Los Angeles, California – The fourth week of the NFL season showcased impressive performances by rookie quarterbacks. Caleb Williams and Bo Nix secured victories in their games, with Williams making history as the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts after being taken as the first overall pick.
Williams, who previously defeated the Titans in Week 1, led the Bears to a victory against the Los Angeles Rams in his second win of the season. Meanwhile, Nix overcame a challenging first half to rally the Denver Broncos to a 10-9 win against the New York Jets, throwing for 60 yards in the third quarter.
Jayden Daniels also stood out among rookie quarterbacks, guiding the Commanders to a dominant 42-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels’ remarkable 86.7% completion rate set a new NFL record, with the Commanders now holding a winning record for the first time since 2011.
The wins by the Broncos, Bears, and Commanders marked only the third occasion in NFL history where three rookie quarterbacks secured victories in the same week within the first four weeks of the season. This feat had only been accomplished in 2012 and 2016 prior to this season.
In a separate game, Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions made history by completing 100% of his passes against the Seattle Seahawks, setting a new NFL record. With all 16 games for Week 4 now concluded, let’s delve into the grades for each team from the recent matchups.
Games such as the Tennessee Titans defeating Miami Dolphins 31-12, or the Atlanta Falcons prevailing over the New Orleans Saints with a score of 26-24, added to the excitement of the week. Notable victories included the Chicago Bears triumphing over the L.A. Rams, and the Minnesota Vikings edging out the Green Bay Packers 31-29.
The week also featured the Indianapolis Colts securing a 27-24 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cruised to a 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The action-packed week concluded with the Baltimore Ravens dominating the Buffalo Bills with a score of 35-10.
Overall, Week 4 of the NFL season highlighted the talent and resilience of both rookie and veteran quarterbacks, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season.