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The Kansas City Chiefs return to Raymond James Stadium to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It will be the first meeting between both teams since their Super Bowl 55 clash. The Chiefs will look to avenge their loss on Sunday Night Football.

The Buccaneers will be a tough challenge. They will play with heavy hearts as the Tampa Bay community is recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This week, the Buccaneers ownership donated $1 million to relief efforts.

Around the league, the NFL International Series began in London. The Minnesota Vikings escaped Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 28-25 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills highlighted the early slate of Sunday’s action. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will conclude Week 4 by renewing their rivalry on Monday night. 

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Here’s a rundown of all the Week 4 action around the NFL.

Briefly: Saints kicker Will 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. 

Next up: The Vikings face the Chicago Bears in Week 5, while the Saints host the Seattle Seahawks. 

Briefly: The Giants rolled to 3-1 with a tough 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 rumbled for two rushing touchdowns. His 8-yard touchdown gave New York an early lead in the second quarter. 

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Next up: The Bears will hit the road to play the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. The Giants head across the pond to play against the Green Bay Packers in London, England. 

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 outdueled Ravens star Lamar Jackson by completing 19 of 36 passes for 213 yards and two total touchdowns.

One highlight to know: Josh Allen scores an 11-yard touchdown late in the third quarter against the Ravens. 

Next up: The Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. The Ravens will play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football. 

Briefly: The Falcons improved to 2-2 overall 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: Cordarrelle Patterson scored his third touchdown of the season with a 13-yard scamper into the end zone. 

Next up: The Falcons will face NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. The Browns will host the Los Angeles Chargers. 

Briefly: The Chargers outlasted a 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 Daemon Pierce continued his breakout campaign with 131 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. 

One highlight to know: Pierce rushed for a 75-yard touchdown as he eluded defenders on his way to the end zone. 

Next up: The Texans hit the road to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. The Chargers will play the Cleveland Browns. 

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. However, 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.

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 for just 20 times for just 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 with 8:00 to go 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.

Briefly: The Eagles remained the NFL’s lone undefeated team Sunday. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts added to his MVP candidacy by 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.

Next up: The Jaguars hos the Houston Texans in Week 5. The Eagles head out West Coast to play the Arizona Cardinals. 

Briefly: Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had three all-purpose 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.

Up next: The Seahawks travel to take on the Saints, while the Lions hit the road for a tilt with the Patriots.

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.

Up next: The Cowboys travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams, while the Commanders play host to the Titans.

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 and 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.

Brief: The Patriots, behind third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe, took the Packers to overtime but ultimately fell to the Packers and a 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 appeared as though officials missed a delay of game on the play.

Up next: The Packers stay at home to host the Giants, while the Patriots return to New England to take on the Lions.

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. Denver, after getting out to a first-quarter lead, 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 with 11:46 left in the second quarter. The Raiders would never relinquish the lead.

Up next: The Raiders hit the road to face the Chiefs, while the Broncos play host to the Colts.

Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET

TV: NBC

Betting info: Odds, moneyline and more

What to know: It’s been a tough week for the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Both teams look to put on a good performance in this Super Bowl 55 rematch.

Kickoff: Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN, ESPN 2 (ManningCast)

Betting info: Odds, moneyline and more

What to know: Rams coach Sean McVay hopes to snap a road losing streak against the 49ers. The NFC West rivals always turn in a physical encounter. This one shouldn’t be different under the bright lights of Monday Night Football.



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