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What our team learned in Sunday's Full week 4 slate

.FOX Sports' NFL experts offer the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game in Week 4 and what they mean for each staff going forward.Eagles: There was actually certainly never a doubt that the Eagles outburst was actually visiting problem without A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, however there is actually really no reason wherefore their defense is performing today. They quit 445 lawns and also let the Bucs score goals on 3 of their first 4 rides. They can't receive any kind of stress on the quarterback, their coverage is actually usually horrendous (Baker Mayfield threw for 347 gardens). They produced Vic Fangio to repair what was actually a protective dilemma last time, once again, the Eagles possess some of the most awful defenses in the league. If they can not start pressing the quarterback, their system is actually unsustainable. They have six sacks this period in 4 video games, after the two they carried Sunday. Along with a front end that features Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat and also Jalen Carter, that seems almost impossible.Bucs: Tom Brady was actually back at Raymond James Arena in Tampa on Sunday-- this time as a FOX analyst-- to view his outdated team. What he viewed was that he precisely left the Bucs in excellent hands. Baker Mayfield may possess been gotten off the scrap heap in 2014, however he sure seems like he wasn't just an one-year revival. He is actually been great this period as well as was once again on Sunday, creating up the Eagles' shaky additional for 347 gardens. He's received 2 excellent receivers (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin), an excellent series, a solid rushing strike, an unsafe defense. All the components sympathize him to transform the Bucs into a true contender. Mayfield still has a great deal to verify, yet he definitely does resemble the old Mayfield-- the one who had enough skill to the moment be the No. 1 general choice in the 2018 NFL draft.-- Ralph Vacchiano [Connected: Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Game for Week 4: Buccaneers QB Cook Mayfield] Tom Brady malfunctions Cook Mayfield, Bucs' 33-16 gain Eagles Vikings: Is there a better playcalling duo than scalp train Kevin O'Connell and also protective coordinator Brian Flores? I strain to name one. Repeatedly, quarterback Sam Darnold has actually supplied, making superb choices and also receiving the ball into the hands of Minnesota's myriad playmakers. Bordered through this much talent as well as this scalp coach, Darnold never ever required to become a world-beater, and yet he is actually tossed for numerous ratings in every activity this season. It's time our experts start taking Darnold seriously-- especially when he has this defense beyond of the round. Flores' program is like a floating amoeba: It has no shape, no propensities, it regularly changes throughout video games. It appears unsolvable, only ask any one of the (truly good) quarterbacks who have counteracted it this season. The Vikings possessed 5 takeaways versus their department competitors in Environment-friendly Bay on Sunday and also are presenting no indications of decelerating. Packers: Merely when it seemed Matt LaFleur had begun to determine the above mentioned self defense at the end of the 3rd quarter on Sunday versus the Vikings, the Packers continued to fire themselves in the feet. The bright side is actually that have not been actually a trend and seems extra like an oddity. LaFleur switched his entire outrageous plan along with Malik Willis responsible in quarterback Jordan Affection's lack. Getting Affection back recently, LaFleur shifted it back, and also it was backwards and forwards in a performance spoiled by penalties and also declines. But it was actually also against the greatest self defense the Packers have actually observed this year. Playing from responsible for also got the Packers out of their repulsive rhythm, which should have featured operating back Josh Jacobs a whole lot extra. I'm positive this isn't an indication of traits to follow, yet rather an offense acquiring utilized to possessing its superstar back.-- Carmen VitaliRams: Injuries were actually bound to nibble the Rams at some point. