Above: Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr. tries to grab the ball in front of Green Bay receiver Matthew Golden on Sunday. Green Bay left Tampa with a 17-14 win, and the Bucs reported Monday that Winfield may miss two to four weeks with a rib injury. (Photo by MATT PENDLETON / IMAGN IMAGES)
It’s so hard to believe, but a QUARTER of the NFL’s regular season has already gone by.
There’s one game left on the schedule for week four — Atlanta at New Orleans tonight on “Monday Night Football” — and then we’re off to week five.
Here’s a recap of the games from Sunday, Oct. 4. We’ll have a Monday night wrap-up after the game.
Dallas Cowboys 34, Houston Texans 30
CeeDee Lamb caught the winning touchdown with 40 seconds remaining as Dallas erased a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Houston. Javonte Williams supplied three second-half rushing touchdowns, and Dak Prescott directed the decisive 74-yard drive after the Texans had reclaimed the lead with 2:23 left.
Lamb finished with a career-high 17 catches for 189 yards, while Prescott completed 32 of 45 passes for 335 yards. Houston’s C.J. Stroud threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, both to Nico Collins, who had seven catches for 118 yards. Dallas improved to 2-2; Houston fell to 0-4.
New England Patriots 29, Buffalo Bills 26
Drake Maye found Efton Chism III for a one-handed, 23-yard touchdown with 1:50 remaining, then connected with Rhamondre Stevenson for the two-point conversion. Craig Woodson intercepted Josh Allen on Buffalo’s next possession to secure New England’s road victory.
Maye passed for 269 yards and three touchdowns. Allen finished with 253 passing yards and one touchdown, while Keon Coleman caught six passes for 116 yards and a score. The Patriots improved to 2-2, handing the 3-1 Bills their first loss of the season.
Baltimore Ravens 24, Tennessee Titans 18
Baltimore built a 24-7 halftime lead, then survived Tennessee’s comeback after Lamar Jackson left with an ankle injury. A second-quarter goal-line stand helped establish the advantage: the Ravens stopped Tony Pollard on fourth down before driving 98 yards for a touchdown.
Jackson completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns; replacement Tyler Huntley went 8-for-9 for 63 yards. Tennessee pulled within six on Cam Ward’s late touchdown pass and a two-point conversion, but Malaki Starks recovered the ensuing onside kick. Baltimore improved to 3-1, while Tennessee remained winless at 0-4.
Los Angeles Rams 24, Philadelphia Eagles 20
Kyren Williams scored twice in the final four minutes as Los Angeles overturned Philadelphia’s 20-10 lead. His second touchdown, a seven-yard run with 1:10 remaining, put the Rams ahead, and Byron Young delivered two sacks on the Eagles’ final possession to help finish the comeback.
Matthew Stafford threw for 317 yards despite two interceptions, and Puka Nacua caught nine passes for 125 yards. Philadelphia lost Saquon Barkley to a hamstring injury and struggled offensively, finishing with 172 total yards and going 0-for-12 on third down. Both teams ended the day at 2-2.
Jacksonville Jaguars 22, Cincinnati Bengals 17
Jacksonville weathered a big passing day from Joe Burrow, using two interceptions and a fourth-quarter touchdown run by Chris Rodriguez Jr. to earn a road victory. Cincinnati cut the deficit to five late, but its final possession ended without the touchdown it needed.
Burrow completed 39 of 54 passes for 428 yards, with one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Tee Higgins contributed 11 receptions for 157 yards. Jacksonville’s defense held Cincinnati to just 23 rushing yards, helping the Jaguars improve to 3-1 while the Bengals dropped to 2-2.
Chicago Bears 23, New York Jets 12
Chicago controlled the game behind Kyle Monangai’s running and a defense that gave New York little room to operate. Tyson Bagent delivered a strong performance in his first start since 2023, becoming the third different quarterback to lead the Bears to a victory this season.
Monangai carried 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns, while Bagent passed for 268 yards. Chicago outgained the Jets 492-157, held a 34-7 advantage in first downs and possessed the ball for 42:45. The Bears improved to 3-1; New York fell to 1-3 with its third consecutive loss.
New York Giants 36, Arizona Cardinals 24
Deonte Banks returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown on the final play, sealing New York’s victory after Arizona threatened to steal the game. The Giants had rallied from a 14-3 deficit and were protecting a six-point lead when the Cardinals reached the doorstep of the end zone.
