) and DeForest Buckner (eight). Franklin is up to 22 total tackles through four games and is on track to record a fourth consecutive 100-tackle season, though he's well behind pace to match his total from 2024 (173).

Henley recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Giants.

Henley has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in every game and delivered his highest solo tackle total of the season in Week 4. He has at least eight combined stops in three of four contests and is one of the top linebacker options, given the injuries and underperformance at the position early in the campaign.

Baun registered eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble during the Eagles' 31-25 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Baun was overcame a knee injury to play in Sunday's NFC tilt. The injury didn't appear to bother him, as he played every single defensive snap for a fourth straight game and finished second on the Eagles in tackles behind Cooper DeJean (nine). Baun also notched his first sack of the season, with his takedown of Baker Mayfield late in the first quarter resulting in a 12-yard loss and a Chase McLaughlin 42-yard field goal one play later. Baun has logged at least six tackles in each of the first four games of the season and has 30 tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble to start the 2025 campaign.

Bishop had five total tackles and his first NFL interception in Sunday's 31-19 win over the Saints.

Bishop snuffed out a Philly Special gadget play and made one of the prettier short-range interceptions you'll see this year. While the second-year player out of Utah still has some holes in his game, he's become a full-time starter and has played every single defensive snap in all four games so far. He has 19 tackles and the interception on the season, yielding modest value in deep IDP leagues, as a lot of teams may be passing the ball this season in catch-up situations against one of the NFL's better teams.

The Titans cut Blackshear from their practice squad Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Tennessee signed Blackshear to a practice-squad deal Sept. 23, but the former Carolina Panther wasn't given much time to make an impression. The Titans instead opted to take a look at fellow running back Blake Watson, who was signed to the practice squad in a move corresponding with Blackshear's departure.