Thursday 1 October 2015

NFL Predictions: Week 4

Coming off of a terrific week last week, we finally have some momentum with us. We're already almost back to .500, and hopefully this week can push us ahead.
Last week: 12-4
Total Record: 23-25

Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers (BAL -3) -> Baltimore Ravens
New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins (in London) (NYJ -1.5) -> New York Jets
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts (IND -9) -> Indianapolis Colts
Houston Texans @ Atlanta Falcons (ATL -6.5) -> Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (CAR -3) -> Carolina Panthers
New York Giants @ Buffalo Bills (BUF -5.5) -> Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Chicago Bears (OAK -3) -> Oakland Raiders
Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins (PHI -3) -> Philadelphia Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs @ Cincinnati Bengals (CIN -4) -> Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns @ San Diego Chargers (SD -7.5) -> San Diego Chargers
Green Bay Packers @ San Fransisco 49ers (GB -8.5) -> Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings @ Denver Broncos (DEN -6.5) -> Minnesota Vikings
St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals (ARI -7) -> Arizona Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys @ New Orleans Saints (NO -4) -> New Orleans Saints
Detroit Lions @ Seattle Seahawks (SEA -10) -> Detroit Lions

A couple notes...
- It's sad that I'm taking the favourite in every game except for Minnesota vs. Denver and Seattle vs. Detroit, but I just can't see any other big possible upsets this week. One more game to keep an eye on is Houston and Atlanta. I wouldn't be surprised if the Texans pull out a victory even on the road.
- Baltimore. Baltimore. Baltimore. The Ravens on Thursday are going to be playing with a sense of urgency, they have to. They're going to have a hard enough time making the playoffs after an 0-3 start, but it's virtually impossible in their division to make it after an 0-4 start. Expect them to show up ready to play Thursday.
- Cleveland vs. San Diego, I want nothing to do with this line. I think San Diego is going to win, but by over a touchdown? I don't feel confident at all in that bet.
- Upset of the Week: Minnesota Vikings @ Denver Broncos. Yes I think that Denver's undefeated streak is going to come to an end, at home, to Mike Zimmer's tough ass defense. He has that D playing hard right now, and Adrian Peterson finally looks like he's back. The wildcard is Teddy Bridgewater. This Denver D is scary good right now, like best in the league good, and Minnesota is going to need Teddy Bridgewater to be smart even with a ground and pound offense led by All Day.
- Lock of the Week: St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals. Arizona is playing like they want to destroy every team in their path, and St. Louis is looking like it will be another casualty this week. The Rams aren't bad, but Arizona at home is just too much, and they will suffocate Nick Foles with Tyrann Mathieu and their D playing the way they are playing.

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