The New Orleans Saints enter Week 4 with an 0-3 record as they head north to face the Buffalo Bills. Nobody is going to pretend this isn’t the toughest challenge the Saints have faced yet. In fact, this may very well be the toughest challenge the Saints face this entire season. Buffalo is not only undefeated, they may very well be the best team in the NFL so far. This game taking place in front of “Bills Mafia” just increases the degree of difficulty. The Saints may be the furthest thing there is from
a favorite in this matchup, but they are playing with house money, and the pressure is on the house..
Now let’s take a look at this and all of the games on the Week 4 NFL schedule.
Last week, I went 9-7
I told you so: Chargers over Broncos!
What do I know: Bengals over Vikings?
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WEEK 4
Thursday, September 25th – Thursday Night Football
Seahawks(2-1) at Cardinals(2-1)
Unlike last Sunday, Seattle will face strong competition that will result in a thrilling game. The Cardinals special teams will come through with the game-winner in the closing moments. Arizona wins 24-23.
Pick: Cardinals
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Sunday, September 28th – Very Early Game
Vikings(2-1) at* Steelers(2-1) – Croke Park – Dublin, Ireland
You simply have no idea what you are going to get from the Vikings from week to week. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, has been better than expected. The Steelers will get a little “Luck of the Irish” here in Dublin. Pittsburgh wins 27-23.
Pick: Steelers
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Sunday, September 28th – Early Games
Commanders(2-1) at Falcons(1-2)
No matter whether it’s Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota at QB for Washington, they’re leaving Atlanta with a win. Washington wins 27-21.
Pick: Commanders
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Browns(1-2) at Lions(2-1)
Both teams are coming off important wins last week, but it will be Detroit that carries it over this week. Detroit wins 24-19.
Pick: Lions
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Titans(0-3) at Texans(0-3)
This battle of AFC South cellar-dwellers will see somebody finally get their first win of the season, that someone will be the Texans. Houston wins 26-23.
Pick: Texans
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Panthers(1-2) at Patriots(1-2)
Carolina had their best win in years last week, and the Pats may not be good, but they aren’t Atlanta. New England wins 27-20.
Pick: Patriots
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Chargers(3-0) at Giants(0-3)
Buffalo may be the best team in the AFC, and Indy may be the best story, but the Chargers stand alongside them as the only undefeated AFC teams. The Bolts may be the most underrated team in the NFL, and understandably so, considering their history of playoff failures, but these aren’t the playoffs, and they will get the best of Jaxson Dart in his first NFL start. Los Angeles wins 32-20.
Pick: Chargers
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Eagles(3-0) at Buccaneers(3-0)
Believe it or not, the Bucs are 4-1 against Philly since the hiring of Nick Sirianni, and they will continue to get the best of the Eagles in this one. The dangerous pairing of Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka will be the story of this showdown. Tampa Bay wins 27-17.
Pick: Buccaneers
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Saints(0-3) at Bills(3-0)
Like the saying goes… If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Buffalo wins 42-6.
Pick: Bills
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Sunday, September 28th – Late Games
Colts(3-0) at Rams(2-1) – Game of the Week
The Rams saw victory ripped right out of their clutches last week in Philadelphia. Now they face the unenviable task of rebounding from that gut-wrenching loss by now facing a surprisingly game and undefeated Colts. Indy has shown no fear so far this season, and they will not show any here. This game will come down to the wire, but Sean McVay’s squad will make the game-winning kick they didn’t the week before. Los Angeles wins 27-24.
Pick: Rams
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Jaguars(2-1) at 49ers(3-0)
All of these critical injuries have to catch up with the Niners at some point, right? This seems as good of a spot as any. Jacksonville wins 32-13.
Pick: Jaguars
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Ravens(1-2) at Chiefs(1-2)
In most seasons, this is not only for Game of the Week, but potentially your Game of the Year, but this season, things have taken a surprising turn for these perennial contenders. All things being even, this will come down to coaching, and as always, Andy Reid will outcoach John Harbaugh. Kansas City wins 29-23.
Pick: Chiefs
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Bears(1-2) at Raiders(1-2)
If there was ever a safe bet to make in Vegas, it’s that Dennis Allen’s defense will fail his team this week. Las Vegas wins 24-10.
Pick: Raiders
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Sunday Night Football
Packers(2-1) at Cowboys(1-2)
Green Bay should have three wins right now. We know it, and they know it, but they’ll leave Dallas with that third win. Green Bay wins 40-30.
Pick: Packers
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Monday, September 29th – Monday Night Football Doubleheader
Jets(0-3) at Dolphins(0-3)
Well, someone has to win, right? New York wins 26-20.
Pick: Jets
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Bengals(2-1) at Broncos(1-2)
The Jake Browning experience was fun when in started in Cincy, but has become a nightmare since. That unfortunately continues here in Denver. Denver wins 34-9.
Pick: Broncos
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That’s how I see Week 4 playing out. Leave us your picks, insight, and comments below!
