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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My bold prediction: Colts over Bucs Monday Night: The Colts D looked good last week and I think they will be dead set on winning this game w/ D. That and I think the Raiders will take down the Pats. Otherwise, I like all your picks.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything except the Jets, Colts and Dolphins game. With Revis Island shutting down their best WR it will turn them into a one dimensional team relying on Ray ray. The only way I think that Chargers are going to win is if Ryan Mathews goes off again. The Colts I think will surprise everyone. I think they are realizing that they need to run the ball more before the pass and now that Collins is out they are going to have Painter, who has been in that system for 2 years now.
ReplyDeleteI will have so many people to taunt if the Lions top the Cowboys. Please make it so.
ReplyDeleteI actually do like the Colts to put some pressure on Josh Freeman and maybe create some turnovers...I still think the offense needs more time to get on the same page without Manning...But we'll see.
ReplyDeleteAs for the Raiders JP, the Bills definitley showed that the Patriots are vulnerable in many spots and if the Raiders successfully take advantage of those things then they have a very good chance of taking the upset....
Ravens D is gonna destroy Sanchez and that under-performing Jets offense...should be a grimy game..
thanks everyone for the feedback!