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NFL Week 4 Recap

NFL Week 4 Recap
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Highlights

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Dominant Offense: The Buccaneers outpaced the Philadelphia Eagles 33-16, with Baker Mayfield throwing for 347 yards and two touchdowns without any interceptions.
  • Atlanta Falcons' Thrilling Win: The Falcons secured a 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints, thanks to a 58-yard game-winning field goal by Younghoe Koo and strong performances on defense and special teams.
  • Sam Darnold's Stellar Performance: Sam Darnold led the Minnesota Vikings to a 31-29 win over the Green Bay Packers, throwing three touchdown passes and maintaining his strong start to the season.
  • Dallas Cowboys' Defensive Show: The Cowboys' run defense was solid, allowing just 26 rushing yards against the New York Giants, and their secondary performed well, with a key interception on a Hail Mary attempt.

Laggards and Stalwarts

Laggards

  • QB Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles): Struggled against the Buccaneers, being sacked six times Hurts was undoubtedly hurting (pun intended) and failed to mount a consistent offense, scoring only 16.2 fantasy points.
  • RB Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): Despite going for 84 scrimmage yards in Week 4, White is falling in rankings due to the emergence of fellow rookie running back Bucky Irving and his own inefficiency on the ground.
  • WR Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers): Has not played up to expectations, with a considerable decline in almost every metric, including receiving grade, yards per route run, and passer rating when targeted.

Stalwarts

  • RB Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens): Had a dominant performance with 199 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills, earning 34.9 fantasy points and AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
  • QB Jared Goff (Detroit Lions): Completed all 18 of his pass attempts for 292 yards and two touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks, earning 24.8 fantasy points and NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Waiver Wire Watchlist

  • Running Backs:
    • Samaje Perine (Kansas City Chiefs): Could see increased usage due to uncertainty in the Chiefs backfield. He's a touchdown-dependent dart throw.
    • Cam Akers (Houston Texans): Has a good opportunity to shine with Joe Mixon still banged up and dealing with an ankle injury. After rushing for 13 attempts in Week 4, he's someone to consider picking up.
  • Tight Ends:
    • Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears): A solid option with a consistent role in the Bears' offense.
    • Hunter Henry (New England Patriots): A reliable choice with a steady role in the Patriots' offense.

Injuries to Monitor

  • Quarterbacks:
    • Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers): Dealing with a high-ankle sprain, was listed as likely to play but with limitations.
    • Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts): Downgraded to doubtful with a hip injury. If he cannot play, veteran Joe Flacco will get the nod.
  • Running Backs:
    • Alvin Kamara (New Orleans Saints): After being limited earlier in the week, he logged a full practice on Saturday and appears to be starting against the Chiefs.
  • Tight Ends:
    • Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints): Ruled out with a rib injury.
    • George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers): Likely will be a gametime decision.
  • Wide Receivers:
    • Malik Nabers (New York Giants): Out with a concussion.

Player Spotlight: King Henry's Dominant Start

Derrick Henry has been an unstoppable force for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL season, with 480 rushing yards and five touchdowns in four games. Henry is averaging 6.0 yards per carry, showcasing his ability to break through defenses and make big plays. His recent performance against the Buffalo Bills was particularly noteworthy, as he ran for 199 yards and two touchdowns, including an 87-yard touchdown run on the Ravens' first play from scrimmage. This run not only set the tone for the game but also broke the Ravens' franchise record for the longest run in history. Henry's versatility and power have been instrumental in the Ravens' success, and he continues to be one of the top running backs in the league. Henry's performance has been crucial to the Ravens' turnaround after a slow start to the season, and he remains a key player to watch as the season progresses.