Hello readers! Another week of National Football League action has come to an end. The week that was featured some entertaining storylines. Such storylines like Denver coming back to get a win in Chicago, Baltimore dominating in Cleveland and the Vikings getting their first win in Carolina. All those and more in this week's recap post! Let's get to work!
NFL Week 4 Freaky Stat
Puka Nacua wouldn't take long to get a milestone in his young career. He broke a record of 31 receptions in his first four games of his career. It was a record held by Anquan Boldin who had 30 receptions in his first four games in 2003. The Texans win over the Steelers is the first time they beat them since 2011.NFL Week 4 Recap
Green Bay might owns the Bears but former Bear David Montgomery owned the Packers. Jared Goff hit 19 of 28 passes for 210 yards with a touchdown pass to Amonra St. Brown late in the 1st quarter. Goff would throw an interception but would lead to a Packers field goal. It would be running back David Montgomery that would see most of the carries from the Lions running attack. Montgomery hit 121 rushing yards with three touchdowns from 3 yards, 2 yards and 1 yard. It would be the 1st half where the Lions did most of their damage. In the 2nd half, it was cruise control. Jordan Love hit 23 of 36 passes for 246 yards with a touchdown pass to Christian Watson. The touchdown play came from a good drive by Green Bay in the start of the 2nd half. Watson was wide open. Love would toss two interceptions in the game but did run it in for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. Green Bay's running game would put up a paltry 27 yards, leading to a total offensive output of 230 yards. Jordan Love would also see Lions in his face pretty much all game getting sacked five times. Last week, Green Bay came back from 17-0 to beat the Saints. This week, they were down 27-3, the comeback wouldn't happen. For the Lions, they increase their lead in the NFC North with a 3-1 win and a break. For the Packers, it is back to the drawing board as they fall to 2-2.
Next week:
Detroit: vs Carolina
Green Bay: @ Las Vegas (Monday night)
Detroit: vs Carolina
Green Bay: @ Las Vegas (Monday night)
TW: 1-0; CV: 1-0
Atlanta 7, Jacksonville 23: TW: Jaguars; CV: Jaguars
Two Desmond Ridder interceptions doom the Falcons in Wembley. Ridder would not have a great game as he hit 19 of 31 passes for 191 yards with a touchdown pass to Drake London. A London touchdown in London (you can't write this stuff up). As mentioned, Ridder threw two interceptions to Andre Cisco and Darious Williams. It was the Williams interception that would lead to him returning it for a Jaguars pick-six with under five minutes left in the 1st half. Bijan Robinson would have a 105 yard rushing day with 14 carries. Jacksonville's defense would hold the Falcons to 287 total yards in a marked improvement in points allowed (which the Jags allowed 37 to the Texans). Trevor Lawrence would play a solid day in London as he hit 23 of 30 passes for 207 yards with a touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley on a deep pitch out for a 30-yard opportunity. It would be the only offensive touchdown the Jaguars would score. Travis Etienne rushed for 55 yards on 20 carries while Trevor Lawrence rushed for 42 yards on eight rushes. Jacksonville's offense put up an even 300 yards. The game is also known as the "Toy Story" game as there was both a broadcast and a "Toy Story" themed broadcast to go along with it. All I can say is that I wish they had a "Toy Story" or "Nickelodeon" themed broadcasts when I was a kid in the 90's. For the Falcons, they drop their second straight game to go to a 2-2 record. For the Jaguars, they move up to .500 football as they get to 2-2.
Two Desmond Ridder interceptions doom the Falcons in Wembley. Ridder would not have a great game as he hit 19 of 31 passes for 191 yards with a touchdown pass to Drake London. A London touchdown in London (you can't write this stuff up). As mentioned, Ridder threw two interceptions to Andre Cisco and Darious Williams. It was the Williams interception that would lead to him returning it for a Jaguars pick-six with under five minutes left in the 1st half. Bijan Robinson would have a 105 yard rushing day with 14 carries. Jacksonville's defense would hold the Falcons to 287 total yards in a marked improvement in points allowed (which the Jags allowed 37 to the Texans). Trevor Lawrence would play a solid day in London as he hit 23 of 30 passes for 207 yards with a touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley on a deep pitch out for a 30-yard opportunity. It would be the only offensive touchdown the Jaguars would score. Travis Etienne rushed for 55 yards on 20 carries while Trevor Lawrence rushed for 42 yards on eight rushes. Jacksonville's offense put up an even 300 yards. The game is also known as the "Toy Story" game as there was both a broadcast and a "Toy Story" themed broadcast to go along with it. All I can say is that I wish they had a "Toy Story" or "Nickelodeon" themed broadcasts when I was a kid in the 90's. For the Falcons, they drop their second straight game to go to a 2-2 record. For the Jaguars, they move up to .500 football as they get to 2-2.
