Four undefeated teams remain in the NFL. San Francisco visits Seattle in an NFC West showdown; Vikings head to Nova Orleans. Dallas hosts Tampa Bay on Thursday.
The NFL enters the week with four undefeated teams. The Kansas City Chiefs (4 wins, 0 losses) have a bye, but San Francisco faces the toughest test: a trip to Seattle (3 wins, 1 loss) for a showdown between the NFC West leaders. The Minnesota Vikings (4 wins, 0 losses) play in Nova Orleans. At the other end, Houston and Tennessee each have 0 wins in 4 games — the AFC South is top-heavy. Dallas hosts Tampa Bay (0 wins, 4 losses) on Thursday in the week’s opening game. The Bears-Packers rivalry resumes Sunday afternoon, with Chicago (3 wins, 1 loss) looking to extend its NFC North lead.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dallas CowboysTampa Bay enters the fifth week without a win: 0-4 and last in the NFC South. Dallas is 2-2, still in the division race, and playing at home. For the Cowboys, it is a chance to beat a team trending downward; for the Buccaneers, the need is urgent.
Philadelphia Eagles
Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville leads the AFC South with 3 wins and 1 loss. Philadelphia is 2-2 and on the road, needing a win to avoid falling behind in the NFC East. The Jaguars have benefited from a favorable schedule; this is a tougher test.
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans SaintsMinnesota is undefeated with 4 wins in 4 games and holds sole possession of first place in the NFC North. New Orleans is 1-2 and still trying to find its rhythm. It is the biggest gap in records among Sunday’s afternoon games and a test of the Vikings’ ceiling on the road.
New York Giants
Washington CommandersAn NFC East divisional matchup: the Giants, division leaders at 3 wins and 1 loss, host Washington, which is 1-3. A Giants win would put 3 games between them in the division — practically decisive this early in the season.
Chicago Bears
Green Bay PackersThe NFL’s oldest rivalry: Bears and Packers. Chicago enters the week at 3 wins and 1 loss, riding a 2-game winning streak; Green Bay is 2-2. For the Bears, it is a chance to build a 2-game lead in the NFC North. For the Packers, a home loss would be a serious blow to their season.
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle SeahawksThe week’s biggest game in the West: San Francisco visits Seattle with a perfect record of 4 wins in 4 games. Seattle is 3-1, tied with San Francisco atop the division so far. A Seahawks win would level their records; a loss would open a 2-game gap.
Baltimore Ravens
Atlanta FalconsSunday Night Football: Baltimore (3 wins, 1 loss, 2nd in the AFC North) visits Atlanta (1 win, 2 losses). The Ravens have won 2 straight and are looking to close the gap on Cleveland in the division. Atlanta is still searching for consistency early in the season.
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