NFL Week 4

NFL WEEK 4 

Hello! Football Dude here and welcome to my first blog post! This blog will cover all the exciting and thrilling moments of two of the best NFL games of the week.

Patriots vs Packers: 10/2/22

The game started with the Patriots on offense and a 37-yard Patriots field goal to go up 3-0. An important thing to note in this game is that the Patriots starting quarterback, Mac Jones was out so the backup Bailey Zappe played the game at quarterback. After a few punts by both teams, the Packers managed to put together a touchdown drive taking the lead 7-3. The Patriots countered back with an interception returned for a touchdown, also known as a pick-six, taking the lead 10-7. After halftime the Packers lead a 10-play drive ending with another touchdown taking the lead again 14-10. The game continued to go back and forth in the second half and it was a tie game at 17-17 going into the fourth quarter. The Patriots next drive ended with yet another touchdown taking the lead for the final time in this game 24-17. The final score of regulation came when the Packers scored a touchdown and tied the game up at 24-24.

The game ended with a truly thrilling overtime. The Packers won the toss and started with the ball but ended up punting. The Patriots then had a chance to win the game with just a field goal but could not convert. The Packers gained possession again and this time put together a drive consisting of 12 plays and a game winning field goal which went through the posts with zero seconds left on the game clock. The Patriots did not have one player who was a star but had solid output from running back Damien Harris who had 86 yards and a touchdown. Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones both played great for the Packers with Aaron Rodgers passing for 251 yards and two touchdowns while throwing one interception. Aaron Jones rushed for 110 yards for the Packers as well helping them squeak out this game.

Mason Crosby kicking a field goal for the Green Bay Packers.

Vikings vs Saints 10/2/22

Next, we’ll head over to London where the Minnesota Vikings played the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings started with the ball and with their high-powered offense scored a touchdown on the opening drive. After a series of punts, the Vikings quarterback, Kirk Cousins, threw an interception. The Saints capitalized on this, scoring a touchdown and tying the game at 7-7. The final two scoring drives of the first half were both field goals scored by the Vikings giving them the lead 13-7. Both teams began the second half with a rough start, but the Vikings were first to score with a field goal giving them a 16-7 lead.

 

Just when it seemed like this game was getting out of hand, the Saints came back scoring another touchdown, but the Vikings still had the lead 16-14. After another Viking field goal, the Saints scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion making the score 22-19 Saints. The Vikings answered with another touchdown but missed the extra point attempt so it was now 25-22 Vikings. This game was back and forth yet again as the Saints answered with a field goal to tie it at 25-25. The Vikings would not be stopped as they scored for the fourth drive in a row with another field goal to make it 28-25 Vikings. The Saints got the ball back with 24 seconds left driving all the way down and managing to get in field goal range. The Saint’s kicker Will Lutz stepped up. As the ball was kicked it seemed like time stopped. Then the ball bounced off the right and bottom posts and missed! This game came down to the wire and was a true thriller. There were no standout performances in the game, but everyone did play well in this closely contested matchup.

A look at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where this game was played.