Welcome to Week 4 in the NFL, a week that showcased the rise of rookie quarterbacks and delivered stunning performances across the league. This week was notable for the emergence of Caleb Williams and Bo Nix, both of whom led their teams to significant victories.
Rookie Quarterbacks Shine
Caleb Williams, taken as the first overall pick in the draft, has already started making history. Williams became the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in the same year. After securing a win in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, Williams continued his impressive run by leading the Chicago Bears to a 24-18 triumph over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4.
Bo Nix, another standout rookie, faced a challenging game against the New York Jets. The first half was tough for Nix, with negative yardage, but he rebounded strongly in the third quarter, throwing for 60 yards. Nix's resilience paid off, as he led the Denver Broncos to the game's only touchdown, securing a narrow 10-9 victory.
In an equally impressive display, Jayden Daniels guided the Washington Commanders to a commanding 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels was nearly flawless, completing 86.7% of his passes, and made history by becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games. The Commanders, with Daniels at the helm, now boast an over .500 record through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
This week was only the third time in NFL history that three rookie quarterbacks have won in the same week during the first four weeks of the season, a feat last seen in 2012 and 2016.
Week 4 Recap: Other Notable Performances
Jared Goff delivered a perfect performance for the Detroit Lions, completing 100% of his passes in their 42-29 win against the Seattle Seahawks. The Lions' offense was unstoppable, demonstrating Goff's precision and efficiency.
Other significant victories included the Tennessee Titans defeating the Miami Dolphins 31-12, and the Atlanta Falcons edging out the New Orleans Saints with a 26-24 win. The Minnesota Vikings secured a tight 31-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers, while the Indianapolis Colts overcame the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed their strength with a decisive 33-16 win against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Cincinnati Bengals outperformed the Carolina Panthers, winning 34-24. The Houston Texans managed a close 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-16.
In a powerhouse display, the San Francisco 49ers beat the New England Patriots 30-13, and the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a 17-10 win. The Baltimore Ravens put on a show, overwhelming the Buffalo Bills 35-10. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys closed out the week with a 20-15 win against the New York Giants.
Week 4 was a testament to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the NFL, as rookies emerged, and seasoned players delivered memorable performances. With each game offering its own set of thrills and surprises, fans are eagerly anticipating what the rest of the season will bring.