NFL Week 4 scores: Falcons beat Saints on massive FG, Vikings stay undefeated vs. Packers

Also, the unbeaten Steelers are on the road at the Colts

The early window for Week 4 is closed, and we saw some close games. In the grudge match between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, the Falcons won on a huge field goal from Younghoe Koo, the longest of his career. The Minnesota Vikings took a big early lead over the Green Bay Packers, but were then challenged by the surging Packers late in the game. The Vikings did manage to pull out the win, and with the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Indianapolis Colts, are now the NFL's last undefeated team

Here's a look at the Week 4 schedule:

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    Colts QB Anthony Richardson won't return with hip injury

    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) in pursuit during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
    Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has taken some hard hits vs. Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

    Anthony Richardson left Sunday's game twice on the same drive. And he won't return to the game.

    Richardson, who was knocked out early in three of his four games for the Indianapolis Colts last season, left with another injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He left the game briefly during a drive, after he was hit as he went down at the end of a run and grabbed at his hip, and was replaced by Joe Flacco. Later in the drive Richardson was back, and tried to run to his left. It seemed his leg gave out and he awkwardly slid down.

    Richardson limped a bit and then came back out. He headed straight back to the locker room with the athletic training staff. Flacco came back in and threw a touchdown right away to Josh Downs. The Colts said Richardson had a hip injury. He was initially announced as questionable to return, but was later downgraded to out.

    It wasn't good news for the Colts, whose focus all offseason was how to keep Richardson healthy. Richardson had struggled through three games but at least he had stayed healthy. That changed Sunday, bringing up bad memories of his injuries last season and all the talk offseason about his durability.

  • Oh no Jets

    The Jets had the chance to take the lead over the Broncos with 47 seconds to go. Unfortunately, Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein couldn't nail the 50-yard kick and New York fell short to Denver.

  • This Justin Jefferson catch is wild

  • Texans take last-minute lead over Jags on TD catch from Dare Ogunbowale

  • Falcons win grudge match vs. Saints on Koo's massive 58-yd FG

    The golden foot of Younghoe Koo kicked the ball 58 yards through the uprights to give the Falcons a 26-24 lead over the Saints. The Falcons ran out the final two seconds to win the game.

  • Bears pick off Matthew Stafford late to fend off Rams

  • Saints take one-point lead over Falcons

    The Saints hadn't led since 14:10 in the second quarter, but thanks to this score and the extra point, they've got a one-point lead over the Falcons.

  • Vikings-Packers is now a 6-point game

    After that strip sack of Sam Darnold, the Packers took advantage and scored.

    Then they scored two after the TD to make it 28-22. For the first time this game, there's pressure on the Vikings.

  • Packers strip Sam Darnold, make it interesting late vs. Vikings

  • This play could not have gone worse for Joe Burrow

  • Steelers fight back against Colts

  • Joe Flacco thrives under pressure

    In for Anthony Richardson, backup QB Joe Flacco is slinging the ball like the high-level backup he is.

  • Jags get stuffed at goal line by Texans D

  • Broncos in business against Jets

    This touchdown (and the successful extra point) gave the Broncos a one-point lead over the Jets with the fourth quarter still to play.

  • Tank Bigsby with big play for Jaguars

  • Lavonte David's 30th career strip sack leads all active players

  • Steelers offense comes out of hiding

  • Eagles block Bucs XP, run it back for two points

    After the Eagles scored their second TD, the Buccaneers answered with a TD of their own. Then the Eagles answered that by blocking the extra point and running it back for two points.

  • Bucs rookie Bucky Irving gets his first NFL TD

  • Steelers fumble right after big play

    The football gods giveth, and the football gods taketh away. Right after that big gain for the Steelers, QB Justin Fields fumbles and the Colts recover.

  • Steelers get big offensive play

  • Big Saquon Barkley run + Tush Push = Eagles back in it

    The Eagles came out of halftime with purpose.

    Saquon Barkley ripped off a 59-yard run and Jalen Hurts scored on a 1-yard run and the Eagles have cut the Bucs' lead to 24-14.

