Overview

• The NFL has logged 16 blocked punts, field goals and extra points through four weeks, the second-most at this stage since at least 1991, trailing only 2014’s 19.
• Philadelphia opened Week 4 with a blocked punt returned 35 yards for a touchdown and, after Jordan Davis’ 61-yard return TD in Week 3, became the first team since at least 1978 with blocks on three straight opponent possessions.
• Chicago’s Josh Blackwell blocked Daniel Carlson’s 54-yard attempt to seal a 25-24 win over the Raiders, the third late-game block on a potential tying or go-ahead field goal in the past two weeks.
• Dallas blocked a Packers extra point and returned it for two in a 40-40 tie, marking just the 10th such scoring return since the rule change allowing it in 2015.
• Lions coach Dan Campbell vowed Detroit will not be a victim, emphasizing technique and assignment discipline as reports cite protection breakdowns, overloaded lines and low kicks as key factors.