Overview of Pardon My Take’s NFL Week 4 Recap
Barstool’s Pardon My Take used its “Fastest 2 Minutes” format to run through a wild Week 4 in the NFL, then spent the bulk of the show breaking down the biggest storylines: Drake Maye’s signature win over Buffalo, the Eagles’ second-half collapse, Bryce Young’s breakout night, and a messy, flag-filled slate across the league. They also touched on the undefeated teams, coaching questions, and a bit of MLB playoff chaos.
Biggest NFL Storylines
Patriots Stun the Bills
- New England beat Buffalo 29-26 on a late Drake Maye drive, which the hosts treated as a major statement win.
- Maye looked poised late, and Efton Chism III came up huge with a one-handed catch.
- The panel praised the Patriots’ offensive tweaks, especially a much higher motion rate than they’d used earlier in the year.
- Buffalo’s defense was described as shaky, and Josh Allen’s late hero-ball throw was heavily criticized.
Eagles Hit Rock Bottom
- The Rams came from behind to beat Philadelphia 24-20 after the Eagles’ offense completely fell apart in the second half.
- Max was in full meltdown mode as injuries piled up and the Eagles failed to score after halftime.
- The hosts highlighted:
- 0-for-12 on third down
- a brutal number of injuries on both sides of the ball
- another second-half offensive disappearance
- There was also discussion about whether Nick Sirianni made the right decision on key fourth-down situations.
Bryce Young Looks Elite
- Sunday Night Football turned into a shootout, and Bryce Young was the star of the night.
- The panel was strongly bullish on Young, saying he looked confident, sharp, and in total command.
- The conversation around the Panthers centered on:
- Young’s improved pocket poise
- Canales helping him play with confidence
- a young Panthers offense that is becoming legitimately fun to watch
Other Notable Week 4 Games
- Commanders 13, Colts 30
- Marcus Mariota got hurt, and rookie backup Ethan Kaliakmanis came in and gave Washington a spark.
- Jonathan Taylor was excellent again, and the Colts are back at .500.
- Bears 23, Jets 12
- The Bears’ run game and bully-ball style were dominant.
- Tyson Bagent won the job battle over Case Keenum.
- The Jets were shredded by penalties, turnovers, and another ugly offensive performance.
- Cowboys 34, Texans 30
- CeeDee Lamb was unstoppable.
- C.J. Stroud played well, especially with Nico Collins back, but Houston still can’t run the ball or close games.
- Jaguars 22, Bengals 17
- A penalty-heavy, ugly game, but Jacksonville keeps winning because the defense creates takeaways and Trevor Lawrence is settling in.
- Packers 17, Buccaneers 14
- A tight, ugly game that ended with more questions about Tampa than answers.
- Zach was very down on the Bucs’ identity and Todd Bowles’ future.
- Ravens 24, Titans 18
- Lamar Jackson was excellent before leaving injured, and the Ravens still handled business.
- The Titans remain a mess.
- Giants 36, Cardinals 24
- Jameis Winston was fully back in classic Jameis form: touchdowns, picks, and chaos.
- The Giants are suddenly 3-1, and the panel was impressed with the vibes.
- Vikings 15, Dolphins 10
- Minnesota’s defense dominated, but the offense still looked shaky.
- The Dolphins remain one of the league’s most frustrating teams.
- 49ers 24, Broncos 14
- San Francisco kept winning despite injuries.
- George Kittle was a monster, and the Broncos’ offense remained puzzlingly limited.
- Seahawks 30, Chargers 23
- Justin Herbert threw an awful interception early, and the Chargers stayed broken.
- The Seahawks got a strong game from Sam Darnold and looked healthier on offense.
- Chiefs 30, Raiders 27
- Kansas City kept rolling, but the Raiders were more competitive than expected.
- The Raiders’ tight end-heavy offense was a fun wrinkle, even in a loss.
Main Takeaways From Week 4
Refs and Injuries Dominated the Week
- The hosts repeatedly complained that the officiating across the slate was awful.
- Week 4 also featured a ton of injuries, including several brutal-looking ones that changed games.
The Undefeated Teams Look Real
- The NFL’s remaining undefeated teams after Week 4 were:
- Vikings
- 49ers
- Chiefs
- The show also noted that starting 4-0 doesn’t always predict final-season dominance, even though the current undefeated teams are all very good.
Coaching and QB Development Matter
- Ben Johnson continues to look like a home-run coaching hire in Chicago.
- The discussion around the Jets and Aaron Glenn was much darker, with real concern that things are heading the wrong way.
- Sean Payton’s play-calling was questioned in Denver.
- The panel kept circling back to how important quarterback development and offensive structure are across the league.
MLB Playoffs Talk
The show also briefly hit MLB playoff chaos, with emphasis on:
- the Brewers’ controversial dome/cable home-run call
- postseason baseball returning
- the Brewers continuing to feel like a team of destiny
- a few wild defensive moments and close calls around the league
The overall tone was that playoff baseball is back and already delivering weird, dramatic moments.
Who’s Back of the Week
Hank’s Pick: “Dome” / Brewers
- Hank’s “who’s back” was basically the Brewers and their dome-related playoff chaos.
- The segment centered on Milwaukee getting a little bit of luck from the stadium roof, plus their general team-of-destiny vibe.
PFT’s Pick: U.S. Men’s National Team
- Soccer is “back,” after the U.S. beat Mexico again.
- He singled out Kevin Sullivan, who scored and reportedly visualized the goal before the match.
Zach’s Pick: Tom Kim
- Tom Kim was Zach’s “who’s back” after earning the exemption that lets him avoid South Korea’s mandatory military service.
- The guys liked the pressure-and-relief story around his gold-medal-type accomplishment.
Who’s Not Back
- Tony Romo was discussed as “not back” after CBS moved on from him following his offseason legal trouble.
- The crew debated second chances and whether he’ll return to broadcasting in some form.
Bottom Line
Week 4 felt like one of those NFL Sundays that never stopped: London to Sunday night, constant injuries, tons of flags, and several major momentum swings. The clearest football takeaways were that Drake Maye is ascending, the Eagles are in trouble, Bryce Young looks like a legitimate franchise QB, and the Chiefs/49ers/Vikings are still sitting near the top of the league for a reason.