NFL Football - Week 4 Predictions

Week #4

Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints - Saints win by 10 points because they are a better team than the Bills. Although the Saints do not have a true homefield for the rest of this year, they will have a very inspired homefield game in San Antonio, Texas. Now that they got demoralized by the Vikings last week, the Sainst and Deuce McCalister will put a hurtin' on the very disappointing Buffalo Bills. Aaron Brooks will step it up as well as Joe Horn! As for the Bills, J.P. Losman has a very long way to go to mature into an average quarterback and their running game with Willis McGahee has been below average. If they don't get their talented wide receiver involved in this game like Eric "superstar" Molds, then it is going to be a long day for the Bills. Oh, by the way, Takeo Spikes is gone for the entire year on the Bills defense. He was the inspirational and extra talented linebacker that they need to stop the run. If London Fletcher and the other linebacker do not step up, then watch for the Deuce to run for over 100 yards!

San Diego Chargers vs New England Patriots - Patriots win by 10 points because they are STILL THE CHAMPIONS!! Last week, the Chargers crushed Eli Manning and the Giants. Yet this week is a completely different story. Now that go to New England and take on the Patriots. As for the Patriots, they are hurting even after the great win against the Steelers. Superstar safety Rodney Harrison is done for the year! What a loss. Then there is also the loss (for 8 games) running back Kelvin Faulk! The Patriots signed Amos Zerowe off the waivers to fill in for Faulk and one of the defensive backs will have to step up for the loss of Harrison. Yet if there is any team in the NFL that can bring in players to step up, it is the PATRIOTS. SOMEHOW AND SOMEWAY Bill Belichick will get his guys to rally around my boy Tom Brady, Corey Dillion, Deion Branch and the entire secondary to play up to the level that they are accustomed to. Watch for more zone blitzes by the Patriots and controlled passing. Last week, I didn't pick the Patriots because they didn't impress me the week before. Well, from this week on, I'm PICKIN THE PATRIOTS EVERY WEEK!!

New York Jets vs Baltimore Ravens - Ravens win by 3 points because of the demise of the Jets. Talk about an unlucky week for Headcoach Herman Edwards and the entire Jets organization. Within one weekend, they lose both of their quarterbacks for the year -- Chad Pennington and Jay Fiedler!! As for Chad, it may be the end of his time with the Jets organization because he just came off of a shoulder injury -- now this! So guess what, all of a sudden, here comes a call from Vinny Testaverde -- former Jets quarterback several years ago. What did the Jets do? They said, hey Vinny you will be our man again at quarterback in another week! All in all, this is horrific for the Jets organization and the entire team. Somehow, Vinny and the rest of the Jets must pick up the slack and take it up another level. In fact, the Jets will play very inspired football this weekend. Unfortunately, it will be not enough against the winless Ravens. The Ravens need a win badly and because they are home and because Ray Lewis and the defense will take it up SEVERAL NOTCHES and come with multiple blitzes, the Ravens will win this one even despite Brian Billick's playcalling!

Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals - Bengals win by 17 points because they are a much better team. Marvin Lewis has the Bengals playing very efficiently offensively and defensively that it is catching alot of teams by surprise. Carson Palmer is at the All-Pro level now along with Chad Johnson and Rudi Johnson. Additionally, the Bengals defense is rapidly becoming a force. As for the Texans, they are in serious trouble. Headcoach Dom Capers is on the hot seat as well as David Carr. There is no waiting time for them, they have to produce. Unfortunately, in this game, the Bengals will dominate.

Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns - Browns win by 3 points because of the Dogpound in Cleveland Stadium! Since the Bears have a rookie quarterback, Kyle Orton starting, the Browns will put extra pressure on him. The Browns have been more competitive in their games than opponents initially thought so in this game they will have their A game on. Watch for Dilfer to connect with Braylon Edwards and Andre Davis for big touchdowns.

Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans - Colts win by 7 points because of Peyton and their defense. Although I think that Steve McNair will definitely be very competitive and actually take it to the Colts defense and almost win this game, yet it will be the Colts to make the final points by the end of game. Watch out for Dwight Freeney to cause a major disruption on the Titans offensive line!

