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play0:16Puka Nacua hauls in late TD catch to help Rams even the scorePuka Nacua helps the Rams tie the score late in the fourth quarter with a touchdown catch.
play0:34Eagles take blocked punt to the crib on opening driveEagles start off hot as Sydney Brown takes the blocked punt to the house for an Eagles touchdown.
play0:27Jahmyr Gibbs slips his way in for a Lions TDJahmyr Gibbs finds an opening and weaves his way in for an 8-yard touchdown.
play0:21Hunter Henry breaks free for 31-yard Patriots TDHunter Henry sprints in for New England’s fifth touchdown against the Panthers.
Packers, Cowboys tie after McManus kicks field as time expires (0:21)Brandon McManus makes a 34-yard field goal, which leads to a tie between the Cowboys and Packers. (0:21)
Puka Nacua hauls in late TD catch to help Rams even the scorePuka Nacua helps the Rams tie the score late in the fourth quarter with a touchdown catch.
Eagles take blocked punt to the crib on opening driveEagles start off hot as Sydney Brown takes the blocked punt to the house for an Eagles touchdown.
Jahmyr Gibbs slips his way in for a Lions TDJahmyr Gibbs finds an opening and weaves his way in for an 8-yard touchdown.
Hunter Henry breaks free for 31-yard Patriots TDHunter Henry sprints in for New England’s fifth touchdown against the Panthers.
Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season kicked off Thursday night with an exciting matchup between the Seahawks and the Cardinals. Arizona tied the score at 20 with 28 seconds left in the fourth quarter, but Seattle drove down for a winning, 52-yard field goal by Jason Myers as time expired.
Sunday’s action kicked off in Dublin as the Steelers beat the Vikings 24-21 in the second international game of the season. Back in the United States, the Patriots and Falcons bounced back from Week 3 losses with victories over the Panthers and Commanders, respectively. Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart shocked the Chargers in his debut, handing them their first loss of the season.
In the late window Sunday, the Rams ended the Colts’ hot start with two interceptions off quarterback Daniel Jones (both by Los Angeles cornerback Kam Curl). The Chiefs dominated against the Ravens, though quarterback Lamar Jackson left in the third quarter because of a hamstring injury. And the Bears blocked a field goal attempt in the final minute of play for a one-point win over the Raiders.
On Sunday night, the Green Bay Packers tied the Dallas Cowboys in an overtime thriller, as Micah Parsons returned to Dallas.
Our NFL Nation reporters reacted to all the action, answering lingering questions coming out of each game and detailing everything else you need to know for every team. Let’s get to it.
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Trend to watch: The Packers couldn’t pressure quarteback Dak Prescott until late in the game, and when they did, it didn’t seem to affect him. He was pressured on only five of 24 dropbacks through three quarters, and while they ended up pressuring him on 14 of 41 dropbcks (34%), including four by Parsons, he was not rattled. He completed 10 of 13 passes for 121 yards and six first downs when pressured. — Rob Demovsky
Best quote from the locker room: “It’s an incredible win and that’s just a testament to the team we have. I think we stacked a good week of practice and we kind of got this quote-unquote monkey off our back that we’re not the ‘same old Bears’, we’re different,” said cornerback Josh Blackwell, who blocked the 54-yard field goal attempt to end the game.– Courtney Cronin
Key stat to know: Running back Ashton Jeanty became the first Raiders rookie with three touchdowns in a game since Bo Jackson (1987). He is also the fifth player age 21 or younger to have a three-touchdown game in the past decade, joining De’Von Achane, Ja’Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley and Ezekiel Elliott. Jeanty had 21 carries for 138 total yards, two receiving touchdowns and a rushing score. — Ryan McFadden
Puka Nacua hauls in late TD catch to help Rams even the score
Puka Nacua helps the Rams tie the score late in the fourth quarter with a touchdown catch.
Key stat to know: The Ravens are 7-11 (including the playoffs) when Jackson turns the ball over multiple times. After no turnovers in the first three games, Jackson threw an interception and then fumbled when he ran into center Tyler Linderbaum. The last time Baltimore won when Jackson had multiple turnovers was the 2023 season opener against the Texans. Sunday also marked the first time since 2021 that Jackson lost a game by more than one score.
