Week 4 Wrap: 4 nail-biters and a 21-point Falcons rout

Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season produced 16 games and 764 total points, an average of 47.8 per game.

The most lopsided result was the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints, a 21-point margin.

Four games were decided by 3 points or fewer, including the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers. The biggest comeback belonged to the Giants, who erased a 11-point deficit to beat the Cardinals 36-24.

After Week 4, the 49ers (4-0), the Vikings (4-0) and the Chiefs (4-0) share the best record in the league. The 49ers lead the active win streaks at 4 straight. The Texans have dropped 4 in a row and sit at 0-4.

Week 5 opens on Thursday with the Buccaneers at the Cowboys. Teams on a bye next: Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers.