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

.FOX Sports' NFL specialists supply the largest takeaways from every Sunday game in Week 4 and also what they imply for each staff going forward.Eagles: There was certainly never a doubt that the Eagles outburst was actually heading to struggle without A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but there is actually really no justification wherefore their self defense is carrying out today. They gave up 445 gardens and let the Bucs score goals on 3 of their first four drives. They can't acquire any kind of stress on the quarterback, their insurance coverage is commonly dreadful (Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards). They introduced Vic Fangio to repair what was a protective mess final season, but once again, the Eagles possess one of the most awful defenses in the league. If they can't begin compeling the quarterback, their scheme is unsustainable. They have six sacks this period in four games, after the 2 they had on Sunday. With a front that features Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter, that seems nearly impossible.Bucs: Tom Brady was actually back at Raymond James Arena in Tampa Fl on Sunday-- this moment as a FOX expert-- to see his aged crew. What he observed was actually that he accurately left behind the Bucs in great palms. Cook Mayfield may have been gotten off the dump in 2014, yet he sure resembles he wasn't merely an one-year revival. He is actually been actually great this period and also was actually once more on Sunday, carving up the Eagles' shaky second for 347 backyards. He's got 2 excellent recipients (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin), a great collection, a sturdy rushing assault, a dangerous protection. All the elements sympathize him to turn the Bucs into a real challenger. Mayfield still possesses a great deal to verify, but he really performs appear like the old Mayfield-- the one that had sufficient skill to once be the No. 1 general pick in the 2018 NFL draught.-- Ralph Vacchiano [Connected: Tom Brady's LFG Gamer of the Game for Week 4: Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield] Tom Brady breaks down Cook Mayfield, Bucs' 33-16 get Eagles Vikings: Is there a far better playcalling duo than scalp instructor Kevin O'Connell as well as protective coordinator Brian Flores? I have a hard time to call one. Again and again, quarterback Sam Darnold has actually supplied, creating great choices and also obtaining the sphere into the palms of Minnesota's myriad playmakers. Bordered by this a lot ability and this scalp coach, Darnold never needed to have to become a world-beater, and yet he is actually tossed for several ratings in every video game this season. It is actually opportunity our company start taking Darnold truly-- particularly when he has this defense beyond of the round. Flores' program feels like a drifting amoeba: It has no form, no possibilities, it continuously changes throughout activities. It appears unsolvable, merely inquire some of the (truly excellent) quarterbacks that have counteracted it this period. The Vikings had five takeaways against their branch rivals in Veggie Gulf on Sunday and are actually presenting no signs of decelerating. Packers: Merely when it seemed Matt LaFleur had begun to identify the abovementioned defense in the end of the 3rd quarter on Sunday against the Vikings, the Packers continued to fire themselves in the foot. The bright side is that have not been actually a trend and also seems much more like an irregularity. LaFleur changed his whole repulsive system along with Malik Willis responsible in quarterback Jordan Affection's lack. Obtaining Affection back today, LaFleur switched it back, as well as it was back and forth in a functionality altered through fines and also decreases. However it was actually additionally against the most effective protection the Packers have actually seen this year. Participating in coming from behind likewise obtained the Packers away from their offensive rhythm, which ought to have featured operating back Josh Jacobs a whole lot much more. I declare this isn't an indicator of things ahead, but somewhat an outburst obtaining made use of to possessing its star back.-- Carmen VitaliRams: Personal injuries were bound to nibble the Rams inevitably. