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NFL 2026-27 Week 4: The Stats Shaping Four Key Battles

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NFL: Week 4 Overview

Week 4 NFL features an array of matches taking place in the US and London. There are four major games with statistics to talk about on this matchday. The first is Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh, in which both teams have their respective offenses trying to establish themselves. The Bills meet New England, having a good start with scoring. The next game will be between Philadelphia and the Rams. Finally, Las Vegas plays Kansas City in an action-packed game. These games combine home-field factors, offensive trends, and key performance metrics.

NFL: Week 4 Event Details

EventDetails
Main EventNFL 2026-27
Scheduled WeekWeek 4 Games
Total Games16
Dates1-5 October 2026
VenueMultiple Venues

NFL: Week 4 Schedule

Date & DayFixturesETPTISTVenue
Thursday, October 1, 2026Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers8:15 PM5:15 PM5:45 AM (Next day)Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
Sunday, October 4, 2026Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders9:30 AM6:30 AM7:00 PMTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Sunday, October 4, 2026Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Sunday, October 4, 2026Chicago Bears vs New York Jets1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMSoldier Field, Chicago, IL
Sunday, October 4, 2026Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMPaycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Sunday, October 4, 2026New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Sunday, October 4, 2026Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, October 4, 2026Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Sunday, October 4, 2026Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMM&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
Sunday, October 4, 2026Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMReliant Stadium, Houston, TX
Sunday, October 4, 2026Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins4:05 PM1:05 PM1:35 AM (Next day)U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Sunday, October 4, 2026Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs4:25 PM1:25 PM1:55 AM (Next day)Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
Sunday, October 4, 2026San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos4:25 PM1:25 PM1:55 AM (Next day)Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Sunday, October 4, 2026Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers4:25 PM1:25 PM1:55 AM (Next day)Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Sunday, October 4, 2026Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions8:20 PM5:20 PM5:50 AM (Next day)Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Monday, October 5, 2026New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons8:15 PM5:15 PM5:45 AM (Next day)Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

NFL: Week 4 Key Match Analysis

Match 1: Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Date: 1 October 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 08:15 PM ET | 05:15 PM PT | 05:45 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH

NFL Expected Lineups

Cleveland Browns
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackDeshaun Watson
Running BackQuinshon Judkins
Wide ReceiverDenzel Boston
Wide ReceiverKC Conception
Wide ReceiverJerry Jeudy
Tight EndHarold Fannin Jr.
Left TackleSpencer Fano
Left GuardZion Johnson
CenterLuke Wypler
Right GuardAustin Barber
Right TackleTytus Howard
FullbackMichael Burton
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndIsaiah McGuire
Nose TackleMason Graham
Right Defensive EndMaliek Collins
Outside LinebackerJared Verse
Left Inside LinebackerEaston Mascarenas-Arnold
Right Inside LinebackerCarson Schwesinger
Outside LinebackerQuincy Williams
Left CornerbackDenzel Williams
Strong SafetyEmmanuel McNeil-Warren
Free SafetyDonovan McMillon
Right CornerbackMekhi Blackmon
Nickel CornerbackMyles Harden
Pittsburgh Steelers
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackAaron Rodgers
Running BackJaylen Warren
Wide ReceiverDK Metcalf
Wide ReceiverBen Skowronek
Wide ReceiverRoman Wilson
Tight EndPat Freiermuth
Left TackleTroy Fautanu
Left GuardMason McCormick
CenterZach Frazier
Right GuardBrock Hoffman
Right TackleMax Iheanachor
FullbackRiley Nowakowski
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndDerrick Harmon
Nose TackleKeeanu Benton
Right Defensive EndCameron Heyward
Outside LinebackerT.J. Watt
Left Inside LinebackerPayton Wilson
Right Inside LinebackerPatrick Queen
Outside LinebackerAlex Highsmith
Left CornerbackJoey Porter Jr.
Strong SafetyRayshawn Jenkins
Free SafetyJaquan Brisker
Right CornerbackJamel Dean
Nickel CornerbackJalen Ramsey

Performance Metrics Analysis

KPICleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Points Per Game (PPG)1817.7
Total Touchdowns54
Total 1st Downs4653
Net Passing Yards/ game178.3207.7
3rd-Down Conversion %30.56%32.43%
Rushing Touchdowns00
Total Offensive Plays167190
Possession Time Seconds28:3230:31

Game Insights

The Cleveland Browns are averaging 18 points per game. It is just a little above the 17.7 points per game recorded by the Steelers. But the Steelers are ahead on first downs and pass yardage. The Steelers are also more efficient in third-down plays and possess the ball longer than the Browns. None of the two teams has scored a rushing touchdown. The Browns need to get their passing game right. The Steelers’ stronger offensive numbers could help them control the game.

