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

.FOX Sports' NFL specialists provide the biggest takeaways coming from every Sunday game in Full week 4 as well as what they indicate for every staff going forward.Eagles: There was actually never ever a hesitation that the Eagles offense was actually going to struggle without A.J. Brown as well as DeVonta Johnson, but there is actually actually no reason of what their protection is doing at this moment. They gave up 445 backyards and also permit the Bucs score touchdowns on 3 of their 1st four drives. They can not obtain any type of stress on the quarterback, their insurance coverage is normally terrible (Baker Mayfield threw for 347 lawns). They produced Vic Fangio to fix what was actually a protective mess final time, but once again, the Eagles have one of the most awful defenses in the organization. If they can't start pushing the quarterback, their system is actually unsustainable. They possess six sacks this season in 4 video games, after the 2 they had on Sunday. Along with a face that features Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat as well as Jalen Carter, that seems to be just about impossible.Bucs: Tom Brady was back at Raymond James Coliseum in Tampa on Sunday-- this time as a FOX professional-- to see his outdated staff. What he saw was actually that he precisely left the Bucs in excellent hands. Baker Mayfield might have been actually grabbed off the dump in 2014, but he sure seems like he had not been merely an one-year revival. He's been actually excellent this period and also was again on Sunday, sculpting up the Eagles' shaky secondary for 347 yards. He is actually obtained 2 great recipients (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin), a great line, a strong hurrying assault, a hazardous protection. All the substances are there for him to switch the Bucs right into a real opponent. Mayfield still possesses a whole lot to prove, but he truly performs look like the aged Mayfield-- the one who possessed sufficient ability to once be the No. 1 total choice in the 2018 NFL draft.-- Ralph Vacchiano [Related: Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Ready Full Week 4: Buccaneers QB Cook Mayfield] Tom Brady breaks Baker Mayfield, Bucs' 33-16 gain Eagles Vikings: Is there a much better playcalling duo than head train Kevin O'Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores? I strain to call one. Repeatedly, quarterback Sam Darnold has provided, making superb choices and acquiring the round into the hands of Minnesota's myriad playmakers. Neighbored by this a lot skill and this scalp trainer, Darnold certainly never needed to become a world-beater, and also yet he is actually thrown for various ratings in every video game this period. It's opportunity we begin taking Darnold truly-- particularly when he has this protection beyond of the ball. Flores' plan is like a drifting amoeba: It possesses no form, no possibilities, it continually modifies throughout video games. It appears unsolvable, just talk to some of the (truly excellent) quarterbacks who have actually violated it this period. The Vikings possessed 5 takeaways versus their branch competitors in Veggie Bay on Sunday as well as are actually showing no indicators of decreasing. Packers: Only when it seemed to be Matt LaFleur had begun to identify the aforementioned defense in the end of the 3rd fourth on Sunday versus the Vikings, the Packers remained to fire on their own in the feet. The bright side is that have not been actually a style as well as looks to be much more like an anomaly. LaFleur switched his whole entire repulsive system with Malik Willis responsible in quarterback Jordan Affection's lack. Obtaining Affection back recently, LaFleur shifted it back, and it was back and forth in a performance marred by charges and also declines. Yet it was actually likewise versus the greatest defense the Packers have actually viewed this year. Playing from responsible for likewise received the Packers out of their objectionable rhythm, which need to have consisted of managing back Josh Jacobs a great deal even more. I declare this isn't an indicator of factors to follow, but somewhat an outburst obtaining used to possessing its star back.-- Carmen VitaliRams: Traumas were tied to bite the Rams at some point. