Two undefeated teams from the AFC West will meet in Week 4 as the Kansas City Chiefs travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Both teams enter the matchup with 3-0 records, a rare occurrence given the Raiders’ struggles in recent years. Patrick Mahomes leads Kansas City in what marks his fifth 3-0 start in nine NFL seasons, while the Raiders, under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins, have rebounded sharply following a 3-14 finish last season. Despite holding the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, rookie Fernando Mendoza will remain on the sidelines as Cousins leads the offense. Kenneth Walker III, the league’s leading rusher with 360 yards, complements Mahomes’ passing attack, creating a balanced offense. Kansas City enters as a 4½-point favorite and has dominated this matchup historically, with Mahomes holding a 13-2 record against Las Vegas.
Other notable Week 4 contests include the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the Cleveland Browns in a closely matched AFC North rivalry. Pittsburgh, 2-1, seeks to build on a narrow 30-27 victory over Cincinnati, while Cleveland, also 2-1, boasts a strong Thursday Night Football home record of 10-6. Despite Cleveland’s recent fourth-quarter heroics from quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Steelers have lost their last four trips to Cleveland. The Browns are slight favorites by 2½ points.
In an international matchup, the Indianapolis Colts (1-2) face the Washington Commanders (1-2) in London. The Colts aim to continue momentum after snapping a nine-game losing streak, relying on improved offensive play from Daniel Jones and a defense that rose to the occasion last week. Washington enters off a surprise win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, powered by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The Commanders have a track record of covering the spread in recent games.
Arizona visits New York to take on the Giants in a game featuring two teams with injury concerns. The Cardinals have allowed 67 points over two losses following a Week 1 upset of the Chargers, while the Giants have been affected by key player absences, including quarterback Jaxon Dart and edge rusher Brian Burns. Jameis Winston starts for New York, with rookie J.J. McCarthy waiting for a possible opportunity.
Texas rivals Dallas and Houston face off in a battle between two teams still seeking their first win of the season. Dallas (1-2) continues to struggle on defense despite offseason changes, while Houston (0-3) looks to avoid an 0-4 start after a strong late surge last season.
Additional matchups of note include the Green Bay Packers visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love faces fans critical after a disappointing loss. The Buccaneers will start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback in place of an injured Baker Mayfield. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots travel to undefeated Buffalo, where Josh Allen and the Bills look to extend their lead atop the AFC East.
Other games this week feature intriguing storylines, such as Jacksonville’s stout defense against Cincinnati’s high-powered offense, and the Los Angeles Rams aiming to bounce back on the road against Philadelphia after a controversial loss. Across the league, teams continue to seek consistency early in the season as the NFL’s competitive balance shows through a variety of closely contested games.
Through three weeks, only five teams remain unbeaten, underscoring the parity and unpredictability that characterize the 2026 NFL season. Fans can expect intense competition as teams jockey for early playoff positioning and attempt to build sustained success.