NFL Week 4 winners, losers: 49ers pick up momentum at perfect time

NFL Week 4 winners, losers: 49ers pick up momentum at perfect time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

With September coming to a close, NFL teams are starting to figure themselves out.

The fourth week of the 2024 NFL season already has brought about several upsets, last-second surprises and more.

Here are all the winners and losers from Sunday’s Week 4 action:

WINNER: 49ers bounce back

After an embarrassing collapse last time out at the Rams, the 49ers got back in the win column. It wasn’t the prettiest rout, but it was a rout nonetheless as San Francisco topped the New England Patriots 30-13 at Levi’s Stadium. Brock Purdy threw for 288 yards, one touchdown and a pick on 15 of 27 completions while Jordan Mason rushed for 123 yards and a score on 24 carries.

There were some nervy moments for San Francisco on special teams and more injury concerns — Fred Warner, Jordan Elliott, etc. — but it was an important result to pick up momentum heading into an arduous stretch.

Jacoby Brissett and the running game completely lacked any real penetration for New England as offensive line woes persisted.

WINNER: Vikings just keep rolling

The Minnesota Vikings won’t stop winning.

Sam Darnold came out firing at Lambeau Field on Sunday as the Vikings jumped out to a 28-0 lead over the Green Bay Packers. Jordan Love — returning from an MCL sprain — helped get the Packers within 28-22 early in the fourth quarter. But Minnesota answered with a field goal to put the game out of reach and seal a 31-29 win.

Darnold went 20 of 28 for 275 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He now has 11 touchdowns in four games for the undefeated Vikings, who will head overseas to London next week for a date with the New York Jets. Love and the Packers are 2-2 after his four-touchdown, three-interception performance.

LOSER: Eagles can’t handle the heat

The Philadelphia Eagles’ season has ended in Tampa Bay in two of the last three seasons. It didn’t end Sunday, but it was another empty trip to…

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Publish date : 2024-09-30 03:56:57

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