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Sunday, October 4

Jared Goff Throws for Season-High 412 Yards in Lions Defeat

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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 32 of a season-high 52 pass attempts for 412 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Playing from behind throughout the game, Goff spread the ball to seven receivers and delivered an eight-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta late in the fourth quarter, securing his second QB1 fantasy finish in three weeks. Detroit drops to 2-2 heading into Week 5 against Arizona.

Chuba Hubbard Rushes for 122 Yards and Two Touchdowns

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Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard powered the offense with 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries in a 32-26 victory over Detroit. Hubbard scored on a 15-yard run and a four-yard touchdown run, adding a seven-yard catch for 25.9 PPR points. Leaned on heavily with Jonathon Brooks on IR, Hubbard has produced an RB1 ranking in every week of the season, totaling 390 scrimmage yards and five TDs.

Bryce Young Shines With 329 Yards and Leads NFL in Passing

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions in a 32-26 victory over Detroit. Connecting twice with Tetairoa McMillan, Young put together a stellar start to his 2026 campaign, reaching 1,268 passing yards to lead the NFL and maintaining a 9:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio as the Panthers moved to 2-2 on the season, finishing Week 4 as a strong QB1.

Tetairoa McMillan Explodes for Career-High 192 Yards and Two TDs

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan delivered a dominant performance, catching 14 of 16 targets for 192 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-26 win over Detroit. Setting career highs and scoring on passes of 32 and 10 yards, McMillan secured 44.2 PPR points to claim the WR1 spot for Week 4 and record the most points by a receiver this season, dominating the secondary on Sunday Night Football as Carolina improved to 2-2.

Lane Johnson Misses Rams Game Due to Personal Reasons

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Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was unexpectedly ruled inactive for Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams due to personal reasons. Teammates found out upon arriving at Lincoln Financial Field, forcing rookie third-round pick Markel Bell into his first career NFL start on short notice. Head coach Nick Sirianni remained tight-lipped on Johnson's return timeline as the Eagles dropped to 15-29 all-time without him since 2016.

Jameson Williams Posts Season-High 102 Yards in Lions Loss

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams caught six of eight targets for a team-high 102 yards in a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Williams set season highs in catches, targets, receiving yards, and logged 16.2 PPR points to finish as a WR2 despite failing to score a touchdown. The performance came on 52 pass attempts from Jared Goff. Detroit will look to build on this momentum when traveling to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5.

Jalen Hurts Held to Career-Low 93 Passing Yards Against Rams

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 12 of 27 passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns while rushing five times for 18 yards in a 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. It marked the lowest passing yardage total of his career in games with 20-plus attempts. Facing 16 blitzes and missing targets DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert, Hurts saw Philadelphia go 0-for-12 on third downs. Both touchdown passes were caught by Darius Cooper.

DeVonta Smith Sidelined With Hamstring Injury, Faces Multi-Game Absence

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a hamstring injury. Smith missed all three practice sessions leading up to the game and is facing a potential multi-game absence, putting his availability for Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in serious doubt. His absence leaves the Eagles heavily depleted alongside tight end Dallas Goedert.

Michael Mayer Hauls In Eight Passes for 82 Yards in Raiders Loss

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer caught eight of 10 targets for 82 yards in a 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Mayer led the team in receptions while finishing second in receiving yards behind Brock Bowers. Benefiting from heavy tight end usage under Kirk Cousins, Mayer set season highs in targets and catches as Las Vegas fell to 3-1.

Brock Bowers Catches Touchdown Despite Illness in Raiders Loss

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers caught six of 11 targets for 86 yards and a 20-yard fourth-quarter touchdown in a 30-27 loss to Kansas City. Playing through an illness after returning from a knee procedure, Bowers led the team in targets and receiving yards. Over two games since his debut, he has compiled 16 receptions for 202 yards and two scores.

Kirk Cousins Throws for Season-High 365 Yards in Narrow Defeat

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 31 of 52 passes for 365 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 30-27 loss to Kansas City. Cousins connected with Ian Thomas and Brock Bowers for scores and added a two-point conversion. However, a late interception on the penultimate play sealed the defeat, dropping the Raiders to 3-1.

Ashton Jeanty Racks Up 126 Total Yards in Raiders Loss

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty rushed 15 times for 58 yards and caught six of eight targets for 68 yards in a 30-27 loss to Kansas City. Jeanty amassed 126 total yards on 21 touches, continuing to produce heavily in the passing game despite a brief leg injury scare. He now has 19 receptions for 155 yards and two touchdown catches this season.

Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs to 4-0 Start Prior to Bye Week

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 15 of 30 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Mahomes threw both scoring passes to Tyquan Thornton before receiver injuries thinned the corps. He maintains an elite 9:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio as Kansas City enters its Week 5 bye undefeated.

Xavier Worthy Emerges as Top Target After Chief WR Injuries

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught four of seven targets for 70 yards in a 30-27 victory over the Raiders. Worthy operated as the primary option after Rashee Rice left with a hamstring injury and Tyquan Thornton suffered a severe ankle dislocation. Playing through a shoulder issue, Worthy is poised for an expanded WR3 role moving forward.

Tyquan Thornton Out Indefinitely Following Severe Ankle Dislocation

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is out indefinitely after dislocating his left ankle during a 30-27 win over the Raiders. Doctors reset the ankle before he flew home for evaluations. Before being carted off in an air cast, Thornton set career highs with five catches on eight targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns, including a 55-yard reception.

Emmett Johnson Operates as Change-of-Pace Back for Chiefs

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson served as the change-of-pace option behind Kenneth Walker III during a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnson logged 16 snaps and caught one pass for 10 yards, providing relief touches while the Chiefs secured an undefeated 4-0 start before heading into their Week 5 bye.

Kenneth Walker III Rushes for Career-High 177 Yards and Two Scores

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III rushed 22 times for a career-high 177 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-27 win over Las Vegas. Walker ripped off a 76-yard run and added two fourth-quarter scores in 20 seconds. Averaging 134.3 rushing yards per game, he anchors Kansas City's undefeated 4-0 start heading into their Week 5 bye.

Dawson Knox Sees Increased Snap Share in Bills Loss to Patriots

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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox played 36 snaps, edging out teammate Dalton Kincaid in playing time during a 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots. Knox matched Kincaid with two targets, catching both passes for 13 yards as the Bills heavily utilized three-wide receiver sets while playing from behind in the second half.

Dalton Kincaid Restricted to Seven Yards in Bills Loss

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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid caught one of two targets for seven yards in a 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots. Kincaid saw a reduced role for the second consecutive week, playing only 35 of 59 snaps. After opening the year with 12 catches for 225 yards, Kincaid has managed just three catches for 45 yards over his last two games.

James Cook Rushes for 75 Yards and a Touchdown Against Patriots

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed 12 times for 75 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for eight yards in a 29-26 loss to New England. Cook scored on an eight-yard run in the second quarter, marking his third consecutive game with a rushing touchdown. He has accumulated 421 rushing yards through four games while averaging over 6.0 yards per carry.