Key Takeaways

• Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and CeeDee Lamb corralled 17 catches for 189 yards as Dallas scored 31+ points for the third straight game, with Javonte Williams scoring three times on the ground; Brian Schottenheimer delivered a statement performance after recent criticism.
• Houston’s C.J. Stroud amassed 347 passing yards with two touchdowns, yet the defense could not slow Dallas in the second half, dropping Houston to 0–4 and threatening their chances of a comeback to the playoffs.
• Giants coach John Harbaugh guided a 3–1 start by leveraging back-to-back clutch plays on defense, including a walk-off pick-six by Deonte Banks, after Jaxson Dart sustained a season-ending knee injury early in the season.
• Week 4 refereeing became a focal point, with 238 flags for 1,830 yards across the first 14 games, highlighting what the league calls its most penalty-heavy season; two officials were involved in disputes that are under review.
• Wide receiver Zay Flowers, fresh off a four-year, $140 million extension, posted six receptions for 119 yards by halftime, signaling the early return on a top-paid weapon in the Ravens’ offense.
• The Commanders’ quarterback room was depleted by injury and inexperience, with Marcus Mariota leaving early due to an MCL issue and Athan Kaliakmanis finishing 15 of 33 for 186 yards, as Washington coped with a 1–3 start and hopes for Daniels’ return.