Only three NFL teams remain unbeaten after week four, with the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings all improving to 4-0. Sunday's action began in London, where the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Washington Commanders. The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams also avoided falling to 0-3 with key road victories.
The Kansas City Chiefs survived a fierce battle against the Las Vegas Raiders, winning 30-27 after three lead changes in the final quarter. Kenneth Walker scored two touchdowns in 19 seconds, while Tyquan Thornton added two scores and 111 receiving yards. The Chiefs forced a crucial fumble on the kickoff return and sealed the win when Kirk Cousins was intercepted on the game's final play.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14, with Christian McCaffrey's fourth-quarter touchdown providing the decisive edge. Brock Purdy continues to lead the league with 11 touchdown passes while throwing just one interception and no sacks. The Minnesota Vikings remained unbeaten with a 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, relying on Will Reichard's five field goals.
Drake Maye bounced back from being benched last week, leading the Patriots to a stunning 29-26 upset over the Buffalo Bills. Maye threw for three touchdowns and 269 yards, including a crucial one-handed touchdown reception by Efton Chism that helped secure the win over MVP favorite Josh Allen.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing