NFL Week 4 Picks

Another great week of football is behind us and with that brings another weekend of football to look forward to. I went 10-6 with my picks last week which puts me at 22-10 for the season so far. A lot of the games were close ones and provided some very good story lines. Let's hope Week 4 provides the same great entertainment. Here are my picks for Week 4.


NFL Week 4 - Sunday, October 2

1:00PM Games

Lions OVER Cowboys - UPSET SPECIAL - I cannot believe the Cowboys are still favored in this game. It is only by a 1 but still....the lions are legit this year and I expect them to stay undefeated after this game...
Bears OVER Panthers - Dare I say that the Bears can rebound after the Packers loss...but I think they are just too talented and overpowering to lose to the Panthers.
Saints OVER Jaguars - Should be the first real test for Rookie Blaine Gabbert...and sadly it will be a disappointing one as the Saints are just too good.
Titans OVER Browns - UPSET SPECIAL - Browns are slightly favored but I don't think they will be able to stop a surging Titans offense under CJ and Hassleback that seems to be developing this season.
Bills OVER Bengals - Although the Bengals aren't really looking as bad this year as I thought they would....the Bills are looking WAY better than I thought they would...Bills stay undefeated
Vikings OVER Chiefs - It's amazing how much difference a player like Jamaal Charles can make to a team (aka Peyton Manning)....Vikings get out of their slump and win their first game in Kansas City.
Eagles OVER 49ers - I like the 49ers this year...I'm rooting for them in this game...but if Vick plays a win over the Eagles will be a lot harder to accomplish....
Redskins OVER Rams - DC media is calling this a must win for the Skins...and I'm beginning to agree with them...especially over the Rams who, surprisingly, they have not been successful against over the past few meetings...come on Sexy Rexy.
Steelers OVER Texans - UPSET SPECIAL - I'm surprised that the Texans are favored this week...They look good, but not that good...Steelers are looking to take control

4:00PM Games

Falcons OVER Seahawks - Falcons are getting back on track for that playoff run....and this should just be like a pick-up game for them this week.
Giants OVER Cardinals - Giants are starting to come together...Defense is slowly getting on the same page....Eli is looking like a top QB....and welcome to the NFL Victor Cruz...let's see what happens next.
Packers OVER Broncos - Packers are looking like the Champs and maybe even repeating Champs if they stay on the same track....they will stay undefeated and help make the case for the Broncos to start Tebow more of a reality...
Patriots OVER Raiders - Raiders have been looking good the past couple weeks...however, the Patriots are a different story and will need to rebound after the disappointing loss to the Bills last week.
Chargers OVER Dolphins - Chargers need to keep the positive play going...that NFC West is theirs to lose now that the Chiefs are pretty much out...

Sunday Night Game
Ravens OVER Jets - This is a very tough game to call...both teams are good this year but I think the Ravens have got everything together this year and will not go down without a fight.

Monday Night Game
Bucs OVER Colts - I don't even really have anything to say about this game....should be an easy win for the Bus as the woes continue for the Manning-less Colts.

Well there they are, my picks for Week 4. Hope everyone enjoys the games.

-R.N.N.
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NFL Week 3 Picks

The NFL season is in full force now as this week we move on to Week 3 of the season. Some great games last week and looking forward to another good week of football. Last week on my picks I went 12-4 . That is my total for the season so far since I missed out on Week 1. That being said, hope to do better this week and here are my Week 3 picks.

NFL Week 3 - Sunday, September 25

1:00PM Games

Panthers OVER Jaguars - Jags are looking to a rookie as well to give them a spark but unfortunately it will be a bad decision.
Titans OVER Broncos - After the Titans man-handled the Ravens last week they might have a shot to take the South if they keep it up.
Saints OVER Texans - I like the Texans this year, but the Saints just have too many weapons for Brees to use.
Lions OVER Vikings - Lions 3-0? I think so...
Eagles OVER Giants - I hate to pick against my own team, but IF Vick plays then he will just have a field day with the Giants depleted secondary....
Patriots OVER Bills - I think this will be the game of the week but just don't think the Bills have enough to stop Brady.
Browns OVER Dolphins - I like the Browns in this one....Dolphins have options but no working connection whatsoever.
49ers OVER Bengals - UPSET SPECIAL - 49ers may not look good on paper, but they are finding ways to score points and keep games close.

4:00PM Games

Jets OVER Raiders - Jets are just too good for the Raiders but stranger things have happened.
Ravens OVER Rams - Watch out for the Rams but the Ravens have to rebound after that debacle last week and the D will be fired up.
Chargers OVER Cheifs - say goodbye to the Chiefs season and any hopes of proving that last year was not a "fluke"
Falcons OVER Bucs - UPSET SPECIAL - I like the Bucs but Matt Ryan wants to win and keep winning.
Packers OVER Bears - I thought the Bears were gonna start looking up but Jay Cutler is back to his old ways of making turnovers.
Cardinals OVER Seahawks - Yes, Seattle is just bad this year...

Sunday Night Game
Steelers OVER Colts - The Colts woes will continue on Sunday night.

Monday Night Game
Redskins OVER Cowboys - UPSET SPECIAL - Romo might end his career if he keeps getting banged up like he is...he can't carry the team and no one else seems to want to help.

Hope everyone enjoys the games!

-R.N.N.
@ryannnelson87 on Twitter
rnelson0187@gmail.com

NFL Week 2 Picks

I figured this would be something to keep me posting, so I will start trying to remember to make weekly picks on here and whoever wanted to chime in could feel free to do so.

NFL Week 2 - Sunday, September 18

1:00PM Games
Lions OVER Cheifs - Cheifs lose to the Bills last week? Really?
Bills OVER Raiders - Bills look good.....almost too good.....
Bucs OVER Vikings - UPSET SPECIAL - Giving it to that Bucs D to take down McNabb
Bears OVER Saints - UPSET SPECIAL - Bears will successfully exploit that Saints D that we saw against the Packers
Ravens OVER Titans - The Ravens D may be getting old but they still know how to play
Browns OVER Colts - If the Browns can't even beat the Bengals at least maybe the Manning-less Colts
Jets OVER Jags - MJD won't be able to save them this week.
Steelers OVER Seahawks - Seattle is just horrible.
Redskins OVER Cardinals - That defense is looking scary good after Week 1.
Packers OVER Panthers - Newton's stellar Week 1 will be short-lived

4:00PM Games
49ers OVER Cowboys - UPSET SPECIAL - sorry Romo...and the D is not looking too thrilling
Texans OVER Dolphins - This may be the Texans year with a down Colts team they just need to take advantage
Patriots OVER Chargers - The Patriots always seem to have the Chargers number
Broncos OVER Bengals - Broncos must bounce back after Week 1 loss

Sunday Night Game
Eagles OVER Falcons - Vick will shine in first visit back to Atlanta

Monday Night Game
Giants OVER Rams - Eli needs to start proving himself....NOW

Hope everyone enjoys Week 2 and good luck to everyone (except the Steelers and Cowboys)....haha