DETROIT
Record: 3-1
Week 4 result: Detroit 34, Cleveland 10
Offensive rank: 6th (365.0)
Defensive rank: 11th (293.0)
Key stat: Lions quarterback Jared Goff has a 113.0 passer rating through Detroit's first four games. He's thrown for 929 yards with nine touchdowns and just two interceptions. Only Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (130.5) has a higher rating than Goff this season.
Quotable: "I thought our defense set the tone for the day, those three takeaways, Leaf (Kalif Raymond) on the punt return. And offensively we were able to turn those three takeaways into 17 points, which was huge," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after the win Sunday.
"Look, in the grand scheme of things, coming off of a big win on Monday night, short week, come out, find a way to close that out and play really good defense. I was proud of the guys for that."
Twentyman: The Lions are rolling after their third straight victory and what Lions fans should be most excited about is they are getting contributions from all three phases. The Lions lead the league in sacks (14), they are second in sacks allowed (3), and they have one of the better return and cover units on special teams. A team that can win three different ways on any given Sunday is a very dangerous team.
Up next: at Cincinnati (2-2), Sun., Oct. 12, 4:25 p.m.
View some of the best photos through the first four weeks of the Detroit Lions 2025 season.
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15), Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32), Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21), Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46), Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23), and Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) celebrate after an interception during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) returns a punt for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) and Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (25) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46), Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97), and Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) breaks up a pass during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) returns a punt for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) and Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) celebrates with Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) after he scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) makes a sack on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) with Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyler Lacy (78), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91), Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6), Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32), Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates with Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) after he scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) makes a tackle during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (97) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11), and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18), Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
GREEN BAY
Record: 2-1-1
Week 4 result: Green Bay 40, Dallas 40
Offensive rank: 10th (347.3)
Defensive rank: 8th (283.3)
Key stat: The Packers are the second best offense in the NFL on third down, converting on 53.7 percent (29-for-54) of their third down attempts on the season. Defensively, Green Bay ranks third on third down, limiting opponents to just a 32.7 percent (18-for-55) conversion rate.
Quotable: "They made some big plays, they executed, we missed a lot of tackles," Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told packers.com after the Dallas game Sunday night where his No. 1 scoring defensive coming into Sunday allowed 40 points to the Cowboys. "We've got to find a way somehow, some way to generate some takeaways."
Twentyman: After starting the season with two impressive victories over Detroit and Washington, the Packers are 0-1-1 in their last two against Cleveland and Dallas. It's hard to get an early gauge on Green Bay given how good they've played in a couple games and how inconsistent they've been the last two weeks. It's still a very young roster - the youngest in the NFL - so the expectation is they'll continue to get grow and get better as the year goes on. They've let a couple opportunities slip through their fingers the last two weeks and those can end up being big when everything is added up and the playoff brackets are formulated at the end of the season.
Up next: Bye week
MINNESOTA
Record: 2-2
Week 4 result: Pittsburgh 24, Minnesota 21
Offensive rank: 22nd (294.0)
Defensive rank: 7th (281.8)
Key stat: The Vikings lead the NFL with 37.8 percent of their offensive drives resulting in a three-and-out through the first four games of the season. They've had 17 of their first 45 offensive drives of the year result in a three-and-out. For comparison, Indianapolis has had only three drives resulting in a three-and-out to lead the NFL at just 7.9 percent.
Quotable: "We hold ourselves to certain standards. And you've got a guy like Aaron Rodgers just sitting back there and controlling the game off running the ball when they don't even have their starting running back in," Vikings safety Josh Metellus told vikings.com after the loss to Pittsburgh Sunday. "Although we were getting stops, they were still controlling ... how much time we were on the field, and we've gotta be better."
Twentyman: The Vikings are strong defensively but continue to get inconsistent play from the quarterback position, whether it's been J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz. The Vikings have a ton of weapons on both sides of the football and a head coach that I believe is one of the best in the league, but unless they start to get consistent play from the quarterback position – seven giveaways in four games – it's going to be hard to compete with the elite teams in the NFC.
Up next: vs. Cleveland (1-3), Sun., Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.
CHICAGO
Record: 2-2
Week 4 result: Chicago 25, Las Vegas 24
Offensive rank: 18th (328.0)
Defensive rank: 28th (379.5)
Key stat: Bears second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze has gone four consecutive games to start the season scoring a touchdown, the most by a Bears player since Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton did so in the first five contests of 1986.
Quotable: "I'm proud of our guys," Bears head coach Ben Johnson told chicagobears.com following Chicago's win Sunday. "They came through for us. We're building something special here. I think they're feeling it; just the belief they have in each other, the belief they have in this coaching staff. I thought it really showed. This is a huge win for our team. Finding a way in the fourth quarter to come out on top, I just thought was outstanding for us. Proud of our guys, proud of the locker room."
Twentyman: The Bears are finding ways to win games while growing in Johnson's new schemes offensively and defensively. That's important because they'll continue to settle in and should get more consistency, especially on offense, the more time on task this season. Chicago has allowed the third most points in the NFL this season (117) and the fifth most yards (1,518) so those are areas they'll look to improve moving forward.
Up next: Bye week
