- The Steelers’ defense shows up in Dublin: Pittsburgh sacked Carson Wentz seven times in the 24-21 win in Dublin and is starting to find its feet after a slow start.
- Another big day for Puka Nacua: The Rams receiver caught 13 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown against the Colts, good for a 92.6 overall PFF grade.
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Seattle Seahawks 23, Arizona Cardinals 20
Why the Seahawks won: Seattle’s defense has stepped up in 2025 after a strong end to the 2024 season, and the bunch was at the heart of the victory against the Cardinals. The pass rush disrupted Kyler Murray for most of the game, registering 23 pressures and six sacks of the Cardinals’ quarterback. Uchenna Nwosu led the charge with five pressures and two sacks, while 13 different Seahawks’ defenders generated a pressure.
Why the Cardinals lost: Murray was pressured on 32.7% of his dropbacks, and the Cardinals’ quarterback struggled to make things happen under duress. Murray completed 55.6% of his passes for 32 yards when pressured, averaging just 3.6 yards per attempt while earning a 32.6 overall PFF grade. The strong Seahawks pass rush flushed Murray out of the pocket and made life tough for him, forcing him to reset and throw on the run.
Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Minnesota Vikings 21
Why the Steelers won: The Steelers were hit with a blow before kickoff that HB Jaylen Warren was inactive — but the rushing attack, led by Kenneth Gainwell, propelled the Steelers to victory. Gainwell carried the ball 19 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns on an 85.0 overall grade. The 26-year-old running back had one of the best games of his career, forcing seven missed tackles and averaging 4.11 yards after contact per attempt.
Why the Vikings lost: The Steelers’ pass-rush stepped up to the plate in Dublin, taking advantage of a battered and bruised Vikings offensive line missing multiple starters. Either way, the Steelers’ defense ran riot, pressuring Carson Wentz 27 times on 38.9% of his dropbacks. Wentz was constantly uncomfortable in the pocket and forced to reset and avoid rushers. He received a 31.2 overall PFF grade when pressured and was sacked seven times.
Atlanta Falcons 34, Washington Commanders 27
Why the Falcons won: After a poor Week 3 performance, Michael Penix Jr. bounced back in a big way against the Commanders. Penix completed 76.9% of his pass attempts for 313 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, earning an 84.8 overall PFF grade — and it was his connection with WR Drake London that really stood out. London caught eight of 10 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown, posting a 91.3 overall PFF grade, and Penix secured a 106.3 passer rating when targeting London. The young quarterback and wide receiver duo exploded against the Commanders.
Why the Commanders lost: The Commanders’ pass rush struggled to consistently win up front and pressured Penix on 25% of his dropbacks, good for just eight total pressures. Washington’s only sack of the game came on a blitz from Frankie Luvu. But, when the Commanders rushed just four, they struggled to get near Penix.
New York Giants 21, Los Angeles Chargers 18
Why the Giants won: The Giants’ rushing attack wasn’t as efficient as the Chargers’, but the trio of Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary combined for 161 rushing yards and a touchdown, averaging 3.8 yards per carry as a team. Dart was an effective runner in his first career start: Across eight quarterback-designed runs, he carried the ball 10 total times for 54 yards and a touchdown, securing a 63.2 PFF rushing grade while having three rushes of over 10 yards. His ability to scramble and transition into a runner helped the Giants move the football.
Why the Chargers lost: The Chargers entered the game without Rashawn Slater and Mekhi Becton, and lost Joe Alt early in the contest. After that, the offensive line struggled to hold up against an impactful Giants pass rush. Justin Herbert was pressured on 45.5% of his dropbacks, and the Giants tallied 27 total pressures, sacking Herbert twice. Other than Alt, no Los Angeles offensive lineman notched a PFF pass-blocking grade over 50.0.
Philadelphia Eagles 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25
Why the Eagles won: The Eagles’ top two corners, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, almost single-handedly shut down the Buccaneers’ passing attack. Baker Mayfield targeted the two cornerbacks a combined 18 times, but Mitchell and DeJean allowed just seven receptions for 52 yards when targeted, and broke up four passes between them. The young sophomore duo were bestowed 88.9 PFF coverage grades apiece, and Mayfield and the Buccaneers’ offense struggled to find its way into the game with half of the field shut off.
