Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season sure felt like a return to normalcy after so many surprises in September. The Lions and 49ers scored a bunch of points. The Patriots and Jets did not. The Falcons and Saints played a weird and sloppy game. Joe Flacco was dicing defenses from the pocket. Welcome back, 2023 -- we missed you.
Every Tuesday, I'll spin the previous week of NFL football forward, looking at what the biggest storylines mean for what comes next. We'll take a first look at the consequences of "Monday Night Football," break down a major trend or two and highlight some key individual players and plays.