The biggest Week 4 winners were Atlanta, the New York Giants and Dallas. The biggest losers were New Orleans, Philadelphia and Miami. Week 5 opens Thursday night with Dallas hosting Tampa Bay.

The Winners

Atlanta Falcons: The scoring log shows Robinson finding the end zone five times on the ground, including a 59-yard burst on the opening drive. Atlanta rushed for 205 yards as a team, averaged nearly six yards a carry and didn't turn the ball over. Michael Penix Jr. only threw 20 times and still finished with a 31-yard touchdown to Jerry Dotson. That's the profile of a team that wins by controlling the game, and it travels well.

New York Giants: A 36-24 win over Arizona is the kind of result that quiets a lot of noise. Scoring 36 is hard in this league.

Dallas Cowboys: Dallas beat Houston 34-30 on the road after dropping a 34-31 shootout to Baltimore a week earlier. Two high-scoring games in seven days say the offense is real, and that the defense is giving plenty back.

Carolina and New England: The Panthers beat Detroit 32-26 on Sunday night. The Patriots went into Buffalo and won 29-26. Neither is a fluke you can wave away.

The Losers

New Orleans Saints: They gave up 35 to Las Vegas on September 27, then 45 to Atlanta. That's 80 points allowed in two games. The offense isn't the problem, since quarterback Tyler Shough threw 48 passes against Atlanta, but the defense can't get stops.

Philadelphia Eagles: They lost 27-7 to Chicago on a Monday night, then 24-20 to the Rams at home six days later. Two losses in a week is a rough stretch for a team with real expectations.

Miami Dolphins: Ten points against Minnesota. That's the whole story.

Cincinnati Bengals: A 22-17 home loss to Jacksonville hurts, especially with a Week 5 game against Miami coming up that they can't afford to treat as easy.

Fantasy Pickups to Consider

Always check your league's availability and snap counts before spending waiver priority. Here's where I'd look based on this week's box scores:

  • Saints receivers: New Orleans threw 47 targets in one game. Rashid Shough's... correction; Tyler Shough's passing volume makes the Saints' pass catchers worth a look. Devaughn Vele caught a late touchdown, so he's a speculative add where he's available.

  • Falcons passing game: Atlanta barely needed to throw, but Jerry Dotson's 31-yard score shows the deep shot is there when they want it. He's a deep-league stash at best.

  • Giants and Cowboys skill players: Both offenses scored over 30. When a team's scoring that much, even secondary pieces can be flex-worthy.

A word of caution: one big game is a data point, not a trend. Add players with a role, not just a highlight.

Week 5 Preview

The slate opens Thursday with Dallas against Tampa Bay. Sunday brings Chicago at Green Bay, Philadelphia at Jacksonville and a Seahawks-49ers matchup, and Monday night has Buffalo visiting the Rams. Bears-Packers is the one to circle. Chicago has now won two straight and is the slight favorite on the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the most impressive game in Week 4?
Atlanta's 45-24 win over New Orleans, powered by five Robinson rushing touchdowns, was the most lopsided and eye-catching.

Who plays on Thursday Night Football in Week 5?
Dallas hosts Tampa Bay.

Which team looks worst after Week 4?
New Orleans has allowed 35 and 45 points in consecutive games, which puts it near the bottom on defense.

Should I pick up Saints receivers for fantasy?
Their volume is encouraging, but verify roles and availability in your league first.