2026 NFL season, Week 4: What We Learned from Sunday's games

Key Points:

• The Indianapolis Colts overcame early struggles and turnovers by Daniel Jones, relying heavily on Jonathan Taylor's rushing performance to secure a 2-2 record, though their passing game remains inconsistent.
• The Washington Commanders faced a wave of injuries, including to key players Terry McLaurin and Marcus Mariota, with rookie Athan Kaliakmanis showing flashes but ultimately struggling to lead the offense effectively.
• The Baltimore Ravens maintained a strong defensive performance to hold off the Tennessee Titans after Lamar Jackson exited the game with an ankle injury, with Tyler Huntley stepping in but the offense losing momentum.
• The New England Patriots secured a crucial road victory over the Buffalo Bills behind Drake Maye’s late-game leadership and improved offensive execution, while the Bills’ defense continued to show vulnerabilities.
• The Dallas Cowboys dominated the Houston Texans in the second half, led by CeeDee Lamb’s historic receiving performance, though the Cowboys’ defense showed room for improvement against Houston’s offense.