Oct 6, 2026 · 1h 24m
Week 4 reshapes the NFL’s contender picture
NFL Week 4 Recap: Patriots Upset Bills, CeeDee Lamb Makes History | Monday Night NFL Blitz Ep. 563
The episode weighs whether unbeaten teams are truly dominant while testing emerging contenders, quarterback development, and coaching decisions across the league.
- 1New England’s upset of Buffalo exposes questions about the Bills’ rushing balance and Josh Allen’s aggressive style.
- 2Dallas survives Houston as CeeDee Lamb drives a comeback, while the Texans face scrutiny over their offense and defense.
- 3Jacksonville emerges as a balanced AFC contender even as Cincinnati’s defense and running game remain unresolved.
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New England defeats Buffalo 29-26 after Drake Maye leads a late winning drive against Josh Allen.
The brief
Week 4 produces a crowded contender conversation: San Francisco and Kansas City remain unbeaten, while Jacksonville gains credibility and New England shocks Buffalo.
The panel treats quarterback development as a central fault line, questioning how fairly young passers can be judged amid injuries, weak support, or unstable coaching.
Dallas rallies past Houston behind CeeDee Lamb and its running game, but the comeback also sharpens questions about C.J. Stroud’s situation and the Texans’ balance.
The Giants’ 3-1 start and a 56-24 win over Arizona prompt discussion of young talent, defensive dominance, and whether Kayvon Thibodeaux could be moved.
The clearest swing comes in New England, where Drake Maye leads a late winning drive against Josh Allen and punctures Buffalo’s early undefeated-season narrative.
Across the remaining results, the panel tests coaching, roster construction, and quarterback ceilings from Philadelphia and Los Angeles to Cincinnati, Carolina, and Detroit.