We’re a month into the new NFL season. Which games have shaped the playoff picture most? Week 4 featured a few surprises (Geno Smith and the Seahawks scoring 48 points), big comebacks (the Bills’ rally from 17 down against Baltimore) and much more. Here’s a look at the biggest storylines from the week that impacted the playoff race, using insights from SI Tickets’ postseason reservations.
The ‘Boys Are Back
Things looked grim for the Cowboys after Week 1’s blowout loss to the Bucs that saw Dak Prescott go down with a thumb injury. But thanks to some heroics from backup QB Cooper Rush, Dallas’ playoff hopes are very much alive.