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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson caught all 13 of his targets for a team-high 119 yards in a 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Serving as Kyler Murray's primary option with Justin Jefferson sidelined, Hockenson recorded his first 100-yard game since 2024. On his final reception near the two-minute warning, Hockenson intentionally slided at the 1-yard line to keep the clock running and seal the win for Minnesota.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 18 of 23 passes for 227 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in a 22-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Lawrence averaged 9.9 yards per attempt while distributing passes to seven different receivers, including a seven-yard touchdown strike to Brian Thomas. The clean performance brought Lawrence's season touchdown-to-interception ratio to 8:2 as Jacksonville won.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones rushed 20 times for 94 yards and caught four of eight targets for 34 yards in a 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Jones posted a new season high in scrimmage yards while shouldering a bell-cow workload in the absence of Jordan Mason. Jones has averaged 23 touches over his last three games, helping drive Minnesota's offense despite not finding the end zone.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed 13 of 22 passes for 168 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. After throwing an interception on his opening play, Darnold rebounded with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Emanuel Wilson and a six-yard score to Tory Horton. Darnold now has six touchdown passes on the season as Seattle leaned on a strong ground game to secure win.
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange caught seven of eight targets for a career-high 95 yards in a 22-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Strange took advantage of a favorable matchup against Cincinnati's secondary, leading Jacksonville in receptions, targets, and receiving yards. Operating as an every-down tight end, Strange brought his season totals to 14 catches for 167 yards and a touchdown.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 23 of 33 passes for 253 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while adding a two-yard rushing touchdown on five carries in a 29-26 loss to New England. Allen passed Andre Reed and Thurman Thomas for the most total touchdowns in franchise history (88), but threw a game-sealing interception at the Patriots' 19-yard line with 1:14 remaining. He was held to a season-low four rushing yards.
Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter experienced a brutal second half in a 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, committing two critical penalties on a fourth-quarter goal-line stand. Lassiter allowed a 53-yard completion earlier before drawing a third-down pass interference and a fourth-and-goal holding call. The extended drive allowed Dallas to score a touchdown and turn momentum, dropping Houston to 0-4.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens caught two of three targets for 75 yards in a 34-30 win over the Houston Texans. With Houston deploying heavy rolling coverages to contain Pickens, CeeDee Lamb dominated targets while Pickens capitalized on single coverage for long gains of 53 and 22 yards. Pickens now has 18 receptions for 225 yards through four games as Dallas rallied late for the victory.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis completed nine of 17 passes for 85 yards and lost a fumble in a 15-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Willis added 11 rushing yards on two carries but struggled against Minnesota's defense, failing to complete a pass longer than 17 yards. A potential 68-yard touchdown pass to Chris Bell was wiped out by an illegal touching penalty, leaving the Dolphins winless at 0-4.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught two of four targets for 15 yards in a 30-27 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. It marked the second consecutive game in which Kelce was held to just two receptions. Entering Sunday's divisional matchup tied with Tim Brown for seventh on the NFL's all-time receptions list (1,094), Kelce remains on the verge of history as Kansas City heads into their Week 5 bye.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams avoided a serious ankle injury after exiting in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the injury does not appear severe, though Williams recorded one quarterback hit before leaving for the medical tent. Williams was seen back on the sideline before the game concluded and will be monitored.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton rushed nine times for 45 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for eight yards in a 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Hampton failed to reach 10 carries for the first time this season as Los Angeles utilized a backfield rotation with Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal. Hampton scored his third touchdown of the season on a goal-line plunge.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Byron Young closed out a 24-20 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles by recording two fourth-quarter sacks on Jalen Hurts. Young's dominant defensive plays in the final minute resulted in losses of seven and eight yards along with a forced fumble, effectively bleeding the clock and denying Philadelphia's late rally attempt as the Rams improved to 2-2.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten carried 17 times for 73 yards and caught both of his targets for 18 yards in a 22-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Operating as Jacksonville's primary back, Tuten broke off a 20-yard run and recorded his third consecutive game with multiple receptions. Tuten posted 91 total yards as Jacksonville secured the victory ahead of their Week 5 London matchup.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught five of six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in a 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Waddle pulled in a 13-yard scoring pass from Bo Nix with four minutes remaining to briefly pull Denver within three points. Despite dropping an earlier deep pass, Waddle has now seen 23 targets from Nix over the past three games, bringing his season line to 16-185-1.
Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson rushed 21 times for 81 yards and a touchdown while adding three catches for 39 yards and a second touchdown in a 30-23 win over the Chargers. Filling in as the lead back with Jadarian Price on injured reserve, Wilson generated his second career 100-yard scrimmage game and second two-touchdown performance, securing a firm hold on Seattle's primary backfield role.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completed 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions while adding 10 carries for 29 yards in a 24-14 win over the Broncos. Purdy overcame a slow first half, hitting Deebo Samuel for a touchdown before sealing the win with a 56-yard screen touchdown to George Kittle. Purdy remains sack-free with a league-leading 11 touchdown passes as 49ers move to 4-0.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans caught five of eight targets for 76 yards in a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos while playing through fractured ribs and a rib strain. Wearing a protective vest, Evans tied for the team lead in receptions and set season highs in targets and receiving yards without suffering any apparent setbacks during Sunday's contest for San Francisco.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was carted off in the third quarter of Sunday's 17-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a non-contact left Achilles injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur fears Cooper suffered a torn Achilles, which would end his season. Before exiting, Cooper posted nine tackles, one sack, one quarterback hit, an interception, and a pass defensed for Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden caught three of seven targets for 21 yards and a touchdown while adding a six-yard run in a 17-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Golden scored on a two-yard reception on fourth down in the second quarter, marking his second touchdown catch of the season. He tied for the team lead in targets despite setting season lows in catches and yards.
