Last updated: September 29, 2026, 2:20 PM ET
Monday Night Football: Bears Stun Eagles
Case Keenum, the Bears' third-string quarterback, made his first start in 1,009 days and led Chicago to a 27-7 rout of the Eagles. Keenum's extraordinary effort combined with a dominant defensive performance. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expressed regret over his sideline reaction to a flagged hit on Jalen Hurts. In fantasy, Keenum's emergence provided a boost. Bears tight end Colston Loveland remained quiet with just one catch. For the Eagles, DeVonta Smith cemented his role as the undisputed No. 1 receiver, while edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is set to debut Monday night.
Injury Updates
Panthers left guard Damien Lewis will miss time with a UCL elbow injury. Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson avoided a serious issue with an ankle sprain and could play this week. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is out at least three weeks with a dislocated thumb. Jets running back Breece Hall is considered week-to-week with a quad injury. The 49ers reported that Mike Evans, Trent Williams, and Dre Greenlaw do not have long-term injuries. Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. will miss time with a hamstring injury.
Trade Analysis: McCarthy to Giants
With Jaxson Dart out for the season, the Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a fifth-round pick. Ben Barnwell examines the potential impact on the Giants' quarterback situation. The trade grades show mixed results for both teams.
Fantasy Football Week 4
Week 3 winners included Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jonathan Taylor went quiet. For Week, composite rankings are available for all positions. Ben Solak highlights Brock Bowers emerging as a JSN-type player and suggests the Rams need another pass catcher. Trevor Lawrence's kneel at the 1-yard line frustrated fantasy owners. The Jaguars' two-way usage of Travis Hunter is being tracked weekly.
Power Rankings and Playoff Projections
The NFL playoff picture has been updated with projections for the 14-team field. In the Week 4 Power Rankings, the Raiders rise while the Patriots fall. ESPN's FPI also projects the 2027 draft order for Round.
Coaching and Team Reactions
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said there is 'no explanation' for the late coaching gaffes in the loss to the Ravens. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh offered a rare critique of Justin Herbert, telling him to 'be better.' Rams coach Sean McVay refused to make excuses after a controversial pass interference call in the loss to the Broncos. The Ravens trolled the Cowboys after their win, calling it 'Rio's team now.' The Patriots' offense struggles are under scrutiny as Drake Maye leads a unit last in points per game. The Lions are enjoying high-scoring affairs to start the season. Patrick Mahomes was perfect on play-action passes in the win over the Dolphins, completing all 14 attempts for 201 yards.
Around the League
Matthew Stafford's appearance in Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video was hinted at by Swift herself. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald maintains faith in running back Jadarian Price despite fumbles. The NFL asked DHS to remove a social media video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins. Our reporters make sense of the big wins for the Broncos, Ravens, Jaguars, and Steelers in Week.