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is just one of the greatest when it relates to obtaining the ball out swiftly and also acknowledging tension. But the Bears defense created him pay for supporting the round in all, and also the splits on outburst have started to show for Los Angeles. Fortunately is actually that must feel better for the Rams when they get their top two receivers back, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. In even better information, the Rams' protective face appears exceptional. Collegiate colleagues Jared Verse and Braden Fiske are a hell of a tandem and are creating chaos. When Sean McVay's system receives well-balanced, they must verify to become a much better team. Until then, it's not heading to be very easy going. Bears: Can everyone kick back in Chicago right now? It had not been excellent, however it was quarterback Caleb Williams' best outing and also the greatest example of complementary football the Bears have actually shown this season. The self defense again came up link with an interception of Matthew Stafford in the long run zone in addition to yet another to seal the video game in the 4th quarter. Leaning on the defensive effort, Williams &amp Co. ultimately maintained offensive drives, and also it seems that aggressive planner Shane Waldron has actually determined his employees. D'Andre Swift had his coming-out celebration while Waldron used Roschon Johnson as his changeup back. The Bears are actually still acquiring used to each other and also they require to tidy up the pre-snap fines, but the vision is actually ending up being clearer in Chicago. The renovation is there full week to week. This is actually precisely what must have been anticipated of this particular crew, as well as it corrects on schedule.-- Carmen VitaliBears' Caleb Williams locates DJ Moore for a nine-yard TD vs. Rams Steelers: Justin Fields lastly showed off a capacity to carry Pittsburgh's outburst. Although it came in a loss, the Steelers needed to have to show the rest of the NFL the development of a big-boy offense to become taken into consideration a serious playoff competitor in the AFC. The Colts jumped bent on a 17-0 lead, pushing Fields and also Pittsburgh's outburst to open it up. Area obligated, throwing for 312 gardens as well as a goal, along with amounting to 51 yards as well as pair of credit ratings on the ground. Steelers repulsive organizer Arthur Johnson bent in to Area' one-of-a-kind ability, permitting him to make plays outside the wallet with his upper arm and his feet, with really good outcomes for the Steelers. Colts: Exists a quarterback dispute in Indianapolis? Anthony Richardson experienced a hip accident after a success by Pittsburgh security Minkah Fitzpatrick in the 1st fifty percent, obliging the second-year QB to leave behind the activity. Richardson carried out certainly not send back, yielding to in 2013's NFL Return Player of the Year, Joe Flacco. The 39-year-old participated in well, ending up 16 of 26 for 168 gardens and 2 touchdown passes. Richardson skipped a lot of his rookie season with a shoulder accident and has dealt with irregular play when healthy. With the Colts at 2-2, Flacco can be the best alternative for Indianapolis continuing, making it possible for Richardson time to recuperate and also profit from seeing a skilled expert.-- Eric D. WilliamsSaints: Where possesses the Saints' appealing big-play outburst gone under brand new coordinator Klint Kubiak? New Orleans possessed a 59-yard goal in the opening one-fourth of the season as well as 3 plays of 30-plus yards in an outstanding gain at Dallas. As well as in the two full weeks given that, they haven't possessed a solitary play of 30-plus backyards. Quarterback Derek Carr's four-game trend on touchdown passes is actually 3, 2, 1, absolutely no. The last two poor provings have resulted in close, late-game losses to the Eagles and Falcons. Carr managed to execute a goal ride to lead along with a moment left Sunday, but Atlanta ga addressed along with a 58-yard field goal to defeat the Saints. We knew New Orleans wasn't visiting suffer 45 aspects an activity as it carried out in the very first 2 weeks, however sitting at 2-2 right now, the outburst has actually had pair of forthright full weeks of average football.Falcons: Kirk Cousins didn't toss a touchdown, however did merely good enough in the final moment to put together a creature kick coming from Younghoe Koo for an important last-minute draw the Saints. Relatives possesses only 4 touchdowns in four games. One TD an activity is what the Falcons were getting from middling quarterbacks final season without spending $180 thousand. If Atlanta georgia is visiting be more than a. 500 staff, the Falcons require much more of the outdated Relatives, rather than somebody who can prepare their collaborate for three basket in the second one-half to gain a squeaker. However, for now, it's good enough to possess them 2-2 and matched with the Saints entering a significant home video game versus the Bucs on Thursday night.