The first month of the 2023 NFL season has already passed and it’s surprising how quickly it happened.
It has become clearer who are the very good teams, who are the average teams, who could become good if they tried harder, and who are the very bad teams. There are several things fans should look for heading into the fifth week of the season, including some history that could be made overseas.
Before games begin on Sunday and Monday nights, read below what you should keep in mind.
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49ers hope to stay undefeated
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, left, is congratulated by running back Christian McCaffrey after scoring during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
It’s probably the most anticipated matchup of the week, as the Dallas Cowboys (3-1) advance to Santa Clara, California, to take on the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. There’s plenty of history between the two NFC powers, but even more could be done Sunday night.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has yet to lose a regular season game. With a win, he could join the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott as one of seven quarterbacks since the NFL-AFL merger to put together a double-digit winning streak heading into his third NFL season. San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey could also become the fourth player in NFL history with at least 100 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in each of his team’s first five games.
If the 49ers score at least 30 points, they would become the fifth team in league history to score 30 or more points in eight consecutive regular-season games.
Dallas comes into the game with an excellent defense and that has been reflected on the scoreboard. The Cowboys are the first team since 2014 to have four non-offensive touchdowns in their first four games.
It will all come to a head on Sunday night.
Águilas play to remain undefeated
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown celebrates his touchdown during the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Like their 2022-23 NFC Championship Game counterparts, the Philadelphia Eagles enter Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams without a blemish on their record.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has some things riding on this game. With just 50 more rushing yards, he can pass Bobby Douglas and Cam Newton for the third-most rushing yards by a quarterback in his 50 career games in the Super Bowl era. Lamar Jackson and Michael Vick are the only ones who have more.
And if he scores a rushing touchdown, Hurts will become the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 30 rushing touchdowns in his first four seasons.
remember the name
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wide receiver Puka Nacua scored the winning touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday in an overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts.
The rookie leads the NFL with 39 catches for 501 yards so far and is starting his career at a breakneck pace. The Rams are 2-2 and looking to upset the aforementioned Eagles this Sunday.
Nacua is the first rookie since the 1970 merger to lead the NFL in receptions through the first four weeks. He also has the most receptions and receiving yards of any player in his first four games, as well as the most receptions of any player in his first five games.
Look for the Eagles to try to take Nacua away from Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford as an option.
Remember the name II
Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
While Nacua has taken the NFL world by storm, Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane has helped amplify the Dolphins’ already electric offense as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.
The Texas A&M standout rushed for 203 yards against the Denver Broncos and 101 yards against the Buffalo Bills.
Achane has 309 rushing yards, 53 receiving yards and six total touchdowns to his name this season. A touchdown on Sunday would make him the second player in NFL history with seven touchdowns in the first four games of his career, joining New York Giants running back Bill Paschal, who scored eight in four games in 1943. .
With two rushing touchdowns, Achane will join four others as the only players with six or more rushing touchdowns in their first four games.
Back abroad
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills will play in London while the NFL, for the second week in a row, is in the United Kingdom, where Buffalo could make history.
The Bills can become the fourth team since 1990 to have at least 20 sacks and 10 interceptions in the first five games of the season. Quarterback Josh Allen could also surpass Brett Favre as the fifth-fastest to 150 touchdown passes in his NFL career. Allen could catch him in his 82nd game with a three-TD day.
Wake up on Sunday with some coffee and pigskin.
The Taylor Swift saga continues
Taylor Swift laughs with Ryan Reynolds before heading to her suite at Travis Kelce’s game against the New York Jets. (Elsa)
It’s unclear if pop superstar Taylor Swift will show up for the Kansas City Chiefs’ road game against the Minnesota Vikings, but it appears the NFL has done its best in covering her attendance so far.
That said, her rumored boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, even thinks the spectacle is too much.
“I think everyone is overwhelmed…I think it’s fun when they show who’s in the game,” he said. “I think it adds a little bit more to the atmosphere, it adds a little bit more to what you’re seeing.
“But at the same time, I think they’re exaggerating a little bit, for sure. Especially my situation. I think they’re just trying to have fun with it and a lot of people watching…”
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Bye bye bye
The first round of byes will take place during Week 5, meaning some teams will have the week off.
The Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have days off.
Ryan Gaydos is senior editor at Fox News Digital.
2023-10-08 11:56:05
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