Grand Strand Football Briefing: NFL Week 4

A source-linked Week 4 Grand Strand football briefing led by the Panthers under the Sunday night lights, with Thursday's final, the full NFL slate, editorial calls, current watch-location guidance, and call-ahead notes.

Verified October 2026: game times, watch locations and injury reports change, so call ahead.

As of Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Grand Strand's football weekend has two headlines: Cleveland woke up 3-1 and alone in first place in the AFC North, and Carolina gets the whole country's attention Sunday night when the Lions come to Charlotte for Sunday Night Football.

Thursday's game is already final, the London game kicks off at 9:30 Sunday morning, and every matchup below gets a quick reason to care plus an editorial call. All times Eastern.

🏖️ The Grand Strand angle: Lions at Panthers, Sunday night

Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Why it matters: Primetime at home. The 2-1 Lions come to Charlotte to face a 1-2 Panthers team that sits — believe it or not — tied for first in the NFC South, where Carolina, New Orleans and Atlanta are all 1-2 and Tampa Bay is 0-3. Detroit's offense against a Carolina defense playing under the lights: this is the Panthers' biggest stage of the young season.

My call: Lions 30, Panthers 24. Detroit's the steadier team, but a home primetime crowd keeps it close.

Watch it with your people: The directory lists Dave & Buster's at Broadway at the Beach as an owner-supplied general big-screen watch spot for Carolina games, and The Grumpy Monk on Highway 501 has an owner-supplied Panthers crowd. Neither guarantees exclusive audio or seating for a primetime game, so call ahead — Sunday night fills up.

Image credit: Bank of America Stadium via Expedia.

Thursday night is already in the books

Cleveland Browns 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 24

Why it matters: Cleveland is 3-1 and alone in first place in the AFC North — read that again. Deshaun Watson guided the game-winning drive and Andre Szmyt drilled a 56-yarder with 10 seconds left. Aaron Rodgers nearly tied it late, then got picked by Grant Delpit to end it. And the whole country watched Rodgers screaming at head coach Mike McCarthy on the sideline in the first quarter — caught clean on the Prime broadcast.

Editorial result: Browns 27-24. Three straight wins for Cleveland.

For Browns fans on the Strand, the directory lists Drifters Saloon (home of the Myrtle Beach Mad Dawgs) and Putter's Pub (official Browns Backers chapter). Expect a happy crowd this weekend. Steelers fans have The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill, King Street Grille at The Market Common, Oscar's Food & Spirits, and Spencer'z Sports Pub. Call ahead before making a team-specific trip.

Image credit: Getty Images via Browns Nation.

Sunday morning: London

Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)

Why it matters: Both teams are 1-2, and somebody gets a long flight home feeling better. Early kickoff for the breakfast crowd.

My call: Commanders 23, Colts 20. Coin flip — take the steadier quarterback play.

Commanders fans have Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, owner-supplied watch options. Call ahead — 9:30 a.m. opening times vary.

Image credit: Getty Images via Radio Times.

The 1:00 p.m. window

Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles, FOX

Why it matters: The 2-1 Eagles defend first place in the NFC East against a 1-2 Rams team. Philly at home in October: this is what the Linc is for.

My call: Eagles 26, Rams 23.

Eagles options: Foster's Cafe & Bar on North Kings Highway and The Crooked Cork in Pawleys Island, both owner-supplied. Conway readers keep naming Coastal Ale House as an Eagles bar — that's a reader report, not a verified directory listing yet, so call ahead.

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills, CBS

Why it matters: The 3-0 Bills host the 1-2 Patriots in a classic AFC East matchup. Buffalo's rolling; New England's trying to play spoiler.

My call: Bills 31, Patriots 17.

Bills fans: The Grumpy Monk at Broadway at the Beach (owner-confirmed Bills Backers spot) and OD Arcade Bar & Lounge in North Myrtle Beach. Big Dave's Chews & Brews welcomes all NY teams — Giants, Jets and Bills — with 40+ TVs, per the owner. Patriots fans: Island Bar & Grill in Surfside, a Boston bar.

Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, FOX

Why it matters: The 1-2 Packers visit the 0-3 Buccaneers. Somebody's season gets a pulse.

