Welcome to the Week 4 roundup, where thrilling performances and historic achievements took center stage in the NFL.
Rookie Quarterbacks Shine
This week saw impressive outings from rookie quarterbacks, with Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, and Jayden Daniels all leading their teams to victory. Caleb Williams, the first overall pick, made history by becoming the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in the same year. Williams had already secured a Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans and followed up by leading the Chicago Bears to a 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4.
Bo Nix also added to the excitement by facing the New York Jets. Despite a challenging first half with negative yardage, Nix bounced back in the third quarter, throwing for 60 yards and leading the Denver Broncos to the game's only touchdown. This effort clinched a 10-9 victory for the Broncos.
Jayden Daniels rounded out the impressive performances by rookie quarterbacks by leading the Washington Commanders to a dominant 42-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels was remarkably efficient, completing 86.7% of his passes. This performance made him the first quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games. Notably, the Commanders achieved an over .500 record through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
This week marked only the third time in NFL history that three rookie quarterbacks have won in the same week during the first four weeks of the season, a feat previously seen only in 2012 and 2016.
Perfect Passers and Dominant Decisions
While the rookies were making headlines, veteran quarterback Jared Goff was perfect in his performance against the Seattle Seahawks. Goff completed 100% of his passes, leading the Detroit Lions to a convincing 42-29 victory.
Other notable games included the Tennessee Titans' 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons’ narrow 26-24 victory against the New Orleans Saints. In a competitive NFC North matchup, the Minnesota Vikings edged out the Green Bay Packers 31-29.
Close Contests and Commanding Wins
Week 4 also featured several tight contests and commanding victories. The Indianapolis Colts managed a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, showcasing their resilience in a tightly fought game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers delivered a commanding 33-16 triumph over the Philadelphia Eagles.
In other matchups, the Cincinnati Bengals overcame the Carolina Panthers with a 34-24 win, and the Houston Texans claimed a 24-20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-16, while the San Francisco 49ers routed the New England Patriots 30-13.
Winning Streaks and Defensive Dominance
The Kansas City Chiefs continued their strong start to the season with a 17-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens showcased their defensive prowess in a dominant 35-10 win against the Buffalo Bills. The Dallas Cowboys rounded out the week with a 20-15 victory over the New York Giants.
As Week 4 concludes, the season is proving to be unpredictable and filled with standout performances. With history being made and rookies rising to the challenge, fans can look forward to more extraordinary feats as the season progresses.