Cowboys rally puts Texans at 0-4; Outkick calls 49ers NFL’s best after Week 4
Outkick at Fox News published a series of Week 4 Sunday takeaways on Oct. 5, 2026, saying the Dallas Cowboys rallied to beat the Houston Texans, a loss that dropped Houston to 0-4 and could be “season-defining” for both teams.
Outkick noted the historical difficulty of recovering from an 0-4 start, reminding readers that only the 1992 San Diego Chargers have made the playoffs after beginning a season 0-4.
The column singled out Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor for praise, saying Taylor has six rushing touchdowns in four games and plays an “old-school” running style.
Outkick wrote that the New York Giants sit 3-1 and are currently first in the NFC East, and that the New England Patriots — described as 1-2 entering the game — upset the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills as seven-point underdogs.
The site credited Chicago head coach Ben Johnson for offensive success with backup starts, saying the Bears scored 50 points with Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent under center and praising Johnson’s staff moves.
On other results, Outkick described the Philadelphia Eagles’ blown second-half lead as a demoralizing loss that left them 2-2, called both the Packers and Buccaneers “bad” teams in their matchup, and said the Baltimore Ravens showed little long-term concern after resting Lamar Jackson’s ankle in a game they controlled.
Outkick also reported injuries and concerns from Cincinnati’s game, noting the Bengals lost Ja’Marr Chase to a concussion and that Tee Higgins suffered an adductor injury; the piece described the game as penalty-plagued for both teams.
The column argued the Las Vegas Raiders looked competitive against the Kansas City Chiefs and said the Los Angeles Chargers’ 0-4 start leaves a difficult upcoming schedule that could deepen their struggles.
Outkick concluded that the San Francisco 49ers are the NFL’s best team, noting they were 4-0 with a +58 point differential and multiple double-digit wins through Week 4.
Finally, the piece recounted Bryce Young’s turnaround in Carolina, describing his recent performances and career rebound since being benched in 2024.
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