In a thrilling Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season, we saw some incredible performances, surprising upsets, and a few teams making a statement early on. Here are the 32 things we learned from this action-packed week:
1. The Minnesota Vikings are making a case for themselves as the top team in the NFC. With a perfect 4-0 record, they are the first team in the conference to reach this milestone. Their victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field was a statement win, solidifying their position at the top of the standings.
1b. Despite their dominant performance, the Vikings defense showed some weaknesses, only managing one sack in the game. However, they made up for it with four turnovers, including three interceptions, and effectively shut down the Packers’ top-ranked run game.
1c. The Vikings-Packers game was hyped up as the “Game of the Week” but initially seemed like a blowout with Minnesota taking a 28-0 lead. However, the Packers mounted a comeback, showing resilience and determination before ultimately falling short.
2. Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens put on a show on Sunday night, rushing for 199 yards and a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills. Henry’s performance was a key factor in the Ravens’ dominant 35-10 victory over the previously unbeaten Bills.
2a. Despite a few negative-yardage runs and a late-game fumble, Henry fell just one yard short of the 200-yard mark. His incredible rushing total over the past two weeks showcases his talent and impact on the Ravens’ offense.
2b. Henry’s 87-yard touchdown run to start the game set the tone for the Ravens and was the longest in the team’s 29-season history. This impressive feat adds to his list of long touchdown runs, including a 99-yarder and a 94-yarder during his time with the Tennessee Titans.
0-3. Three winless teams entered Week 4 with hopes of turning their season around. Historically, only six teams that started 0-3 have made it to the playoffs since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The Cincinnati Bengals got their first win against the Carolina Panthers, while the Tennessee Titans will look to follow suit on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins.
With each passing week, the NFL continues to provide us with excitement, drama, and unexpected twists. As we head into Week 5, the league’s competitive landscape remains wide open, and we eagerly anticipate more thrilling matchups and standout performances. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and analysis as the season progresses.