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is one of the best when it involves getting the ball out promptly and realizing pressure. However the Bears self defense produced him purchase supporting the ball in all, and the splits on offense have actually begun to reveal for Los Angeles. The good news is actually that must improve for the Rams when they obtain their best pair of receivers back, Puka Nacua and also Cooper Kupp. In also much better information, the Rams' defensive face appears amazing. Collegiate colleagues Jared Knowledgeable and Braden Fiske are actually a hell of a tandem and also are actually wreaking havoc. Once Sean McVay's device receives healthy, they need to show to be a far better staff. Until after that, it is actually not going to be quick and easy going. Bears: Can everyone loosen up in Chicago currently? It had not been ideal, but it was quarterback Caleb Williams' finest day trip as well as the most ideal instance of complementary volleyball the Bears have shown this time. The protection again came up link with an interception of Matthew Stafford in the end zone in addition to an additional to seal off the video game in the 4th one-fourth. Leaning on the defensive effort, Williams &amp Co. eventually preserved aggressive travels, and it appears that aggressive planner Shane Waldron has figured out his personnel. D'Andre Swift had his coming-out celebration while Waldron used Roschon Johnson as his changeup back. The Bears are still obtaining utilized to one another and also they require to tidy up the pre-snap fines, yet the vision is coming to be clearer in Chicago. The enhancement is there week to week. This is actually exactly what ought to have been actually expected of this staff, and also it corrects on schedule.-- Carmen VitaliBears' Caleb Williams discovers DJ Moore for a nine-yard TD vs. Rams Steelers: Justin Fields finally showed off a capacity to lug Pittsburgh's offense. Although it can be found in a reduction, the Steelers needed to have to reveal the rest of the NFL the advancement of a big-boy outburst to become considered a major playoff opponent in the AFC. The Colts jumped bent on a 17-0 lead, obliging Area and also Pittsburgh's outburst to open it up. Specialization bound, tossing for 312 yards and a goal, in addition to completing 51 gardens and 2 ratings on the ground. Steelers outrageous coordinator Arthur Smith bent into Area' unique skill set, enabling him to help make plays outside the pocket along with his upper arm as well as his feet, with great end results for the Steelers. Colts: Exists a quarterback dispute in Indianapolis? Anthony Richardson suffered a hip trauma after a success through Pittsburgh security Minkah Fitzpatrick in the very first half, forcing the second-year QB to leave behind the video game. Richardson did not return, paving the way to in 2014's NFL Rebound Player of the Year, Joe Flacco. The 39-year-old played effectively, ending up 16 of 26 for 168 gardens as well as two goal passes. Richardson missed many of his rookie period along with a shoulder personal injury and has actually battled with irregular play when healthy. Along with the Colts at 2-2, Flacco could be the very best possibility for Indianapolis moving on, making it possible for Richardson time to recover and also gain from seeing a knowledgeable pro.-- Eric D. WilliamsSaints: Where possesses the Saints' appealing big-play outburst gone under brand new planner Klint Kubiak? New Orleans had a 59-yard touchdown in the opening quarter of the period as well as three stage shows of 30-plus lawns in an exceptional gain at Dallas. And in the 2 full weeks because, they have not possessed a single play of 30-plus gardens. Quarterback Derek Carr's four-game style on goal passes is actually 3, 2, 1, absolutely no. The last two poor showings have resulted in close, late-game reductions to the Eagles as well as Falcons. Carr had the capacity to implement a goal ride to lead along with a min left Sunday, however Atlanta georgia answered with a 58-yard basket to defeat the Saints. We knew New Orleans wasn't visiting experience forty five aspects an activity as it performed in the initial pair of weeks, but resting at 2-2 today, the offense has possessed 2 trustworthy weeks of regular football.Falcons: Kirk Cousins didn't throw a goal, but performed only good enough in the final minute to establish a beast zing coming from Younghoe Koo for an important last-minute win over the Saints. Relatives has merely four touchdowns in 4 video games. One TD a game is what the Falcons were actually obtaining from okay quarterbacks last season without spending $180 million. If Atlanta is heading to be much more than a. five hundred staff, the Falcons need to have a lot more of the outdated Relatives, rather than someone that may specify their partner for 3 basket in the 2nd half to succeed a squeaker. But also for right now, it suffices to have them 2-2 and tied with the Saints going into a large home activity versus the Bucs on Thursday evening.