The 2026 NFL season keeps finding new ways to surprise. Week 4 ran from a gritty midweek scrap to a full Sunday board and a Monday-night finish, and by the end the division pictures looked different than they did a week ago. A quarterback change paid off for the Giants, a star receiver set a personal record, and a familiar contender kept quiet. With every club four games into the grind, here is what happened, where the races stand, and the jerseys to have ready for the next snap.
Last night
The headline of the week was in the NFC East, where the Giants beat the Cardinals 36-24 to move to 3-1 and take sole possession of the division lead. Jameis Winston threw three touchdown passes to offset a pair of interceptions, and Deonte Banks sealed it with a ninety-eight-yard interception return for a score. Malik Nabers doubled his season receiving total with six catches for 112 yards. In Dallas, the Cowboys edged the Texans 34-30 behind a career night from their top receiver, who finished with seventeen catches for 189 yards, while the opposing quarterback crossed 1,000 passing yards for the season. Seattle handled the Chargers 30-23 behind a hundred-yard, two-touchdown ground game and two scores through the air. Elsewhere, Denver beat San Francisco 24-14, the Rams topped Philadelphia 24-20, Green Bay slipped past Tampa Bay 17-14, New England edged Buffalo 29-26, Chicago beat the Jets 23-12, Jacksonville outlasted Cincinnati 22-17, and Baltimore handled Tennessee 24-18. Sixteen games, sixteen different stories.
Where the race stands
The NFC East is now the Giants' to lose at 3-1, with Philadelphia and Dallas both at 2-2 and the Commanders at 1-3 after a slow start. That is a tight four-team fight where one upset can flip the order. In the AFC South, Jacksonville sits alone on top at 3-1, Indianapolis is 2-2, and both Tennessee and Houston are searching at 0-4. The league's unbeaten few from a week ago took their tests, and the clubs sitting at 1-2 know a loss this week can turn a slow start into a hole. With byes still a few weeks out, the standings are fluid, and the Wild Card lines are thick with teams at 2-1 and 2-2 who are one hot streak from jumping the bracket. The early takeaway: no lead is safe, and no basement is final.
What to watch next
The league turns quickly toward Week 5, and the storylines write themselves. The Giants now wear a target as NFC East leader and will be tested by teams eager to knock them off the perch. Dallas' offense, with its record-setting receiver, looks like one of the league's most dangerous when it clicks, while Seattle's balanced attack has the Seahawks trending up after a strong week. The 3-1 clubs across the league are about to face their toughest schedules, and the 0-4 sides are officially in must-win territory. Short weeks and injury ripple effects will shape the board, so expect a few more surprises. If you are picking a side to wear, the early leaders and the bounce-back candidates are both worth a look before the next kickoff.
Pick your side
Four weeks in, your jersey choice says as much as your fantasy lineup. The Cowboys, Seahawks and Eagles are all in the rack for fans riding the storylines, and our fan-version replicas are built for the long watch, relaxed through the body, breathable for a cool autumn afternoon, and tough enough for the tailgate, the couch and the postgame recap. If you prefer a sharper silhouette, the player version sits closer to the body and reads like the look the pros wear on Sundays. Personalization with a name and number is available at checkout, the easy move if your favorite player keeps switching sides. Grab your gear before the next snap, because the standings wait for no one.
Shop a few fan favorites
Not sure where to start? These are a few jerseys tied to today's story — tap any to view the full product and pick your size. Swipe sideways to browse the full rack.
How to pick your cut
- Replica — the everyday fan cut. Relaxed through the body, durable, and made for wearing out. The safe call for most fans.
- Player version — a slimmer, lighter build that sits closer to the body. Great if you want a fitted look.
- Throwback — classic stripes and older looks for the fan who remembers the old uniforms. Sizing runs a touch larger.
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