Top 5 NFL storylines heading into Week 5

Sep 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) while passing during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) watch the game on the sidelines during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Four weeks of the 2014 NFL season are in the books and things continue to heat up. From the escalating scandals to the shocking scorelines, Week 4 was no different than the rest of the craziest NFL September in my lifetime.

The league continues to shoot itself in the foot with bad news breaking almost constantly. Meanwhile, teams we thought were rock solid coming into the season (Saints, 49ers, Bears, Patriots) have fallen flat, while under-the-radar squads have emerged to surprise us (Cardinals, Bengals, Lions).

This week’s action starts Thursday night at Lambeau Field, and features some fantastic matchups through Monday night. Here are the top five NFL storylines to keep an eye on as we head into Week 5.

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