Next week:
Atlanta: vs Houston
Jacksonville: @ Buffalo (Sunday morning)
Atlanta: vs Houston
Jacksonville: @ Buffalo (Sunday morning)
TW: 2-0; CV: 2-0
Cincinnati 3, Tennessee 27: TW: Bengals; CV: Titans
Umm... Cincinnati, are you okay? Joe Burrow would have a long day in the Music City as he hit 20 of 30 passes for 165 yards while rushing for one yard. Joe Mixon had a decent day on the ground game as he hit 67 yards rushing on 14 carries. Evan McPherson would hit the only points of the day for the Bengals on a 21-yard field goal with 9:15 left in the first quarter. They would not score again. All in all, the Bengals put up a 211 total yard performance in the game. Feels like something is wrong. Ryan Tannehill and the Titans offense rebounded after last week's 94 total yards. Tannehill hit 18 of 25 passes for 240 yards with a touchdown pass to Nick Westbrookikhine. He would also throw an interception in the game. Derrick Henry would return to his old self as he would play the game as a thrower and runner. He would toss a pass to Josh Whyle for a touchdown and took a 29-yard run for six points. King Henry rushed for 122 yards. Tennessee got to 400 total yards in the game. For the Bengals, they will drop to 1-3 in a season where a lot of people picked them to go far (pst including me). For the Titans, they join their AFC South brethren and get to 2-2.
Cincinnati 3, Tennessee 27: TW: Bengals; CV: Titans
Umm... Cincinnati, are you okay? Joe Burrow would have a long day in the Music City as he hit 20 of 30 passes for 165 yards while rushing for one yard. Joe Mixon had a decent day on the ground game as he hit 67 yards rushing on 14 carries. Evan McPherson would hit the only points of the day for the Bengals on a 21-yard field goal with 9:15 left in the first quarter. They would not score again. All in all, the Bengals put up a 211 total yard performance in the game. Feels like something is wrong. Ryan Tannehill and the Titans offense rebounded after last week's 94 total yards. Tannehill hit 18 of 25 passes for 240 yards with a touchdown pass to Nick Westbrookikhine. He would also throw an interception in the game. Derrick Henry would return to his old self as he would play the game as a thrower and runner. He would toss a pass to Josh Whyle for a touchdown and took a 29-yard run for six points. King Henry rushed for 122 yards. Tennessee got to 400 total yards in the game. For the Bengals, they will drop to 1-3 in a season where a lot of people picked them to go far (pst including me). For the Titans, they join their AFC South brethren and get to 2-2.
Next week:
Cincinnati: @ Arizona
Tennessee: @ Indianapolis
Cincinnati: @ Arizona
Tennessee: @ Indianapolis
TW: 2-1; CV: 3-0
Baltimore 28, Cleveland 3: TW: Ravens; CV: Ravens
Baltimore's offense made quick work on the lethal Browns defense. Lamar Jackson's arm and his legs did the scoring for the Ravens. The passer hit 15 of 19 passes for 186 yards with two touchdown passes and rushed for 27 yards with two touchdown runs. Ravens tight end Mark Andrews caught the two touchdowns from Jackson. Gus Edwards rushed for 48 yards while Justice Hill rushed for 33 yards. The Ravens offense put up 296 total yards in the game. Cleveland's defense would only allow four 3rd down conversions and sacked Lamar Jackson three times. Prior to the game, the Browns would get some bad news as DeShaun Watson was injured with a shoulder injury would be ruled out. In comes rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson out of UCLA. The former Bruin would not do great as he hit 19 of 36 passes for 121 yards with three interceptions. Pierre Strong Jr rushed for 49 yards with a 40-yard run being the biggest highlight that the Dawg Pound saw Sunday afternoon. Dustin Hopkins hit a field goal in the first quarter. Thompson was sacked four times. Cleveland got a total of 166 total yards. For the Ravens, they have possession of first place in the AFC North with a 3-1 record. For the Browns, they drop to 2-2 in 2023.
Baltimore 28, Cleveland 3: TW: Ravens; CV: Ravens
Baltimore's offense made quick work on the lethal Browns defense. Lamar Jackson's arm and his legs did the scoring for the Ravens. The passer hit 15 of 19 passes for 186 yards with two touchdown passes and rushed for 27 yards with two touchdown runs. Ravens tight end Mark Andrews caught the two touchdowns from Jackson. Gus Edwards rushed for 48 yards while Justice Hill rushed for 33 yards. The Ravens offense put up 296 total yards in the game. Cleveland's defense would only allow four 3rd down conversions and sacked Lamar Jackson three times. Prior to the game, the Browns would get some bad news as DeShaun Watson was injured with a shoulder injury would be ruled out. In comes rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson out of UCLA. The former Bruin would not do great as he hit 19 of 36 passes for 121 yards with three interceptions. Pierre Strong Jr rushed for 49 yards with a 40-yard run being the biggest highlight that the Dawg Pound saw Sunday afternoon. Dustin Hopkins hit a field goal in the first quarter. Thompson was sacked four times. Cleveland got a total of 166 total yards. For the Ravens, they have possession of first place in the AFC North with a 3-1 record. For the Browns, they drop to 2-2 in 2023.
