Week 4 Predictions

If you checked out my Twitter pick, I'm right again for my Thursday night pick. As for last week's picks, let's just not talk about them.* Instead, I will try to redeem myself.

Ravens v. Bills: Ravens. The Bills will make it interesting, but in the end, the Ravens will win.

Cardinals v. Buccaneers: Buccaneers. I don't know much about either of these teams. But that's why I try to surround myself with people smarter than me. According to sources, the Buccaneers have a helluva corner in Darrelle Revus.** So on advice of counsel, I'm going with the Bucs.

Steelers v. Vikings. Vikings. All kinds of interesting happening in this game. The Steelers are looking tired, sluggish, and like they just don't want it. The Vikings benched their QB and are giving the formerly-overrated-1st-round-draft-pick Matt Cassel the helm. If nothing else, it should be a doozy to watch.

Giants v. Chiefs. Chiefs. Alex & Andy are now riding on the chips AND momentum. Plus, here's a fun fact for you. The Chiefs' defense is number one in the league right now, with 15 sacks. 15!!! Sir Manning better watch his back...and his front...and the blind side. My prediction is that he'll be seeing an awful lot of turf.

Colts v. Jaguars. Colts.

Seahawks v. Texans. Seahawks. Don't take this pick as any indication that I'm at all sold on the Seahawks. I just think the Texans are still injured. The Seahawks on the road? Not amazing.

Bengals v. Browns. Browns.

Bears v. Lions. Lions. And this isn't even a spite pick. I think the Lions are better, and in the NFC North, the tendency is to split the games, and usually the win is at home. And, the Lions are better.

Jets v. Titans. Jets. Geno Smith runs the read option, and apparently no NFL coach can defend against it. Also, they seem to run every formation known to man -- did you see that they ran the wild cat last week!?

Redskins v. Raiders. Redskins.

Eagles v. Broncos. Broncos. Broncomania continues.

Cowboys v. Chargers. Cowboys. I'll be honest...I flipped a coin. I have no idea on this one. :)

Patriots v. Falcons. Patriots. The Falcons seem to have lost their magic.

Dolphins v. Saints. Dolphins. The Saints at home are amazing. But listen...the Dolphins defend the pass like the Americans against the British. Meanwhile, the Saints got rid of Reggie Bush eons ago and are still looking for someone to take his place. If nothing else, this will be an interesting game. I'm going to go with the Dolphins, just for giggles -- but it's just as likely that the Saints will win.




*How the hell did the Giants go scoreless against the Panthers?! And furthermore, my colleague that's a Vikings fan lied to me about their chances against the Browns. And the Packers? Don't even get me started. Argh!

**Side note? The Jets did Darrelle dirty. He may have the same kind of chip on his shoulder as Alex & Andy -- maybe he oughta head to KC.