Welcome to the Week 4 grades roundup.
This week was marred by a spate of significant injuries. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson exited at halftime with an ankle issue against the Titans. Saquon Barkley didn’t return for the Eagles after suffering a first-quarter hamstring injury versus the Rams. The Bengals were hit hard when Ja’Marr Chase left in the first half with a concussion and Tee Higgins later suffered an adductor injury. The Broncos lost 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain to an ankle problem. And in London, the Commanders saw Marcus Mariota leave with a knee injury in the game against the Colts.
So how did those absences shape the Week 4 grades? Here are the results:
– Jaguars (3-1) 22, Bengals (2-2) 17
– Panthers (2-2) 32, Lions (2-2) 26
– Chiefs (4-0) 30, Raiders (3-1) 27
– Seahawks (3-1) 30, Chargers (4-0) 23
– 49ers (4-0) 24, Broncos (2-2) 14
– Vikings (4-0) 15, Dolphins (0-4) 10
– Patriots (2-2) 29, Bills (3-1) 26
– Cowboys (2-2) 34, Texans (0-4) 30
– Rams (2-2) 24, Eagles (2-2) 20
– Bears (3-1) 23, Jets (1-3) 12
– Giants (3-1) 36, Cardinals (1-3) 24
– Packers (2-2) 17, Buccaneers (0-4) 14
– Ravens (3-1) 24, Titans (0-4) 18
– Colts (2-2) 30, Commanders (1-3) 13 — in London
– Browns (3-1) 27, Steelers (2-2) 24 — Thursday
Fan take: Injuries to high-profile players can instantly reshape team trajectories and the playoff landscape, so these Week 4 developments matter much more than single-game outcomes. If key players are sidelined long term, we could see increased parity, roster shakeups and a faster rise of depth players who change the season’s storyline.
Source: www.cbssports.com
