Welcome to the Week 4 NFL roundup, where the gridiron action was nothing short of historic.
Rookies Rising
In Week 4, rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Bo Nix stamped their authority on the field, recording significant wins for their respective teams. Caleb Williams, the first overall pick, led the Chicago Bears to a 24-18 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. This victory followed his Week 1 triumph over the Tennessee Titans, making him the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in a single year.
Williams’ counterpart, Bo Nix, faced a challenging game against the New York Jets. Despite struggling with negative yardage in the first half, Nix managed to rally in the third quarter, throwing for 60 yards. His perseverance paid off as he led the Denver Broncos to the game's only touchdown, securing a narrow 10-9 victory.
Jayden Daniels' Precision
Another standout performance came from Jayden Daniels, who orchestrated a commanding 42-14 win for the Washington Commanders over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels completed an impressive 86.7% of his passes, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games. The Commanders now boast an over .500 record through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
This week marked a rare occurrence in NFL history, where three rookie quarterbacks triumphed in the same week during the first four weeks of the season. This feat was previously achieved only in 2012 and 2016.
Flawless Performance
Veteran quarterback Jared Goff turned in a flawless performance as he completed 100% of his passes, leading the Detroit Lions to a 42-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. His precision and control were on full display as the Lions outpaced their rivals.
Other Notable Matches
The Tennessee Titans showcased their dominance with a 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins. The Atlanta Falcons edged out the New Orleans Saints in a closely contested 26-24 game, while the Minnesota Vikings squeezed past the Green Bay Packers with a 31-29 win.
The Indianapolis Colts emerged victorious, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a convincing 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Cincinnati Bengals overcame the Carolina Panthers 34-24.
In other games, the Houston Texans triumphed over the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20, and the Las Vegas Raiders secured a 20-16 victory against the Cleveland Browns. The San Francisco 49ers outclassed the New England Patriots with a dominant 30-13 performance.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs managed a 17-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, while the Baltimore Ravens overwhelmed the Buffalo Bills 35-10. The Dallas Cowboys concluded the week's action with a 20-15 victory against the New York Giants.
As Week 4 comes to a close, these games have not only highlighted the exceptional talents of this season's rookie quarterbacks but also delivered thrilling competition across the league. Fans can look forward to more electrifying football as the season progresses.