Welcome to the Week 4 grades of the NFL season, where the rookies have made their mark and seasoned players showcased their prowess. The spotlight this week shines brightly on two rookie quarterbacks who not only emerged victorious but also etched their names into NFL history.
Rookie Quarterbacks Shine
Caleb Williams and Bo Nix demonstrated that the future of quarterbacking is in capable hands. Williams, taken as the first overall pick, became the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in the same year. His impressive feat began with a Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans. This week, Williams led the Chicago Bears to a narrow yet significant 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams, solidifying his reputation as a promising talent in the league.
On the other hand, Bo Nix faced a challenging first half against the New York Jets, where he recorded negative yardage. However, Nix's resilience shone through as he threw for 60 yards in the third quarter and led the Denver Broncos to the game's only touchdown. The Broncos managed to edge out the Jets with a final score of 10-9.
History-Making Performance
Adding to the list of remarkable rookie performances, Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels completed an astonishing 86.7% of his passes in this game, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games. His command over the field has positioned the Commanders with an over .500 record through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
This week marked just the third time in NFL history that three rookie quarterbacks have won in the same week during the first four weeks of the season. This rare occurrence had previously only been seen in 2012 and 2016.
Veterans Deliver Strong Performances
Not to be overshadowed by the rookies, veteran Jared Goff completed an impeccable 100% of his passes in the Detroit Lions' emphatic 42-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Goff's precision and accuracy were pivotal in securing the win for the Lions.
The Tennessee Titans posted a commanding 31-12 win against the Miami Dolphins, displaying both offensive might and defensive prowess. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons edged past the New Orleans Saints 26-24 in a tightly contested game.
Rivalries were in full swing as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-29 in a nail-biter, and the Indianapolis Colts overcame the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers delivered a strong performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, concluding the game with a 33-16 win.
Roundup of Week 4
Week 4 provided fans with a thrilling array of games and standout performances. The Cincinnati Bengals triumphed over the Carolina Panthers 34-24, while the Houston Texans clinched a 24-20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Las Vegas Raiders managed a 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.
On the West Coast, the San Francisco 49ers showcased their dominance with a 30-13 victory against the New England Patriots. The Kansas City Chiefs continued their winning ways, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10. In a dominant show, the Baltimore Ravens overwhelmed the Buffalo Bills with a 35-10 victory.
Closing out the week's action, the Dallas Cowboys secured a 20-15 win against the New York Giants, adding to the week's excitement and drama.
As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling performances and historic milestones. Week 4 has set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating NFL season.