Why the Buccaneers: Two red-zone possessions without a score hurt the Buccaneers, but what also hurt was the consistent pressure from the Eagles’ pass rush. Mayfield was pressured on 43.2% of his dropbacks — 28 total times — being sacked twice and losing a fumble. When pressured, Mayfield completed 8-of-16 pass attempts for 119 yards, a touchdown and an interception on a 55.9 overall PFF grade. He also had two big-time throws and two turnover-worthy plays.
Detroit Lions 34, Cleveland Browns 10
Why the Lions won: Jared Goff has been playing well and has a real command of the Lions’ offense in 2025, especially when the offensive line protects him. Goff was kept clean on just 55.6% of his dropbacks against the Browns, but made every last dropback count, completing 13-of-15 pass attempts for 109 yards and two touchdowns and adding two big-time throws. Goff was pressured throughout the contest and had to get the ball out fast. He had an average time to throw of 2.15 seconds when kept clean.
Why the Browns lost: Mistakes and miscues plagued the Browns in a game against a good opposition. Joe Flacco threw two interceptions, and the Browns lost two fumbles, while they also dropped four passes. Flacco generated a 62.7 overall PFF grade in the loss and also had three turnover-worthy plays.
New England Patriots 42, Carolina Panthers 13
Why the Patriots won: Drake Maye was excellent against the Panthers, especially when the Patriots’ offensive line kept him clean — something that hasn’t happened too often in 2025. Maye didn’t see pressure on 66.7% of his dropbacks and completed 11-of-12 those pass attempts for 154 yards and two touchdowns, securing an 82.6 overall PFF grade and adding one big-time throw.
Why the Panthers lost: The Panthers’ defense was up to the challenge in Week 3, but struggled against the Patriots in Week 4. A big part of the issue was Carolina’s tendency to allow explosive plays. All told, the Panthers’ defense allowed nine total explosive plays for 212 yards, with 158 of those yards coming on passing plays. The Patriots’ offense racked up plenty of yards after the catch, too, averaging 8.1 yards after the catch per reception as a team.
Houston Texans 26, Tennessee Titans 0
Why the Texans won: The Texans got their first win of the season in Week 4, and it tied in with C.J. Stroud’s best performance of the year. Stroud was kept clean on 62.5% of his dropbacks and completed 16-of-19 pass attempts for 201 yards and two touchdowns, adding two big-time throws on a 78.1 overall PFF grade. Stroud looked confident in the pocket, and more performances like that will aid the struggling Texans.
Why the Titans lost: It’s been a tough start to life in the NFL for Cam Ward, and his performances likely won’t improve any time soon if the Titans’ offensive line continues to struggle. Ward was pressured on 51.6% of his dropbacks, and completed just 3-of-12 pass attempts for 66 yards and an interception on a 38.2 overall PFF grade. Ward’s average time to throw when pressured was 4.14 seconds; it’s hard for any quarterback to keep a play alive for that long when pressured, let alone one in his fourth career start.
Buffalo Bills 31, New Orleans Saints 19
Why the Bills won: The Bills’ rushing attack led the way against a tough Saints team. James Cook, who has played well all season, carried the ball 22 times for 117 yards and a touchdown, earning an 86.5 PFF rushing grade while forcing six missed tackles and averaging 3.14 yards after contact per attempt. Cook and Josh Allen combined for five runs of 10 yards or more, while Allen also added a touchdown on the ground.
Why the Saints lost: Spencer Rattler was foiled under pressure by the Bills’ defense. Rattler was pressured on a heavy 41.2% of his dropbacks, completing just 4-of-9 pass attempts for 14 yards and a turnover-worthy play while being sacked three times and losing a fumble. Rattler has struggled when pressured by opposing defenses, and that trend continued with a 29.8 PFF passing grade under duress in the loss.