The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers

Match 2: Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots

Date: 4 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY

NFL Expected Lineups

Buffalo Bills
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackKyle Allen
Running BackJames Cook III
Wide ReceiverJoshua Palmer
Wide ReceiverKhalil Shakir
Wide ReceiverKeon Coleman
Tight EndDalton Kincaid
Left TackleDion Dawkins
Left GuardAlec Anderson
CenterConnor McGovern
Right GuardO’Cyrus Torrence
Right TackleSpencer Brown
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndLandon Jackson
Nose TackleDeone Walker
Right Defensive EndDeWayne Carter
Outside LinebackerGreg Rousseau
Left Inside LinebackerDorian Williams
Right Inside LinebackerTerrel Bernard
Outside LinebackerBradley Chubb
Left CornerbackDavison Igbinosun
Strong SafetyCole Bishop
Free SafetyC.J. Gardner -Johnson
Right CornerbackMaxwell Hairston
Nickel CornerbackDee Alford
New England Patriots
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackDrake Maye
Running BackRhamondre Stevenson
Wide ReceiverRomeo Doubs
Wide ReceiverDeMario Douglas
Wide ReceiverMack Hollins
Tight EndHunter Henry
Left TackleWill Campbell
Left GuardAlijah Vera-Tucker
CenterJared Wilson
Right GuardWalter Rouse
Right TackleMorgan Moses
FullbackReggie Gilliam
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndLeonard Taylor III
Nose TackleCory Durden
Right Defensive EndMilton Williams
Outside LinebackerElijah Ponder
Left Inside LinebackerChristian Elliss
Right Inside LinebackerRobert Spillane
Outside LinebackerGabe Jacas
Left CornerbackCharles Woods
Strong SafetyJaylen Reed
Free SafetyKevin Byard
Right CornerbackChristian Gonzalez
Nickel CornerbackMarcus Jones

Performance Metrics Analysis

KPIBuffalo BillsNew England Patriots
Points Per Game (PPG)33.712
Total Touchdowns133
Total 1st Downs7651
Net Passing Yards/ game246.7197.7
3rd-Down Conversion %54.55%32.50%
Rushing Touchdowns81
Total Offensive Plays184180
Possession Time Seconds28:4229:52

Game Insights

Buffalo is ahead of the Patriots in terms of scoring, passing, and first downs. Their average points scored per game stands at 33.7, compared to 12 for the Patriots. The Bills have 13 total TDs and eight rushing TDs. Improving on third-down situations will be essential for the Patriots since they need to stop the Bills’ scoring drives. The Bills’ stronger offensive production and home advantage could help them control the game.

The Pick: Buffalo Bills

Match 3: Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams

Date: 4 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

NFL Expected Lineups

Philadelphia Eagles
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackJalen Hurts
Running BackTank Bigsby
Wide ReceiverDeVonta Smith
Wide ReceiverDontayvion Wicks
Wide ReceiverMakai Lemon
Tight EndJohnny Mundt
Left TackleJordan Mailata
Left GuardCam Jurgens
CenterDrew Kendall
Right GuardTyler Steen
Right TackleLane Johnson
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndJalen Carter
Nose TackleJordan Davis
Right Defensive EndMoro Ojomo
Outside LinebackerNolan Smith Jr.
Left Inside LinebackerZack Baun
Right Inside LinebackerJihaad Campbell
Outside LinebackerJalyx Hunt
Left CornerbackRiq Woolen
Strong SafetyMarcus Epps
Free SafetyAndrew Mukuba
Right CornerbackQuinyon Mitchell
Nickel CornerbackCooper DeJean
Los Angeles Rams
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackMatthew Stafford
Running BackKyren Williams
Wide ReceiverKonata Mumpfield
Wide ReceiverDavante Adams
Wide ReceiverJordan Whittington
Tight EndDavus Allen
Left TackleAlaric Jackson
Left GuardSteve Avila
CenterColeman Shelton
Right GuardKevin Dotson
Right TackleWarren McClendon Jr.
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndKobie Turner
Nose TacklePoona Ford
Right Defensive EndAaron Donald
Outside LinebackerByron Young
Left Inside LinebackerNate Landman
Right Inside LinebackerOmar Speights
Outside LinebackerDesjuan Johnson
Left CornerbackJaylen Watson
Strong SafetyKam Curl
Free SafetyTanner Ingle
Right CornerbackTrent McDuffie
Nickel CornerbackQuentin Lake

