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It’s Week 4, so here are four things we’re watching closely this weekend

There’s a great slate of football this weekend, with explosive matchups on Sunday and a doubleheader set for Monday night. Heading into Week 4, there are four particular storylines worth keeping an eye on — let’s take a look at each.

Micah Parsons’ return to Dallas

The schedule makers had no idea that edge rusher Micah Parsons would be traded to the Green Bay Packers, so it’s amazing timing that the Pack are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football so soon. Parsons gets a chance to battle his old team in a “revenge game” of sorts, and according to him, sacking his former teammate — Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott — is “going to be painful.” Painful for Prescott, or painful for Parsons? He didn’t specify, but we assume it’ll be a little of both.

Chiefs-Ravens showdown in K.C.

Kansas City and Baltimore have had some great battles over the years as two of the AFC’s powerhouses. The last time they played was Week 1 of the 2024 season when the Chiefs won, literally, by a toe. Now, on Sunday afternoon, almost all of America will get to see these two juggernauts face off once more. The wild thing is that both teams are 1-2, a stat nobody would have expected heading into the season. It’s tough to picture either of these teams starting 1-3, but ultimately one of them will.

Jaxson Dart’s first start

New York Giants QB Russell Wilson was benched after his poor performance against the Chiefs in Week 3. Now, the team has opted to start rookie Jaxson Dart who played well during the preseason. Is this the right decision? Maybe, but it was really the only option for Giants coach Brian Daboll. Our writer Joe DeLeone explains:

“The only way for Daboll to earn another year, or at least remain as coach for the end of the season, was if Dart became the starter. He was tasked with making something of Daniel Jones when he took the job in 2022. Now, he has an opportunity to prove his offensive prowess with the youngster he drafted to fit his system.

“If Dart plays like he did in the preseason, Daboll could potentially stay after 2025. Dart flashed decisiveness and playmaking ability as a passer and runner. While the upcoming schedule is daunting, Dart could finish as a finalist for the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Considering his only other competition at quarterback is Cam Ward, it’s a real possibility.”

6 undefeated teams + 6 winless teams — Who removes the ‘0’ from their records?

The six undefeated teams left are: Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The six winless teams left are: Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans.

Looking at each of those lists, there’s a team that doesn’t fit in each one, right? If you asked anyone before the season, they’d assume the Colts and Texans would be on the opposite lists. Will that be the case after Week 4? The Colts take on the L.A. Rams in a tough matchup, while the Texans have a chance to get right against the Titans. Meanwhile, the Eagles and Bucs will face off during Sunday’s early slate, meaning one of those squads must take an L. Those lists above will undoubtedly be cut down after Week 4, but knowing the NFL, there’s a good chance it won’t be the teams that you think.

Thursday Night Football recap: Seahawks sneak past Cardinals after fun fourth quarter

A relatively slow game turned exciting late in the fourth quarter Thursday night, as the Seattle Seahawks barely got past the Arizona Cardinals 23-20. Let’s go over a few of the main beats…

Seahawks dominate early as MHJ struggles

Seattle led for the majority of the game, with tight end A.J. Barner and running back Zach Charbonnet notching touchdowns in the first half. Up 17-3 and later 20-6, it looked like the Seahawks had the game in the bag, especially after Cardinals wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. had two mistakes (an incorrect route and a drop) which directly led to two interceptions.

MHJ redeems himself, Cards make a comeback

With a little less than six minutes to go (and after Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba dropped an expletive on live TV), MHJ reeled in an impressive 16-yard touchdown catch over the head of Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Kicker Jason Myers missed a 53-yard field goal on Seattle’s next drive, and Arizona took advantage by marching down the field and tying up the game at 20, partially thanks to an 18-yard grab by MHJ on third down two plays prior to the score.

Late drive gets the W for Seattle

Seattle had just 28 seconds left of game time to either get the win or send the game to overtime. The Cardinals failed to kick off in the landing zone, giving the Seahawks the ball at their own 40-yard line. A nice grab by Smith-Njigba and a clutch four-yard rush by Charbonnet set Seattle up for a 52-yard field goal try, and the try was successful.

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