RECORD AST WEEK: 10-6
RECORD FOR THE SEASON:29-19
Thursday, September 28th, 7:15 PM CT
Detroit Lions 2-1 @ Green Bay Packers 2-1
A very important NFC North matchup, early in the season, as the Lions travel to Lambeau to face the Packers. Green Bay pulled off a 17-point comeback against the Saints while the Lions handled the Falcons 20-6. Jordan Love has impressed me thus far but even on a short week, I think the Lions get the win.
Lions 24 Packers 21
Confidence Level:2
Sunday, October 1st, 8:30 AM CT
Atlanta Falcons 2-1 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 1-2
The Falcons and Jags go across the pond to play in London, as both teams look to bounce back from lackluster week 3 performances. Jacksonville has struggled offensively, but I can’t see them losing three games in a row.
Falcons 20 Jaguars 26
Confidence Level:6
Sunday, October 1st, Noon Games
Cincinnati Bengals 1-2 @ Tennessee Titans 1-2
The Bengals got their first win of the season Monday night against the Rams, while the Titans were dismantled against the Browns. The Bengals seemed to get some of their groove back and I expect that to carry into this week as they defeat the Titans.
Bengals 23 Titans 14
Confidence Level:7
Denver Broncos 0-3 @ Chicago Bears 0-3
This game shouldn't even be televised. The Bears and Broncos have been abysmal to start the season. Denver allowed 70 points last week to Miami while the Bears lost 41-10 to the Chiefs. I’ll pick Denver to win because the Bears seem to be an even bigger disaster than the Broncos.
Broncos 27 Bears 24
Confidence Level:1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-1 @ New Orleans Saints 2-1
The Bucs and Saints lost last week, but the Saints lost more than just the game, as quarterback Derek Carr is hurt. New Orleans gets Alvin Kamara back so that should help with Jameis starting. I think the Saints defense should contain the Tampa Bay offense, and get the win at home.
Bucs 18 Saints 21
Confidence Level:4
Washington Commanders 2-1 @ Philadelphia Eagles 3-0
The Commanders got humiliated vs. the Bills last week, now they have to face arguably, a better team. The Eagles defensive line should have a field day against a Commanders offensive line that allowed nine sacks last week. Philly looked more like themselves last week and that should lead to a fourth straight victory to start the season.
Commanders 17 Eagles 28
Confidence Level:9
Miami Dolphins 3-0 @ Buffalo Bills 2-1
By far the game of the week, Miami travels to face their AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills. Miami is coming off an insane offensive performance, as they put up 70 points and 726 yards last week against the Broncos. Buffalo dominated the Commanders to win their second game in a row. Josh Allen seems to be back to himself, while Sean McDermott has this Bills defense looking even better than it has the past few seasons. Hesitantly, I’m going to pick the Bills at home.
Dolphins 27 Bills 31
Confidence Level:1
Los Angeles Rams 1-2 @ Indianapolis Colts 2-1
The Rams are on the road once again, this time to face a Colts team, who pulled off an upset
over the Ravens last week in Baltimore. Los Angeles has been a tough team to play, but the Colts defense and the return of rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, have me favoring the Colts to win and get off to a surprising 3-1 start.
Rams 16 Colts 17
Confidence Level: 5
Baltimore Ravens 2-1 @ Cleveland Browns 2-1
It feels like every AFC North game is of great importance, and this one is no different. The
Ravens lost to the Colts last week, while the Browns won against the Titans. The Browns defense will be put to the test with Lamar Jackson coming to town, but it’s something about this Browns team that really has me intrigued. I’m rolling with the Browns in this pivotal divisional matchup.
Ravens 21 Browns 23
Confidence Level:4
Pittsburgh Steelers 2-1 @ Houston Texans 1-2
The Steelers offense looked much better Sunday night in their win over the Raiders. The Texans went into Jacksonville and blew out the Jaguars in an upset. The Steelers defense has been incredible at forcing turnovers through three games, and this may be the game where C.J. Stroud has some major struggles.
Steelers 23 Texans 17
Confidence Level:7
Minnesota Vikings 0-3 @ Carolina Panthers 0-3
Crazy how the four winless teams all play each other this week. The Vikings suffered a crushing defeat to the Chargers while the Panthers lost in Seattle to the Seahawks. The Vikings offense is amazing but their defense couldn’t stop a D3 school. The Panthers will be a tough game, but I’ll roll with the better team to win.
Vikings 27 Panthers 16
Confidence Level:8
Sunday, October 1st, 3 PM Games
Las Vegas Raiders 1-2 @ Los Angeles Chargers 1-2
The Chargers are very similar to the Vikings where the offense is elite, but the defense is bottom-tier. That won’t matter this week as Justin Herbert and this Chargers offense should move to 2-2 against their division rival Raiders.
Raiders 23 Chargers 30
Confidence Level:8
Arizona Cardinals 1-2 @ San Francisco 49ers 3-0
The 49ers have looked like the best team in the NFC through three weeks, and although the Cardinals have played very tough, including a surprising win over the Cowboys last week, this Niners team is just clicking on all cylinders right now, and they should stay undefeated going into a pivotal week 5 matchup against Dallas.
Cardinals 14 49ers 26
Confidence Level:10
New England Patriots 1-2 @ Dallas Cowboys 2-1
New England travels to Dallas to play a Cowboys team seeking to make up for their embarrassing performance against the Cardinals last week. The Dallas defense will look to show it’s still elite and will cause problems for Mac Jones and this Patriots offense.
Patriots 13 Cowboys 24
Confidence Level 8
Sunday, October 1st, 7:20 PM CT
Kansas City Chiefs 2-1 @ New York Jets 1-2
This is the third time we’ve had to miss out on a Mahomes vs Rodgers game, as all three potential matchups, one of the two uber-talented quarterbacks have been hurt. The Jets offense seems to be losing patience with Zach Wilson, as Garrett Wilson expressed his emotions last week on the sideline. That’s the last thing they need with the defending champions coming to town, and now with what was supposed to be a fun Sunday night matchup, seems more of a Chiefs easy win.
Chiefs 28 Jets 10
Confidence Level:10
Monday, October 2nd, 7:15 PM CT
Seattle Seahawks 2-1 @ New York Giants 1-2
The Giants have been off for 10 days following their loss to the 49ers last Thursday, now they play another NFC West team, as the Seahawks make that long trip from the Pacific Northwest all the way to the Northeast. The Giants have been pretty bad for 10 of the 12 quarters this season, and with Seattle’s offense finding its rhythm the last two weeks, I see Seattle taking care of business Monday night.
Seahawks 30 Giants 21
Confidence Level: 9
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