Rookie Quarterbacks Shine in Week 4 Victories
Week 4 of the NFL season proved to be a showcase for rookie quarterbacks, with Caleb Williams and Bo Nix emerging victorious in their respective matchups. Caleb Williams, taken as the first overall pick, made history by becoming the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in the same year.
Williams secured his second victory with the Chicago Bears, leading his team to a hard-fought 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams. This followed his impressive Week 1 performance where he triumphed over the Tennessee Titans. Williams' leadership and poise on the field are becoming a hallmark of his early NFL career.
Bo Nix’s Resilience
Meanwhile, Bo Nix had his work cut out for him against the New York Jets. After struggling in the first half with negative yardage, Nix bounced back in the third quarter, throwing for 60 yards and leading the Denver Broncos to the game's only touchdown. That effort translated into a nail-biting 10-9 victory over the Jets, showcasing Nix's resilience and ability to overcome early adversity.
Jayden Daniels Sets a Historical Mark
Adding to the rookie excitement, Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to an emphatic 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels delivered a masterclass in accuracy, completing 86.7% of his passes and setting an NFL record by becoming the first quarterback in history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games. Thanks to Daniels' stellar performance, the Commanders have an over .500 record through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
This week's success marks just the third time in NFL history that three rookie quarterbacks have won in the same week during the season's first four weeks, a phenomenon previously seen only in 2012 and 2016.
Jared Goff and Team Victories
Veteran quarterback Jared Goff also put on a clinic, completing 100% of his passes in the Detroit Lions' 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks. This display of precision passing underscores why Goff remains one of the league's most reliable quarterbacks.
Elsewhere around the league, the Tennessee Titans dismantled the Miami Dolphins with a 31-12 victory while the Atlanta Falcons edged out the New Orleans Saints 26-24 in a closely contested game. The Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-29, and the Indianapolis Colts eked out a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In other notable matchups, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers overpowered the Philadelphia Eagles 33-16, and the Cincinnati Bengals emerged victorious against the Carolina Panthers with a 34-24 score. The Houston Texans managed a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20, and the Las Vegas Raiders secured a 20-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Dominant Performances and Tactical Mastery
The San Francisco 49ers showcased their dominance, defeating the New England Patriots 30-13, while the Kansas City Chiefs tactically outmaneuvered the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10. The Baltimore Ravens delivered a commanding 35-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills, and the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a 20-15 scoreline.
Week 4 was a testament to the emergent talent of rookie quarterbacks, veteran prowess, and team dynamics that collectively make NFL Sundays an unmissable spectacle. As the season progresses, these performances set a high bar and promise an exciting battle for supremacy in the weeks to come.