     

  • Jayden Reed, Jordan Love bail out Matt LaFleur

    Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was already frustrated, down 28-0 in the first half vs. the Vikings. His foul mood boiled over as he was very upset with the officiating near the goal line as the Packers drove to score their first points on Sunday before halftime.

    The result: a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty.

    No problem, as the Packers' Jordan Love found Jayden Reed for a 15-yard score.

  • Broncos RB Tyler Badie stabilized after collapsing on sideline

    Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) is taken off the field after an injury against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
    Broncos running back Tyler Badie is taken off the field after an injury against the Jets. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

    Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie collapsed on the sideline and was taken off the field on a stretcher with a back injury during Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

    He appeared to sustain the injury on a tackle several plays before he collapsed.

    Badie took a hit to his back from the helmet of Jets linebacker Quincy Williams and landed face first on the turf. He fumbled on the play, and the Jets recovered for a turnover. Badie was able to walk off the field after the hit, but collapsed on the sideline several plays later.

    The Broncos' training staff tended to Badie as he laid on his back, then placed him on a stretcher. He was immobilized and carted off the field.

  • Bengals beat the buzzer with a TD

  • Eagles score TD, long national nightmare over

    The Eagles have finally shown signs of life after allowing the Buccaneers to stomp all over them for most of two quarters. They're on the board with a touchdown, and a gorgeous one at that.

  • Alert: Aaron Rodgers runs for gain

    It's not news that 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers is still able to run a short distance during a football play. Instead, imagine he's 75. It's much more impressive that way.

  • Steelers can't score, Pickens fumbles catch

    The Steelers went into Week 4 with a 3-0 record and a grand total of of three offensive touchdowns. Thus far against the Colts, their offense has not improved. WR George Pickens caught and then fumbled this ball for a very tragic turnover.

  • Cover your eyes, kids. The Vikings are hammering the Pack

    This Sam Darnold comeback is still going strong. And we get a side of Justin Jefferson in the latest TD that put Minnesota up 28-0.

  • Jordan Love is not having a good day

    In his return following a sprained MCL, Jordan Love has thrown for zero touchdowns and two interceptions today

  • Bears finally get on the board

  • Pat yourself on back if you started Falcons' defense in fantasy

  • Broncos RB Tyler Badie in scary incident

  • Anthony Richardson out with hip injury

    Joe Flacco will replace Anthony Richardson for the rest of the game.

  • Panthers even it up vs. Bengals

     

  • Bucs score 3rd straight TD on Eagles

  • Travis Etienne returns to action for Jags

  • One thing goes right for the Eagles

    Not a lot is going right for the Eagles today, but their defense finally comes through with a deep sack on Baker Mayfield.

  • Anthony Richardson questionable to return

    After that tough hit, Colts QB Anthony Richardson is questionable to return.

  • Sam Darnold continuing to shine for Vikings

    Sam Darnold keeps hucking the ball, and Vikings receivers keep catching it.

  • Jaguars' backfield takes a hit

  • Joe Burrow toughing it out vs. Panthers

    Keep an eye on Bengals QB Joe Burrow who had an awkward dropback early vs. the Panthers.

  • Anthony Richardson headed to locker room after hard hit

    Here's the hit that hurt Richardson.

  • Andy Dalton hurls interception on tipped pass

  • Ummm, Eagles? What's going on?

    Eagles defender Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was spirited and confident before facing the Bucs in Tampa.

    Bucs are ahead 14-0 in the first quarter.

  • Stefon Diggs scores a rushing TD?

    Texans WR Stefon Diggs with a (kinda) QB sneak, giving him the first rushing TD of his career!

  • Mike Evans: Scoring touchdowns, making history

    Bucs WR Mike Evans hit a career landmark after scoring a touchdown against the Eagles. He's now the franchise leader in points scored.

  • Saints' muffed punt results in Falcons TD

    Oh no, Saints. Oh no.

  • Colts start off hot vs. Steelers

    The Colts scored on an eight-play, 70-yard TD drive vs. the Steelers' tough defense. Indy's march included a 32-yard reception from Michael Pittman Jr.

  • Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans connect on Bucs TD