A top QB showdown and a historic anniversary: 5 things to know from the NFL this week
The article previews the fourth week of the NFL season, highlighting the Houston Texans' difficult 0-3 start and the Las Vegas Raiders' surprising 3-0 record. It also notes upcoming high-profile quarterback matchups and historical anniversaries in the league.
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Three weeks into the NFL season, we’re already seeing some familiar storylines, some huge surprises and plenty of history being made. The Houston Texans are 0-3 – again – while the Las Vegas Raiders are sitting at a surprising 3-0. Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence are renewing a rivalry this week that goes all the way back to college; some of the NFL’s biggest stars are putting up ridiculous numbers, and Monday night in New Orleans will mark the anniversary of one of the most memorable games in NFL history. Here are five things to watch in Week 4. Texans are 0-3 … again Well, this is déjà vu for Texans fans. Another 0-3 start. Last season, the Texans became just the seventh team ever to make the playoffs after starting 0-3, and they’ve actually done it twice — in 2025 and 2018.
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