Performance Metrics Analysis

KPIPhiladelphia EaglesLos Angeles Rams
Points Per Game (PPG)2420.3
Total Touchdowns67
Total 1st Downs3364
Net Passing Yards/ game217284
3rd-Down Conversion %53.13%42.86%
Rushing Touchdowns11
Total Offensive Plays125199
Possession Time Seconds31:3231:04

Game Insights

Philadelphia Eagles score an average of 24 points per game, while the Rams score an average of 20.3 points per game. Nevertheless, the Rams lead in passing yards and first downs. The third-down conversion rate of the Eagles is 53.13%, while that of the Rams is 46.88%. The two teams each have one rushing touchdown. The Eagles’ home advantage and good third-down % could help them to control the game. The Rams will expect to use their passing attack to challenge the Eagles’ defense.

The Pick: Philadelphia Eagles

Match 4: Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs

Date: 4 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 04:25 PM ET | 01:25 PM PT | 01:55 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

NFL Expected Lineups

Las Vegas Raiders
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackKirk Cousins
Running BackAshton Jeanty
Wide ReceiverTre Tucker
Wide ReceiverJalen Nailor
Wide ReceiverMalik Benson
Tight EndBrock Bowers
Left TackleKolton Miller
Left GuardSpencer Burford
CenterTyler Linderbaum
Right GuardCaleb Rogers
Right TackleDJ Glaze
FullbackConnor Heyward
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndJonah Laulu
Nose TackleAdam Butler
Right Defensive EndTonka Hemingway
Outside LinebackerMaxx Crosby
Left Inside LinebackerNakobe Dean
Right Inside LinebackerQuay Walker
Outside LinebackerKwity Paye
Left CornerbackEric Stokes
Strong SafetyJeremy Chinn
Free SafetyIsaiah Pola-Mao
Right CornerbackHezekiah Masses
Nickel CornerbackTaron Johnson
Kansas City Chiefs
Offense
PositionPlayer
QuarterbackPatrick Mahomes
Running BackKenneth Walker III
Wide ReceiverRashee Rice
Wide ReceiverXavier Worthy
Wide ReceiverTyquan Thornton
Tight EndTravis Kelce
Left TackleKahlil Benson
Left GuardKingsley Suamataia
CenterCreed Humphrey
Right GuardTrey Smith
Right TackleJaylen Moore
FullbackBen Van Sumeren
Defense
PositionPlayer
Left Defensive EndGeorge Karlaftis
Nose TackleChris Jones
Right Defensive EndKhyiris Tonga
Outside LinebackerFelix Anudike-Uzomah
Left Inside LinebackerDrue Tranquill
Right Inside LinebackerNick Bolton
Outside LinebackerJeffrey Bassa
Left CornerbackNohl Williams
Strong SafetyJaden Hicks
Free SafetyAlohi Gilman
Right CornerbackMansoor Delane
Nickel CornerbackL’Jarius Sneed

Performance Metrics Analysis

KPILas Vegas RaidersKansas City Chiefs
Points Per Game (PPG)29.329.3
Total Touchdowns1010
Total 1st Downs5966
Net Passing Yards/ game211.7263
3rd-Down Conversion %41.03%45.95%
Rushing Touchdowns13
Total Offensive Plays190194
Possession Time Seconds30:0232:07

Game Insights

The Kansas City have over their opponents are the passing attack, first downs, and effectiveness in getting into third-down situations. The Chiefs are averaging 263 yards per game compared to 211.7 yards for the Raiders. Both have scored 29.3 points per game with 10 touchdowns each. But the Kansas City Chiefs have an advantage in rushing touchdowns and time of possession. It is essential for the Raiders to put pressure on Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have a balanced offense that will help to create more scoring opportunities.

The Pick: Kansas City Chiefs

Conclusion

In NFL Week 4, there are games that have been influenced by scoring patterns, passing patterns, and third-down patterns. The Steelers have better passing and first-down numbers than Cleveland. There is a significant scoring pattern from the Bills against the Patriots. The Eagles depend on their third-down plays against the potent Rams passing game. There are better passing and possession numbers for Kansas City against Las Vegas. All these games will still be influenced by execution and situational football.

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