-- Greg AumanYounghoe Koo practices a 58-yard basket to beat Saints 26-24 Jaguars: Merely a soul-crushing defeat for the Jaguars. They played their greatest game of the period Sunday-- the kind of efficiency that could possibly possess turned their distressing 2024 around-- but couldn't find a means to complete on either edge of the ball down the stretch, blowing a third-quarter lead. Right now we hang around to observe just how Jacksonville answers continuing. Does it hold on to the good-- a season-high twenty points, its first takeaway of the season (on unique crews), solid performances from Brian Thomas Jr. as well as Religious Kirk, breakout showings coming from 2023 draft picks Storage tank Bigsby and Ventrell Miller-- or performs an 0-4 hole do away with any hope that was left for the period? Next full week's time with the division-rival Colts ought to give our team quality one method or even the other.Texans: Nico Collins is a top-five recipient in the NFL now, time frame. Along with 12 catches for 151 backyards as well as a goal versus Jacksonville, he's on rate for 2,078 receiving lawns for the time. He is actually a mismatch headache downfield with his blend of size, rate and also participate in strength. His scramble-drill connection with C.J. Stroud is starting to seem like several of those excellent quarterback-wide receiver tandems our experts've found in latest past history. Although we have actually yet to see Houston's receiver triad at complete toughness-- second-year expert Storage tank Dell, who is actually possessed a slow-moving beginning to the season, overlooked Sunday's game because of injury-- Collins looks like the undisputed WR1. That should make the Texans' proficient offense all the more difficult as the period wears on.-- Ben ArthurBroncos: The Broncos have actually gained two straight considering that it appears they possess a truly good self defense. Which's important since the defense is heading to need to bring them this season as they make an effort to gain despite rookie quarterback Bo Nix. At some point he'll perhaps be terrific, but that aspect is actually not today. Provided, the situations were actually inadequate as well as the Planes self defense is actually good, however Nix was actually especially dreadful-- only 12 of 25 for 60 lawns. He really did not toss an interception as well as he did throw his very first job touchdown pass, so that is actually good. However he'll need to become a whole lot better to assist a defense that is actually carrying out all it can. Denver had five sacks and compelled a turnover versus the Planes on Sunday. The Broncos have 16 sacks as well as have obliged five turnovers this period. They can win keeping that, if Nix may even come to a point where he can at least "succeed" a game with any sort of uniformity. Jets: Was it truly merely one full week ago that Aaron Rodgers resembled his aged personal and also the Jets looked all set to end up being a Super Dish challenger? Since what they carried out on Sunday was actually the particular opposite. Their outburst looked entirely out of sync versus a poor crew. Rodgers threw for only 225 gardens. Breece Venue possessed a hard-to-fathom 4 lawns on 10 carries. And also the Planes committed 13 penalties (six of which were dropped). Certain, it was actually storming, however that can not possibly be actually an excuse for an offense that looked like a remainder of their old, hideous, Zach Wilson days. Possibly Rodgers' efficiency last week versus the Patriots was actually the outlier. If thus, these Planes will certainly have a tough time also contending for a playoff berth. They have actually got a top self defense, great youthful repulsive talent, and also perhaps the most ideal quarterback they have actually invited many years. Yet performances enjoy this spin all of it in to a misuse.-- Ralph VacchianoBengals: The Bengals advised the NFL that they are actually an AFC competitor. After losing each of their very first three games through six factors or even less, they trump the Panthers when driving by dual digits. Perhaps you put a reference mark certainly there because it is actually the Panthers, however the way Cincinnati's offense is actually starting to hum should make potential enemies anxious. They've improved their factor overall weekly. Joe Lair at this moment seems to have put the arm injury coming from last season behind him. Both JaMarr Pursuit as well as Tee Higgins possessed more than 60 acquiring gardens for the very first time this time. Probabilities are against Cincinnati creating the playoffs with a 1-3 begin, but its own outrageous firepower makes just about anything possible. Joe Burrow on what Bengals' very first win means Panthers: With Andy Dalton under center, the Panthers may certainly not be actually a good team, yet they're in fact certainly not as bad as our experts have actually been actually suggested. They have actually set up 70 factors in pair of activities along with the expert reviewed to thirteen in 2 with Bryce Young. The Panthers' second-half rally Sunday came small, yet they possess a fight to them that they didn't possess with the former No. 1 total selection. And we're finding extra coming from their recipients along with Dalton throwing elapseds. Possessing Diontae Johnson and first-round novice Xavier Legette to depend on along with Adam Thielen on damaged reserve isn't a space that's without ability. Each possessed goals versus Cincinnati. Running back Chuba Hubbard possessed a second consecutive 100-yard rushing video game, as well. Contention is much more sensible for Carolina in future years, however it must a minimum of be actually very competitive in 2024. Their following two enemies are both.500 in the Bears and also the divisional-rival Falcons, embodying winnable video games.