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It only goes into the stat sheet as a four yard run, but that play is a perfect example of how much pressure Russell Wilson puts on his opponents, especially in crunch time.

The SB Nation NFC East Preview declared that it was high time for the division to distance itself from mediocrity.

Boy, has it ever.

The Jets’ second-year receiver left in the first quarter of his team’s loss to the Titans yesterday after suffering a head injury on a hit by Tennessee’s Michael Griffin. While the team has not offered further details, if Hill sustained a concussion, he would need to pass neurological testing by the team’s medical staff in order to be cleared for practice and to play in next Monday night’s game at Atlanta.

Cushing left in the second half of the Texans’ crushing 23-20 overtime loss to Seattle with a concussion. Cushing’s loss was a huge blow to Houston as the team attempted to hold its lead late in the game. His status for the Texans’ Week 5 showdown at San Francisco will depend on concussion testing later this week.

Atlanta was 1-for-6 in the red zone. For the season, Atlanta’s converting 38.9 percent of their trips to the red zone; the league average is 54.9 percent. The Falcons are 57.1 percent in goal-to-go situations, 0-for-1 on Sunday night, while the rest of the league averages 68.3 percent.

Ryan’s off-balance misfire to White in the second quarter highlighted his struggles when pressured this season. Prior to Sunday’s game, he had just two interceptions and five sacks to show for the 56 dropbacks where opponents have pressured him. Injuries on the offensive line aren’t helping things.

The seemingly ageless Manning has yet to throw an interception this season, but is on pace for 5,880 passing yards and 64 touchdowns, which would far exceed Tom Brady’s record of 50 scores. With the completion of Sunday’s win over the Eagles, Manning has not had an interception in 191 passes, which is among the several career-highs that he is already setting this season.

Here is a look at how dominant the Broncos have been on offense this season:

The first month of the NFL comes to a close in Week 4. The Seahawks head to Houston for their toughest road test of the season, while the Bears and Lions clash in Detroit for early season supremacy in the NFC North. The Patriots and Falcons bring the day to a close on NBC.

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The Falcons mounted a furious comeback late in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Matt Ryan caught fire late in the game, throwing a touchdown Tony Gonzalez, who found the end zone twice in the game. In all, Gonzalez had 12 catches for 149.

Atlanta was one of the top teams in the NFC a year ago, and New England was able to go on the road and take the Falcons down.

The veteran planted awkwardly on a pass rush attempt and was sidelined immediately following the play. After doctors examined him on the sideline, it was determined that he would be carted to the locker room.

The injury is to Wilfork’s right ankle and a long absence could really hurt the Patriots. Rookie Joe Vellano is listed as Wilfork’s direct backup at defensive tackle. Vellano was signed as undrafted free agent this summer by the Patriots and has appeared in all four games this season.

Peyton Manning had another robotic performance, completing 28-of-34 passes for 327 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He has yet to throw an interception this season.

No notable injuries were reported in this game.

The Chargers were 1-point underdogs to the Cowboys at home, per OddsShark.com, so they covered easily.

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Chris Johnson would qualify as a fantasy dud with 21 yards on 15 carries.

The Titans entered the game as 3.5-point favorites, according to OddsShark, so they covered the spread with ease.

It remains to be seen how serious Morris’ injury is, but the second-year running back is vital to the Redskins offense. Even as the team has become more pass-heavy in 2013 they need a steady running back to pick up yards between tackles and important short-yardage situations.

Morris isn’t the only running back to go down with injury today as Darren McFadden left the game following the first half.

To add to the impressive stats, Manning now has a new career high for passes without an interception, which was at 191 and counting at last check, according to the Broncos.

In a year when the balance of power in the NFL has seemed even, Manning and the Broncos have consistently dominated each week, and Sunday was no different. Manning’s accuracy seems to get better with every pass he throws, and the Broncos’ passing game is going to be extremely difficult to slow down.

The most defining moment in Sports GIF history was probably the Buttfumble: Mark Sanchez’s crash into a lineman’s butt that was returned for a touchdown, encapsulating the Jets’ offense in one butt-related loop.

We waited. We waited a long time for the sequel. But now, Geno Smith has given us its successor: another butt-related Jets QB fail that led to an opposing score:

Matt Schaub has been a pretty good quarterback for the Houston Texans over the years. He was pretty good for the most part Sunday, going 31-for-49 with 355 yards, two touchdowns and two picks. But the second pick was returned for a touchdown that completed a huge Seahawks comeback and tied the game at 20, and when the Texans lost, 23-20, in overtime ... this happened:

Injury issues continue to plague McFadden’s pro career. He has missed 23 games due to injury since being drafted in 2008. It remains to be seen if this hamstring injury will force him to miss any significant time.

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The exact nature of the injury is unknown at the moment. Locker did give the crowd a thumbs-up signal as he left the game in the cart.

Locker was in the midst of a career day. He had completed 18-of-24 passes for 149 yards and three touchdowns. The Titans were leading the Jets, 24-6, when Locker went down. His three touchdowns doubled his season total so far.

They hadn’t done that since 1968.

The Steelers have turned it over 11 times and forced zero turnovers this year.

Naya Rivera is full of glee following an 18-yard touchdown.

YEAAAAAH F@^% YEAH!!!!!!!

The Ravens opened as three-point favorites, but couldn’t get the win, much less cover the spread.

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There’s been a lot of talk about the read option being the big trend n the NFL. The thing is, it only works if you... like... hold onto the ball, and stuff.

Luckily, Stevie Johnson jumped on it quickly and there wasn’t a turnover. But we don’t suggest the Bills run any trick plays that might call on Manuel to catch the ball. Or recommend they have him juggle stuff.

Defensive lineman Michael Bennett had a scary injury at the end of the second half. Bennett was bent backwards and lay on the turf for several minutes. He was loaded onto a stretcher and taken to the hospital as players from both teams gathered in prayer. Bennett is moving and has feeling in his extremities. The team is calling it a lower back injury.

The Seahawks opened as 2-point favorites and managed to cover with the overtime field goal.

Glennon was intercepted on Tampa’s final attempt to tie the game as the Cards improve to 2-2 while Tampa falls to 0-4.

Whether or not Schiano can keep his own job will soon be the next question for the Buccaneers.

Hoyer was even better against the Bengals than he was last week in Minnesota, when he threw three touchdowns and led the Browns to their first win of the season. He was on point all day against the Bengals, needling passes all over the field as he finished 25-of-38 for 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

With the win, the Browns pull even with the Bengals in the AFC North at 2-2.