### NFL Week 4 Recap: Key Highlights and Insights

#### Cowboys vs. Giants
In a tightly contested NFC East matchup, the Dallas Cowboys edged out the New York Giants 20-15 on Thursday night. Despite the win, the Cowboys' performance was marred by penalties and struggles on both sides of the ball. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb were instrumental in the early stages, but the team's run game was lackluster, managing only 80 yards and averaging 3.5 yards per carry.

The Giants, led by Daniel Jones, had a strong passing game, with Jones connecting on 29 of 40 passes for 281 yards. However, the absence of a viable run game and key injuries, including a concussion to rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, hindered their ability to score touchdowns. The Giants' secondary was also a concern, with starting cornerback Caelen Carson inactive and Andrew Booth benched at halftime.

#### Injury Concerns
The Cowboys' defense is facing significant injury worries, particularly with edge-rusher Micah Parsons being carted off the field in the fourth quarter. Parsons is set for an MRI to assess the extent of his ankle injury. Demarcus Lawrence and Trevon Diggs also had to leave the game due to injuries.

#### Other Notable Games and Performances
- The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated, continuing their strong starts to the season. The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers have also surprised with their 2-0 records.
- The Chicago Bears are struggling to protect rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who has been under significant pressure. The Bears need to improve their offensive line to help Williams survive his rookie season.
- The New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara had a standout performance, scoring four touchdowns in an epic effort.

#### League News
- The NFL has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to transform select NFL stadiums into disaster response and recovery centers. This initiative includes stadiums like Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

#### Player Performances and Trends
- Daniel Jones of the Giants has shown improvement since his poor Week 1 performance but still faces criticism for his inability to convert drives into touchdowns. Jones relied heavily on Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson, who combined for 23 of his 29 completions.
- The Cowboys' defense, despite its struggles, managed to hold the Giants to 5 for 16 on third downs and completely erased their run game early in the game.

#### Upcoming Matchups
- Week 4 features several intriguing matchups, including an NFC North showdown between the undefeated Vikings and the Green Bay Packers, a playoff rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a Sunday night battle between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.

This week in the NFL highlighted the unpredictability of the league, with several teams defying early season expectations and key players facing significant challenges due to injuries and performance pressures.