POW: CeeDee Lamb, Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray
HM: Nik Bonitto, Samaje Perine, Eric Gray, Austin Seibert, Sterling Shepard

AFC:
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots #38: Started, 13-43 RU, 4-19 RE, FL
OG Cody Ford, Bengals #61: Started, no stats
OT Orlando Brown, Bengals #75: Started, holding penalty
LB Obo Okoronkwo, Browns #54: 1 tackles (no gain)
TE Mark Andrews, Ravens #89: Started, no stats
OT Anton Harrison, Jags #77: Started, no stats
RB Joe Mixon, Texans #28: DNP (inactive)
LB Kenneth Murray, Titans #56: Plays tonight
WR Marvin Mims, Broncos #19: 1-5 PR (4 FC)
OG Ben Powers, Broncos #74: Started, ineligible man downfield penalty (declined)
DE Nik Bonitto, Broncos #42: Started, 3 tackles (TFL), sack (-10), 2 QH
S Tony Jefferson, Chargers #23: Played, no stats
RB Samaje Perine, Chiefs #34: 5-14 RU (TD)
OC Creed Humphrey, Chiefs #52: Started, no stats
OT Wanya Morris, Chiefs #64: Started, no stats
LS James Winchester, Chiefs #41: Played, no stats
DT Jonah Laulu, Raiders #96: Played, no stats

NFC:
WR CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys #88: Started, 7-98 RE (TD), taunting penalty after 55 yd TD
OT Tyler Guyton, Cowboys #60: Started, 3 holding penalties [1 offsetting]
QB Jalen Hurts, Eagles #1: Started, 18-30-158 PA (TD), 6 sacks (-44), 85.1 rtg., 8-20 RU (TD), FL
OT Lane Johnson, Eagles #65: DNP (inactive)
RB Eric Gray, Giants #20: 1-1 RU, 2-54 KOR
PK Austin Siebert, Commanders #3: 2-2 FG (45, 38), 4-4 XP
P Tress Way, Commanders #10: 1-51 P, 51.0 avg, 47.0 net
QB Baker Mayfield, Bucs #6: Started, 30-47-347 (2 TD), 2 sacks (-13), 100.2, 4-10 RU (TD), FR (own)
WR Sterling Shepard, Bucs #17: 3-51
OC Andrew Raym, Panthers #60: Played, no stats
OT Walter Rouse, Vikes #78: DNP (inactive)
DL Jalen Redmond, Vikes #61: Played, no stats
LB Brian Asamoah, Vikes #6: Played, no stats
OT Trent Williams, 49ers #71: Started, no stats
QB Kyler Murray, Cards, #1: Started, 16-22-142 PA (TD), 4 sacks (-27), 104.7 rtg, 1-3 RU
DT Neville Gallimore, Rams #92: Started, 2 tackles
CB Tre Brown, Seahawks #22: Plays tonight

IR/PUP
S Delarrin Turner-Yell, Broncos #32 (PUP)
WR Marquise Brown, Chiefs #5 (IR)
OG McKade Mettauer, Chiefs #70 (IR)
DT Jordan Phillips, Cowboys #98 (IR)

Practice Squads
DE Isaiah Thomas, Bengals #51
WR Mike Woods, Browns #81
LB Curtis Bolton, Giants #36
OL Tyrese Robinson, Vikes #79
TE Brayden Willis, 49ers #9
LB Deshaun White, 49ers #47
WR Drake Stoops, Rams #6

Hey guys. Was curious if there was any update on babalola? Also, curios on any updates on Burks? Any hope for red river? I heard mention of redshirting.

The man has been worth his weight in gold this year. I’m glad to see the success he’s having. Is it crazy to say if he finishes out this season strong and comes back to have another, he could be a 1st rounder?

Week 4 featured a staggering number of losses for previously undefeated teams, as the 43 unblemished squads went an astoundingly mediocre 20-18 for the week (the other 5 had byes). With that said, most of the losses were in games that our Survivors had the sense to avoid. The three most popular picks, Indiana (46), Pittsburgh (38), and Penn State (22) won their games by a combined score of 181-31, making for a relaxed week for most of our competitors. There were, however, a few that were not so lucky, including a defending champ.

A fond farewell, and better luck next year, to:

Miffed at the Mildcats (1) - @eboeboebo23
Tarheeled and Feathered (2) - @Palmetto State Sooner , @RedWolin
Nullified by Northern Illinois (1) - @RickBigger
Love You For Picking the Sooners, But, No (1) - @MakerBaefield
Took Too Many Tokes, Thought Oregon Was Playing (1) - @The Midnight Toker
Slapped by Syracuse (1) - @StlSooner19
Forgot We Were Doing This (11) - @aasooner79 , @Allou , @Bfin , @CasonH , @dskou , @GESooner1 , @IAMJCHAPMAN , @Orville67 , @SOONERS20 , @SoonerSid , @Tas5510

And, thus, our herd has been thinned to 138 remaining contestants, with a lighter menu of 25 teams to choose from. Moreover, teams will largely be playing conference games from here on out, so cruising by with picks for whoever is playing an FCS team you've never heard of is not going to be a common option.

Best of luck, and post your selections in the thread below!

… and I’ll answer them in what ought to be an eventful column tomorrow

Baker's my boy.