Next week:
Baltimore: @ Pittsburgh
Cleveland: Bye
Baltimore: @ Pittsburgh
Cleveland: Bye
TW: 3-1; CV: 4-0
Denver 31, Chicago 28: TW: Broncos; CV: Broncos
The Broncos got a win. After giving up 70 points last week, the Broncos were down 28-7 late in the 3rd quarter. Russell Wilson would propel the Broncos to victory as the passer hit 21 of 28 passes for 223 yards with three touchdown passes. The first was a pass to Jaleel McLaughlin for 18 yards. The 2nd would go to Brandon Johnson for four yards. The final one was to Cortland Sutton for a 13-yard play. Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for 72 yards on seven carries. Denver's defense would get a fumble-six on a Justin Fields sack that would get recovered by Jonathan Cooper for a 35-yard return. It would be a 17-point 4th quarter that would get the Broncos a much needed win. The game-deciding play would be a Wil Lutz field goal from 51 yards. Denver got 311 yards of offense. Justin Fields looked quite good in the game as he hit 28 of 35 passes for 335 yards with four touchdowns but also had the mentioned fumble and interception. Khalil Herbert rushed for 103 yards on 18 carries. Of the touchdowns that were thrown to the Bears, Khalil Herbert caught one, DJ Moore caught one and Cole Kmet had two. Denver's defense allowed 726 total yards last week, this week they gave up 471 total yards. Quite a bit of an improvement. For the Broncos, they get their first win with a 1-3 record. For the Bears, they are still looking for their first dub of 2023 at 0-4.
Denver 31, Chicago 28: TW: Broncos; CV: Broncos
The Broncos got a win. After giving up 70 points last week, the Broncos were down 28-7 late in the 3rd quarter. Russell Wilson would propel the Broncos to victory as the passer hit 21 of 28 passes for 223 yards with three touchdown passes. The first was a pass to Jaleel McLaughlin for 18 yards. The 2nd would go to Brandon Johnson for four yards. The final one was to Cortland Sutton for a 13-yard play. Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for 72 yards on seven carries. Denver's defense would get a fumble-six on a Justin Fields sack that would get recovered by Jonathan Cooper for a 35-yard return. It would be a 17-point 4th quarter that would get the Broncos a much needed win. The game-deciding play would be a Wil Lutz field goal from 51 yards. Denver got 311 yards of offense. Justin Fields looked quite good in the game as he hit 28 of 35 passes for 335 yards with four touchdowns but also had the mentioned fumble and interception. Khalil Herbert rushed for 103 yards on 18 carries. Of the touchdowns that were thrown to the Bears, Khalil Herbert caught one, DJ Moore caught one and Cole Kmet had two. Denver's defense allowed 726 total yards last week, this week they gave up 471 total yards. Quite a bit of an improvement. For the Broncos, they get their first win with a 1-3 record. For the Bears, they are still looking for their first dub of 2023 at 0-4.
Next week:
Denver: vs NY Jets
Chicago: @ Washington (Thursday night)
Denver: vs NY Jets
Chicago: @ Washington (Thursday night)
TW: 4-1; CV: 5-0
LA Rams 29, Indianapolis 23 (F/OT): TW: Rams; CV: Rams
The Colts almost completed the comeback but fell short. Matthew Stafford threw 27 of 40 passes for 319 yards with a touchdown to Puka Nacua and threw an interception. It would be the Nacua touchdown that would decide the game for the Rams. It was a rough game for Stafford who was limping a little bit and overcoming a hip injury. Kyren Williams had 103 yards rushing with two touchdowns in the game. Both of the touchdowns were from the 2nd quarter. Overall, the Rams offense got 467 total yards. Anthony Richardson had a trying game but would put forth a great effort. He hit 11 of 25 passes for 200 yards. Richardson would also rush in for a touchdown from the 1-yard line, while compiling 56 yards. It was a tale of two halves as the Rams put up 20 points in the 1st half while the Colts put up 23 points in the 2nd half. For the Rams, they got back to playing .500 football with a 2-2 record. For the Colts, they get to join the rest of the division as they get to 2-2.
LA Rams 29, Indianapolis 23 (F/OT): TW: Rams; CV: Rams
The Colts almost completed the comeback but fell short. Matthew Stafford threw 27 of 40 passes for 319 yards with a touchdown to Puka Nacua and threw an interception. It would be the Nacua touchdown that would decide the game for the Rams. It was a rough game for Stafford who was limping a little bit and overcoming a hip injury. Kyren Williams had 103 yards rushing with two touchdowns in the game. Both of the touchdowns were from the 2nd quarter. Overall, the Rams offense got 467 total yards. Anthony Richardson had a trying game but would put forth a great effort. He hit 11 of 25 passes for 200 yards. Richardson would also rush in for a touchdown from the 1-yard line, while compiling 56 yards. It was a tale of two halves as the Rams put up 20 points in the 1st half while the Colts put up 23 points in the 2nd half. For the Rams, they got back to playing .500 football with a 2-2 record. For the Colts, they get to join the rest of the division as they get to 2-2.
Next week:
LA Rams: vs Philadelphia
Indianapolis: vs Tennessee
LA Rams: vs Philadelphia
Indianapolis: vs Tennessee
TW: 5-1; CV: 6-0
Miami 20, Buffalo 48: TW: Bills; CV: Dolphins
It was billed as a shootout and it kind of... was? Tua Tagovailoa hit 25 of 35 passes for 282 yards with a touchdown but tossed an interception in Miami's 2nd drive in the 3rd quarter. De'Von Achane continued to show off his speed as he rushed for 101 yards with two touchdowns on eight carries. Compared to the 726 total yards the Dolphins put up last week, they got to 393 total yards this week. Josh Allen would have a good day on Sunday as he had five total touchdowns. He hit 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards with four touchdowns and rushed for 17 yards with a rushing score. Stefon Diggs was the lucky guy who caught three of those four touchdown passes while getting 120 receiving yards. Gabe Davis had the other touchdown. Buffalo's offense got 414 total yards. Buffalo's defense would have the tall task of slowing down Miami and they did a good job, only allowing three 3rd down conversions and stopping the Dolphins three times on 4th down. For the Dolphins, they drop to 3-1 as their undefeated campaign comes to an end. No team in the AFC has zero losses now. For the Bills, they win their 3rd straight game while getting to 3-1.
