Week 4 of the NFL season delivered a riveting collection of games and standout performances, particularly from rookie quarterbacks making a significant impact early in their careers. Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, and Jayden Daniels led their teams to victory, marking 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 previously seen in 2012 and 2016.
Caleb Williams Makes History
Caleb Williams, the first overall pick, continues to cement his name in the history books. After securing a Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Williams became the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in the same year. He guided the Chicago Bears to a hard-earned 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, showcasing his leadership and poise under pressure.
Bo Nix's Resilient Performance
Bo Nix led the Denver Broncos to a narrow 10-9 victory over the New York Jets. Despite a challenging start to the game, where he posted negative yardage in the first half, Nix rallied in the third quarter, throwing for 60 yards and eventually driving his team to the game's only touchdown. This resilience underlines his potential to develop into a reliable NFL quarterback.
Jayden Daniels: Record-Breaker
Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels continues to dazzle for the Washington Commanders. He completed 86.7% of his passes in a commanding 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels became the first quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games, leading the Commanders to an above .500 record through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
Superior Quarterback Performance
Apart from the rookies, Week 4 saw a stellar performance from Jared Goff, who completed 100% of his passes in the Detroit Lions' 42-29 triumph over the Seattle Seahawks. Goff's precision and effectiveness were pivotal in securing this high-scoring win.
Other Notable Victories
The Tennessee Titans delivered a convincing 31-12 win against the Miami Dolphins, while the Atlanta Falcons eked out a narrow 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Minnesota Vikings managed to edge past the Green Bay Packers with a 31-29 win, highlighting yet another tight contest in Week 4.
Other results included the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolling over the Philadelphia Eagles 33-16. The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 34-24 win against the Carolina Panthers, and the Houston Texans edged out the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20.
Diversified Wins Roundout the Week
The Las Vegas Raiders managed a 20-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns, while the San Francisco 49ers decisively beat the New England Patriots 30-13. The Kansas City Chiefs overcame the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10, and the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Buffalo Bills with a 35-10 win. To cap it all, the Dallas Cowboys sealed a 20-15 win against the New York Giants.
Week 4 showcased the resilience, skill, and burgeoning talent of numerous players, particularly the rookie quarterbacks who are quickly becoming household names. As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see how these young quarterbacks develop and continue to impact their teams and the league.