Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season was, honestly, a total fever dream. If you’re looking at the NFL scoreboard week 4 and thinking your eyes are playing tricks on you, you aren’t alone. We saw a rare tie between the Cowboys and Packers, a rookie quarterback out-dueling an undefeated favorite, and one of the most devastating injuries we’ve seen in years with Tyreek Hill’s season-ending ACL and knee dislocation.
Football is weird.
One minute you're watching the 3-0 Chargers cruise toward another win, and the next, Jaxson Dart—making his first-ever NFL start—is leading the 0-3 Giants to a massive upset. That’s the kind of Sunday it was. It didn't matter if you were watching the early slate, the late games, or the international matchup in Dublin; every single window had something that made you do a double-take.
The NFL Scoreboard Week 4 Breakdown
Basically, the "safe" bets didn't exist this week. Most people expected the Ravens to give the Chiefs a run for their money, but Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone why he's still the king of the AFC. The Chiefs absolutely dismantled Baltimore 37-20. Lamar Jackson had a rough day, finishing with just 147 passing yards and his first interception of the year before leaving with a hamstring issue. It was a statement game for Kansas City, moving them into that "untouchable" tier early in the season.
Sunday’s Wild Results
The scoreboard was lit up with some high-octane offenses, but none were as strange as what happened in Arlington. The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers finished in a 40-40 tie. You don't see that often. Dak Prescott and Jordan Love were trading blows like heavyweight boxers, and after a frantic overtime, neither side could find the finishing touch. Micah Parsons, playing against his former team, even managed a massive sack in the red zone to keep it even, but "pissed off" was the only way he could describe the feeling afterward.
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Then you have the New England Patriots, who looked like a completely different team under Drake Maye. They dropped 42 points on the Panthers. Drake Maye threw for two scores and ran for another, looking every bit like the franchise savior fans hoped for. Marcus Jones also chipped in with an 87-yard punt return that basically broke the Panthers' spirit before the second half even started.
Here’s how the rest of the board shook out:
- Seattle Seahawks 23, Arizona Cardinals 20
- Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Minnesota Vikings 21 (In Dublin!)
- Houston Texans 26, Tennessee Titans 0
- Atlanta Falcons 34, Washington Commanders 27
- Buffalo Bills 31, New Orleans Saints 19
- Detroit Lions 34, Cleveland Browns 10
- New York Giants 21, Los Angeles Chargers 18
- Philadelphia Eagles 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25
- Los Angeles Rams 27, Indianapolis Colts 20
- Jacksonville Jaguars 26, San Francisco 49ers 21
- Chicago Bears 25, Las Vegas Raiders 24
- Miami Dolphins 27, New York Jets 21
- Denver Broncos 28, Cincinnati Bengals 3
The Giants Pull the Upset of the Year
Nobody, and I mean nobody, saw the Giants beating the Chargers. The Chargers were 3-0 and looking like a juggernaut. The Giants were 0-3 and looking like they were ready to start scouting the number one overall pick. But Jaxson Dart stepped in for his debut and became the first QB in 23 years to win his first start against a team that was 3-0 or better.
The Giants defense stepped up, too. They held Justin Herbert's offense to just 18 points. It was a gritty, ugly, beautiful win for New York. It sort of proves that in the NFL, the "on paper" advantage doesn't mean much when a rookie is playing for his life and a team is desperate to avoid an 0-4 start.
Dublin and International Magic
The Steelers and Vikings took their show to Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, and it was a banger. The atmosphere was electric, and the game lived up to it. Aaron Rodgers, playing for the Steelers, looked like his younger self for a moment, hitting DK Metcalf for an 80-yard bomb.
Rodgers actually set a record in this game, completing 81.8% of his passes—the highest ever for a starting QB in an international game. The Steelers held on for a 24-21 win after their defense stuffed the Vikings' final drive just outside of field goal range. Mike Tomlin’s squad seems to thrive in these high-pressure, weird environments.
Puka Nacua is Still a Cheat Code
Over in Los Angeles, the Rams handed the Colts their first loss of the season. Matthew Stafford threw for 375 yards, and a huge chunk of that went to Puka Nacua. Puka caught 13 passes, bringing his season total to 42. That ties the NFL record for the most catches through four weeks.
The game ended on a massive 88-yard touchdown pass to Tutu Atwell with about 90 seconds left. It was the longest game-winning scrimmage TD in the final two minutes since 1960. Just elite stuff from Stafford and Sean McVay's offense.
Looking Ahead to Week 5
Now that the dust has settled on the NFL scoreboard week 4, the landscape of the league has shifted. The Eagles and Bills are the only undefeated teams left. The parity is insane right now. You’ve got teams like the Bears finding ways to win—blocking a 54-yard field goal at the buzzer to beat the Raiders 25-24—and teams like the Titans who haven't found the end zone in what feels like an eternity.
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If you’re managing a fantasy team or just trying to keep up with your survivor pool, here is what you should be doing right now:
- Check the waiver wire for Rams and Patriots players. Drake Maye is officially "the guy," and the Rams' passing attack is too good to ignore.
- Monitor the injury reports for the Ravens and Dolphins. Losing Tyreek Hill is a massive blow for Miami's playoff hopes, and Lamar Jackson’s hamstring will dictate the AFC North race.
- Watch the Giants' momentum. Is Jaxson Dart the real deal, or was the Chargers game a fluke? Their next matchup will tell us everything.
The season is still young, but Week 4 felt like a turning point for several franchises. Whether your team is sitting at 4-0 or struggling at 1-3, the "expect the unexpected" mantra has never been more accurate.
Check your local listings for the Week 5 kickoff times, as the schedule shifts again with more international games and divisional rivalries heating up.