Miami 20, Buffalo 48: TW: Bills; CV: Dolphins
It was billed as a shootout and it kind of... was? Tua Tagovailoa hit 25 of 35 passes for 282 yards with a touchdown but tossed an interception in Miami's 2nd drive in the 3rd quarter. De'Von Achane continued to show off his speed as he rushed for 101 yards with two touchdowns on eight carries. Compared to the 726 total yards the Dolphins put up last week, they got to 393 total yards this week. Josh Allen would have a good day on Sunday as he had five total touchdowns. He hit 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards with four touchdowns and rushed for 17 yards with a rushing score. Stefon Diggs was the lucky guy who caught three of those four touchdown passes while getting 120 receiving yards. Gabe Davis had the other touchdown. Buffalo's offense got 414 total yards. Buffalo's defense would have the tall task of slowing down Miami and they did a good job, only allowing three 3rd down conversions and stopping the Dolphins three times on 4th down. For the Dolphins, they drop to 3-1 as their undefeated campaign comes to an end. No team in the AFC has zero losses now. For the Bills, they win their 3rd straight game while getting to 3-1.
Next week:
Miami: vs NY Giants
Buffalo: vs Jacksonville (Sunday morning)
Miami: vs NY Giants
Buffalo: vs Jacksonville (Sunday morning)
TW: 6-1; CV: 6-1
Minnesota 21, Carolina 13: TW: Vikings; CV: Panthers
It would be two touchdowns from Justin Jefferson and a DJ Wonnum fumble-six that lead to the Vikings first dub. Kirk Cousins didn't have a spectacular game as he hit 12 of 19 passes for 139 yards with two touchdowns to aforementioned Justin Jefferson. He tossed two interceptions in the game, including an early redzone trip by the Vikings. Alexander Mattison did have a good day with running the ball as he rushed for 95 yards. Newly acquired runner Cam Akers rushed for 40 yards in the game. Minnesota's defense had a fumble-six on a Bryce Young sack that was recovered by DJ Wonnum for a 51-yard score. Bryce Young had an alright game as he hit 25 of 32 passes for 204 yards. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 41 yards on 14 carries. Carolina's only touchdown would be from said interception that was from Sam Franklin for a 99-yard run back. Eddie Pineiro had two field goals. Both teams had their struggles on offense as the Vikings put up 265 total yards while the Panthers had 232 total yards. For the Vikings, they get their first win of the season as they get to 1-3. For the Panthers, they're still looking for the first win of 2023 as they go to 0-4.
Minnesota 21, Carolina 13: TW: Vikings; CV: Panthers
It would be two touchdowns from Justin Jefferson and a DJ Wonnum fumble-six that lead to the Vikings first dub. Kirk Cousins didn't have a spectacular game as he hit 12 of 19 passes for 139 yards with two touchdowns to aforementioned Justin Jefferson. He tossed two interceptions in the game, including an early redzone trip by the Vikings. Alexander Mattison did have a good day with running the ball as he rushed for 95 yards. Newly acquired runner Cam Akers rushed for 40 yards in the game. Minnesota's defense had a fumble-six on a Bryce Young sack that was recovered by DJ Wonnum for a 51-yard score. Bryce Young had an alright game as he hit 25 of 32 passes for 204 yards. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 41 yards on 14 carries. Carolina's only touchdown would be from said interception that was from Sam Franklin for a 99-yard run back. Eddie Pineiro had two field goals. Both teams had their struggles on offense as the Vikings put up 265 total yards while the Panthers had 232 total yards. For the Vikings, they get their first win of the season as they get to 1-3. For the Panthers, they're still looking for the first win of 2023 as they go to 0-4.
Next week:
Minnesota: vs Kansas City
Carolina: @ Detroit
Minnesota: vs Kansas City
Carolina: @ Detroit
TW: 7-1; CV: 6-2
Pittsburgh 6, Houston 30: TW: Steelers; CV: Texans
That CJ Stroud guy might actually be good. Kenny Pickett hit 15 of 23 passes for 114 yards with an interception. He would leave the game with a knee injury. Mitchell Trubisky would not do a lot as he passed for 18 yards. Najee Harris rushed for 71 yards in the game. Pittsburgh's offensive woes continue as they got only 225 total yards. CJ Stroud had a good day as he hit 16 of 30 passes for 306 yards with two touchdowns to Nico Collins for two yards and then from 52 yards. Devin Singletary would play quarterback for one play which resulted in a six-yard touchdown to Dalton Schultz. Dameon Pierce had 81 yards rushing on 24 carries. Pittsburgh's vaunted defense would allow 451 total yards from the Texans in this game. For the Steelers, they will need to make some changes offensively as they drop to 2-2. For the Texans, they get to 2-2 on the season.
