It’s the fourth week of the NFL, almost a quarter of the way through. On Thursday, Aaron Rodgers and his theretofore undefeated Packers fell to the Eagles. On Sunday, the Patriots handed the Bills their first loss of the season in a narrow 16-10 victory, and rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins threw three interceptions in his NFL debut in a 24-3 loss to Daniel Jones and the Giants. The Ringer has all that covered and more. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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October 1, 2019
Ranking the Situations of the NFL’s Six Winless Teams
For some, this is exactly where they want to be. For others, it’s a nightmare.
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October 1, 2019
The Steelers Have a Wild(cat) Plan to Get Back in the Playoff Hunt
Pittsburgh unveiled a creative offense against the Bengals, utilizing presnap motion, the horizontal part of the field, and, yes, direct snaps to a running back. At 1-3, the Steel City isn’t winning the AFC North yet, but it’s still alive in the postseason race.
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September 30, 2019
The Starting 11: Where Do the Broncos and Redskins Go From Here?
Denver and Washington are both sitting at 0-4, but unlike other winless teams around the NFL, neither seems to have a clear plan for how to turn things around. Plus: Nick Chubb has the Browns offense back on track and Chase Daniel is … good?
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September 30, 2019
Week 4 Recap With Chris Long
Russillo is joined by the two-time Super Bowl champion
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September 30, 2019
Where Have All the NFC’s Elite Teams Gone?
With the Cowboys, Packers, and Rams all losing this weekend, three of the NFC’s last four unbeaten teams have fallen by the wayside. Their struggles raise questions about each contender—and change the complexion of the conference hierarchy.
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September 30, 2019
Decoding a Wild, Bizarre Week in Fantasy Football
Marcus Mariota carved up the Falcons, Nick Chubb broke out … and Patrick Mahomes failed to throw a touchdown. Which results from Week 4 are here to stay, and which can be safely ignored?
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September 30, 2019
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 4
Kyle Allen and Gardner Minshew II both had some magic going for them on Sunday. The Bills QBs, however, looked like they were under a curse.
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September 29, 2019
There’s Not Much to Vike About Kirk Cousins Right Now
Minnesota handed the quarterback an unprecedented contract to put the team over the top. He may not even put the Vikings back in the playoffs.
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September 29, 2019
Jared Goff Can’t Stop Fumbling. Is It Because of His Tiny Hands?
The Rams quarterback put the ball on the ground again on Sunday. Is this trend the result of what concerned scouts before he was drafted or the sign of something much more troubling for Los Angeles?
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September 29, 2019
The Giants Passed on Dwayne Haskins, but Dwayne Haskins Couldn’t Pass on the Giants
In a matchup between rookie quarterbacks, Daniel Jones outdueled the new Washington signal-caller. But this was only the first chapter in what could be a long NFC East rivalry.
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September 27, 2019
Week 4 Matchups to Exploit and Avoid
Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck go through some of the most expensive players this week
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September 27, 2019
Your Week 4 Matchup Guide: The Patriots Get Their First Test in … the Bills?
That’s right, Buffalo and New England will play on Sunday for first place in the AFC East. Plus, the point spreads, injuries, story lines, and everything else you need to know for every Week 4 game.
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September 27, 2019
The Eagles’ Win Over the Packers Reestablished Them As an NFC Power
Philadelphia was able to stop a scorching-hot Aaron Rodgers and tear apart a much-hyped Green Bay defense. Even at 2-2, this squad has what it needs to make a run.
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September 26, 2019
Unintentional Tankers, Melvin Gordon’s Return, Cam Newton’s Future, and Week 4 Preview
The Redskins, Broncos, and Jets are winless and the panic is starting to set in
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September 26, 2019
What Does Melvin Gordon’s Return Mean for Austin Ekeler’s Fantasy Outlook?
The Chargers running back has ended his holdout, and it could shake up this fantasy season
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September 26, 2019
The Unexplainable, Undeniably Entertaining Rituals of the Bills Mafia
The Buffalo teams of the past two decades have lost a lot of games, but have spawned a dedicated group of partisans who drink alcohol out of bowling balls, jump through tables, and spray ketchup on each other. To some, these traditions are deeply weird. To this fan base, they’re the ties that bind.