Hellofa game.
I was pissed and saying crazy stuff as well. Just landed but some key things that immediately came to mind:

1. Literally zero RPO
2. Hawk needs to run more boot action
3. CBs have to look back for the ball
4. 10 is coming alive...his best game of the year...even outside the pick 6
5. We definitely ran an abbreviated offense today. I think it was for Hawk and all the other guys. I ASSume we expand. If we don't we're in trouble

Finally **** Texas

An Ugly 4-1

I'm flabbergasted.

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Guys, I've been doing gorilla nuts player of the game for a few years now. Yeah, it's kinda cheesy but it's a term we used while I played and there's a rumor some of the current players are catching on to it.

Anyway...
It's simple. This isn't a MVP or who had the best game, but who showed up when it mattered and
Made. It. Happen.
One on offense and defense and if a significant impact special teams.

No worries if you don't want to participate as I understand it's kinda cheesy, but for everyone else I'm interested to hear who you guys feel earned it on offense and defense. I'm gonna ask around and see if the rumors are true, but if so, it'd be kind of dope if the players started recognizing it.

If compelled post below. I always share mine on the post game pod.

#Boomer
Damn I'm glad we won.

We have a week off to hopefully get a few guys back and get healthy. O line played a little better and our true freshmen got some great experience in a hostile environment. Work on some new offensive plays and wrinkles and go beat Texas. Forget the spread, forget who on paper is the better team. This is THE rivalry game and favorites don’t always win. To us fans, show up early and be loud.
Boomer!

Fire his Sorry Ass right the **** now

Wow. What a bizarre, frustrating, and incredible performance all wrapped in one game. Amazing efforts by Hawk, R Mason, and Kip to scrap and claw a path to victory. Really proud of the defense for not giving up and continuing to battle. A few thoughts:

1. Again, really proud of the defense. I don’t think they played particularly well, but they found a way when it mattered. Gave up almost 500 yards of offense, gave Thorne 300 yards and 3 TDs through the air, also think they struggled with the physicality of Auburns run game. With all that said, they played opportunistic football and made big plays when it counted.

2. DBs gave some 2018 vibes tonight. Credit to Auburns WRs…they have some dudes. Coleman will be a first rounder in a few years, he’s absurdly talented (watch him run down Kip on the pick six). Really disappointed by #4, just wasn’t his game tonight. #5 and #26 struggled with vertical coverage, but honestly I just think those guys don’t have the elite speed to cover vertical routes down the field.

3. Just a general observation and maybe it’s just me. Did anyone else think Auburn looked massive on both fronts versus our guys? Felt like their OL towered over DL. Think we are still a few years away from being ready in the trenches to really compete in the SEC.


4. Was a really undisciplined game tonight. Thought the refs weren’t great, but 10 penalties on the road is a losing recipe. The Thompson false start when we had a chance to ice the game with 1 first down is inexcusable. Could’ve cost OU the game. I like Brent, but something has to give with these penalties and mental mistakes in year 3.

5. Was really cool to see Hester make that catch. He’s been criticized this year and hasn’t had the career at OU that he has wanted, but it was awesome to see him make a big play when it counts. Perseverance pays off!

6. I’m excited for Hawk and his gutsy performance, but this offense is still a complete mess. OL is flat out bad. Tarquin and Hickman were smoked tonight. Physically, they look slow and overweight. They can’t move. Everyone is frustrated with the insistence on inside zone. I’m starting to wonder if they rely on that concept because the OL isn’t athletic enough to run anything else. Hawk didn’t help them out by holding the ball too long. Hawk also missed several open downfield routes by bailing maybe a tad early on the pocket. Obviously it’s his first start, he’ll get much better in that regard. Kid is still a gamer!

6. Tossing RPO out of the playbook? Good! Screen throw to Sharp on 3rd and 10+? No thank you! Just my opinion, still think this offense could be better tailored to Hawk’s strengths. More rollout/sprint out, quicker developing concepts, more creative (and sensible) screen designs. Just my opinion.

7. Last thought, a little in the weeds. I LOVED how aggressive BV and Zac were on the 2nd to last possession. They easily could’ve dropped 8 and sat in prevent. Instead they rolled the dice with some aggressive fronts and a few blitzes. Just loved the scheme and strategy in that spot.

To conclude, OU was outgained by almost 200 yards, doubled up on first downs by AU, and was dominated in time of possession. It’s pretty remarkable they came out with a win. Sooner magic indeed….

That Arnold was ineffective and benched. We are starting a true freshmen QB. We were missing Farooq, Anderson, Burk, Gibson, and Anthony and had 13 different line combinations you would guess we were at best 3-2, likely worse. It’s been ugly. No doubt. But 4-1 at this point is probably where most people had us without all these things going against us. We may have some woes in the coming games and reason for trepidation, but tonight it’s a celebratory cigar.

If you thought BV was on the hot seat - imagine what the Auburn alumni are thinking now!! Pitiful effort - almost as bad as OU. He let it slip away... Actually the kicker list it for them... But... Oh well...

What happened to Woodi? Auburn is running their entire offense at him. 🤷🏻‍♂️he once was a solid spot or am imagining things?

Miami saved by the the ACC

Yes, Hawkins looks fast and it's exciting but it wasn't all JA. Seth Littrell's offense doesn't work anymore. His situational play calling is arguably the worst in college football. He should just let an offensive assistant call the plays and I mean that.

"That was my first experience of 'Sooner Magic' as a head coach."