-- Ben ArthurCommanders: The very early favorite for NFL aide train of the year must be Washington offending coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, that went back to Arizona (where he was actually fired as scalp instructor) and also put on an annoying medical clinic. He is actually a big reason why Jayden Daniels (26 of 30, 233 lawns, 1 TD, 1 INT) has actually resembled the most ideal of the rookie quarterbacks and also has amazingly completed 82.1% of his passes this period. Yes, it's due to the fact that Daniels is actually good as well as is creating excellent selections. However a great deal of it relates to Kingsbury's plan and also contacts. He is actually certainly not overdoing it with his rookie. He is actually phoning lots of short successfully pases and also display screens as well as high-percentage throws, and also using a great deal of run-pass alternative (RPO) plays to always keep the defense off harmony. He is actually putting Daniels in great positions to possess results, as well as the 23-year-old is actually capitalizing on it. Oh, and hi, they've acquired the Leaders (3-1) in first place in the NFC East. Who observed that coming? Jayden Daniels speaks on Commanders' dominant 42-14 sway Cardinals Cardinals: Why possess the Cardinals switched Kyler Murray in to a game supervisor? Perform they assume that's working with him or even them? He is actually closing in on 2 years removed coming from his ACL personal injury, so it can't be that he's still hurt. However he's very little of a tool anymore. He managed as soon as for 3 backyards within this video game as well as has actually managed merely 16 opportunities this season. As well as even though Arizona included a weapon in newbie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Murray is actually refraining from doing a lot via the air either. On Sunday, he ended up 16 of 22 for just 142 lawns versus what was actually statistically the second-worst passing away self defense in the NFL. Two times in 4 video games he's been actually under 200 gardens, as well as he is actually topped 210 just once. It definitely appears like Jonathan Gannon and also his outrageous organizer, Drew Petzing, are actually making an effort to safeguard him, like he is actually a rookie, or pain. They're accurately certainly not even attempting to use him like he need to be actually utilized.-- Ralph VacchianoPatriots: Costs Belichick would certainly be appalled. This Patriots defense is a clutter without him. Throughout training school, the refrain from New England was that the defense was heading to always keep the Patriots in activities, particularly banking on a sturdy secondary featuring securities Kyle Dugger and also Jabrill Peppers and also cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and also Jonathan Jones. Gonzalez has actually been actually impressive. However the defensive device, all at once, has been foolishness. Geno Johnson, Aaron Rodgers and Brock Purdy have actually all dissected this system with shocking ease. To make concerns worse, Dugger left behind the game and also did not return. It is actually a negative scenario that only appears to worsen. It begs the inquiry: Will the Patriots gain an additional game? 49ers: Kyle Shanahan could likewise be dismayed. The 49ers weren't also actually trying. They were actually not particularly crisp. They weren't executing in 6th gear. Consequently ball game remained closer than it must possess. Ball game legally could possess been 40-0. San Francisco left behind a couple of turnovers on the field. It really did not preserve the total dominance that it displayed in the opening 10 mins. And the 49ers trainers may put up some movie on Monday to present the gamers where they created blunders-- and certainly not possess their players laugh them off the platform. But that only mosts likely to show how complete the 49ers are this year-- from quarterback to take on to recipient to cornerback to protective end. It is actually outrageous that they can easily coast to success playing lower than a fourth of great regulation football.