-- Greg AumanYounghoe Koo exercises a 58-yard field goal to beat Saints 26-24 Jaguars: Just a soul-crushing defeat for the Jaguars. They played their best activity of the time Sunday-- the kind of functionality that might've turned their terrible 2024 all around-- but couldn't find a method to finish on either side of the ball down the extent, wasting a third-quarter lead. Right now we wait to find exactly how Jacksonville answers moving forward. Does it cling to the good-- a season-high 20 factors, its very first takeaway of the season (on exclusive groups), solid efficiencies from Brian Thomas Jr. and also Religious Kirk, outbreak showings coming from 2023 draft selects Tank Bigsby as well as Ventrell Miller-- or performs an 0-4 hole eliminate any kind of chance that was actually left for the time? Next full week's time along with the division-rival Colts must give our team quality one means or the other.Texans: Nico Collins is actually a top-five recipient in the NFL at the moment, duration. With 12 catches for 151 lawns and a goal against Jacksonville, he performs rate for 2,078 acquiring yards for the time. He's an inequality headache downfield along with his blend of measurements, speed and play stamina. His scramble-drill relationship with C.J. Stroud is actually beginning to seem like a few of those terrific quarterback-wide recipient tandems our experts have actually seen in current record. Despite the fact that our company've yet to find Houston's receiver trio at total strength-- second-year professional Container Dell, who's had a sluggish begin to the period, overlooked Sunday's game due to personal injury-- Collins appears like the undeniable WR1. That ought to make the Texans' gifted outburst all the more hard as the time endures.-- Ben ArthurBroncos: The Broncos have succeeded two in a row due to the fact that it ends up they have a really great self defense. And that is essential considering that the self defense is going to need to hold them this time as they make an effort to succeed even with rookie quarterback Bo Nix. At some point he'll most likely be actually great, yet that factor is certainly not today. Granted, the situations were poor and the Planes protection is actually really good, however Nix was particularly dreadful-- only 12 of 25 for 60 lawns. He didn't toss an interception and he performed toss his very first job goal pass, to make sure that is actually good. Yet he'll require to become a whole lot much better to help out a defense that's carrying out all it can. Denver had 5 sacks and also obliged a turn over against the Planes on Sunday. The Broncos have 16 sacks and also have compelled five turn overs this season. They may gain with that said, if Nix may even come to a factor where he may a minimum of "manage" a video game with any sort of consistency. Jets: Was it actually merely one full week ago that Aaron Rodgers resembled his old personal as well as the Planes appeared all set to come to be a Super Bowl competitor? Because what they carried out on Sunday was actually the specific contrary. Their offense appeared completely away from sync against a poor crew. Rodgers threw for only 225 yards. Breece Venue possessed a hard-to-fathom four yards on 10 carries. As well as the Jets dedicated 13 penalties (six of which were actually dropped). Sure, it was actually storming, but that can not probably be a reason for an outburst that resembled a remnant of their aged, unsightly, Zach Wilson days. Possibly Rodgers' performance recently against the Patriots was actually the outlier. If thus, these Jets will possess a difficult time also contending for a playoff berth. They have actually received a best defense, good young objectionable talent, as well as possibly the best quarterback they have actually had in decades. But efficiencies similar to this turn all of it into a refuse.-- Ralph VacchianoBengals: The Bengals reminded the NFL that they are actually an AFC contender. After shedding each of their initial 3 activities through six aspects or fewer, they defeat the Panthers on the road by double digits. Maybe you place a reference mark there certainly due to the fact that it's the Panthers, however the technique Cincinnati's offense is starting to hum ought to make future opponents concerned. They've boosted their factor overall each week. Joe Retreat at this moment appears to have put the arm injury from final period behind him. Each JaMarr Pursuit and also Tee Higgins had greater than 60 getting backyards for the first time this period. Chances are against Cincinnati creating the playoffs with a 1-3 begin, however its objectionable firepower creates everything feasible. Joe Retreat about what Bengals' initial succeed methods Panthers: With Andy Dalton under center, the Panthers might certainly not be an excellent group, however they're in fact not as bad as our team have actually been converted. They have actually installed 70 factors in 2 games along with the pro contrasted to 13 in two with Bryce Young. The Panthers' second-half rally Sunday happened small, but they possess a match to all of them that they didn't have with the past No. 1 general selection. As well as our team are actually finding more from their recipients along with Dalton throwing elapseds. Possessing Diontae Johnson and first-round newbie Xavier Legette to rely on along with Adam Thielen on wounded get isn't a space that is actually devoid of talent. Both had goals against Cincinnati. Operating back Chuba Hubbard had a 2nd consecutive 100-yard hurrying game, as well. Contention is actually even more reasonable for Carolina in potential years, yet it needs to at least be actually competitive in 2024. Their upcoming 2 enemies are actually each.500 in the Bears and also the divisional-rival Falcons, exemplifying winnable games.