Going into week 4, we get a tough division battle between the Ravens and Steelers. Now both teams are missing a key piece. First the Ravens obviously are missing Suggs and that definitely seems to be hurting them as they are off to the worst start in franchise history with their 0-3 record. While the Steelers are missing their QB, as Big Ben left the game last week with a knee injury that will keep him absent for multiple weeks. The game may be taking place in Pittsburgh, but I am giving this to the Ravens. They are more hungry and just straight up need a win, while the Steelers need to get Vick into a groove. The Steelers running game with Bell and Williams is still really strong and could be a difference maker, but I am giving this to the Ravens 23-20. Jets and Dolphins are going across the Atlantic to battle it out in London. Another game out of the country, as both teams are coming off disappointing performances. I am putting my money on the Jets, as home field is not a factor and the Jets have things more put together with Fitzpatrick and their defense. Look for it to be close, but a 20-17 Jets win.
The Colts have a lot to worry about right now. Their offensive line has been a joke, Luck has been getting slammed and there is question of whether or not he will even play this week after a late game hit he took against the Titans. Colts came into this season expected to be one of the best teams in the NFL, but as of now it is not looking that way. Now they are playing the Jaguars who just surrendered 51 points to the Patriots. If Luck is given a little more time he can make a huge difference, as we saw him bring his team back for the win last week. The spread on this game is 9.5 points favoring Indianapolis, I am still giving the win but not by that much. Colts will get the home win 27-20. The Bills have really impressed me this year. I was thinking Rex Ryan...uhoh. But they have looked sharp while the Giants have been known for blowing games. I think the Bills defense will turn Eli Manning back into the QB I know him as with turnovers giving Buffalo the 24-14 win.
Newton and the Panthers are undefeated headed into Tampa Bay. They picked up Jared Allen from the Bears to boost their already impressive defense. Look to the Panthers D to shake up the young Buccaneer offense and take the 28-13 win. Now I picked the Redskins last week which was a mistake. I thought they looked great after their game against the Rams, but was proven wrong with their loss. The Eagles are a tough team to trust as well though. They are coming off their first win after overcoming the Jets, but I think they have got their confidence now. I am going to take the Eagles this week 23-17. The Raiders look different this year. Carr, Murray, and Cooper have given this team an offense we can finally trust. While the Bears just sold out, so look to the Raiders to take this one 24-16. Texans just got their first win, as they head into Atlanta to face the unbeaten Falcons. The Texans have their great defensive line, but Freeman put the Cowboys to shame last week. Look for Ryan to hit Jones and White, then run with Freeman later when the defense is tired. I just don't have faith in the Texans offense and think Ryan will overcome Watt and the Texans defense with a 28-20.
The Chiefs are slacking secondary defense, Rodgers showed us that on Monday Night Football. While Dalton hit Green for over 200 yards which should be the difference maker in this matchup. Bengals passing game will be to much for the dinged up Chiefs leading to a 27-23 final. Chargers and Browns both are not proud of their starts to the season sitting with 1-2 records. Look for Woodhead to plow his way through for a couple big runs, being the difference maker to the Chargers 24-17 victory. The Cardinals are undefeated taking on the Rams who are 1-2. The Cardinals just won by 40 points last week with a couple defensive scores, while the Rams only picked up six points in their loss. Palmer to Fitzgerald will be a reoccurring play, as the Cardinals take it 31-17. Packers are going into Levis Stadium and look put away the 49ers like the Steelers and Cardinals did. Rodgers has looked amazing so far on the season, as you will see him find Jones and Cobb for TDs against the weak 9ers secondary. Packers take it 34-20.
Vikings are going into Denver, where they will face what has looked like one of the best defenses on the season. The Broncos just keep forcing turnovers and giving Manning the ball. Their only weakness has been their run game, but that seems to be the Vikings strength. Peterson was a beast last week, as he will be the piece that makes or breaks for them. With a good game from Peterson the Vikings will be able to keep it close, but I think Manning's experience compared to Bridgewater's will give the Broncos a 31-24 win. The Cowboys looked good, even without Romo on the offensive side of things. But their defense looked terrible. I think this will be an offensive battle, and though the Cowboys are shorthanded, the Saints have no defense which is why the Cowboys win it 24-21. Finally on Monday Night the winless Lions will stay that way, as the Seahawks defense will get to dinged up Stafford. The Lions will make things more interesting than the Bears did, but will still come up short with the 28-21 Seahawks win.
Record: 31-17
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