Los Angeles Rams 27, Indianapolis Colts 20
Why the Rams won: There’s no connection in the NFL right now like the one Matthew Stafford has with Puka Nacua. Nacua caught 13-of-14 targets for 170 yards and a touchdown in the close win against the Colts, securing a 92.6 overall PFF grade, while Stafford compiled an 82.2 grade himself. When targeting Nacua, Stafford assembled a 141.1 passer rating and converted on eight first downs. Whenever the Rams need a bucket, they go to Nacua, and he usually steps up.
Why the Colts lost: What a mess for the Colts. The team was assessed 11 penalties for 88 yards and lost three turnovers against the Rams. The most egregious case was on a 75-yard Adonai Mitchell catch. The second-year wideout made a great play downfield to secure the ball and spin out of the defender’s grasp, but he fumbled the ball before entering the end zone while celebrating. Mitchell was then called for a penalty on a long Jonathan Taylor touchdown run. Those mistakes, as well as an early Daniel Jones interception, hurt the Colts.
Jacksonville Jaguars 26, San Francisco 49ers 21
Why the Jaguars won: The Jaguars’ defense has been forcing turnovers at one of the highest rates in the NFL through four weeks, and they registered another four takeaways against the 49ers. Linebacker Devin Lloyd pulled in two interceptions, good for an 87.6 overall PFF grade, while Dennis Gardeck and Arik Armstead forced a fumble apiece.
Why the 49ers lost: After losing Nick Bosa to a torn ACL, the 49ers’ defense was naturally going to take a hit, but the early returns against the Jaguars were worrying. The 49ers pressured Trevor Lawrence on just 15.2% of his dropbacks — five total times — and failed to sack the Jags’ quarterback. Any lack of pressure in the NFL will cost you.
Chicago Bears 25, Las Vegas Raiders 24
Why the Bears won: The Raiders didn’t blitz often — on just 24.4% of Williams’ dropbacks — but when they did, they were made to pay. Williams was locked in against the blitz, completing 5-of-8 pass attempts for 63 yards and a touchdown, throwing for a 75.8 PFF passing grade against the blitz while adding a big-time throw. Williams sits at a 66.4 overall PFF grade against the blitz in 2025.
Why the Raiders lost: Another rough outing for Geno Smith. The Raiders quarterback has had a tough start to life in Las Vegas and was problematic again in Week 4. Smith’s decision-making seems all over the place, and the veteran quarterback threw another three interceptions against the Bears across three turnover-worthy plays.
Kansas City Chiefs 37, Baltimore Ravens 20
Why the Chiefs won: Patrick Mahomes was excellent against the Ravens, in part thanks to the tremendous protection up front. Mahomes was pressured on just 19.0% of his dropbacks and completed 23-of-31 pass attempts for 250 yards and four touchdowns when kept clean, adding two big-time throws. Mahomes received a 77.6 overall PFF grade in the win and averaged 8.1 yards per attempt.
Why the Ravens lost: In the brief moments the Ravens utilized play action, Lamar Jackson and the passing game flowed well — but in regular passing situations, things fell apart. Jackson completed 11-of-16 pass attempts for 91 yards and an interception in pure dropback situations, and also totaled three turnover-worthy plays while getting sacked three times. Jackson later left the game with a hamstring injury, but posted a 37.1 overall PFF grade in non-play-action dropbacks.
Dallas Cowboys 40, Green Bay Packers 40
Why the Cowboys couldn’t get the win: The Cowboys’ defense continues to give up yards like they’re having a closing-down sale. The Packers churned out a total of 15 explosive plays against Dallas for 314 yards. The defense simply doesn’t have the personnel in the secondary to consistently stop offenses right now, and the lack of overall talent is holding back a great offense.
Why the Packers couldn’t get the win: The usually strong Packers’ offensive line wasn’t at its best, allowing 19 pressures and a sack against the Cowboys, and that led to Jordan Love being pressured on 40.4% of his dropbacks. Love struggled in those moments, completing 37.5% of his pass attempts for 59 yards en route to a 44.9 overall PFF grade. The Packers had their chances, but couldn’t get the job done.
Miami Dolphins 27, New York Jets 21
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Denver Broncos 28, Cincinnati Bengals 3
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