NFL Week 4: Mahomes Breaks Records, Daniels Shines, and Rodgers Struggles

It was a Sunday of highlights and record-breaking performances in Week 4 of the NFL, with Patrick Mahomes making history, Jayden Daniels emerging as a star, and Aaron Rodgers struggling before heading to London.

Mahomes Celebrates Landmark Win

Patrick Mahomes marked his 100th regular-season start with his 78th win, setting a new record, surpassing Tom Brady and Roger Staubach’s 76 wins in their first 100 games. The Kansas City Chiefs’ 17-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, their 10th consecutive win over the team, was built on a strong defensive showing and a clutch 54-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Xavier Worthy. Though Mahomes’ stats have been less impressive this season, the Chiefs remain unbeaten at 4-0.

Daniels and Purdy Break Records

Washington Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to impress, leading his team to a dominant 42-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Daniels added his fourth rushing touchdown of the season, and his passing accuracy of 82.1% over four games has raised eyebrows, placing him among the greats like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Meanwhile, San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy broke another record for the highest all-time quarterback rating after 25 starts, after their 30-13 win over the New England Patriots.

Vikings Stay Unbeaten, Rodgers Struggles

The Minnesota Vikings survived a wild comeback from the Green Bay Packers to secure a 31-29 victory, staying unbeaten as they prepare for their London trip. The Packers, led by Jordan Love, rallied from a 28-0 deficit, but it wasn’t enough. In contrast, Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets head to London after a disappointing 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos. Rodgers admitted to being “banged up” after being hit 13 times, but vowed to be ready for the game against the Vikings in the UK.

Baltimore Batters Buffalo, Mayfield’s Comments Draw Attention

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry led the Baltimore Ravens to a 35-10 demolition of the Buffalo Bills, with Henry’s 87-yard touchdown run setting the tone early. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but the spotlight was on his comments about the pressure of playing with Tom Brady. Brady, in response, quipped that winning Super Bowls wasn’t “daycare” and stressed the mindset of a champion.

Other Key Results

• Jacksonville Jaguars continued their struggles with a 20-24 loss to the Houston Texans, extending their losing streak to 0-4.
• Joe Flacco stepped in for the Indianapolis Colts, leading them to a 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Younghoe Koo’s 58-yard field goal gave the Atlanta Falcons a last-second 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints.
• The Cincinnati Bengals secured their first win of the season, defeating the Carolina Panthers 34-24.

With standout performances and shifting fortunes, Week 4 set the stage for another thrilling round of NFL action.