Banks’ return capped a defensive effort that also included rookie linebacker Arvell Reese’s first career interception, nine solo tackles and three passes defensed. Kicker Dominic Zvada made three field goals, including a crucial 52-yarder that forced Arizona to pursue a touchdown. New York improved to 3-1, while Arizona dropped to 1-3.
Indianapolis Colts 30, Washington Commanders 13
Indianapolis overcame a shaky start to pull away from Washington at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Colts committed two first-half turnovers but still led 10-6 at the break, then gained separation behind Jonathan Taylor and a defense facing rookie replacement quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis.
Taylor scored two rushing touchdowns, and Daniel Jones added a four-yard touchdown run. Washington briefly closed within four on Kaliakmanis’ 47-yard touchdown pass to Treylon Burks, but Indianapolis answered with the final 13 points. The Colts improved to 2-2; Washington fell to 1-3 after Marcus Mariota departed with a knee injury.
Green Bay Packers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
Green Bay survived two costly fourth-quarter turnovers and relied on its defense to preserve a three-point road victory. Tampa Bay reached Packers territory on its final possession, but pressure from safety Evan Williams helped produce a sack and a fourth-down incompletion.
Jordan Love completed 22 of 30 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Buccaneers rookie Jalon Daniels, starting for the injured Baker Mayfield, passed for 148 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 55 yards, but threw two interceptions. Green Bay improved to 2-2, while Tampa Bay fell to 0-4.
San Francisco 49ers 24, Denver Broncos 14
San Francisco broke open a defensive struggle with three second-half touchdowns to remain unbeaten. The teams were tied 3-3 at halftime, but the 49ers found their offensive rhythm after the break, with George Kittle’s 56-yard touchdown reception providing the decisive late score.
Dre Greenlaw led San Francisco with 12 tackles and forced a fourth-quarter fumble against his former team. Denver quarterback Bo Nix completed 25 of 42 passes for 214 yards, while the Broncos managed 82 rushing yards. San Francisco improved to 4-0; Denver slipped to 2-2.
Seattle Seahawks 30, Los Angeles Chargers 23
Seattle built a 27-6 third-quarter lead, then held off Los Angeles’ comeback. With the Chargers driving for a potential tying touchdown, Uchenna Nwosu sacked Justin Herbert and forced a fumble that Derick Hall recovered to clinch the victory.
Emanuel Wilson rushed for 81 yards and scored twice, once rushing and once receiving. Sam Darnold threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns; Herbert had 189 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Los Angeles committed four turnovers in a game featuring 30 penalties. Seattle improved to 3-1; the Chargers fell to 0-4.
Minnesota Vikings 15, Miami Dolphins 10
Will Reichard kicked five field goals as Minnesota remained undefeated despite failing to score a touchdown. Miami closed within 12-10 late in the third quarter, but Reichard’s fifth kick extended the lead, and the Vikings controlled the closing minutes to protect it.
T.J. Hockenson caught 13 passes for 119 yards, while Kyler Murray completed 27 of 37 throws for 247 yards. Miami’s Ollie Gordon II rushed nine times for 100 yards and a touchdown, but quarterback Malik Willis managed only 85 passing yards. Minnesota improved to 4-0, sending Miami to 0-4.
Kansas City Chiefs 30, Las Vegas Raiders 27
Kansas City won the matchup of unbeaten AFC West rivals, scoring two fourth-quarter touchdowns just 19 seconds apart. Las Vegas rallied within three and regained possession for one last opportunity, but Kirk Cousins’ late interception ended the comeback.
Kenneth Walker III powered Kansas City with 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Patrick Mahomes passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns, both to Tyquan Thornton. The Chiefs improved to 4-0 and entered their bye as the AFC’s only unbeaten team; Las Vegas fell to 3-1.
Carolina Panthers 32, Detroit Lions 26
Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan led Carolina past Detroit on “Sunday Night Football,” the first time the Sunday night spectacular had been to Charlotte in 11 seasons. McMillan caught two touchdown passes during a career night. The Panthers generated 445 total yards and held on against a Lions offense that produced 452 yards of its own.
Young continues to improve. The former Alabama standout completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. McMillan finished with 14 catches for 192 yards, while Detroit kicker Jake Bates made four field goals to help keep the Lions close. Both teams moved to 2-2, and Carolina earned its first Sunday Night Football victory since 2015.
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