NFL WEEK 4 PREDICTIONS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) at New Orleans Saints (2-1) 1:00p (ET)
The Buccaneers are heading into Week 4 on a short week following a 25-11 loss
against the Eagles on Monday night. Saints’ starting QB Derek Carr left Lambeau Field
with a shoulder injury and Jameis Winston, who was thrown into that game cold off the
bench, couldn’t prevent Green Bay from pulling off a fantastic 17-point comeback and
stealing a victory.
If the Bucs can get this into a defensive battle, they have the types of weapons in the
passing game to make things very difficult for New Orleans. The Saints, given how
much time they have spent with these other QBs in place (Winston, Hill) over the last
few years, are a little better equipped for this matchup.
With a week to prepare for this game, expect Winston and the Saints offense to play
better, and the Saints’ defense to propel the team to a win.
Final Score: Buccaneers – 17, Saints – 26
Washington Commanders (2-1) at Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) 1:00p (ET) After a couple weeks of really exciting football, the Commanders’ luck ran out against
Buffalo on Sunday. Sam Howell threw four picks and the Commanders turned the ball
over five times in total against Buffalo.
It seems that the Philadelphia Eagles are able to sleep-walk to victories this season.
It’s not to disrespect the quality of the team or the quality of their wins, but they have
such a talented roster that they barely have to try these days.
The Eagles can overcome any mistakes in most games and they have lots of different
ways their opponents. Expect Philadelphia to force Howell to throw into the teeth of
their defense and the Eagles to cruise to a double-digit win at Lincoln Financial Field.
Final Score: Commanders – 17, Eagles – 31
Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) at Tennessee Titans (1-2) 1:00p (ET)
The Titans are going to be a tough team to figure out all season, because it seems that
their offense will remain inconsistent and erratic. They were hammered by the Browns
last week after beating the Chargers in overtime the week before. This is a Titans team
that will probably need to play perfectly on offense to win games this year, or will need
to force a lot of turnovers to get their offense some extra chances.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s status for this week will have to be watched closely. Even if
he starts against the Titans, he does not have a clean bill of health.
Cincinnati gutted out a tough win against the LA Rams at home on Monday. And they’ll
have to gut out another tough one against a disjointed Titans team, but I think they can
make it happen.
Final Score: Bengals – 20, Titans – 17
Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) at Los Angeles Chargers (1-2) 4:05p (ET)
From what we’ve seen so far, it doesn’t seem like the Las Vegas Raiders are trending
toward being truly competitive in the AFC West this year. The LA Chargers, who were
just one play away, against the Vikings, from dropping to 0-3 on the season, now, have
the opportunity to get to .500 in Week 4. Their defense has been terrible, as QB Justin
Herbert is being forced to pass for big yardage every single week.
Even without WR Mike Williams due to a season-ending knee injury, the Chargers
should come out swinging against the Raiders and build off of the momentum they
gained in beating the Vikings last Sunday.
Final Score: Raiders – 21, Chargers – 31
New England Patriots (1-2) at Dallas Cowboys (2-1) 4:25p (ET)
The most shocking result of Week 3, other than the way the Broncos lost to the
Dolphins, was undoubtedly the Dallas Cowboys losing to the Arizona Cardinals. The
lack of discipline and execution the Cowboys displayed against the Cardinals surely
won’t play well against a Belichick-coached team.
After beating the Jets at MetLife, the Patriots look to get to a .500 record. New England
has one of the best defenses in the league, but Mac Jones and the offense need to
move the ball more effectively, get first downs, and put more points on the scoreboard
to win games more consistently. That’ll prove to be very difficult against an angry
Dallas Cowboys team in Arlington.
Final Score: Patriots – 17, Cowboys – 30
Arizona Cardinals (1-2) at San Francisco 49ers (3-0) 4:25p (ET)
In the biggest upset of the early 2023 season, the Cardinals shocked the NFL world
with a 28-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Jonathan Gannon has this
team playing hard, and he’s doing an amazing job scheming against opponents.
The 49ers have the most well-built roster in the NFL right now. They have a very good
starting QB on a rookie deal, playmakers all over the field, and excellent coaching. And
on Sunday, they’ll be facing probably the absolute worst roster in the league.
Expect the 49ers’ defense to bring Arizona back down to earth. The Cardinals are in for
a rude awakening against the well-rested and motivated 49ers in San Francisco.
Final Score: Cardinals – 16, 49ers – 33
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