NFL Week 4 Picks 


Browns vs. Ravens: Don't second guess yourself here when reading this matchup...It's exactly what it sounds like. Ravens win. Arguably the Browns best player, cover corner Joe Haden will be out also, serving a 4 game suspension. Need I say more? The Pick: Ravens

Patriots vs. Bills: People seem to forget that amidst all the turmoil surrounding the Pats this year, they are still the same team that went to the Super Bowl last year. With CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson both injured, the Bills will struggle to move the ball.  Tom Brady will bounce back and lead the perfectionists to a win on Sunday.   The Pick: Patriots

49ers vs. Jets: This matchup is an intriguing one. You've got similar teams going up against each other. This one will be a defensive battle, and the team who makes more big mistakes will lose. I prefer Alex Smith over Mark "Sanchize" (as Skip Bayless would say). The Niners already proved they can beat the best of them, and now their going to be eager to show that their loss to the lowly Vikings was a fluke.   The Pick: 49ers

Seahawks vs. Rams: Fresh off their "win," are the Seahawks, while the Rams have fallen to 1-2. The Rams can breathe a sigh of relief that they won't have to up to Seattle in one of the toughest stadiums in all of sports. However, they're still going to lose. The seahawks defense will get after Sam Bradford just like the Bears did last week. I got the Seahawks with confidence. Look for Lynch to post some big numbers.   The Pick: Seahawks

Panthers vs. Falcons: The Falcons have gotten off to a hot start, and have been playing Super Bowl worthy football. They just picked apart the very talented Chargers last week, and look for them to do the same to the the abysmal Panthers.Cam Newton no longer has the command over his teammates, and everyone is cognizant of this. Newton is what you call a fantasy QB...if he's winning you games you know your not an NFL GM and instead the other less prestigious, but equally as fun kind of GM. Look for Matt Ryan to attack the Panthers secondary early and often with Roddy White and Julio Jones at his disposal.     The Pick: Falcons

Lions vs. Vikings: With the extent of Matthew Staffords's injury unknown, this one is a tough one to predict. However, Shaun Hill (Calvin Johnson) > Christian Ponder. The Vikings won't pose much of a threat to the Lions defense, but if your playing fantasy football pickup Vikings kicker Blair Walsh. Expect a medium scoring game with lots of field goals. The Pick: Lions

Chargers vs. Chiefs: This is a game full of playmakers. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, almost all of them wear a Chargers uniform except for Jamaal Charles. Look for the Chargers offense to have an explosion in this one. It should be noted that the Chiefs have the most yards in the NFL this season, but this is mostly due to Jamaal Charles' performance last week. Unless Jamaal can beat his last week's performance, the Chargers got this one. The Pick: Chargers

Titans vs. Texans: The Texans are not to be messed with. This team is one of the most underrated teams in all of sports. They have a phenomenal defense that will get at Jake Locker all day long. Matt Schaub, Arian Foster, and Andre Johnson together make up one of the most balanced offenses in football. Look for the Texans offense to continue their hot streak. It would be blasphemous to go against the Texans in this one.   The Pick: Texans

Bengals vs. Jaguars: Blaine Gabbert has looked much better so far this season, however it's not enough to make me pull the trigger on this game. The Bengals offense is too good right now, and they will only be better going up against a 28th ranked Jaguars defense.  The Pick: Bengals

Raiders vs. Broncos: Both of these teams have started off the year quite sluggish and are looking to save their season. The Raiders are coming off an incredible come from behind win over the Steelers. I think that the Raiders are severely underrated, and have the pieces to challenge lots of teams better than them. The Broncos don't seem to have much going for them at the moment. Without a real running game, I see the dangerous Raiders pulling off the upset in a close one. Look for Carson Palmer to air it out frequently.    The Pick: Raiders

Cardinals vs. Dolphins: What the Cardinals have done to start off the season is truly inspirational. Just a month ago, we were all questioning whether they would win more than 4 games because of their QB situation. These players know that they're not the most talented team especially on the offensive ball, so look for them to play with trepidation and a sense of urgency. If the Cardinals offense can produce even the slightest amount, they will win this game. No way Tannehill and the Dolphins put up big numbers on this impressive Cardinals defense.     The Pick: Cardinals

Redskins vs. Buccaneers: This is another interesting matchup with two evenly matched teams. The edge here goes to Tampa Bay at home. The Skins have had a good year on the offensive side of the ball and are ranked 6th in total offense and 2nd in total rushing. However this is a Buccaneers defense that is pure speed. They will have the speed to contain RGIII, and therefore will limit his effectiveness. The same will be the case for Redskins running back Alfred Morris. Look for Tampa Bay to pound the ball on offense with Doug Martin, and take occasional chances with Josh Freeman's cannon. In the end, it'll be a rough day for RGIII and the Redskins.   The Pick: Tampa Bay

Packers vs. Saints: You can bet that Aaron Rodgers will have his troops fired up for this one. They are going to play with anger, and if your Drew Brees, it would not be fun to see an angry Clay Mathews. The Packers defense will give up some big plays in this game to Brees and company, however at the same time they will also have their fair share of big plays. Look for them to get pressure to Brees and force multiple sacks and some interceptions. The Packers offense currently ranks 28th and this is a problem, however when you have a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, your problems are suddenly met with solutions. The Packers are going to have trepidations about losing this game, which will make them play with more energy and a bigger sense of urgency. The Pack will get the win here and regain their swagger.

The Pick: Packers

Giants vs. Eagles: The Cardinals exposed the Eagles for what they truly are last week. You can never really trust Michael Vick and the Eagles. The exact opposite is the case for the reigning Super Bowl champions New York Giants. Ahmad Bradshaw will be back for this game, and will provide an extra burst to a Giants running game that has hardly lost a beat without him. With Hakeem Nicks most likely out, look for Eli to spread the ball amongst all of his receivers, and carve up the Eagles secondary for first down after first down. In the end, the Giants will bring too much physicality to this matchup that will leave the Eagles 2-2 and with unanswered questions.  The Pick: Giants

Bears vs. Cowboys: Both of these teams know what's at stake in this game. They both have an opportunity to take the upper hand in their respective divisions with a win. The Bears defense is coming off a stellar performance and will look to continue this by getting pressure to Tony Romo, and force him to make bad decisions. On the offensive ball, the Bears have been struggling and going up against a Cowboys defense that ranks 1st overall so far, doesn't help. In addition, they could potentially be without star running back Matt Forte. However, this game will come down on Jay Cutler's shoulders. Cutler has been on and off so far this year, and is looking to gain some consistency.  The fact that the game will be held in a dome gives him a serious advantage over the Cowboys defense. He has perhaps the strongest arm in football, and won't be afraid to air it out to Brandon Marshall in these ideal conditions. If Cutler can beat the Dallas secondary just once, they should be able to win this game. This will be a battle of ball possession, and the team that makes fewer mistakes, and has more time of possession will win. Whenever these are the circumstances, you have to go against Tony Romo and "America's" Cowboys.

The Pick: Bears