Just like that, a quarter of the NFL season is done. It has been quite an interesting first fourth, with three undefeated teams left standing(Patriots, Chiefs, 49ers). Today, we will be recapping an outstanding week 4.
Biggest Blowout: Steelers 27, Bengals 3
Congratulations to the Miami Dolphins! After being the loser of this section for three weeks straight, they finally lost better than others, as their 30-10 loss against the Cowboys was a better point differential than this game. The Steelers completely shellacked the Bengals. Mason Rudolph was on the money the whole game, but only threw the ball more than ten yards twice. It didn't matter, as the Steelers overpowered Cincinnati on all three phases.
Next Up:
Steelers vs. Ravens, Sun. 1:00
Bengals vs. Cardinals, Sun. 1:00
Biggest Surprise: Buccaneers 55, Rams 40
This was quite a good game. Tampa came in has major underdogs and were coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Giants. There was a possibility that this game would be a shootout, but nobody expected this to happen. Jameis Winston was on fire for the whole game, and threw for nearly 400 yards and four touchdowns. The Tampa defense sealed the game on a fumble return touchdown by defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh. This game came a mere 10 points away from tying the all-time record for points scored in a game.
Next Up:
Buccaneers @ Saints, Sun. 1:00
Rams @ Seahawks, Sun. 1:00
Biggest Disappointment: Titans 24, Falcons 10
The Falcons were supposed to have a legitimate path to the division title with Drew Brees and Cam Newton safely out of the way in the division. Instead, they find themselves at 1-3, and are in last place in the NFC South. They seemingly cannot score at all in the first half, and once they start to pick things up, it is far too late to comeback. Atlanta still has the firepower and ability to win games and climb higher in the division, but more mediocre play will prevent that from happening. Meanwhile, Tennessee finds itself in a four way tie for its division, and is actually in the playoff race.
Next Up:
Titans vs. Bills, Sun. 1:00
Falcons @ Texans, Sun. 1:00
Snooze-Fest of the Week: Giants 24, Redskins 3
This game was a sloppy, turnover filled game. The Redskins were downright awful, and benched Case Keenum due to poor play for rookie Dwayne Haskins, who then threw three interceptions. Daniel Jones and company finished Washington off early, and after that, this game went nowhere.
Next Up:
Giants vs. Vikings, Sun. 1:00
Redskins vs. Patriots, Sun. 1:00
Game of the Week: Chiefs 34, Lions 30
What a game this was. Two undefeated teams going head to head. The Chiefs were expected to come out guns blazing and destroy the Lions, but that didn't happen. The two teams combined to fumble five times, including Kansas City returning one for a 99 yard touchdown. Kenny Golloday caught a touchdown to put Detroit up by three with under two minutes left, but Patrick Mahomes led a game winning drive to give the Chiefs the win.
Next Up:
Chiefs vs. Colts, Sun. 8:20
Lions - Bye Week
Week 4 MVP: Jameis Winston
Injuries: Bradley Chubb, ACL, Done for the year; Josh Allen, Concussion Protocol, TBD.
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