Week 4 in the NFL brought a wave of excitement and history-making performances, particularly from rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Bo Nix, who secured crucial victories for their respective teams.
Rookie Quarterbacks Shine
Caleb Williams, taken as the first overall pick, etched his name into the record books. Williams became the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in the same year. After a Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Williams continued his impressive form in Week 4 by leading the Chicago Bears to a 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams.
Meanwhile, Bo Nix faced a challenging game against the New York Jets. Despite a rough first half with negative yardage, Nix turned things around in the third quarter, throwing for 60 yards. His perseverance paid off as he led the Denver Broncos to the game's only touchdown, securing a 10-9 victory.
Jayden Daniels also had a standout performance, leading the Washington Commanders to a resounding 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels completed an astounding 86.7% of his passes, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games. This victory put the Commanders over the .500 mark through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
This week marked a historic moment in the NFL, as it was only the third time in history that three rookie quarterbacks have won in the same week during the first four weeks of the season. This remarkable occurrence was previously seen only in 2012 and 2016.
Other Notable Performances
In addition to the rookie performances, veteran quarterback Jared Goff had a flawless game, completing 100% of his passes against the Seattle Seahawks. The Detroit Lions capitalized on Goff’s precision to secure a 42-29 victory over the Seahawks.
The Tennessee Titans also had a strong performance, defeating the Miami Dolphins 31-12, while the Atlanta Falcons edged out the New Orleans Saints 26-24 in a closely contested match. The Minnesota Vikings claimed a narrow 31-29 victory against the Green Bay Packers, and the Indianapolis Colts emerged victorious against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 27-24.
In Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers showcased their dominance with a 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cincinnati Bengals also had a solid outing, defeating the Carolina Panthers 34-24. The Houston Texans edged the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20, while the Las Vegas Raiders overcame the Cleveland Browns with a tight 20-16 victory.
The San Francisco 49ers delivered a commanding performance, defeating the New England Patriots 30-13. The Kansas City Chiefs continued their winning streak with a 17-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Baltimore Ravens dismantled the Buffalo Bills with an impressive 35-10 win, and the Dallas Cowboys rounded off the week with a 20-15 victory against the New York Giants.
The excitement and drama of Week 4 have set a high bar for the rest of the season. With rookie quarterbacks making history and veteran players delivering masterful performances, football fans have much to look forward to in the coming weeks. As the season progresses, teams will continue to jostle for position, and more thrilling matchups are sure to unfold.