Last updated: September 29, 2026, 2:20 PM ET
NFL Football
The Chicago Bears shocked the Philadelphia Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football, powered by third-string quarterback Case Keenum, who made his first start in 1,009 days. Keenum's extraordinary effort and a dominant defensive performance stunned the Eagles, leaving coach Nick Sirianni to rue his sideline reaction to a flagged hit on quarterback Jalen Hurts. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered no explanation for late coaching gaffes in their loss to the Baltimore Ravens, who trolled Dallas after the win, calling them "Rio's team now."
Injury news dominated the league. Carolina Panthers left guard Damien Lewis will miss time with a UCL injury in his elbow. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is out at least three weeks with a dislocated thumb. Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson avoided serious injury with an ankle sprain and could play this week. New York Jets running back Breece Hall is considered week-to-week with a quad injury. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said his team is not a victim of a controversial pass interference call in their loss. Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh offered a rare critique of struggling quarterback Justin Herbert, telling him to be better.
The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a fifth-round pick, a move that Barnwell examined for its potential impact. Grades for the trade are in, with analysts debating who won. In fantasy football, Week 3 winners and losers included Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba staying hot, while Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jonathan Taylor went quiet. Ben Solak's seven things to think about include Brock Bowers emerging as a new JSN and the Rams needing one more trade.
The Week 4 NFL Power Rankings show the Raiders rising and the Patriots falling, with every team's fantasy surprise highlighted. The New England Patriots' offense, led by Drake Maye, is last in the NFL in offensive points per game at 9.7, raising questions about what has gone wrong. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions are enjoying high-scoring affairs to start the season, with Dan Campbell's team thriving in exciting games.