Our Quick Guide to Week 4 in the NFL
We’re down to five undefeated teams and three winless teams in the NFL. The last time an 0-3 team made the playoffs was in 2018, when the Texans shook off a slow start and won 11 of their next 13 games to win the AFC South — but then they lost a home Wild Card game. Since 1979, only six teams have made the playoffs after starting 0-3.
The odds for the current 0-3 teams to make the playoffs, via FanDuel, are:
Bengals: +122
Jaguars: +320
Titans: +680
Here’s our guide to Week 4.
Cowboys (1-2, 1-0 Away) vs. Giants (1-2, 0-1 Home)
Thursday, 8:15pm on Prime
Category | Cowboys | Giants |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 25.7 (6th) | 15.0 (24th) |
Point Differential | -12 (19th) | -19 (22nd) |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 1-1 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 16.0 (6th) | 6.0 (15th) |
Turnover Differential | 0 (7th) | -1 (8th) |
Total Penalties | 21 (10th) | 23 (12th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Cowboys
QB Dak Prescott: 247.3 pass yards, 1.8 pass TD
RB Rico Dowdle: 34.1 rush yards, 15.3 receiving yards
WR CeeDee Lamb: 6.9 receptions, 87.8 receiving yards
Giants
QB Daniel Jones: 190.6 pass yards, 1.0 pass TD
RB Devin Singletary: 52.0 rush yards, 14.2 receiving yards
WR Malik Nabers: 4.7 receptions, 63.8 receiving yards
Saints (2-1, 1-0 Away) vs. Falcons (1-2, 0-2 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Saints | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 34.3 (2nd) | 16.3 (22nd) |
Point Differential | +59 (2nd) | -12 (19th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 31.0 (1st) | 1.0 (20th) |
Turnover Differential | +4 (3rd) | -2 (9th) |
Total Penalties | 18 (7th) | 14 (3rd) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Saints
QB Derek Carr: 206.0 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Alvin Kamara: 67.8 rush yards, 19.3 receiving yards
WR Chris Olave: 4.9 receptions, 66.1 receiving yards
Falcons
QB Kirk Cousins: 229.2 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Bijan Robinson: 70.0 rush yards, 26.1 receiving yards
WR Drake London: 4.9 receptions, 64.2 receiving yards
Bengals (0-3, 0-1 Away) vs. Panthers (1-2, 0-1 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Bengals | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 22.7 (11th) | 16.3 (22nd) |
Point Differential | -12 (19th) | -46 (28th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-3 | 0-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (21st) | 14.0 (7th) |
Turnover Differential | 0 (7th) | 0 (7th) |
Total Penalties | 15 (4th) | 22 (11th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Bengals
QB Joe Burrow: 265.6 pass yards, 2.0 pass TD
RB Zack Moss: 51.2 rush yards, 13.5 receiving yards
WR Ja’Marr Chase: 6.5 receptions, 84.2 receiving yards
Panthers
QB Andy Dalton: 206.6 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Chuba Hubbard: 49.0 rush yards, 13.7 receiving yards
WR Diontae Johnson: 4.4 receptions, 46.0 receiving yards
Rams (1-2, 0-2 Away) vs. Bears (1-2, 1-0 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Rams | Bears |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 19.0 (16th) | 17.7 (18th) |
Point Differential | -34 (25th) | -4 (16th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 1-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 3.0 (19th) | 7.0 (13th) |
Turnover Differential | +1 (6th) | 0 (7th) |
Total Penalties | 16 (5th) | 20 (9th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Rams
QB Matthew Stafford: 213.8 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Kyren Williams: 62.3 rush yards, 15.9 receiving yards
WR Demarcus Robinson: 3.1 receptions, 38.7 receiving yards
Bears
QB Caleb Williams: 218.1 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB D’Andre Swift: 46.7 rush yards, 15.7 receiving yards
WR DJ Moore: 4.5 receptions, 60.2 receiving yards
Vikings (3-0, 1-0 Away) vs. Packers (2-1, 1-0 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on CBS
Category | Vikings | Packers |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 28.3 (3rd) | 25.0 (7th) |
Point Differential | +55 (3rd) | +17 (7th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 18.3 (4th) | 11.0 (9th) |
Turnover Differential | +2 (5th) | +7 (1st) |
Total Penalties | 19 (8th) | 26 (13th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Vikings
QB Sam Darnold: 239.0 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Aaron Jones: 52.7 rush yards, 19.5 receiving yards
WR Justin Jefferson: 6.0 receptions, 81.3 receiving yards
Packers
QB Jordan Love (questionable): 229.7 pass yards, 1.6 pass TD
RB Josh Jacobs: 66.1 rush yards, 18.2 receiving yards
WR Jayden Reed: 4.2 receptions, 52.1 receiving yards
Jaguars (0-3, 0-2 Away) vs. Texans (2-1, 1-0 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on CBS
Category | Jaguars | Texans |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 13.3 (25th) | 18.3 (17th) |
Point Differential | -45 (27th) | -19 (22nd) |
Record in Close Games | 0-2 | 2-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (21st) | 4.0 (18th) |
Turnover Differential | -3 (10th) | 0 (7th) |
Total Penalties | 21 (10th) | 28 (15th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Jaguars
QB Trevor Lawrence: 221.7 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Travis Etienne: 59.2 rush yards, 21.9 receiving yards
WR Christian Kirk: 4.6 receptions, 58.3 receiving yards
Texans
QB C.J. Stroud: 269.6 pass yards, 2.0 pass TD
RB Joe Mixon: 60.3 rush yards, 21.0 receiving yards
WR Nico Collins: 5.3 receptions, 78.1 receiving yards
Steelers (3-0, 2-0 Away) vs. Colts (1-2, 1-1 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on CBS
Category | Steelers | Colts |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 17.0 (20th) | 19.3 (15th) |
Point Differential | +25 (5th) | -3 (15th) |
Record in Close Games | 2-0 | 1-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 8.3 (12th) | 5.0 (16th) |
Turnover Differential | +4 (3rd) | -2 (9th) |
Total Penalties | 22 (11th) | 16 (5th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Steelers
QB Justin Fields: 181.0 pass yards, 1.0 pass TD
RB Najee Harris: 60.5 rush yards, 10.9 receiving yards
WR George Pickens: 3.9 receptions, 59.5 receiving yards
Colts
QB Anthony Richardson: 182.3 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Jonathan Taylor: 74.9 rush yards, 14.0 receiving yards
WR Michael Pittman: 4.3 receptions, 49.7 receiving yards
Broncos (1-2, 1-1 Away) vs. Jets (2-1, 1-0 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on CBS
Category | Broncos | Jets |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 17.3 (19th) | 22.3 (12th) |
Point Differential | +6 (12th) | +15 (8th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-2 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 19.0 (3rd) | 14.0 (7th) |
Turnover Differential | -2 (9th) | +1 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 22 (11th) | 18 (7th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Broncos
QB Bo Nix: 186.6 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Javonte Williams: 30.3 rush yards, 13.9 receiving yards
WR Courtland Sutton: 3.1 receptions, 41.2 receiving yards
Jets
QB Aaron Rodgers: 228.5 pass yards, 1.6 pass TD
RB Breece Hall: 77.5 rush yards, 25.5 receiving yards
WR Garrett Wilson: 5.3 receptions, 62.0 receiving yards
Eagles (2-1, 1-0 Away) vs. Buccaneers (2-1, 1-1 Home)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Eagles | Bucs |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 23.3 (10th) | 21.3 (13th) |
Point Differential | +7 (11th) | +2 (14th) |
Record in Close Games | 2-1 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 4.0 (18th) | 10.5 (10th) |
Turnover Differential | -4 (11th) | 0 (7th) |
Total Penalties | 23 (12th) | 16 (5th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Eagles
QB Jalen Hurts: 224.0 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB Saquon Barkley: 73.7 rush yards, 19.5 receiving yards
WR A.J. Brown: 5.3 receptions, 79.2 receiving yards
Buccaneers
QB Baker Mayfield: 216.2 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Rachaad White: 35.5 rush yards, 21.0 receiving yards
WR Chris Godwin: 5.3 receptions, 61.2 receiving yards
Commanders (2-1, 1-1 Away) vs. Cardinals (1-2, 1-1 Home)
Sunday, 4:05pm on FOX
Category | Commanders | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 26.3 (5th) | 27.3 (4th) |
Point Differential | -9 (18th) | +18 (6th) |
Record in Close Games | 2-0 | 0-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 4.0 (18th) | 31.0 (1st) |
Turnover Differential | +1 (6th) | 0 (7th) |
Total Penalties | 20 (9th) | 14 (3rd) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Commanders
QB Jayden Daniels: 199.0 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Brian Robinson: 52.9 rush yards, 14.0 receiving yards
WR Terry McLaurin: 3.5 receptions, 46.4 receiving yards
Cardinals
QB Kyler Murray: 238.5 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB James Conner: 74.7 rush yards, 13.0 receiving yards
TE Trey McBride: 5.3 receptions, 53.3 receiving yards
Patriots (1-2, 1-1 Away) vs. 49ers (1-2, 1-0 Home)
Sunday, 4:05pm on FOX
Category | Patriots | 49ers |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 13.0 (26th) | 24.3 (8th) |
Point Differential | -18 (21st) | +4 (13th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 0-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 6.0 (15th) | 13.0 (8th) |
