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New York Giants: 17 @ Washington Redskins: 34
Kirk Cousins found great success against a struggling pass defense in Philadelphia. He will most likely find that success again when he faces off against the 22nd ranked passing defense in the Giants. Paired with an average New York rush defense, the Redskins should be able to win this one pretty easily
Carolina Panthers: 17 @ Baltimore Ravens: 24
Cam Newton and the Panthers looked anything but impressive in their Sunday Night Stomping by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Towards the middle/end of the game, a roughing-the-passer-type hit on Newton left him limping for the rest of the game. Baltimore is coming off a last-second field goal win against the Cleveland Browns, a place where they lost a year ago for the first time in Joe Flacco’s career. The Ravens have lost once at home this year already, to the Cincinnati Bengals, but do not expect that to happen again.
Green Bay Packers: 24 @ Chicago Bears: 34
Both teams are coming off opposite performances. The Packers could not get anything going against a Detroit Lions’ team that leads the league in defense. The Bears were able to go into New York and take a win from the Jets, thanks to an easy pick-six to start the game off. Green Bay will have better luck this time around, but not enough to win in the Windy City.
Buffalo Bills: 17 @ Houston Texans: 20
The Bills were handed their first loss, at home, last week against the Chargers. E.J. Manuel has looked much more relaxed so far, but he has yet to face J.J. Watt. Houston has found their once-Matt-Schaub guy in Ryan Fitzpaterick, and he has not done too bad so far. Andre Johnson will have to take a break from wishing for a trade and become the deciding factor in this game.
Tennessee Titans: 14 @ Indianapolis Colts: 31
The Colts opened up their season against two teams who are a combined 5-1. They lost both of those games, but only by a combined 10-points. They faced an easier opponent in week 3 against the Jaguars and performed as expected. The Titans rank second in the league in passing defense, allowing 170-yards per game through the air, but their run defense is atrocious, and that is how the Colts will win this one.
Detroit Lions: 27 @ New York Jets: 10
The Jets came so close to at least having a chance at tying the Bears on Monday Night Football, but Geno Smith was unable to deliver. The Lions only put up only 19 points on a struggling Green Bay Packers’ defense. New York has a solid run defense this year, but Detroit doesn’t like to run the ball. Geno is again going to have a hard time, but this time it will be against the best defense in the league.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 @ Pittsburgh Steelers: 34
Tampa Bay looked nothing like a NFL team Thursday night, losing to the Falcons by six touchdowns. Their defense has looked worrisome, to say the least, and their offense, minus a good game by no-one-knows-what-string running back Bobby Rainey, hasn’t been very impressive either. Pittsburgh is coming off a great team win against the Carolina Panthers. Le’Veon Bell has eclipsed the 100-yard mark in two of the first three games he has played. Look for that to extend to three of four this weekend and the Steelers should win this one without much difficulty.
Miami Dolphins: 27 @ Oakland Raiders: 17
Last week, Lamar Miller finished with 108-yards on the ground and added 24 through the air. Derek Carr has not been able to get much going so far as the quarterback for Oakland. The Raiders rank second worst in the league in rushing yards allowed. With Miller now getting comfortable as a starter, expect him to show up big and carry the Dolphins to the win.
Jacksonville Jaguars: 21 @ San Diego Chargers: 34
Blake Bortles is the player to watch as he makes his first start. Bortles threw a pair of touchdowns last week in a blowout loss against the Indianapolis Colts. Bortles does not have the weapons to really go head to head with the Chargers. I do see Bortles throwing pretty well against the Chargers. The Chargers looked good against the Buffalo Bills last week. The Chargers offense should take the win this week.
Philadelphia Eagles: 31 @ San Francisco 49ers: 24
The Eagles are coming off another win that got them to 3-0. The defense was vulnerable in the shootout against Kirk Cousins last week. This should bring hope for the 49ers. The only difference is Lesean Mccoy should be healthy this week and the 49ers have also struggled defensively. Offense has not looked good for the 49ers and the recent losses to the Cardinals and Bears were prime examples of the second half struggles of the 49ers. This has everything to be a close game but, i believe the Chip Kelly offense will take the Eagles to 4-0.
Atlanta Falcons: 27 @ Minnesota Vikings: 14
I have questioned Matt Ryan’s ability to play in away games. This should be an easy win for the Falcons after destroying the Buccaneers. The Vikings have some pieces and without Matt Cassel the Vikings will either be better or worse with the start of rookie, Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater is going to be thrown into the mix very early and could find holes in the Falcons defense at home. The Falcons should be able to throw the ball and the Vikings best player will not be playing. Falcons should have the win
New Orleans Saints: 21 @ Dallas Cowboys: 28
This is a fun game to look at. The Saints came off a confidence win last week against the Vikings. This year we are seeing some of the top qbs struggle. I am talking about Drew Brees. Starting off 1-2 and Jimmy Graham could not find the endzone and Brees could not find him in the end zone. The Cowboys have relied on Demarco Murray a lot so far. With the struggle of Tony Romo and Dez Bryant, the Cowboys should be able to run the ball. As long as Murray doesn’t fumble, the Cowboys can win this. I am taking the Cowboys unless Brees can perform at a higher level than last week.
New England Patriots: 17 @ Kansas City Chiefs: 23
Monday night lights as we see two highly questionable teams go at it. Tom Brady has not looked like himself this year. Brady has put the blame on the offense but, looking at the Raiders game, Brady missed many open passes. If Brady keeps playing like this, it could be his last year. Why else would the Pats take a QB in the second round. The Chiefs should have Jamaal Charles play this week and that should give them some help. If Alex Smith can play well and the defense steps up it should be a good game. I see the Chiefs winning this game but it should be close.
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