Deshaun Watson and the Texans are still searching for their first win of the season.
It’s week four and some teams are already facing must win scenarios. Will they get it done? Here are my picks for the week.
Philadelphia Eagles (-3, 41) at Tennessee Titans: Doug Pedersen will take the training wheels off this week for Carson Wentz. Look for the Eagles to have a big day offensively and win this game. I like the Eagles as a road favorite.
Houston Texans (+1, 47.5) at Indianapolis Colts: The Texans are bound to get off the snide. I still don’t buy the Colts even though they are off to a decent start. I like Houston as a road dog to grab their first dub.
Buffalo Bills (+9.5, 44): at Green Bay Packers: Buffalo stunned the football world last week by crushing the heavily favored Vikings in Minnesota. Can they do it again this week by beating the Packers? No but they will once again play tough and give a banged up Green Bay defense problems. The smart money is on the Bills as a road dog.
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys (-3, 44): The Lions handed Matt Patricia his first win against his former team last week but don’t look for them to make it two in a row. The Cowboys need a bounce back win after a tough loss against the Seahawks last week. Dallas gets it done by a field goal.
New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars (-7.5, 39): The Jaguars we’re pathetic offensively last week in a 9-6 loss to the Titans. They get Leonard Fornette back this week and that will make a big difference. I’m putting the dough on the Jags as a touchdown favorite at home.
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (-6.5, 49): It is not often we say this but this is a must win for the Patriots. They don’t want to fall three games behind the Dolphins in the AFC East. Miami has not won in New England since 2008. That wont change today. Patriots win and cover.
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5, 53): The Falcons are 1-2 so this is a must win for them. They cannot afford to go 1-3 in the NFC South. This won’t be an easy game for them as the Bengals are stout up front and they have played well offensively. I am putting my money on the Falcons this week but with trepidation.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (-3, 46.5): The Bears have been dominant on defense and they have done just enough on offense to win. Look for them to continue to use the same formula this week against a Bucs team that was exposed last week and lost.
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (+3, 39): Yeah. Why not? The Seahawks have a lot of problems on offense and their defense is far from dominant. Plus, Josh “Chosen” Rosen is making his first career start and I expect him to play well.
Cleveland Browns (+3, 44) at Oakland Raiders: Yup! I’m all in on Baker Mayfield and the Browns. I’ll probably regret this pick but screw it. Cleveland is feeling it and the Raiders are stuck in neutral.
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers (-10, 46): The 49ers are decimated by injuries and have turned the reigns over to second year quarterback C.J Bethard. Bethard doesn’t have a lot to work with. That’s a problem against a team like the Chargers that can score. L.A is the pick.
New Orleans Saints at New York Giants (+3, 52): The Saints defense has been an absolute train wreck thus far this season. That’s why I’m taking Eli Manning and the Giants in this one. I’m expecting a shootout and a three point Giants victory.
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3, 51): It’s always a slugfest when these two teams meet and tonight should be no different. I expect another tight, low scoring game. I’m going with the home team and taking the Steelers.
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (+4.5, 54.5): Give me the Broncos all day. Sure, Kansas City can score but Denver plays good defense and they are always a tough out at home. The Chiefs will get there’s offensively but I don’t think their defense stops Denver’s offense. That’s why I’m taking the Broncos as a four point dog.