Week Four of the NFL Season was the Week of the LSU Wide Receiver
In many ways, Week Four of the NFL Season is one of the most impactful of the year as we get a true sense of where each team is headed. Now that the season is 17 games, it's no longer the end of the first quarter of the season but, it still can be seen that way.
The fourth week of the NFL Season was dominated by the LSU Wide Receivers in the NFL as the Tigers put on a show.
Malik Nabers kicked things off on Thursday Night Football as he continues to look like a top ten wide receiver in the league. Against the Cowboys, Nabers was one of the few bright spots on the Giants catching 12 passes for 115 yards before leaving with a concussion. After four games, Nabers leads the NFL with 35 catches, ranks second in yards behind Nico Collins, and is tied for third with three touchdowns trailing Justin Jefferson and Marvin Harrison Jr by one touchdown.
The Cincinnati Bengals finally found their way into the win column, picking up a massive win over the Panthers. Ja'Marr Chase looks like he's coming back into form after missing most of training camp as he caught three passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown was a massive 63 yard score where he refused to be denied lifting the team.
Sitting at the top of the NFL is the Minnesota Vikings as they've been a surprise through four games. Helping Sam Darnold in turning his career around has been Justin Jefferson and having a top receiver has been Darnold's best friend. Jefferson caught 6 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown as Minnesota knocked off the division rival Packers. Jefferson has caught a touchdown in every game and is tied with Marvin Harrison Jr for the league lead.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have fallen to 0-4 and their season looks lost but, there is one massive bright spot. Brian Thomas Jr had a great game on Sunday catching 6 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort. Given how dominant Thomas has been when targeted, its a shock that Trevor Lawrence hasn't looked his way more often.
This should be LSU's biggest pitch in recruiting
If you're Cortez Hankton, recruiting the Wide Receiver position should be a fairly easy task. The Tigers have a former duo in Jefferson and Chase that are easily two of the top five receivers in the league dominating every week. Then Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr who Hankton coached have been so dominant as rookies that receivers should be lining up to be the next in line at LSU.