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Week 4 is already here — and that means “it’s still early” is starting to lose its expiration date.

On Episode 87 of Rice on the Radio, Ian breaks down everything that stood out from NFL Week 3, starting with a Jets offense that finally showed some real life in Detroit. Geno Smith delivered one of the best Jets quarterback performances Ian has seen in years, Garrett Wilson continues to look like an elite receiver, and rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq had his breakout moment.

The Giants survived an ugly, weather-soaked win over Tennessee, Buffalo somehow overcame five turnovers against the Chargers, and the 3-0 Raiders continue to look very real after a statement win over New Orleans.

Also on the show:

• Why the Jets’ loss to Detroit felt completely different from Green Bay
• Giants–Titans and the growing NFC East opportunity
• Raiders–Saints as Ian’s Game of the Week
• Quick hits on Jacksonville, New England, Green Bay, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore and Dallas
• Five Week 4 games to watch
• Why Patriots–Bills could be a fascinating test for Drake Maye
• Chiefs–Raiders as a true measuring-stick game
• Rolling the Dice with Rice moves to 18-6 with one void
• Official Thursday Night Football picks: Steelers/Browns OVER 38.5 and Denzel Boston anytime touchdown

We waited all offseason for football to return, and somehow we’re already nearly a quarter of the way through the season.

At some point, early-season trends stop being noise and start becoming identity.

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