Pittsburgh 6, Houston 30: TW: Steelers; CV: Texans
That CJ Stroud guy might actually be good. Kenny Pickett hit 15 of 23 passes for 114 yards with an interception. He would leave the game with a knee injury. Mitchell Trubisky would not do a lot as he passed for 18 yards. Najee Harris rushed for 71 yards in the game. Pittsburgh's offensive woes continue as they got only 225 total yards. CJ Stroud had a good day as he hit 16 of 30 passes for 306 yards with two touchdowns to Nico Collins for two yards and then from 52 yards. Devin Singletary would play quarterback for one play which resulted in a six-yard touchdown to Dalton Schultz. Dameon Pierce had 81 yards rushing on 24 carries. Pittsburgh's vaunted defense would allow 451 total yards from the Texans in this game. For the Steelers, they will need to make some changes offensively as they drop to 2-2. For the Texans, they get to 2-2 on the season.
Next week:
Pittsburgh: vs Baltimore
Houston: @ Atlanta
Pittsburgh: vs Baltimore
Houston: @ Atlanta
TW: 7-2; CV: 7-2
Tampa Bay 26, New Orleans 9: TW: Buccaneers; CV: Saints
The Bucs kept the Saints quiet in the Superdome. Baker Mayfield hit 25 of 32 passes for 246 yards with three touchdown passes with an interception in the game. Deven Thompkins, Cade Otton and Trey Palmer were the Buccaneers that caught those passes. Rachaad White had an alright game running the ball as he hit 56 yards on 15 carries. Mayfield had 31 yards rushing on eight carries. Derek Carr would not be a factor in the game as he hit 23 of 37 passes for 127 yards. Taysom Hill had one pass that was caught for a 13-yard gain. Jameis Winston would be the one guy that threw a pass that was intercepted by Dee Delaney. New Orleans offense was held to just five 3rd down conversions on 14 attempts with 61 total plays for an average gain of 3.2 yards/play. The Saints 197 total yards is the lowest in the Buccaneers-Saints series, beating a prior low that was 212 yards in a 2021 win. For the Buccaneers, they get to 3-1 with sole possession of the NFC South race. For the Saints, they fall to 2-2 in 2023.
Tampa Bay 26, New Orleans 9: TW: Buccaneers; CV: Saints
The Bucs kept the Saints quiet in the Superdome. Baker Mayfield hit 25 of 32 passes for 246 yards with three touchdown passes with an interception in the game. Deven Thompkins, Cade Otton and Trey Palmer were the Buccaneers that caught those passes. Rachaad White had an alright game running the ball as he hit 56 yards on 15 carries. Mayfield had 31 yards rushing on eight carries. Derek Carr would not be a factor in the game as he hit 23 of 37 passes for 127 yards. Taysom Hill had one pass that was caught for a 13-yard gain. Jameis Winston would be the one guy that threw a pass that was intercepted by Dee Delaney. New Orleans offense was held to just five 3rd down conversions on 14 attempts with 61 total plays for an average gain of 3.2 yards/play. The Saints 197 total yards is the lowest in the Buccaneers-Saints series, beating a prior low that was 212 yards in a 2021 win. For the Buccaneers, they get to 3-1 with sole possession of the NFC South race. For the Saints, they fall to 2-2 in 2023.
Next week:
Tampa Bay: Bye
New Orleans: @ New England
Tampa Bay: Bye
New Orleans: @ New England
TW: 8-2; CV: 7-3
Washington 31, Philadelphia 34 (F/OT): TW: Eagles; CV: Eagles
It went to overtime but the Eagles are still undefeated. Sam Howell hit 29 of 41 passes for 290 yards with a touchdown to Jahan Dotson that would lead to the game-tying score of 31-31 to end regulation. Washington's rushing attack wouldn't get much but they did put it in the endzone. Brian Robinson rushed for 45 yards with a touchdown and Curtis Samuel rushed for a 1-yard score. Jalen Hurts threw for 25 of 37 passes for 319 yards with two touchdowns to AJ Brown. Dandre Swift (not Taylor Swift) would rush for 56 yards with a touchdown for the Eagles. AJ Brown had a day ash eh had 175 receiving yards on nine catches, including a 59 play that lead to an Eagles score. Philly's hero would be from kicker Jake Elliot who hit four field goals from 36, 41, 47 and then the game-winning 54-yard field goal. For the Commanders, they drop to 2-2 as they they lost their 2nd straight game. For the Eagles, they continue their undefeated season for at least another week as they get to 4-0.
Washington 31, Philadelphia 34 (F/OT): TW: Eagles; CV: Eagles
It went to overtime but the Eagles are still undefeated. Sam Howell hit 29 of 41 passes for 290 yards with a touchdown to Jahan Dotson that would lead to the game-tying score of 31-31 to end regulation. Washington's rushing attack wouldn't get much but they did put it in the endzone. Brian Robinson rushed for 45 yards with a touchdown and Curtis Samuel rushed for a 1-yard score. Jalen Hurts threw for 25 of 37 passes for 319 yards with two touchdowns to AJ Brown. Dandre Swift (not Taylor Swift) would rush for 56 yards with a touchdown for the Eagles. AJ Brown had a day ash eh had 175 receiving yards on nine catches, including a 59 play that lead to an Eagles score. Philly's hero would be from kicker Jake Elliot who hit four field goals from 36, 41, 47 and then the game-winning 54-yard field goal. For the Commanders, they drop to 2-2 as they they lost their 2nd straight game. For the Eagles, they continue their undefeated season for at least another week as they get to 4-0.