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is just one of the best when it involves acquiring the sphere out rapidly and also identifying stress. However the Bears defense produced him purchase holding the sphere in any way, as well as the splits on offense have started to present for Los Angeles. The good news is actually that must feel better for the Rams when they acquire their top two recipients back, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. In even far better news, the Rams' protective front appears exceptional. Collegiate teammates Jared Knowledgeable as well as Braden Fiske are actually a heck of a tandem as well as are actually creating chaos. Once Sean McVay's unit obtains well-balanced, they should confirm to become a much better team. Up until after that, it is actually certainly not visiting be simple going. Bears: Can everybody unwind in Chicago right now? It had not been best, however it was actually quarterback Caleb Williams' finest trip as well as the very best instance of complementary football the Bears have shown this time. The self defense again arised link along with an interception of Matthew Stafford in the long run zone as well as one more to seal off the game in the fourth one-fourth. Leaning on the protective initiative, Williams &amp Co. finally preserved offensive rides, as well as it seems to be that aggressive coordinator Shane Waldron has identified his workers. D'Andre Swift had his coming-out celebration while Waldron made use of Roschon Johnson as his changeup back. The Bears are actually still acquiring made use of to one another as well as they require to clean the pre-snap penalties, however the vision is actually ending up being clearer in Chicago. The remodeling exists full week to full week. This is precisely what must possess been anticipated of the group, and also it's right on time.-- Carmen VitaliBears' Caleb Williams discovers DJ Moore for a nine-yard TD vs. Rams Steelers: Justin Area finally showed off a capacity to carry Pittsburgh's outburst. Although it can be found in a reduction, the Steelers needed to have to show the remainder of the NFL the development of a big-boy outburst to be considered a major playoff opponent in the AFC. The Colts leapt out to a 17-0 lead, requiring Specialization and Pittsburgh's outburst to open it up. Area compelled, throwing for 312 yards and also a goal, together with amounting to 51 gardens as well as 2 credit ratings on the ground. Steelers repulsive organizer Arthur Johnson leaned in to Area' one-of-a-kind ability, allowing him to create plays outside the wallet along with his arm and his feet, with good results for the Steelers. Colts: Is there a quarterback dispute in Indianapolis? Anthony Richardson went through a hip personal injury after a success by Pittsburgh security Minkah Fitzpatrick in the very first fifty percent, pushing the second-year QB to leave the video game. Richardson carried out certainly not give back, giving way to in 2015's NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Joe Flacco. The 39-year-old played effectively, completing 16 of 26 for 168 backyards and two goal passes. Richardson skipped most of his newbie period with a shoulder injury and also has struggled with irregular play when healthy and balanced. Along with the Colts at 2-2, Flacco might be the very best choice for Indianapolis moving forward, permitting Richardson a long time to bounce back as well as learn from seeing an experienced pro.-- Eric D. WilliamsSaints: Where has the Saints' encouraging big-play offense gone under brand new organizer Klint Kubiak? New Orleans had a 59-yard goal in the opening fourth of the time and 3 plays of 30-plus backyards in an excellent win at Dallas. As well as in the two full weeks considering that, they haven't had a single play of 30-plus gardens. Quarterback Derek Carr's four-game pattern on touchdown passes is actually 3, 2, 1, absolutely no. The final two uninspired provings have actually led to close, late-game reductions to the Eagles and also Falcons. Carr had the ability to carry out a goal ride to lead along with a minute left behind Sunday, yet Atlanta answered along with a 58-yard basket to trump the Saints. We understood New Orleans had not been heading to suffer 45 aspects a game as it did in the first two full weeks, however sitting at 2-2 today, the outburst has had 2 trustworthy weeks of regular football.Falcons: Kirk Cousins really did not throw a goal, however carried out only sufficient in the ultimate minute to establish a beast zing coming from Younghoe Koo for a crucial late sway the Saints. Cousins possesses merely four goals in four games. One TD a video game is what the Falcons were receiving from average quarterbacks last season without devoting $180 million. If Atlanta ga is going to be much more than a. five hundred staff, the Falcons need so much more of the aged Cousins, as opposed to a person that can set their collaborate for 3 basket in the 2nd fifty percent to succeed a squeaker. However, for now, it suffices to have them 2-2 and also tied along with the Saints entering a big home activity versus the Bucs on Thursday evening.