NFL scores from Week 4: Recapping all of the best action
The Kansas City Chiefs returned to Raymond James Stadium and defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 41-31, in the first meeting between the two teams since their Super Bowl 55 clash.
Elsewhere, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the New England Patriots in overtime, the Las Vegas Raiders picked up their first win and the Philadelphia Eagles emerged from Week 4 as the NFL's only undefeated team.
Overseas, the 2022 NFL International Series began in London. The Minnesota Vikings escaped Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 28-25 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
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The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will conclude Week 4 by renewing their rivalry Monday night.
Here's a rundown of all the Week 4 action around the NFL:
Minnesota Vikings 28, New Orleans Saints 25
Briefly: Saints kicker Wil Lutz missed a 61-yard, game-winning field goal attempt, and the Vikings escaped with a 28-25 victory in London. Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson exploded with 10 catches for 147 yards and one rushing touchdown.
One highlight to know: With two seconds left in regulation, Lutz drilled a field goal attempt from midfield. The ball bounced twice off the upright and crossbar and fell to the turf.
It hit the upright AND crossbar. VIKINGS WIN VIKINGS WIN. #MINvsNO pic.twitter.com/MfDpg7PRm1
— NFL (From London) (@NFL) October 2, 2022
Next up: The Vikings face the Chicago Bears in Week 5, while the Saints host the Seattle Seahawks.
WATCH: Vikings beat Saints in London after heartbreaking double-doink field goal fail
New York Giants 20, Chicago Bears 12
Briefly: The Giants rolled to 3-1 with a home victory against the Bears. Giants running back Saquon Barkley churned out 146 rushing yards on 31 carries. The Bears lost three fumbles, including a costly one at the end of regulation.
One highlight to know: Giants quarterback Daniel Jones ran for two rushing touchdowns. His 8-yard touchdown gave New York an early lead in the second quarter.
Daniel. Jones. Cannot. Be. Stopped. ‼️ @Giants
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/pV8IPNoqE1— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 2, 2022
Next up: The Bears hit the road to play the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. The Giants head across the pond to face the Green Bay Packers in London.
MORE: 'Oh, I'm up next. I'm the quarterback': How Saquon Barkley helped Giants hold off Bears
Buffalo Bills 23, Baltimore Ravens 20
Briefly: Josh Allen propelled the Bills to a comeback road victory against the Ravens. Buffalo trailed by 10 points at halftime, but scored 13 unanswered to improve to 3-1 on the season. Allen out-dueled Ravens star Lamar Jackson, completing 19 of 36 passes for 213 yards and two total touchdowns.
One highlight to know: Josh Allen scored an 11-yard touchdown late in the third quarter against the Ravens.
Josh Allen. Dual threat.
📺: #BUFvsBAL on CBS
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/cByfmcze7G pic.twitter.com/S4ouPhgf19— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2022
Next up: The Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. The Ravens play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football.
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ANALYSIS: Bills come back to beat Ravens, whose fourth-quarter TD try backfires
Atlanta Falcons 23, Cleveland Browns 20
Briefly: The Falcons improved to 2-2 behind their stellar rushing attack. Atlanta rushed for 202 yards as the backfield duo of Cordarrelle Patterson and Caleb Huntley scored two touchdowns. Browns star Nick Chubb, a Georgia native, accounted for 127 total yards in his return home.
One highlight to know: Patterson scored his third touchdown of the season with a 13-yard scamper into the end zone.
There goes that man, Cordarrelle Patterson!
📺: #CLEvsATL on CBS
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/STAseXeWq8 pic.twitter.com/Lj5jXJw2Ry— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2022
Next up: The Falcons face NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Browns host the Los Angeles Chargers.
MISSING PIECES: Browns defense feels effects of being without Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney in loss
Los Angeles Chargers 34, Houston Texans 24
Briefly: The Chargers outlasted the Texans' late comeback to win their second game of the season. Austin Ekeler paced the Chargers with 109 total yards and three touchdowns. Texans rookie Dameon Pierce continued his breakout campaign with 131 yards and 14 carries with one touchdown.
One highlight to know: Pierce rushed for a 75-yard touchdown, eluding defenders on his way to the end zone.
Run like the wind. @IRep229
📺 » @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/JDgLpzTJNB— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 2, 2022
Next up: The Texans hit the road to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the Chargers will play the Cleveland Browns.
New York Jets 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 20
Briefly: The Kenny Pickett era began in Pittsburgh when head coach Mike Tomlin made a mid-game change in favor of the rookie over Mitch Trubisky. Still, the Steelers couldn't overcome a late-game charge for the Jets, who welcomed back quarterback Zach Wilson with a road win.
One highlight to know: Jets running back Breece Hall stretched out for a 2-yard rushing touchdown that was initially called short of the end zone. The call was overturned upon review, giving the Jets a 24-20 lead it would ultimately keep.
Next up: The Jets return home to face the Miami Dolphins, while the Steelers face a tough road test against the Buffalo Bills.
MORE: Pickett gives spark in up-and-down debut, but Mike Tomlin won't name him starter
Tennessee Titans 24, Indianapolis Colts 17
Briefly: Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill tossed a pair of touchdowns, and running back Derrick Henry amassed over 100 yards to lead Tennessee past Indianapolis in an AFC South showdown. Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor rushed 20 times for 42 yards in the loss.
One highlight to know: The Titans got the scoring started when Tannehill found receiver Robert Woods from seven yards out for a passing touchdown in the first quarter.
