NFL Week 4 Recap: 16 Games, 16 Stories

Buckle up football fans, Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season brought more intense action! Here's your rundown of the matchups:

1.) Cowboys 20 - Giants 15

The Cowboys edged out the Giants in a gritty game with defensive intensity on Thursday Night Football. Dak Prescott did just enough, while the Cowboys’ defense forced critical turnovers in the fourth quarter to seal the game.

2.) Bengals 34 - Panthers 24

Cincinnati finally found a win, with Joe Burrow’s hot hand, throwing for 2 touchdowns. Andy dalton struggled to keep pace, with the Bengals controlling the game in the second half. Chase Browns ground attack gave the Bengals the extra edge.

3.) Saints 24 - Falcons 26

In a high-octane NFC South rivalry, the Falcons pulled off a last-minute win over the Saints, thanks to Younghoe Koo's 58 yard game winner. The Saints were competitive, but Atlanta’s defense stood tall in key moments.

4.) Jaguars 20 - Texans 24

The Texans stunned the Jaguars with a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, limiting Trevor Lawrence and forcing error throws. CJ Stroud efficiently led the Texans’ offense to a narrow victory throwing over 300 yards and 2 TDS.

5.) Broncos 10 - Jets 9

An ugly defensive battle ended with the Broncos narrowly beating the Jets, with the Jets' offense sputtering all game. Both defenses held strong, but Denver capitalized on a late turnover to edge ahead. Jets look bad bad.

6.) Vikings 31 - Packers 29

A wild shootout in the NFC North saw the Vikings prevail, with Sam Darnold throwing for three touchdowns and Aaron Jones dominating on the ground. The Packers kept it close but couldn’t finish the job.

7.) Steelers 24 - Colts 27

The Colts pulled off a late thriller against the Steelers. Jonathan Taylor ran all over the Steelers and Joe Flacco made key plays down the stretch. The Colts’ defense stood firm late to secure the win. Steelers Offence found life to make this game interesting but many mistakes put this game just out of reach for the good guys.

8.) Rams 18 - Bears 24

Chicago’s defense overwhelmed Matthew Stafford, while Caleb Williams had his first error free game. The Bears controlled the tempo, and the Rams couldn’t keep up.

9.) Eagles 16 - Buccaneers 33

Tampa Bay bounced back in a big way, with Baker tossing 2 touchdowns and 350 yards. The Eagles’ defense was flat, while Philly’s offense struggled to get anything going against a dominant Buccaneers pass rush.

10.) Patriots 13 - 49ers 30

The 49ers cruised to victory with Brock Purdy leading a balanced attack. New England’s offense couldn’t overcome San Francisco’s elite defense, as they coasted in the second half.

11.) Commanders 42 - Cardinals 14

Washington dominated Arizona in a one-sided affair. Jayden Daniels continues to be the most impressive player in football, while the Cardinals couldn’t get anything going against the Commanders' stingy defense.

12.) Chiefs 17 - Chargers 10

Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to a hard-fought win over the Chargers. A stingy Chiefs defense kept Justin Herbert in check, while Mahomes made key plays late to secure the victory.

13.) Browns 16 - Raiders 20

The Raiders squeaked by the Browns in a defensive battle. Dj Turner's late touchdown sealed the deal, while Cleveland’s offense faltered in the clutch.

14.) Bills 10 - Ravens 35

Baltimore steamrolled Buffalo, with Lamar Jackson lighting up the Bills’ defense both through the air and on the ground alongside a dominant game by Derrick Henry, proved to be to much. The Bills’ offense couldn’t find a rhythm, as the Ravens coasted to a dominant win.

15.) Titans 31 - Dolphins 12

The Titans cruised past the Dolphins behind their hospital of injuries. Miami’s offense continued to struggle, while Tennessee imposed their will from start to finish. Miami may never recover.

16.) Seahawks 29 - Lions 42

Detroit pulled away in the second half, thanks to a dominant performance from Jared Goff and the run game. Goff went a perfect 18-18. The Seahawks fought hard but couldn’t keep pace with the Lions' explosive offense.

That’s your Week 4 Recap! Stay tuned for more updates on @PerriSportsHub.