Next week:
Washington: vs Chicago (Thursday night)
Philadelphia: @ LA Rams
Washington: vs Chicago (Thursday night)
Philadelphia: @ LA Rams
TW: 9-2; CV: 8-3
Las Vegas 17, LA Chargers 24: TW: Chargers; CV: Chargers
Asante Samuel Jr. saves the day for the Chargers. Aidan O'Connell would get the nod for the Raiders. The rookie out of Purdue hit 24 of 39 passes for 238 yards with an interception that almost lead to the Raiders score. Josh Jacobs rushed for 58 yards with a touchdown run. Aidan O'Connell would also rush for a touchdown for his first touchdown. It would be a decent day for the Raiders offense putting up 264 total yards. Justin Herbert would have an alright day as the passer hit 13 of 24 passes for 167 yards with a touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. Justin Herbert the runner rushed for 27 yards and saw the endzone twice. Joshua Kelley ran for 65 yards on 17 carries. Derius Davis ran for 51 yards on three carries, with a 51-yard run being the longest in the game for him. On the Asante Samuel Jr. play O'Connell attempted to throw the ball to Jakobi Meyers on a play to the right. Khalil Mack would have a day for the ages as he reaches a franchise record six sacks in the game. For the Raiders, they drop to 1-3 with three straight defeats. For the Chargers, they get to 2-2 with two straight wins.
Las Vegas 17, LA Chargers 24: TW: Chargers; CV: Chargers
Asante Samuel Jr. saves the day for the Chargers. Aidan O'Connell would get the nod for the Raiders. The rookie out of Purdue hit 24 of 39 passes for 238 yards with an interception that almost lead to the Raiders score. Josh Jacobs rushed for 58 yards with a touchdown run. Aidan O'Connell would also rush for a touchdown for his first touchdown. It would be a decent day for the Raiders offense putting up 264 total yards. Justin Herbert would have an alright day as the passer hit 13 of 24 passes for 167 yards with a touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. Justin Herbert the runner rushed for 27 yards and saw the endzone twice. Joshua Kelley ran for 65 yards on 17 carries. Derius Davis ran for 51 yards on three carries, with a 51-yard run being the longest in the game for him. On the Asante Samuel Jr. play O'Connell attempted to throw the ball to Jakobi Meyers on a play to the right. Khalil Mack would have a day for the ages as he reaches a franchise record six sacks in the game. For the Raiders, they drop to 1-3 with three straight defeats. For the Chargers, they get to 2-2 with two straight wins.
Next week:
Las Vegas: vs Green Bay (Monday night)
LA Chargers: Bye
Las Vegas: vs Green Bay (Monday night)
LA Chargers: Bye
TW: 10-2; CV: 9-3
Arizona 16, San Francisco 35: TW: 49ers; CV: 49ers
It was the Christian McCaffrey show in Santa Clara. Josh Dobbs had a good day as he hit 28 of 41 passes for 265 yards with two touchdowns to Michael Wilson in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. James Conner had 52 yards rushing on 11 carries. Josh Dobbs had 12 carries with 48 yards rushing. Arizona's offense would put up 362 total yards. Brock Purdy was near perfect as he hit 20 of 21 passes for 283 yards with a touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey. The lone incompletion came from a pressure which Purdy had to dump a pass targeted to Brandon Aiyuk. Christian McCaffrey had a day as he rushed for 106 yards with three touchdown trips. The touchdowns were from 1, 18 and 2 yard plays. Brandon Aiyuk had 148 receiving yards with six catches. For Christian McCaffrey fantasy owners he put up 48 fantasy points. Not too shabby. For the Cardinals, they drop to 1-3 in 2023. For the 49ers, they continue their undefeated season at 4-0. They and the Eagles are the lone undefeated teams in the NFL.
Arizona 16, San Francisco 35: TW: 49ers; CV: 49ers
It was the Christian McCaffrey show in Santa Clara. Josh Dobbs had a good day as he hit 28 of 41 passes for 265 yards with two touchdowns to Michael Wilson in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. James Conner had 52 yards rushing on 11 carries. Josh Dobbs had 12 carries with 48 yards rushing. Arizona's offense would put up 362 total yards. Brock Purdy was near perfect as he hit 20 of 21 passes for 283 yards with a touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey. The lone incompletion came from a pressure which Purdy had to dump a pass targeted to Brandon Aiyuk. Christian McCaffrey had a day as he rushed for 106 yards with three touchdown trips. The touchdowns were from 1, 18 and 2 yard plays. Brandon Aiyuk had 148 receiving yards with six catches. For Christian McCaffrey fantasy owners he put up 48 fantasy points. Not too shabby. For the Cardinals, they drop to 1-3 in 2023. For the 49ers, they continue their undefeated season at 4-0. They and the Eagles are the lone undefeated teams in the NFL.
