This season is now flying, as it is already Week 4. This weekend features several surprising 0-3 teams looking to get their first win. Let's preview Week 4!
San Francisco 49ers vs. St. Louis Rams
Thursday September 26, 2013 8:25pm
NFL Network -- Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock
We knew the 49ers playing in Seattle to face the Seahawks would've been a tough game, but who would've known the 49ers would be handled easily by the Colts last weekend? Sitting at 1-2, this game isn't necessarily a must-win game. However, the 49ers will play like it.
San Francisco 49ers 30 St. Louis Rams 16
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts
Jacoby Jones gets hit upside the head by a stripper on a party bus, and that incident seems to be enough for former great linebacker Ray Lewis to suggest a lack of leadership on the Ravens. This has created a mini-storm with the current players because they simply disagree with that notion. Whatever the beef seems to be, the Ravens will have it behind them by Sunday's game. They should be able to escape Ralph Wilson Stadium with a win.
Baltimore Ravens 20 Buffalo Bills 14
Arizona Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Sam Rosen, Heath Evans
We all knew Josh Freeman would be relieved of the starting job at some point. We just didn't know when. Well, now we know. Greg Schiano has decided to go with rookie Mike Glennon, who was the third quarterback taken in the draft behind E.J. Manuel and Geno Smith. Freeman now wants a trade, but I can't imagine a team other than the Jaguars actually needing a starting quarterback. Freeman should prepare for his upcoming days and the rest of his career as a backup. As for this game, the Cardinals' defense is no slouch, so they should be able to win.
Arizona Cardinals 20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Jim Nantz, Phil Simms
For just a split second, I was about to write that these teams were both playoff teams last year. That's until I remembered the Steelers missed out. However, both of these teams come in at 0-3, and it's worse for the Vikings because this is a home game for them. Even though they did lose at home to the lowly Browns last week, the Vikings can use a true home game to get their first win. It's hard to pick who's the better team, so I'll go with the team with the better quarterback.
Pittsburgh Steelers 30 Minnesota Vikings 27
New York Giants vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch
Looking at the records of both teams, one might think that this is an easy selection. It isn't all that easy. The Giants come in at 0-3 and desperately needing a win. The Chiefs boast a fast and active defense that can give the Giants' offensive line fits all day. What will keep the Giants in the game is the offense of the Chiefs, who seem to have no downfield threat. Most, if not all of their plays are not home run hitters, so the Giants will be close. They just won't be able to get past the defense of the Chiefs.
New York Giants 20 Kansas City Chiefs 23
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots
Many people are stunned the Colts were able to be physical with the 49ers last week, but that shouldn't come as much of a surprise. The Colts were a finesse offense with Peyton Manning, but Andrew Luck isn't Manning. The offensive coordinator for the Colts is Pep Hamilton, who was Luck's offensive coordinator at Stanford. If you looked at Stanford's offense over the past several years, they employ a physical run game and the passing attack compliments the run. This is exactly what the Colts will do all season, and Ahmad Bradshaw and Trent Richardson gives them the ideal running backs for this system.
Indianapolis Colts 28 Jacksonville Jaguars 10
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| Seahawks' Richard Sherman, Bobby Wagner and Cam Chancellor |
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Chris Myers, Tim Ryan
The Texans haven't played all that well, and the Seahawks should be determined to get the tough road victories to prove they're legit. I think the Seahawks dominate and show the country it is for real.
Seattle Seahawks 24 Houston Texans 13
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
CBS -- Marv Albert, Rich Gannon
A week after a stunning road victory, the Browns are probably on notice from their in-state rivals. This probably means Brian Hoyer will not be sneaking up on anyone this week. I look for the Bengals to control this game from start to finish.
Cincinnati Bengals 27 Cleveland Browns 17
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| The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions play for first place in NFC North. |
Sunday September 29, 2013 1pm
FOX -- Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick
This should be a game the Lions look forward to. Currently at 2-1, the Bears are ahead of them at 3-0. A win for the Lions will put them in first place with a key division win. While the Bears are undefeated, it hasn't been an impressive three wins. Comeback wins at home against the Bengals and Vikings hasn't proved much to me yet. The victory against the Steelers, however, proved to me the Bears are an improving team. Nonetheless, the Lions will be fired up to win this one and they will.
Chicago Bears 23 Detroit Lions 34
New York Jets vs. Tennessee Titans
Sunday September 29, 2013 4:05pm
CBS -- Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf
When you glance at this game quickly, not much really runs through your mind. However, when you see that both teams are 2-1 and playing well defensively, you should be a little intrigued. The Jets could be 3-0 right now if they hadn't blown numerous opportunities against the Patriots. The defense has played very well, and Geno Smith and his weapons are the question mark. This game will come down to who has fewer mistakes between Smith and Jake Locker.
New York Jets 20 Tennessee Titans 17
Washington Redskins vs. Oakland Raiders
Sunday September 29, 2013 4:25pm
FOX -- Dick Stockton, Ronde Barber
We'll have to wait and see if Terrelle Pryor is able to suit up after his concussion this past Monday. If he is, the Raiders should win. If Matt Flynn has to play, there's still a chance they win. But I give the edge to the Redskins if Flynn plays.
Washington Redskins 21 Oakland Raiders 24
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers
Sunday September 29, 2013 4:25pm
FOX -- Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa
Every week the analysts and "so called experts" say the Cowboys should win this game because they have this and that. All of this was said when they played the Chiefs because everyone simply believes the Cowboys are very talented. The Cowboys should be able to come into San Diego and get a win, but that will not come easy. The Chargers still have a very good quarterback in Philip Rivers, and he's very capable of leading his team to victory. I just don't believe in the defense of the Chargers.
Dallas Cowboys 28 San Diego Chargers 24
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| Broncos' Peyton Manning |
Sunday September 29, 2013 4:25pm
FOX -- Joe Buck, Troy Aikman
This is a very interesting matchup because both teams run the no-huddle offense and run it very quickly. Chip Kelly's philosophy is to get in as many plays as possible. We're starting to see that isn't quite working with Michael Vick. LeSean McCoy has put up some great numbers, but he is very tired after every game. It certainly won't help being in Mile High Stadium. The Eagles' defense do not help either.
Philadelphia Eagles 21 Denver Broncos 45
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| Falcons' Mike Smith and Patriots' Bill Belichick |
Sunday September 29, 2013 8:30pm
NBC -- Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth
This is a nice early season test for both teams, but the Falcons have been tested enough and that is why they sit at 1-2. However, their two losses have come on the road. Since this is a home game, and the Patriots haven't looked all that good either in their 3-0 start, I'll go with the home team in this one.
New England Patriots 24 Atlanta Falcons 27
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| Dolphins' Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline |
Monday September 30, 2013 8:40pm
ESPN -- Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden
Both teams are entering this game at 3-0. The similarities stop there. There is no way the Dolphins will be able to come into the loud Superdome and get a win. If they can manage to pull that off, I'd be thoroughly impressed.
Miami Dolphins 24 New Orleans Saints 35
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