9/29/22: THE PREGAME--Breaking Down Every NFL game for Week 4
Ryan Broyles
09-29-2022
Ryan Broyles
09-29-2022
Last weekend was one of the wildest rides we have had in quite some time. There were times when I was shaking my head in disbelief--nothing was making sense. If you have done this long enough, you know there will be days/weeks like this!
It took a Cooper Rush-led Cowboys upset to get us back to the waterline mark. After the dust had settled, we went 8-8 ATS and 8-8 O/U. Just call me 'Even Steven.'
That brings our season total to 25-23 ATS and 25-23 O/U for a combined 50-46 record.
Mediocrity is not the bar we set. We turn our attention to Week Four and will triumph. In the process, win you some MONEY!
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The Miami Dolphins remain the lone unbeaten team in the AFC at 3-0. The Cincinnati Bengals got off the snide with their first victory. The Dolphins will come crashing down from these emotional highs at some point. Traveling on a short week with various injuries across the offense, I'll take the Bengals at home to get it done.
Bengals 27
Dolphins 24
The combination of traveling overseas with an injured QB in Jameis Winston is an ominous sign for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints do a good job of limiting the opposition's #1 receiver so expect a lower-scoring game. I'll lean the Vikings in this one.
Vikings 23
Saints 20
The Browns should have the upper hand in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Expect a conservative approach from both sides in this one. The Browns running game is the 'X' factor in this one. Take Cleveland.
Browns 24
Falcons 20
Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson. The Bills vs. The Ravens. The NFL doesn't get much more exciting than this. Lamar Jackson single-handedly is leading the Ravens to victory. The Bills, as a team, are too much for Lamar in this one. Take Buffalo to get back on track in this one.
Bills 31
Ravens 27
Cooper Rush has kept the Cowboys' season on course in the absence of Dak Prescott. The Cowboys' front seven should have a field day against a Commanders' offensive line that just surrendered nine sacks last week. Dallas keeps it rolling in Big D.
Cowboys 23
Commanders 17
My opening thought this week was to take Seattle getting the points. My belief has only strengthened as the week has gone along. Detroit will be without D'Andre Swift in this one, and Amon-Ra St. Brown is more banged up than the team is letting on. The Lions escape with a victory, but Seattle covers.
Lions 27
Seahawks 24
The Los Angeles Chargers are a team with Super Bowl aspirations. This week is a must-win game for the Chargers. Houston doesn't have enough firepower to keep pace in this one.
Chargers 27
Texans 20
The Colts were able to shock the Kansas City Chiefs last week, in the process, getting their season back on course. Expect Matt Ryan and the Colts' offense to gel and exploit a Titans' defense that is struggling against the pass.
Colts 24
Titans 17
Nothing puts butts in the seats like a Justin Fields/Daniel Jones contest. Neither team has the offensive weaponry to push this game to the over. I'll take the team with the QB that I trust slightly more. I'll take the Giants.
Giants 17
Bears 13
The Philadelphia Eagles are the lone unbeaten team in the NFC. The Jacksonville Jaguars were highly impressive last week as they throttled the Chargers. Coming off of a high note, expect the Jaguars to come back to earth a bit. I'll stick with the red hot Birds. Take Philadelphia.
Eagles 31
Jaguars 21
Zach Wilson will likely be back under center for the Jets this week. The Steelers struggled last Thursday Night on the road, but I expect them to play much better, with extra rest, at home in this one. Take Pittsburgh.
Steelers 24
Jets 20
A battle of two former Oklahoma Sooner QBs as Baker Mayfield hosts Kyler Murray. Neither team has been impressive in the early going. If there is one most impressive unit, I do like the improvements made by the Panthers' defense. The Panthers do just enough to notch the victory.
Panthers 24
Cardinals 21
With Brian Hoyer at QB, I don't see how the Patriots stand a chance in this one. The Packers feel like a team that is figuring things out. Aaron Rodgers and the Pack roll in this one.
Packers 27
Patriots 13
The Broncos have to figure things out soon, right? If there has ever been a get-right game, this is the one for Denver.
Broncos 27
Raiders 24
In a game featuring Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, expect a bit of a feeling out process early in this one. The Buccaneers should get some of their weapons back in this one, but don't expect Tampa to fire on all cylinders. It takes time to develop chemistry, and the Buccaneers have not had it. Kansas City needs a strong showing following a shocking loss to Indianapolis in Week 3. I'll take Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs passing game to get it done on the road.
Chiefs 24
Buccaneers 21
The Rams and 49ers know each other VERY well. The Rams have struggled to find consistency on offense so far in 2022. The 49ers are still trying to figure out life with Jimmy Garoppolo at QB again. I'll take the road Rams to sneak out a victory on the road on Monday Night Football.
Rams 23
49ers 20
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