-- Greg AumanYounghoe Koo exercises a 58-yard basket to trump Saints 26-24 Jaguars: Merely a soul-crushing defeat for the Jaguars. They played their best video game of the period Sunday-- the type of functionality that might've transformed their distressing 2024 all around-- but couldn't discover a technique to end up on either edge of the sphere down the extent, blowing a third-quarter lead. Currently our experts hang around to find exactly how Jacksonville reacts moving on. Does it hold on to the excellent-- a season-high 20 factors, its first takeaway of the period (on unique crews), tough performances from Brian Thomas Jr. as well as Christian Kirk, escapement showings from 2023 draught selects Container Bigsby and also Ventrell Miller-- or even carries out an 0-4 opening remove any sort of chance that was left behind for the period? Upcoming full week's day along with the division-rival Colts ought to offer our team clearness one means or the other.Texans: Nico Collins is a top-five recipient in the NFL at the moment, duration. With 12 catches for 151 gardens as well as a goal against Jacksonville, he's on pace for 2,078 obtaining backyards for the period. He's a mismatch headache downfield along with his combination of size, speed and also participate in stamina. His scramble-drill hookup along with C.J. Stroud is beginning to appear like several of those fantastic quarterback-wide recipient tandems our experts've viewed in current past history. Even though our company've however to view Houston's receiver trio at total durability-- second-year pro Container Dell, that's had a sluggish begin to the season, skipped Sunday's activity as a result of personal injury-- Collins appears like the undeniable WR1. That ought to create the Texans' talented offense even more challenging as the time endures.-- Ben ArthurBroncos: The Broncos have actually gained two straight due to the fact that it turns out they possess a truly good protection. And that is necessary due to the fact that the self defense is actually going to have to lug them this season as they try to win in spite of novice quarterback Bo Nix. At some time he'll probably be actually very good, yet that aspect is not today. Provided, the circumstances were actually poor and also the Planes self defense is actually good, but Nix was particularly dreadful-- simply 12 of 25 for 60 backyards. He didn't toss an interception and also he carried out toss his 1st occupation touchdown successfully pass, to ensure's really good. But he'll need to be a lot better to assist a protection that is actually doing all it can. Denver possessed five sacks and forced a turn over versus the Planes on Sunday. The Broncos possess 16 sacks as well as have actually pushed five turnovers this season. They can succeed keeping that, if Nix can even come to a point where he can at the very least "manage" an activity with any kind of uniformity. Planes: Was it really only one full week ago that Aaron Rodgers appeared like his old self and also the Jets appeared all set to come to be a Super Dish contender? Given that what they performed on Sunday was the specific reverse. Their outburst appeared completely out of sync versus a bad group. Rodgers tossed for simply 225 yards. Breece Venue had a hard-to-fathom 4 gardens on 10 carries. And the Jets devoted thirteen charges (six of which were actually declined). Sure, it was actually storming, yet that can't perhaps be actually an excuse for an outburst that seemed like a remainder of their outdated, ugly, Zach Wilson days. Maybe Rodgers' functionality last week versus the Patriots was the outlier. If therefore, these Planes will definitely have a tough time also competing for a playoff berth. They have actually obtained a best self defense, really good young outrageous skill, and also most likely the most ideal quarterback they have actually invited many years. But functionalities similar to this twist all of it in to a refuse.-- Ralph VacchianoBengals: The Bengals helped remind the NFL that they're an AFC competitor. After shedding each of their first 3 games by six points or even far fewer, they defeat the Panthers when traveling by double fingers. Perhaps you put an asterisk certainly there because it is actually the Panthers, but the technique Cincinnati's outburst is actually beginning to thrum need to make potential enemies stressed. They have actually boosted their aspect total every week. Joe Burrow now seems to have put the arm personal injury from final time behind him. Each JaMarr Chase and Tee Higgins had much more than 60 getting backyards for the first time this season. Chances protest Cincinnati making the playoffs with a 1-3 start, yet its own repulsive firepower brings in just about anything possible. Joe Shelter about what Bengals' 1st win methods Panthers: With Andy Dalton under center, the Panthers may not be actually a good crew, yet they're actually certainly not as negative as we have actually been suggested. They have actually set up 70 aspects in pair of games with the expert matched up to 13 in pair of along with Bryce Young. The Panthers' second-half rally Sunday happened short, but they possess a match to all of them that they didn't have along with the former No. 1 total pick. And also our team're finding much more coming from their receivers along with Dalton throwing successfully pases. Having Diontae Johnson and also first-round newbie Xavier Legette to depend upon along with Adam Thielen on injured reserve isn't a space that is actually devoid of ability. Each possessed touchdowns versus Cincinnati. Operating back Chuba Hubbard had a second consecutive 100-yard hurrying activity, too. Opinion is actually even more reasonable for Carolina in future years, however it ought to at the very least be very competitive in 2024. Their upcoming two rivals are actually both.500 in the Bears and the divisional-rival Falcons, embodying winnable activities.