Best quote from the locker room: Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton on the Ravens’ 1-3 start: “I just want to apologize to the fans. The product that we’re putting on the field right now is not up to par with what the Ravens have been in the past and recent past. We’re trying our best to correct it, but obviously something’s wrong.”– Jamison Hensley
Trend to watch: Injuries hit hard Sunday, with eight starters or key reserves leaving the game at one point or another. Defensive end Travon Walker (wrist) and safety Eric Murray (neck) did not return. Those would be critical losses if they turn out to be long-term absences. Not having Walker would allow teams to concentrate on stopping Hines-Allen. Murray has been praised for his on-field communication and settling down a secondary that had trouble with big plays last season. — Mike DiRocco
Trend to watch: Despite a slow start, the 49ers insist their running game is close to breaking through. But Sunday offered more evidence that it’s not really taking off. San Francisco averaged just 3.5 yards per carry, and it’s the third straight game they’ve been outrushed by their opponent. As of Sunday night, the 49ers rank 31st in the NFL in yards per carry (3.3).
Biggest hole in the game plan: Cornerback Xavien Howard was no match for Nacua, something the Colts should have anticipated coming into the game. Nacua repeatedly beat Howard on in-breaking routes, getting inside position on the veteran who was a late addition in the preseason after a year out of football in 2024. If Moore’s injury lingers, the Colts will need to consider a lineup change.
Best quote from the locker room: WR Adonai Mitchell on his would-be 75-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, a play on which he fumbled the ball out of the end zone, giving possession to the Rams. “It was a matter of losing focus and [it’s] just a play that can’t happen. Just unacceptable. I just got to be better for the team and for the organization.” — Stephen Holder
What to make of the QB performance: Quarterback Jalen Hurts looked like he had fully overcome his struggles against Bucs coach Todd Bowles, going 8-of-9 for 56 yards and two touchdowns against the blitz in the first half to help stake the Eagles to a sizable lead. The tide changed in the second half, however, as Hurts went 0-for-8 while the Bucs mounted their comeback. — Tim McManus
Key stat to know: Running back James Cook broke the franchise record for consecutive regular-season games with a touchdown (eight). Cook continues to be a highlight, recording over 100 rushing yards for a third straight game (117 yards) and playing a large role in the team going 4-0 for the first time since 2020.
Best quote from the locker room: Cook was asked after the game if his role will increase with his strong performances. “I’m the star running back, why [wouldn’t it]… you know?… I’m the star running back, so it’s gonna happen,” he said. — Alaina Getzenberg
Most surprising performance: Running back Kendre Miller. Miller had 65 rushing yards against the Bills, the second-most in his career. He also had his first touchdown of the season and a third-down conversion. Miller played in only six games last year, so this game could represent an upward trend for his usage.
Best quote from the locker room: Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan was asked if he felt like the team bounced back after its blowout loss to the Seahawks last week. “Losing is not bouncing back,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s the same feeling. We’ve just got to find a way to get in the Dub column, gah-lee.” — Katherine Terrell
Key stat to know: Five QB hits by edge rusher Abdul Carter. The rookie had the best game of his young career. He was constantly in the Chargers’ backfield, hitting quarterback Justin Herbert. But this year’s No. 3 draft pick wasn’t alone. Brian Burns had four QB hits and a sack. The Giants’ edge rushers — Carter, Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux — combined for 20 pressures, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Domination. — Jordan Raanan
Eagles take blocked punt to the crib on opening drive
Eagles start off hot as Sydney Brown takes the blocked punt to the house for an Eagles touchdown.
Trend to watch: Omarion Hampton’s emergence. After enjoying the best game of his career in Week 3, the rookie running back followed it up with an even better one against the Giants. He finished with a career-high 128 rushing yards, a touchdown and 37 receiving yards. Hampton’s best highlight was a 54-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter; it was the longest rushing touchdown by a rookie in franchise history. — Kris Rhim
Biggest hole in the game plan: The Browns didn’t give their backup tackles help against Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. Cleveland left Cornelius Lucas, filling in for injured right tackle Jack Conklin, alone for all 17 of his matchups with Hutchinson, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Hutchinson made Cleveland pay, recording two sacks and five pressures when matched up against Lucas. — Daniel Oyefusi
Is Woody Marks positioning himself to take over the RB1 role? Against the Titans, the rookie had a career day. He had career-highs in carries (17), overall touches (21), offensive snaps (41), receiving yards (50) and touchdowns (2). Marks outperformed starting running back Nick Chubb (11 carries for 47 yards) and got a bulk of the snaps and carries.