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos - Broncos win by 3 points because of the Mile High air and crowd! Although the Jaguars have been playing very well and Leftwich is playing much better, it will be the Broncos that will take this game in the end. Surprisingly, Jake Plummer looked very good in the MNF game against the Chiefs so he may be in a groove finally. Then there is Mike Anderson who will pound the ball in the middle. Finally, the Broncos defense and Trevor Price are stepping up. This will be a very good intense game!!

Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs win by 3 points because of homefield advanatage and Arrowhead Stadium. This is a great game between two Dick Vermeil teams! Wow, McNabb and Owens against Green and Gonzales! Although McNabb will try the control passing attack and run Westbrook on draws and dump off plays, the Chiefs defense will be ready big time!! Patrick Surtain and Sammy Knight will be playing tight coverage so that will cut down on any long catches or runs. As for the Chiefs offense, Priest Holmes better get it cranked up and ready to roll. Green will find the X factor for more passes and the X factor must have a break out game soon and this maybe it!! In the end, this Chiefs team of Dick Vermeil will be victorious!!

Dallas Cowboys vs Oakland Raiders - Raiders win by 10 points because they need it BAD!! The Raiders are on the hot seat and they play just the right team in the Cowboys to get this win. By beating the Cowboys this weekend, the Raiders will have renewed spirit. Finally, Randy Moss will get more footballs thrown at him and he will score at least 2 touchdowns!! The Raiders defense will also step up and sack Drew Bledsoe on several downs and cause a turnover or two. In the end, it's the RAIDERS that will win. Hopefully, Al Davis will have some to smile about in the owner's box.

St. Louis Rams vs New York Giants - Giants win by 10 points because of homefield advantage. Marc Bulger will not be as successful this game because the Giants will mix up the coverages alot. The Giants will also crowd the line of scrimmage to cutdown the running attack! For the Rams, it looks like Marshall Faulk may get the start due to Stephen Jackson's injury - Go Marshall, Go Marshall. In any case, the Giants have a better defense than the Rams so Eli Manning will not have to score too many points.

Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Redskins - Redskins win by 7 points because the Seahawks do not play well on the road. Looks like Mike Holmgren's Seahawks will come into the Redskins park and get a big thumping by the Redskins tenacious defense. Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander will not be near as productive in this game due to the fact that the Redskins will play a very aggressive defense. As for the Redskins offense, Brunnell has been resurrected and he will be fairly effective hitting Santana Moss and David Patten for touchdowns. Enjoy it now Joe Gibbs becasue after this game, REALITY WILL SINK IN FAST FOR THE REDSKINS!!

Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Bucs - Bucs win by 17 points because they are very, very good! Headcoach Jon Gruden (Chucky is Back!!) has this Bucs team playing at a very high level. This may be the year of the Bucs!! The Bucs are so balanced it is ridiculous! The Lions and Headcoah Mariucci do not have a clue to attack this team and this maybe the last game that Joey Harrington will start. This will be a very ugly game for the Lions!!

Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers - Panthers win by 14 points because the Packers are really bad!! I am starting to feel real sorry for Brett Favre due to the fact he doesn't have a supporting cast at all. In addition, the Packers defense is one of the worst in the league! Jake Delhomme and Stephen Davis will have a field day against the Packers. This game is about pride and the Panthers will have something to prove in this game.

Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons - Falcons win by 14 points because of Michael Vick. Before the season, this was a great matchup. Well, now the Vikings are barely holding on to respectability and the Falcons are skyrocketed to the upper tier of the league. Culpepper will attempt to keep his improving stats and for the most part, he will play better!! Yet it will be his supporting cast that will let him down again. As for Vick, let the good times roll! Warrick Dunn and T.J. Duckett will have a field day! The Falcons will be playing controlled yet confident against the Vikings!

S.F. 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals - 49ers win by 1 point because they are playing this game in Mexico City and not Sun Devil stadium in Arizona. Yes, this game will be played in Mexico City so who cares about homefield advantage. Now that Kurt Warner is injured and will not return until week 8, Josh McCown will give it his best attempt!! Oh well so much for a second string quarterback stepping up and meeting the challenge. Overall, I have been very disappointed on how the Cardinals are not playing a full 60 minute game! They start well but they look very bad by the end of the game. The same could be said of the 49ers but they have more experience than the Cardinals. In the end, this will be a very competitive game yet the 49ers appear to be more cohesive than the Cardinals at this time!

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