-- Ben ArthurCommanders: The very early favorite for NFL associate train of the year needs to be Washington objectionable planner Kliff Kingsbury, who got back to Arizona (where he was actually discharged as head coach) as well as apply an annoying clinic. He is actually a major reason that Jayden Daniels (26 of 30, 233 backyards, 1 TD, 1 INT) has resembled the greatest of the newbie quarterbacks and has actually amazingly completed 82.1% of his elapseds this season. Yes, it is actually given that Daniels is actually excellent as well as is helping make fantastic choices. Yet a bunch of it involves Kingsbury's program and also phones. He's certainly not exaggerating it along with his novice. He is actually phoning great deals of quick elapseds and also monitors and high-percentage tosses, and also making use of a ton of run-pass alternative (RPO) plays to keep the defense off equilibrium. He is actually putting Daniels in great postures to have success, as well as the 23-year-old is benefiting from it. Oh, as well as hi there, they have actually obtained the Commanders (3-1) in starting point in the NFC East. Who viewed that coming? Jayden Daniels communicates on Commanders' leading 42-14 draw Cardinals Cardinals: Why have the Cardinals turned Kyler Murray into a game manager? Perform they assume that is actually working for him or them? He is actually surrounding two years gotten rid of from his ACL trauma, so it can't be actually that he is actually still hurt. However he's not much of a weapon anymore. He managed when for three yards in this particular video game as well as has actually managed simply 16 times this period. As well as although Arizona added a tool in newbie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Murray is refraining from doing much via the air either. On Sunday, he ended up 16 of 22 for simply 142 lawns against what was actually statistically the second-worst passing protection in the NFL. Two times in four activities he is actually been actually under 200 gardens, and he is actually topped 210 just the moment. It really seems like Jonathan Gannon and also his annoying organizer, Drew Petzing, are making an effort to defend him, like he's a rookie, or even hurt. They're accurately certainly not also trying to use him like he ought to be actually utilized.-- Ralph VacchianoPatriots: Bill Belichick will be actually appalled. This Patriots protection is actually a mess without him. During the course of training school, the avoid New England was actually that the defense was actually mosting likely to keep the Patriots in games, exclusively trusting a solid additional including safeties Kyle Dugger and also Jabrill Peppers as well as cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones. Gonzalez has in fact been excellent. Yet the defensive system, as a whole, has actually been actually foolishness. Geno Johnson, Aaron Rodgers and Brock Purdy have actually all scrutinized this system along with surprising ease. To produce matters worse, Dugger left behind the video game and did certainly not return. It is actually a bad circumstance that merely seems to worsen. It pleads the question: Will the Patriots succeed another game? 49ers: Kyle Shanahan could likewise be actually appalled. The 49ers weren't even truly making an effort. They were not particularly crisp. They weren't carrying out in sixth gear. And so ball game kept closer than it should have. The score properly might possess been 40-0. San Francisco left a couple of turn overs on the field. It failed to sustain the total authority that it showed in the opening 10 mins. As well as the 49ers coaches can set up some film on Monday to reveal the gamers where they created mistakes-- and also not possess their players laugh all of them off the platform. However that only goes to demonstrate how complete the 49ers are this year-- from quarterback to deal with to recipient to cornerback to protective end. It is actually absurd that they can coast to triumph playing lower than a quarter of really good soccer.