Turnover Differential | +1 (6th) | +1 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 13 (2nd) | 15 (4th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Patriots
QB Jacoby Brissett: 178.3 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Rhamondre Stevenson: 56.4 rush yards, 17.6 receiving yards
TE Hunter Henry: 3.0 receptions, 30.0 receiving yards
49ers
QB Brock Purdy: 240.0 pass yards, 1.8 pass TD
RB Jordan Mason: 78.5 rush yards, 9.0 receiving yards
WR Brandon Aiyuk: 5.0 receptions, 73.4 receiving yards
Chiefs (3-0, 1-0 Away) vs. Chargers (2-1, 1-0 Home)
Sunday, 4:25pm on CBS
Category | Chiefs | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 25.0 (7th) | 19.3 (15th) |
Point Differential | +13 (9th) | +25 (5th) |
Record in Close Games | 3-0 | 0-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 4.3 (17th) | 17.5 (5th) |
Turnover Differential | -2 (9th) | +3 (4th) |
Total Penalties | 16 (5th) | 17 (6th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Chiefs
QB Patrick Mahomes: 269.6 pass yards, 2.0 pass TD
RB Carson Steele: 44.0 rush yards, 7.3 receiving yards
WR Rashee Rice: 5.7 receptions, 61.2 receiving yards
Chargers
QB Justin Herbert: 206.1 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB J.K. Dobbins: 48.1 rush yards, 11.3 receiving yards
WR Ladd McConkey: 3.1 receptions, 37.5 receiving yards
Browns (1-2, 1-0 Away) vs. Raiders (1-2, 0-1 Home)
Sunday, 4:25pm on CBS
Category | Browns | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 16.7 (21st) | 19.3 (15th) |
Point Differential | -17 (20th) | -23 (23rd) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 5.0 (16th) | 3.0 (19th) |
Turnover Differential | -2 (9th) | -4 (11th) |
Total Penalties | 29 (16th) | 11 (1st) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Browns
QB Deshaun Watson: 187.4 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Jerome Ford: 47.3 rush yards, 15.5 receiving yards
WR Amari Cooper: 4.2 receptions, 61.4 receiving yards
Raiders
QB Gardner Minshew: 200.6 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Zamir White: 41.4 rush yards, 7.4 receiving yards
WR Davante Adams: 5.4 receptions, 64.0 receiving yards
Bills (3-0, 1-0 Away) vs. Ravens (1-2, 0-1 Home)
Sunday, 8:20pm on NBC
Category | Bills | Ravens |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 37.3 (1st) | 23.7 (9th) |
Point Differential | +64 (1st) | -7 (17th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 1-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 21.3 (2nd) | 3.0 (19th) |
Turnover Differential | +5 (2nd) | +1 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 16 (5th) | 31 (17th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Bills
QB Josh Allen: 235.0 pass yards, 1.6 pass TD
RB James Cook: 52.8 rush yards, 18.3 receiving yards
TE Dalton Kincaid: 4.1 receptions, 42.1 receiving yards
Ravens
QB Lamar Jackson: 209.6 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Derrick Henry: 71.4 rush yards, 7.9 receiving yards
WR Zay Flowers: 5.3 receptions, 61.1 receiving yards
Titans (0-3, 0-1 Away) vs. Dolphins (1-2, 1-1 Home)
Monday, 7:30pm on ESPN
Category | Titans | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 16.0 (23rd) | 11.0 (27th) |
Point Differential | -30 (24th) | -39 (26th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-2 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (21st) | 3.0 (19th) |
Turnover Differential | -7 (12th) | 0 (7th) |
Total Penalties | 15 (4th) | 27 (14th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Titans
QB Will Levis: 207.6 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Tony Pollard: 54.4 rush yards, 14.3 receiving yards
WR Calvin Ridley: 4.0 receptions, 53.5 receiving yards
Dolphins
QB Skylar Thompson: 233.7 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB De’Von Achane: 68.6 rush yards, 29.6 receiving yards
WR Tyreek Hill: 4.7 receptions, 63.6 receiving yards
Seahawks (3-0, 1-0 Away) vs. Lions (2-1, 1-1 Home)
Monday, 8:15pm on ABC
Category | Seahawks | Lions |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 24.3 (8th) | 20.7 (14th) |
Point Differential | +30 (4th) | +9 (10th) |
Record in Close Games | 2-0 | 2-1 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 10.0 (11th) | 6.5 (14th) |
Turnover Differential | -1 (8th) | -1 (8th) |
Total Penalties | 23 (12th) | 19 (8th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Seahawks
QB Geno Smith: 216.1 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Kenneth Walker III: 55.9 rush yards, 12.2 receiving yards
WR DK Metcalf: 4.2 receptions, 60.8 receiving yards
Lions
QB Jared Goff: 262.3 pass yards, 1.8 pass TD
RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 58.1 rush yards, 25.1 receiving yards
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: 6.8 receptions, 79.1 receiving yards
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