NFL Week 4 of the 2026/27 season brought standout individual performances and sharp disappointments across the league, with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson delivering a dominant outing while marquee quarterbacks struggled to meet expectations, according to reports.
Bijan Robinson Dominates New Orleans Saints With 207 Total Yards
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson anchored the top tier of Week 4 performances by totaling 207 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns in a 45-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints, as reported. Robinson rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns while adding 62 receiving yards and another score through the air. The performance marked a continuation of a strong early-season push for Robinson, who has collected over 330 rushing yards and four touchdowns across Weeks 3 and 4 while operating alongside quarterback Michael Penix Jr., according to league coverage from The Big Lead.
Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen Post Disappointing Outings in Week 4 Defeats
While several stars elevated their teams, high-profile quarterbacks faced difficult outings. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finished with 12 completions on 27 attempts for 93 yards and two touchdowns in a game where Philadelphia squandered a 20-10 halftime lead. The Eagles offense stalled in the second half, producing just 172 total yards and converting zero of 12 third-down attempts after running back Saquon Barkley exited the contest due to an injury.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen also landed on the disappointing performers list following a 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots. Allen completed 23 of 33 passes for 253 yards with one passing touchdown, one rushing score, and an 89.6 passer rating, but an interception on Buffalo’s final drive ended a potential comeback attempt after he forced a deep throw into double coverage. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed over 71 percent of his passes and surpassed 1,100 passing yards through four weeks despite ongoing roster injury concerns, keeping his individual numbers strong despite the team’s difficulties, per The Big Lead.
AFC and NFC Standings Shift as MVP Race Takes Shape After Week Four
The early-season results have changed the MVP race and conference standings as teams prepare for Week 5. Undefeated starts for quarterbacks Brock Purdy with the San Francisco 49ers and Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs have placed both signal-callers near the top of the league hierarchy, with Mahomes throwing nine touchdowns against two interceptions through four games. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars hold a 3-1 record behind steady play from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, positioning the team near the top of the AFC South.
In the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens rely on quarterback Lamar Jackson, who holds a 70.8 completion percentage and seven total touchdowns alongside running back Derrick Henry. The status of Jackson remains a key storyline for Baltimore as the team monitors an ankle injury ahead of the next slate of games.
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