-- Ben ArthurCommanders: The very early favorite for NFL associate trainer of the year must be actually Washington annoying organizer Kliff Kingsbury, that went back to Arizona (where he was discharged as scalp coach) and place on an offending clinic. He is actually a major reason that Jayden Daniels (26 of 30, 233 lawns, 1 TD, 1 INT) has actually seemed like the most effective of the rookie quarterbacks as well as has unbelievably finished 82.1% of his passes this season. Yes, it is actually due to the fact that Daniels is excellent and is actually creating excellent choices. But a great deal of it has to do with Kingsbury's plan and also phones. He is actually certainly not overdoing it with his rookie. He's getting in touch with tons of short passes and also monitors as well as high-percentage tosses, and using a lot of run-pass alternative (RPO) participates in to always keep the defense off balance. He is putting Daniels in great settings to possess results, and the 23-year-old is actually making the most of it. Oh, and hello, they've acquired the Commanders (3-1) in starting point in the NFC East. That found that coming? Jayden Daniels communicates on Commanders' prevalent 42-14 sway Cardinals Cardinals: Why possess the Cardinals switched Kyler Murray in to a video game manager? Perform they presume that's helping him or even them? He's surrounding 2 years removed coming from his ACL accident, so it can not be that he is actually still harmed. However he's not much of a weapon any longer. He ran once for three yards in this particular video game and has actually run only 16 times this time. As well as even though Arizona incorporated an item in novice receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Murray is actually refraining from doing much through the sky either. On Sunday, he finished 16 of 22 for merely 142 gardens versus what was actually statistically the second-worst death defense in the NFL. Two times in four games he's been actually under 200 backyards, as well as he is actually covered 210 only the moment. It actually looks like Jonathan Gannon and also his repulsive organizer, Drew Petzing, are actually trying to defend him, like he's a newbie, or injured. They're clearly certainly not even trying to use him like he must be actually used.-- Ralph VacchianoPatriots: Bill Belichick will be horrified. This Patriots self defense is a mess without him. During training camp, the refrain from New England was actually that the defense was visiting maintain the Patriots in activities, primarily trusting a solid additional featuring protections Kyle Dugger and also Jabrill Peppers as well as cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez as well as Jonathan Jones. Gonzalez has in fact been excellent. But the defensive device, as a whole, has been crap. Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers and Brock Purdy have actually all studied this system along with stunning ease. To help make matters worse, Dugger left behind the activity and also performed not return. It is actually a poor condition that only appears to become worse. It begs the inquiry: Will the Patriots gain yet another video game? 49ers: Kyle Shanahan could additionally be actually appalled. The 49ers weren't even actually attempting. They were certainly not particularly sharp. They weren't executing in 6th equipment. And so ball game remained closer than it should have. Ball game legally could possess been 40-0. San Francisco left behind a few turn overs on the area. It didn't sustain the overall dominance that it showed in the position 10 mins. And also the 49ers coaches can install some movie on Monday to present the players where they made errors-- and also not have their players laugh them off the platform. But that merely visits demonstrate how comprehensive the 49ers are this year-- from quarterback to address to receiver to cornerback to defensive end. It is actually absurd that they can easily shoreline to triumph playing less than a fourth of great football.-- Henry McKenna'Found a way together': Brock Purdy after 49ers' win over Patriots Chiefs: Travis Kelce awoke coming from an early-season snooze, completing seven drawbacks for 89 backyards on 9 aim ats. Novice Xavier Worthy added 73 getting lawns, including a 54-yard function for a TD. That is actually a beneficial thing given that the Chiefs need to have the development coming from Kelce and Worthy along with the team's top target in Rashee Rice experiencing a leg personal injury that Chiefs head trainer Andy Reid eventually described as "not good." Along with Rice not available, Kelce should reemerge as Patrick Mahomes' security blanket and also Worthy additionally requires to take on a bigger role. In addition to that, Mahomes still has actually certainly not played to his standard MVP-level through the first one-fourth of the season, along with six goal passes and 5 interceptions in four activities. Yet Kansas Urban area is actually 4-0, which must be distressing for the remainder of the NFL. Chargers: While head train Jim Harbaugh did not acquire the win versus his AFC West competing, the Screws showed they may battle toe-to-toe with the standing up for Super Bowl champs. Quarterback Justin Herbert was actually questionable moving in to this weekend break's contest after aggravating a high-ankle strain recently against the Steelers. But Herbert showed really good range of motion in playing by means of the discomfort, finishing 16 of 27 passes for 179 gardens and also a touchdown, without any interceptions. Herbert was sacked twice as well as reached one more 10 times. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman did a solid task of highlighting the running game and receiving the ball out of Herbert's hands quickly to steer clear of any sort of excessive favorites.-- Eric D. WilliamsBrowns: Kevin Stefanski was NFL Coach of the Year last year! That creates it even more outstanding that Cleveland is 1-3 and also their only win is against the 0-4 Jaguars. The fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Raiders is actually a frightening collection of self-implosion-- an 82-yard goal quashed through a supporting penalty, a fourth-down sack after getting 9 yards away from a game-winning touchdown. You can easily suggest Deshaun Watson being actually ordinary, however this was the best self defense in football in 2014, and also they have actually lost to Gardner Minshew and Daniel Jones. Right now they're at heated Washington, and also it is actually tough to detect the upcoming win on Cleveland's timetable. It seems like benching Watson is actually inescapable, yet additionally certainly not transforming the last result much either.Raiders: The greatest component of Sin city taking out a near get Cleveland? The Raiders located some affinity of an operating activity in the post-Josh Jacobs planet. Las Vegas came in balancing a league-low 52 backyards per activity, however went off for 152 on 29 brings Sunday. Alexander Mattison rushed for 60, Zamir White came through for fifty, as well as when you rush for 152, it's fine if your quarterback tosses for just 130 gardens, as Gardner Minshew did. For a video game through which the Raiders failed to have their finest pair of players in Maxx Crosby as well as Davante Adams, an awful gain is still a great gain. It does not remove dropping to the Panthers, and also they'll have their palms total with pair of better defenses in Denver as well as Pittsburgh up upcoming, yet if they can establish also a below average run game, it creates low-scoring success feasible in those video games.-- Greg AumanBills: John Harbaugh outcoached Sean McDermott. On a play-to-play manner, it was thus crystal clear. It felt like the Ravens were actually having fun with 12 guys-- along with an added physical body in every scenario. Buffalo grass badly requires its starters back in the schedule. I have actually been commending coach McDermott for connecting and participating in the data backups on the deepness graph. And also they starred. But also for the first time this time, our company started to find why they're backups. Linebacker Dorian Williams, cornerback Camera Lewis as well as security Cole Bishop were actually unsatisfactory against Lamar Jackson and also Derrick Henry. While McDermott outcoached his challengers in the opening 3 full weeks, his staff appeared not really prepared and unready for the Ravens' physicality.Ravens: Therefore this was what Baltimore general manager Eric Decosta desired when he authorized Derrick Henry? When the time began, the Ravens' outrageous line was actually carrying out at such an inadequate degree that Holly possessed no room to operate. On the opening stage show of the team's get the Expenses, Holly went unaffected for 87 gardens. He was on pace to hurry for over 1,000 backyards-- in the activity. He found yourself with 209 gardens from scrimmage. That took the lots off Lamar Jackson, that just possessed six brings. So while Josh Allen tried to perform everything on the other side of the sphere (as well as took way a lot of success), Jackson reaped the benefits of awesome run help. This is actually the offense the Ravens intended to operate. The employees is actually clicking on. And also they're equally as risky as our team visualized they 'd been back in free agency when Henry signed up with the Ravens.-- Holly McKennaThe complying with article writers supported this account: Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) Greg Auman (@gregauman) Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) Eric D. Williams (@eric_d_williams). [Want fantastic tales provided straight to your inbox? 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