Every week all through the 2023 NFL season, I’ll be recapping all of the motion and information from across the AFC East that week. Week 4, right here we go.
AFC East Scores – Week 4
AFC East Standings
Buffalo Payments (3-1) Total; (1-1) Division
Miami Dolphins (3-1) Total; (1-1) Division
New England Patriots (1-3) Total; (1-1) Division
New York Jets (1-3) Total; (1-1) Division
AFC East Headlines
Payments Dominate Dolphins, Stake Declare For AFC East Throne
Of their finest efficiency of the season, the Payments dominated the Dolphins all sport lengthy, mirrored of their 28-point victory. Quarterback Josh Allen had his finest show of the season in opposition to a weak Dolphins protection, going 21/25 (84%) for 320 yards, 4 touchdowns, and reaching an ideal passer score (158.3). The Payments now maintain first place within the AFC East, on a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Dolphins.
In the meantime, Miami, whose protection had such excessive expectations coming into the season, fell flat of their first actual take a look at of the season. Can Vic Fangio and Co. flip it round? Time will inform, time will inform…
Jets Present Struggle, However Come Up Quick
Towards the reigning Tremendous Bowl Champions, Zach Wilson and the New York Jets fought onerous, however finally got here up brief. Down 17-0 to the Chiefs within the first quarter, the Jets managed to claw their means again into the sport, and entered the fourth quarter tied 20-20.
Though a Harrison Butker area aim finally sealed the victory for the Chiefs, the Jets performed admirably, and confirmed actual indicators of enchancment with Zach Wilson beneath heart.
Zach Wilson is the ONLY QB to ever have fewer INT’s and extra completions, passing yards, and TD passes in a sport in opposition to Mahomes in faculty or the NFL (in a Mahomes begin)
WILD.
(through @OptaSTATS) pic.twitter.com/oobZwUIWDU
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 2, 2023
Patriotic Embarrassment In Dallas
The Patriots acquired trounced 3-38 by the Cowboys in Week 4, marking Invoice Belichick’s largest ever loss as a head coach. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was 12/21 on the day (57%), throwing for simply 150 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. He was benched in favor of backup Bailey Zappe within the third quarter, and ended the day with a passer score of 39.9.
These are troubling occasions for New England, who sit third within the AFC East and have little hope going ahead.
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