My call: Packers 27, Buccaneers 20.

Packers fans: 810 Entertainment in North Myrtle Beach through the Myrtle Beach Area Packers Fan Club.

Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens, CBS

Why it matters: The 2-1 Ravens host the 0-3 Titans — and Tennessee faces former running back Derrick Henry for the first time.

My call: Ravens 28, Titans 13.

Ravens fans: Main Street Taphouse in North Myrtle Beach (official Ravens Flock listing) and 7th Ave Crab House.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals, CBS

Why it matters: Both are 2-1. Quietly one of the week's better games.

My call: Bengals 27, Jaguars 23.

New York Jets at Chicago Bears, FOX

Why it matters: The 2-1 Bears host the 1-2 Jets. Chicago's trying to keep pace in the NFC North.

My call: Bears 24, Jets 17.

Jets fans: Big Dave's Chews & Brews (all NY teams).

Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants, CBS

Why it matters: The 2-1 Giants are tied with Philly atop the NFC East. The 1-2 Cardinals come east.

My call: Giants 23, Cardinals 20.

Giants fans: Big Dave's Chews & Brews.

Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans, FOX

Why it matters: The 1-2 Cowboys visit the 0-3 Texans. Neither team can afford to keep losing.

My call: Texans 24, Cowboys 21. Desperation plus home field.

The late window

Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Why it matters: Both teams are 3-0, and the winner takes sole control of the AFC West. Best game of the weekend, no contest.

My call: Chiefs 30, Raiders 27.

Chiefs fans: 810 Billiards & Bowling at Market Common.

Image credit: The Sporting Tribune.

Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Why it matters: The 3-0 49ers host the 2-1 Broncos. San Francisco looks like the class of the NFC right now.

My call: 49ers 28, Broncos 20.

Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Why it matters: The 2-1 Seahawks host the 0-3 Chargers.

My call: Seahawks 27, Chargers 17.

Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX

Why it matters: The 3-0 Vikings host the 0-3 Dolphins. Mismatch on paper.

My call: Vikings 30, Dolphins 13.

Monday night

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, ESPN, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

Why it matters: Both are 1-2 in a wide-open NFC South. A divisional game with real October stakes.

My call: Saints 24, Falcons 20.

📺 Where to watch on the Grand Strand

The Team-Affiliated Sports Bars directory (www.myrtlebeachunlocked.com/team-affiliated-sports-bars) is the place to start. It separates official fan-group listings from owner-supplied call-ahead leads instead of presenting every bar as the same kind of watch spot.

Team	Current Grand Strand watch options
Carolina Panthers	Dave & Buster's at Broadway at the Beach; The Grumpy Monk on Highway 501
Cleveland Browns	Drifters Saloon; Putter's Pub
Pittsburgh Steelers	The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill; King Street Grille; Oscar's Food & Spirits; Spencer'z Sports Pub
Buffalo Bills	The Grumpy Monk at Broadway at the Beach; OD Arcade Bar & Lounge; Big Dave's Chews & Brews (all NY teams)
New England Patriots	Island Bar & Grill (Surfside)
Baltimore Ravens	Main Street Taphouse; 7th Ave Crab House
Green Bay Packers	810 Entertainment
Philadelphia Eagles	Foster's Cafe & Bar; The Crooked Cork
Kansas City Chiefs	810 Billiards & Bowling (Market Common)
Washington Commanders	Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar (North Myrtle Beach + Surfside Beach)
NY Giants / NY Jets	Big Dave's Chews & Brews

⚠️ Call ahead before you go. Fan-group meeting spots, venue capacity, audio plans, and game-day arrangements can change on short notice. Several listings are owner-supplied leads, so treat the call-ahead note as part of the listing, not fine print.

Where are you watching your team this weekend?

Official sources for the schedule and records: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/10/01/nfl-schedule-games-today-live-thursday-night-football-tonight-oct-1-time-tv-streaming-tnf-nfl-week-4/92035408007/ , https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/thursday-night-football-deshaun-watson-leads-browns-to-27-24-win-over-steelers , https://bleacherreport.com/nfl/standings