Week 4 Recap: Bills and Eagles Cement Dominance

Buffalo Bills (4-0)

• Josh Allen continues MVP-caliber play: 1,342 passing yards, 12 TDs, 1 INT through four games.
• Defense allows league-low 14.5 PPG, anchored by Von Miller (5 sacks).
• Historic note: Final season at Highmark Stadium adds emotional stakes.

Philadelphia Eagles (4-0)

• Jalen Hurts thrives under pressure: 78% completion rate in 4th quarter.
• Special teams dominance: 3 blocked kicks returned for TDs (NFL record through 4 games).
• Defense forces 8 turnovers despite ranking 12th in yards allowed.

Tactical Breakdown: What Makes These Teams Special

Buffalo's Formula

• Offensive innovation:
  • Play-action success rate: 48% (NFL best)
  • James Cook averaging 5.8 YPC behind revamped O-line
• Defensive adjustments:
  • Hybrid 4-3 scheme confuses QBs (12 sacks vs. blitz)

Philadelphia's X-Factors

• Tush Push 2.0:
  • 92% conversion rate on 4th-and-1
  • New fake variants add misdirection
• Secondary playmaking:
  • 5 INTs from defensive backs (led by Darius Slay)

Key Matchup Metrics

Expert Analysis

Phoebe Schecter (NFL Network):

"The Bills' offensive versatility makes them nightmare fuel for AFC rivals. Their ability to switch between power run and spread concepts while maintaining defensive discipline? That's championship DNA."

Andrew DiCecco (Eagles Insider):

"Philly's winning ugly - and that's terrifying. When your QB1 isn't even top-10 in passing yards but you're 4-0? That's roster depth most teams dream of."

Critical Upcoming Games

1. Week 7: Eagles @ Ravens (Lamar Jackson vs. revamped Philly secondary)
2. Week 11: Bills @ Chiefs (Allen vs. Mahomes XVI)
3. Week 17: Eagles @ Bills (Potential Super Bowl preview)

Injury Watch

• Bills: TE Dawson Knox (ankle) expected back Week 6
• Eagles: DT Jordan Davis (knee) week-to-week

All stats through Week 4 via NFL Next Gen Analytics