SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 03, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.

NFL sets new record for close games in Week 4

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The NFL's latest slate of games featured a record number of close scores in the fourth quarter.

Fifteen of the 16 games played in Week 4 had a one-score difference at some point during the fourth quarter, which marks a new record for the NFL, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

It's not just Week 4 that's seen a wealth of close games. Florio notes that 50 of 64 contests through the first four weeks of the 2022 NFL season have been one-score affairs in the fourth quarter - another record.

There has been widespread parity in the standings so far this season, too, with 15 of 32 franchises currently sitting 2-2. The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team entering Week 5.

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