Next week:
Arizona: vs Cincinnati
San Francisco: vs Dallas (Sunday night)
Arizona: vs Cincinnati
San Francisco: vs Dallas (Sunday night)
TW: 11-2; CV: 10-3
New England 3, Dallas 38: TW: Cowboys; CV: Cowboys
It was not a kind day for Mac Jones and the rest of the New England Patriots. Mac Jones hit 12 of 21 passes for 150 yards with two interceptions. The first interception was taken back by Daron Bland for a pick-six to close out the 1st half. The 2nd interception was also by Daron Bland but didn't return it back for a score. Jones would be benched for folk hero Bailey Zappe. He wouldn't do much to save the Patriots as he hit 4 of 9 passes for 57 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 30 yards. Former Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 16 yards in his return to AT&T Stadium. It was not a pretty sight as Mac Jones would give up a fumble that was recovered by Leighton Vander-Esch that would put the Cowboys up by double digits. On the point after, Bryan Anger hit a pass to Chauncey Golston for two points. It was a play that even the Patriots were not expecting. New England would hit 253 total yards of offense. Dak Prescott had a good game as he hit 28 of 34 passes for 261 yards with a touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb that would give the Cowboys a 10-3 lead. Tony Pollard would be somewhat of a factor as he rushed for 47 yards on 11 carries. Kavontae Turpin rushed for 46 yards on a huge play for the Cowboys. Hunter Luepke rushed for a touchdown on a 3-yard play. Dallas would ease their foot off the gas which in case was warranted as the Patriots could not do a lot in this game. Dallas racked up 377 total yards in the game. For the Patriots, they drop to 1-3 in what is Bill Belichick's worst loss in his entire coaching career (dating back to his coaching days in Cleveland). For the Cowboys, they get to 3-1 with a date with the 49ers next week.
New England 3, Dallas 38: TW: Cowboys; CV: Cowboys
It was not a kind day for Mac Jones and the rest of the New England Patriots. Mac Jones hit 12 of 21 passes for 150 yards with two interceptions. The first interception was taken back by Daron Bland for a pick-six to close out the 1st half. The 2nd interception was also by Daron Bland but didn't return it back for a score. Jones would be benched for folk hero Bailey Zappe. He wouldn't do much to save the Patriots as he hit 4 of 9 passes for 57 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 30 yards. Former Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 16 yards in his return to AT&T Stadium. It was not a pretty sight as Mac Jones would give up a fumble that was recovered by Leighton Vander-Esch that would put the Cowboys up by double digits. On the point after, Bryan Anger hit a pass to Chauncey Golston for two points. It was a play that even the Patriots were not expecting. New England would hit 253 total yards of offense. Dak Prescott had a good game as he hit 28 of 34 passes for 261 yards with a touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb that would give the Cowboys a 10-3 lead. Tony Pollard would be somewhat of a factor as he rushed for 47 yards on 11 carries. Kavontae Turpin rushed for 46 yards on a huge play for the Cowboys. Hunter Luepke rushed for a touchdown on a 3-yard play. Dallas would ease their foot off the gas which in case was warranted as the Patriots could not do a lot in this game. Dallas racked up 377 total yards in the game. For the Patriots, they drop to 1-3 in what is Bill Belichick's worst loss in his entire coaching career (dating back to his coaching days in Cleveland). For the Cowboys, they get to 3-1 with a date with the 49ers next week.
Next week:
New England: vs New Orleans
Dallas: @ San Francisco (Sunday night)
New England: vs New Orleans
Dallas: @ San Francisco (Sunday night)
TW: 12-2; CV: 11-3
Kansas City 23, NY Jets 20: TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
It looked like a blowout and then the Jets almost won it. Patrick Mahomes looked like he was hitting on all cylinders in the 1st quarter. He threw a touchdown pass to Noah Gray in the 1st quarter. He finished the game with 18 of 30 passing for 203 yards while tossing two interceptions that looked uncharacteristically like Mahomes passes. Isiah Pacheco had a good day running the ball with 115 rushing yards on 20 carries with a touchdown run in the 1st quarter. Patrick Mahomes would rush for 51 yards. In fact, the Chiefs rush offense did more than their pass offense. Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce had six catches for 60 yards. No touchdown though, sorry Swifties. Kansas City compiled 401 total yards. Zach Wilson who looked like the second coming of Joe Namath in this game in a week where he was being run out of town. Wilson hit 28 of 39 passes for 245 yards with two touchdowns to Alan Lazard and CJ Uzomah. Breece Hall rushed for six carries for 56 yards with a 43-yard run being the highlight for the Jets. The scoring for the Jets started with a Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass on a play deep in their own territory. An ensuing face mask penalty was enforced in the endzone which resulted in a safety. A Greg Zuerlein field goal and Wilson pass to Uzomah for a touchdown reduced the Chiefs lead to 17-12. Another Zuerlein field goal and a Wilson touchdown pass to Lazard with the successful two-point conversion would put the game at 20-20 at the end of the 3rd quarter. There was some controversy as the referee made the call on a questionable hold by Sauce Gardner. The result of the play was an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Jets coach Robert Saleh. The Chiefs would survive. For the Chiefs, they escape from New Jersey with a 3-1 record. For the Jets, they drop to 1-3 on the season.
Kansas City 23, NY Jets 20: TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
It looked like a blowout and then the Jets almost won it. Patrick Mahomes looked like he was hitting on all cylinders in the 1st quarter. He threw a touchdown pass to Noah Gray in the 1st quarter. He finished the game with 18 of 30 passing for 203 yards while tossing two interceptions that looked uncharacteristically like Mahomes passes. Isiah Pacheco had a good day running the ball with 115 rushing yards on 20 carries with a touchdown run in the 1st quarter. Patrick Mahomes would rush for 51 yards. In fact, the Chiefs rush offense did more than their pass offense. Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce had six catches for 60 yards. No touchdown though, sorry Swifties. Kansas City compiled 401 total yards. Zach Wilson who looked like the second coming of Joe Namath in this game in a week where he was being run out of town. Wilson hit 28 of 39 passes for 245 yards with two touchdowns to Alan Lazard and CJ Uzomah. Breece Hall rushed for six carries for 56 yards with a 43-yard run being the highlight for the Jets. The scoring for the Jets started with a Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass on a play deep in their own territory. An ensuing face mask penalty was enforced in the endzone which resulted in a safety. A Greg Zuerlein field goal and Wilson pass to Uzomah for a touchdown reduced the Chiefs lead to 17-12. Another Zuerlein field goal and a Wilson touchdown pass to Lazard with the successful two-point conversion would put the game at 20-20 at the end of the 3rd quarter. There was some controversy as the referee made the call on a questionable hold by Sauce Gardner. The result of the play was an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Jets coach Robert Saleh. The Chiefs would survive. For the Chiefs, they escape from New Jersey with a 3-1 record. For the Jets, they drop to 1-3 on the season.
Next week:
Kansas City: @ Minnesota
NY Jets: @ Denver
Kansas City: @ Minnesota
NY Jets: @ Denver
TW: 13-2; CV: 12-3
Seattle 24, NY Giants 3: TW: Seahawks; CV: Seahawks
Another rough game for the Giants as the Seahawks take care of business. Geno Smith hit 13 of 20 passes for 110 yards with a touchdown pass to DK Metcalf. The play came on a short pass for a six-yard connection to end the 1st quarter. Drew Lock would play some of the game as he hit 2 of 6 for 63 yards. Kenneth Walker III played a good game running the football with 79 yards rushing on 17 carries including a rushing touchdown in the 2nd quarter. It was a quiet offensive output by the Seahawks offense as they got to 281 total yards. It was another lowest of the lows for the Giants offense as they would get their points from a Graham Gano 55-yard field goal in the 2nd quarter. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hit 27 of 34 passes for 203 yards with two interceptions. One of them came from Devon Witherspoon on a play where the Giants were on the Seahawks 3-yard line for a 97-yard return for the pick-six. It was a rough night for the Giants offensive line as they gave up a franchise-record eleven sacks. The most that a Giants team had given up since 1986 when they gave up 10 against the Raiders. Jones would also rush for 66 yards in the game. The Giants offense put up 248 total yards in the game. For the Seahawks, they enter their bye week with a good 3-1 record. For the Giants, they suffer humiliation but they still have a 1-3 record to stare at.
Seattle 24, NY Giants 3: TW: Seahawks; CV: Seahawks
Another rough game for the Giants as the Seahawks take care of business. Geno Smith hit 13 of 20 passes for 110 yards with a touchdown pass to DK Metcalf. The play came on a short pass for a six-yard connection to end the 1st quarter. Drew Lock would play some of the game as he hit 2 of 6 for 63 yards. Kenneth Walker III played a good game running the football with 79 yards rushing on 17 carries including a rushing touchdown in the 2nd quarter. It was a quiet offensive output by the Seahawks offense as they got to 281 total yards. It was another lowest of the lows for the Giants offense as they would get their points from a Graham Gano 55-yard field goal in the 2nd quarter. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hit 27 of 34 passes for 203 yards with two interceptions. One of them came from Devon Witherspoon on a play where the Giants were on the Seahawks 3-yard line for a 97-yard return for the pick-six. It was a rough night for the Giants offensive line as they gave up a franchise-record eleven sacks. The most that a Giants team had given up since 1986 when they gave up 10 against the Raiders. Jones would also rush for 66 yards in the game. The Giants offense put up 248 total yards in the game. For the Seahawks, they enter their bye week with a good 3-1 record. For the Giants, they suffer humiliation but they still have a 1-3 record to stare at.
Next week:
Seattle: Bye
NY Giants: @ Miami
Seattle: Bye
NY Giants: @ Miami
TW: 14-2; CV: 13-3
Records
Cardinal Viking:
2023:
Week 1: 10-6
Week 1: 10-6
Week 2: 10-6
Week 3: 8-8
Week 4: 13-3
Total: 41-23
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 151-104-1
2020: 163-92-1
2021: 167-104-1
2022: 157-112-2
My record:
2023:
Week 1: 9-7
Week 1: 9-7
Week 2: 11-5
Week 3: 11-5
Week 3: 11-5
Week 4: 14-2
Total: 45-19
2012: 164-90-2
2013: 162-92-1
2014: 172-83-1
2017: 164-92
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 161-94-1
2019: 161-94-1
2020: 167-88-1
2021: 173-98-1
2022: 166-103-2
2022: 166-103-2
See you all on Wednesday/Thursday for the Week 5 picks post!
-Tom
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