The Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens faced significant setbacks in Week 4 of the NFL season, with both teams’ defenses struggling to perform against their respective opponents. The Packers allowed 40 points to the Dallas Cowboys during Sunday Night Football, while the Ravens fell to the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 37-20.
Poor Defensive Performances for Green Bay and Baltimore
After a promising start to the season, the Green Bay Packers experienced a dramatic decline. Following a close game against the Cleveland Browns, in which they squandered a 10-point lead, the Packers’ defense failed to rebound against the Cowboys. On Sunday night, they surrendered 436 yards of offense and managed to sack quarterback Dak Prescott just once.
With their defensive ranking slipping, the Packers had previously been considered a strong unit. This week, however, their pass defense appeared vulnerable, allowing Dallas to dominate the game well into the early hours of Monday morning. The loss of five points for fantasy football owners was particularly disheartening, as the team’s inability to maintain a lead raised concerns about their defensive capabilities.
The situation for the Baltimore Ravens was no better. Facing the Chiefs, the Ravens struggled to contain the opposing offense. Kansas City moved the ball at will, resulting in a performance that could have been worse than the final score indicated. With key offensive starters resting in the fourth quarter, the Ravens were unable to mount a comeback, ultimately losing three points for fantasy owners.
Tennessee Titans’ Struggles Continue
The Tennessee Titans, still searching for their first win of the season, faced a tough defeat against the Houston Texans, who shut them out completely. As the Titans fell to 0-4, the woes extended to kicker Joey Slye, who missed two field goals during the game. This disappointing performance followed a strong start to the season, where he had been a perfect 8-for-8.
With Slye’s recent struggles, including two missed kicks from 41 and 43 yards, there are growing concerns about the Titans’ ability to execute on offense. His touchback percentage has also dipped below 50%, further compounding the team’s challenges. The Titans’ ongoing difficulties leave fantasy owners frustrated and searching for alternatives.
As the league moves forward, the Packers, Ravens, and Titans will need to address their defensive shortcomings and improve their overall performance to regain competitiveness in the weeks ahead.