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Some wild, last-minute finals and bold game decisions have highlighted Sunday's NFL action, and with the quarter-of-quarter schedule, some trends are beginning to emerge. Here are the winners and losers of week 4.

winners

Ravens of Baltimore: A day when the The Bengals have defeated a huge victory against the Falcons, Baltimore could have had the biggest impact in the AFC North. In beating the Steelers, 26-14, at Pittsburgh, the Ravens' offense dominated the Steelers, 451-284, and maintained controls by keeping the third parties below manageable and converting eight of the 17 attempts. The most impressive, however, was the Baltimore defense – and especially its secondary defense – which severely repressed the opposing quarters and became one of the most avid pass defenses in the NFL. The Ravens frustrated Ben Roethlisberger most of the night and, with the exception of some explosive passing games, they kept the Steelers in front of the chains. It's still early, but Baltimore looks like a competitor in North AFC.

Matt Nagy: The head coach of the Chicago Bears had a masterful game plan to help quarterback Mitchell Trubisky overcome some difficulties in a 48-10 win against the Buccaneers. Nagy composed pre-capture gestures, erroneous instructions, and creative game designs to create inconsistencies and receivers of open schemas. Trubisky lit up the Box Score for a career day and made five touchdowns – all to different targets – and that was only in the first half. All of these orders lasted 70 yards or more. He completed 19 of 26 shots for 354 yards and six touchdowns (after scoring seven shots last season) and added 53 rushing yards. Chicago is 3-1 and in first place in the North of the NFC.

Ezekiel Elliott: Scott Linehan, the offensive coordinator, said the Cowboys were ready to start "getting started," and that Dallas had its best offensive performance of the season with a 26-24 win over the Lions. Elliott was the reason. He had 240 yards of scrimmage, a career-high, including 88 receiving yards, a top in the team. Thirty-four found themselves on a huge wheel on the sideline with a time remaining at 1.23 in the match, which finally made it possible to score the first goal. All this success was won by a team from Detroit on Sunday in 26th place in the standings of the defenders (29.3 points per game). The effectiveness of Dallas must therefore be considered a sign of progress, but the Cowboys must still show that they can still produce against better defenses. . Anyway, it is clear that Elliott will be strongly solicited, both rushed and received.

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Oakland Raiders: They started Week 4 after being beaten 37-3 in the fourth quarter this year, but they reversed the pattern and eliminated a 14-point deficit in the second period to beat the Browns, 45-42, including 21 points in the final period. . Coach Jon Gruden earned his first win since Week 13 of the 2008 season. The Raiders were determined and made more games when the game mattered the most, forcing the Browns rookie quarterback, Baker Mayfield, to make four turnovers and to limit self-inflicted errors. Running back Marshawn Lynch, receiver Amari Cooper and tight end Jared Cook have all grown, and Oakland seems to have put an end to their difficulties early in the season.

losers

Miami Dolphins: They had a chance to take a three-game lead in AFC East, but the Dolphins fizzled and fell flat in a 38-7 loss to the Patriots, which went to 2-2. Dolphin's offensive line has resulted in pressure and penalties. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill struggled with precision. The offense was in third and third place overall, and Miami suffered an inconsistency in Foxborough. Miami has now lost 10 games in a row in New England.

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Earl Thomas: That's exactly why he held. The Seahawks star suffered a fractured left leg during a 20-17 win against the Cardinals when he dived to try to break a touchdown pass. While the medical staff was loading him and using an air stream to protect his injured leg, Thomas made a major gesture on the sideline of Seattle. Thomas was looking for a new contract in Seattle and when he did not receive it, he still made his report. Now, with this injury, Thomas's value in the open market (his contract expires at the end of this season) is significantly lower. Seattle could still give him a franchise label, but this image of Thomas leaving the sidelines may be the last time he's wearing a Seahawk uniform.

Todd Bowles: It's tricky to criticize coaching decisions in the NFL – the strategy is tense and the situations at stake are not easy – but Bowles made some very exciting decisions in a 31-12 loss to the Jaguars. First, with 22 points in the fourth quarter on a fourth and eight with 12:53 to play from Jacksonville's 20-yard line, Bowles chose to score a goal. Even with the conversion, there was still a three-point match at 25-6. Then, 13 seconds down to 4:33 of their starting line, Bowles chose to kick the ball to give the Jaguars the ball and the chance to melt the clock. The next time New York got it back, there was only 25 seconds left and the Jags had scored another touchdown. Bowles, a defensive coach, helped the Jaguars win 503 yards. At 1-3, this seat will be hot.

Tyler Eifert: Cursed with a terrible chance of injury, Eifert was the victim of another serious illness after being fractured ankle during a 37-36 victory over the Falcons. Eifert was only playing his 14th game since the start of the 2016 season and should now face the rest of the season in rehab. He is one of the most talented football players when he is in good health. The Bengals, who are 3-1 and are ready to compete in what could be a tight AFC North, have to adjust to life without him again.

Philadelphia Eagles: The most worrying aspect of Philly's slow start after its Super Bowl title is that its offensive – last year's strength – has been stagnant. In a 26-23 loss to the Titans, the Eagles scored touchdowns on just one of four trips in the red zone. They converted only 57.1% of TD trips, one year after posting a 65.5% rate, which led the league. Philadelphia only scores 20.5 points per game, and if that does not improve, his 2-2 start may get worse.

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