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NFL Teams Reach Varied Starts After Four Weeks

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A quarter of the NFL season in, several teams are using the 2-2 mark as a checkpoint, with Pittsburgh and Indianapolis set for a matchup that could help shape their direction. Across the league, early results have fueled bold predictions, though many remain uncertain; New England’s upset win in Buffalo and the emergence of receiver Keon Coleman drew particular attention. Seattle is off to a 3-1 start, powered by Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a strong defense, and has shown it can stay competitive with Drew Lock at quarterback. Carolina also sits at 2-2 and leads its division after beating Detroit, with improved play from Bryce Young standing out amid an uneven start. Denver is 2-2 as well: its pass rush, offensive tackles and second-half play have been strengths, while quarterback Bo Nix’s grades have lagged.

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