-- Holly McKenna'Found a way together': Brock Purdy after 49ers' sway Patriots Chiefs: Travis Kelce awoke coming from an early-season rest, totaling seven catches for 89 gardens on 9 aim ats. Newbie Xavier Worthy included 73 obtaining backyards, consisting of a 54-yard function for a TD. That is actually a benefit since the Chiefs require the development from Kelce as well as Worthy with the crew's best target in Rashee Rice enduring a leg trauma that Chiefs move trainer Andy Reid eventually referred to as "bad." With Rice not available, Kelce must reemerge as Patrick Mahomes' security blanket and Worthwhile likewise requires to handle a bigger part. Together with that, Mahomes still has certainly not played to his standard MVP-level by means of the very first quarter of the time, along with 6 touchdown passes and also 5 interceptions in four activities. However Kansas Metropolitan area is actually 4-0, which must be actually scary for the rest of the NFL. Chargers: While scalp coach Jim Harbaugh did certainly not receive the succeed against his AFC West competing, the Bolts revealed they can fight toe-to-toe along with the standing up for Super Bowl champs. Quarterback Justin Herbert was doubtful moving into this weekend's competition after intensifying a high-ankle sprain recently versus the Steelers. Yet Herbert revealed excellent wheelchair in playing with the discomfort, completing 16 of 27 passes for 179 gardens and a touchdown, without interceptions. Herbert was sacked twice and reached yet another 10 times. Outrageous coordinator Greg Roman carried out a solid job of highlighting the operating video game and obtaining the reception away from Herbert's palms quickly to stay away from any sort of excessive hits.-- Eric D. WilliamsBrowns: Kevin Stefanski was actually NFL Train of the Year in 2013! That makes it all the more amazing that Cleveland is actually 1-3 and also their only succeed is against the 0-4 Jaguars. The fourth one-fourth of Sunday's reduction to the Raiders is a damning assortment of self-implosion-- an 82-yard touchdown quashed through a carrying penalty, a fourth-down sack after getting 9 backyards away from a game-winning touchdown. You can easily suggest Deshaun Watson being average, yet this was the greatest self defense in football in 2013, and also they have actually dropped to Gardner Minshew as well as Daniel Jones. Now they're at red-hot Washington, and also it is actually challenging to identify the upcoming gain on Cleveland's timetable. It thinks that benching Watson is actually unpreventable, however additionally not modifying the ultimate end result a lot either.Raiders: The best portion of Las Vegas taking out a close win over Cleveland? The Raiders located some aspect of a running game in the post-Josh Jacobs globe. Las Vegas was available in balancing a league-low 52 gardens every video game, however blew up for 152 on 29 holds Sunday. Alexander Mattison rushed for 60, Zamir White happened by means of for 50, and also when you rush for 152, it's OK if your quarterback tosses for simply 130 backyards, as Gardner Minshew carried out. For an activity through which the Raiders didn't have their greatest 2 players in Maxx Crosby as well as Davante Adams, a hideous gain is still a wonderful win. It doesn't remove dropping to the Panthers, and they'll possess their palms full with pair of better defenses in Denver as well as Pittsburgh up following, yet if they can easily set up also an average operate game, it makes low-scoring victories possible in those games.-- Greg AumanBills: John Harbaugh outcoached Sean McDermott. On a play-to-play basis, it was thus crystal clear. It felt like the Ravens were actually enjoying with 12 guys-- along with an added body system in every situation. Buffalo grass badly requires its own beginners back in the lineup. I've been actually complimenting trainer McDermott for plugging as well as participating in the backups on the deepness chart. As well as they starred. But also for the first time this period, we started to see why they are actually back-ups. Linebacker Dorian Williams, cornerback Webcam Lewis as well as protection Cole Diocesan were actually unsatisfactory versus Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. While McDermott outcoached his challengers in the opening three full weeks, his group appeared not really prepared and unready for the Ravens' physicality.Ravens: So this was what Baltimore standard supervisor Eric Decosta wanted when he authorized Derrick Holly? When the season started, the Ravens' objectionable line was actually performing at such an inadequate amount that Holly possessed no space to operate. On the position play of the team's draw the Expenses, Holly went unblemished for 87 yards. He was on step to hurry for over 1,000 gardens-- in the video game. He ended up along with 209 gardens coming from scrimmage. That took the load off Lamar Jackson, that merely had 6 brings. Therefore while Josh Allen made an effort to perform it all on the other side of the ball (and took method a lot of big hits), Jackson reaped the benefits of awesome run support. This is the offense the Ravens wanted to manage. The workers is actually clicking. And also they are actually just as harmful as our experts envisioned they 'd been back in free of cost force when Henry signed up with the Ravens.-- Holly McKennaThe observing authors added to this account: Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) Greg Auman (@gregauman) Holly McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) Eric D. Williams (@eric_d_williams). [Want excellent stories supplied right to your inbox? 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