-- Henry McKenna'Found a way with each other': Brock Purdy after 49ers' sway Patriots Chiefs: Travis Kelce awoke from an early-season rest, completing 7 catches for 89 backyards on nine targets. Rookie Xavier Worthy incorporated 73 receiving backyards, including a 54-yard function for a TD. That is actually an advantage given that the Chiefs need the manufacturing from Kelce and Worthwhile with the group's leading intended in Rashee Rice going through a leg trauma that Chiefs head trainer Andy Reid eventually described as "bad." With Rice unavailable, Kelce must reemerge as Patrick Mahomes' reassurance as well as Deserving also needs to tackle a larger duty. Together with that, Mahomes still has certainly not participated in to his usual MVP-level through the 1st one-fourth of the time, along with six touchdown passes and also five interceptions in four video games. However Kansas Area is 4-0, which should be scary for the rest of the NFL. Chargers: While head instructor Jim Harbaugh carried out not obtain the gain against his AFC West rivalrous, the Screws presented they may fight toe-to-toe along with the speaking up for Super Dish champs. Quarterback Justin Herbert was dubious heading in to this weekend's contest after worsening a high-ankle strain last week against the Steelers. But Herbert presented great movement in playing by means of the ache, completing 16 of 27 masquerade 179 yards and also a goal, without interceptions. Herbert was sacked two times as well as struck an additional 10 times. Objectionable coordinator Greg Roman did a strong work of emphasizing the running video game and acquiring the reception out of Herbert's palms rapidly to stay away from any sort of unneeded favorites.-- Eric D. WilliamsBrowns: Kevin Stefanski was NFL Coach of the Year in 2014! That makes it all the more fantastic that Cleveland is 1-3 as well as their only succeed protests the 0-4 Jaguars. The 4th one-fourth of Sunday's loss to the Raiders is actually a frightening collection of self-implosion-- an 82-yard touchdown quashed through a holding charge, a fourth-down sack after receiving 9 gardens out of a game-winning touchdown. You may suggest Deshaun Watson being actually common, yet this was the very best self defense in soccer in 2015, and they have actually shed to Gardner Minshew and Daniel Jones. Currently they go to red-hot Washington, and it is actually difficult to locate the upcoming gain on Cleveland's schedule. It thinks that benching Watson is actually unpreventable, but likewise not modifying the last end result much either.Raiders: The most effective aspect of Las Vegas pulling out a near sway Cleveland? The Raiders found some form of an operating activity in the post-Josh Jacobs globe. Sin city can be found in averaging a league-low 52 yards every video game, however blew up for 152 on 29 holds Sunday. Alexander Mattison hurried for 60, Zamir White happened via for 50, and when you hurry for 152, it is actually fine if your quarterback tosses for only 130 yards, as Gardner Minshew performed. For a game in which the Raiders really did not possess their finest pair of gamers in Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams, an ugly win is actually still a fantastic win. It does not wipe out shedding to the Panthers, and also they'll possess their palms full with 2 better defenses in Denver as well as Pittsburgh up upcoming, however if they may establish even a second-rate run video game, it creates low-scoring wins feasible in those games.-- Greg AumanBills: John Harbaugh outcoached Sean McDermott. On a play-to-play basis, it was so very clear. It seemed like the Ravens were having fun with 12 men-- with an extra physical body in every situation. Buffalo terribly requires its own beginners back in the lineup. I have actually been praising instructor McDermott for connecting as well as participating in the back-ups on the intensity graph. And also they starred. But for the first time this season, our company began to find why they're back-ups. Linebacker Dorian Williams, cornerback Cam Lewis as well as safety and security Cole Diocesan were inappropriate against Lamar Jackson as well as Derrick Henry. While McDermott outcoached his challengers outdoors 3 full weeks, his group appeared unprepared and unready for the Ravens' physicality.Ravens: Thus this was what Baltimore basic manager Eric Decosta wanted when he signed Derrick Holly? When the period began, the Ravens' offending line was actually doing at such an inadequate amount that Holly had no room to run. On the position stage show of the crew's sway the Expenses, Henry went untouched for 87 backyards. He was on step to hurry for over 1,000 backyards-- in the video game. He found yourself with 209 backyards coming from scrimmage. That took the load off Lamar Jackson, that merely had 6 holds. Thus while Josh Allen made an effort to carry out everything beyond of the ball (as well as took way a lot of big hits), Jackson reaped the benefits of great run assistance. This is the outburst the Ravens would like to operate. The personnel is actually clicking. As well as they're just like dangerous as our experts imagined they 'd been actually back in free of charge agency when Holly signed up with the Ravens.-- Holly McKennaThe following authors added to this story: Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) Greg Auman (@gregauman) Holly McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) Eric D. Williams (@eric_d_williams). [Want excellent accounts provided straight to your inbox? 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