Up next: The Titans hit the road to visit the Washington Commanders, while the Colts take a trip to Denver for a date with the Broncos.
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Philadelphia Eagles 29, Jacksonville Jaguars 21
Briefly: The Eagles remain the NFL's lone undefeated team. Quarterback Jalen Hurts added to his MVP candidacy, completing 16-of-25 passes for 204 yards and a rushing touchdown. The Jaguars put up a valiant effort as receiver Jamal Agnew hauled in four catches for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
One highlight to know: Jaguars safety Andre Cisco intercepted Jalen Hurts and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown.
JAGUARS PICK-6!
📺: #JAXvsPHI on CBS
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/pzn2kdH3xp pic.twitter.com/DaQ1GbiEpz— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2022
Next up: The Jaguars host the Houston Texans. The Eagles head out West to play the Arizona Cardinals.
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Seattle Seahawks 48, Detroit Lions 45
Briefly: Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had three total touchdowns and running back Rashaad Penny amassed two scores and 151 yards on the ground to pace Seattle in an offensive shootout in Detroit.
One highlight to know: Penny broke off a 41-yard touchdown run with 2:14 left in the fourth quarter to give Seattle a 48-38 lead.
Closing time with @pennyhendrixx.
📺: #SEAvsDET on FOX pic.twitter.com/iyNnxzl4R1— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 2, 2022
Up next: The Seahawks travel to take on the Saints, while the Lions hit the road for a tilt with the Patriots.
ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions' Jared Goff continues to show he may be the QB of the future
Dallas Cowboys 25, Washington Commanders 10
Briefly: Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz threw a pair of interceptions while Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush threw a pair of touchdowns, a statistical mirror that proved to be the difference in a big NFC East showdown.
One highlight to know: Rush found receiver Michael Gallup in the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown with 1:04 left in the second quarter. It was Gallup's first game back after tearing his ACL in 2021.
MICHAEL GALLUP IS BACK ‼️
📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/Iz3yIhF6EG pic.twitter.com/hh6S7k77jr— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2022
Up next: The Cowboys travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams, while the Commanders play host to the Titans.
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Arizona Cardinals 26, Carolina Panthers 16
Briefly: After a slow start, the Cardinals held the Panthers to just 6 points in the second half as quarterback Kyler Murray tossed two touchdowns amid 207 yards. Meanwhile, Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw one touchdown and two interceptions.
One highlight to know: Murray found wide receiver Marquise Brown for a 23-yard touchdown connection to give Arizona a 26-10 lead with 7:37 left in the game.
Up next: The Cardinals return home to host the Eagles, while the Panthers welcome the 49ers.
MORE: Cardinals finish a bizarre day in Charlotte with a victory, and a functional offense
RELATED: Panthers coach noncommital on benching QB Baker Mayfield after loss to Cardinals
Green Bay Packers 27, New England Patriots 24 (OT)
Brief: The Patriots, behind third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe, took the Packers to overtime but ultimately fell to a Green Bay field goal as time expired in the extra period. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
One highlight to know: Zappe became the first rookie to throw a touchdown pass this season when he found receiver DeVante Parker in the end zone for a 25-yard score in the third quarter. However, it also appeared as though officials missed a delay of game on the play.
.@baileyzappe04's first NFL touchdown‼️
📺 #NEvsGB on @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/6iNXPWGhWd— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 2, 2022
Up next: The Packers stay "home" to host the Giants in London, while the Patriots return to New England to take on the Lions.
TURNING POINT: Third-down pass from Aaron Rodgers to Randall Cobb proved crucial
MORE: With rookie Bailey Zappe at QB, Patriots nearly upset Packers in overtime thriller
Las Vegas Raiders 32, Denver Broncos 23
Brief: Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels picked up his first win with Las Vegas as running back Josh Jacobs rushed for a pair of scores to knock off the Broncos. Despite getting out to a first-quarter lead, Denver couldn't keep pace with the Raiders' offense.
One highlight to know: Jacobs plunged in from 10 yards out to give the Raiders a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. The Raiders would never relinquish the lead.
Up next: Las Vegas hits the road to face the Chiefs, while the Broncos play host to the Colts.
Kansas City Chiefs 41, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 31
Briefly: Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was unstoppable Sunday as the Kansas City offense put on a fireworks show. Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns, while Tom Brady's Tampa Bay offense found it difficult to keep up.
One highlight to know: Mahomes dazzled when he spun off a defender and placed a ball into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown pass to Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Not in a playbook you've ever seen 😏
📺: #KCvsTB on @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/D8vrtkPvek— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 3, 2022
Up next: The Chiefs head home to face the Raiders, while the Buccaneers stay home to host the Falcons.
ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs bounce back for statement win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers 24, Los Angeles Rams 9
Briefly: The NFC West is all tied up at .500 as the San Francisco 49ers were fueled by a 57-yard touchdown from Jimmy Garoppolo to Deebo Samuel to beat the Los Angeles Rams, 24-9. They extend their regular season winning streak over the division rivals to seven games.
One highlight to know: Samuel dodged several tackles as he ran all the way downfield to put the 49ers up 14-6 in the second quarter.
Deebo just ran by the entire defense! @19problemz
📺: #LARvsSF on ESPN
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/keYveuhX3P pic.twitter.com/qDMjV1kbO5— NFL (@NFL) October 4, 2022
Up next: The 49ers travel east to take on the Carolina Panthers. The Rams host the Dallas Cowboys, who are on a three-game winning streak.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL scores: All the action from Week 4 in one place