Mark Chichester

The Dolphins blew a 17-point first-quarter lead in a 27-24 loss to the Panthers, falling to 1-4 on the season. Despite early success from Tua Tagovailoa and a pair of forced turnovers, Miami’s offense stalled after halftime while the defense gave up explosive plays to Carolina’s Rico Dowdle and Bryce Young. A late Panthers touchdown and Miami’s failed final possession sealed an embarrassing collapse for a team still searching for consistency.

The Vikings edged the Browns 21–17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Despite falling behind late, quarterback Carson Wentz led a fourth-quarter comeback, marching Minnesota down the field with key completions to wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Below are 10 wars to circle as you follow all the NFL Week 4 action, including A.J. Brown vs. Pat Surtain II.

Despite missing their starting quarterback, star tight end and top wide receivers, the San Francisco 49ers gutted out a hard-fought 26-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams to kick off Week 5.

The Dolphins secured their first win of the season with a 27-21 victory over the Jets, but it came at a cost as Tyreek Hill exited with a serious knee injury. Miami capitalized on New York’s 13 penalties and three fumbles, while Tua Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes to Darren Waller and De’Von Achane added a rushing score.

The game may not have ended in a win for the Packers or the Cowboys. But it was another reminder that Micah Parsons remains one of the most disruptive forces in football, capable of single-handedly carrying a team's pass rush.

An incredible Sunday Night Football showdown ended in a 40-40 tie between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys—the second-highest scoring tie in NFL history. Dak Prescott and Jordan Love combined for six touchdowns in a back-and-forth battle that featured standout quarterback play on both sides. In a game where neither team deserved to lose, the offenses delivered from start to finish.

Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes as the Chiefs cruised past the injury-riddled Ravens, 37-20, in a game that saw Lamar Jackson exit with a hamstring injury. Xavier Worthy sparked Kansas City's offense with 83 receiving yards in his return, while Baltimore struggled to keep pace amid a growing list of defensive injuries.

Josh Blackwell’s blocked field goal in the final seconds preserved a 25-24 win for the Bears, who head into their bye week at 2-2. It was an uneven performance, but Chicago did just enough to escape with the victory.

Parker Washington’s 87-yard punt return touchdown—the Jaguars’ first in eight seasons—helped fuel a 26-21 win over the 49ers, backed by a defense that forced four takeaways.

The Rams rebounded from a tough Week 3 loss by handing the previously unbeaten Colts their first defeat of the season, 27-20. Critical errors by Adonai Mitchell wiped two potential Colts touchdowns off the board, opening the door for Los Angeles to capitalize late. Tutu Atwell's go-ahead touchdown and Kamren Curl's second interception sealed a hard-fought victory that pushed the Rams to 3-1.

Saquon Barkley was held to just 43 yards on 19 carries and Jalen Hurts threw for only 130 yards, but the Philadelphia Eagles found other ways to win, edging the previously unbeaten Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25 in Week 4.

Michael Penix Jr. completed 20-of-27 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns, as the Atlanta Falcons topped the Washington Commanders 34-27 in Week 4. The Falcons offense was highly efficient, generating 0.61 EPA per pass play, and the defense held off a late rally to move to 2-2 on the year.

Drake Maye threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns and added another score on the ground as the New England Patriots cruised to a 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. The rookie quarterback delivered one of his most efficient performances to date, helping the Patriots build a 28-6 halftime lead and never look back.

The Steelers are 3–1. They’re winning. The run game is efficient. The defense is playing well. Rodgers, meanwhile, is managing the offense but not leading it.

The Pittsburgh Steelers jumped out to an early lead and held off a late rally from the Minnesota Vikings to secure a 24-21 victory in Dublin, Ireland, to kick off Week 4. The defense came up big in the final minutes, stopping the Vikings' final drive just outside field goal range to preserve the win.

The Cardinals tied the game late after a missed field goal by Jason Myers and a touchdown drive led by Kyler Murray. But a short kickoff gave the Seahawks prime field position, and Sam Darnold capitalized by driving downfield to set up the game-winning kick.

The Browns' defense has stifled three elite offenses so far with a mixture of pass rush, run-defense acumen and discipline.

The Giants plan to bench the veteran quarterback in favor of rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Dart will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium.

The outward numbers and team success seem encouraging for Daniel Jones' 2025 season. But, what do other underlying metrics and tape reveal?