It's Week Four around the NFL and there were some surprises last weekend, which led to Heftyinfo having a rough week predicting the games. For the first time since late September of the 2017 NFL season, it was a losing record for the weekly predictions as eight road teams won last weekend. So much for home cooking, but then again it does make a difference with no fans in the stadiums.
The only game featuring two undefeated teams (3-0) this weekend would have been the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Tennessee Titans. However, the game has been canceled due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak within the Titans team. It is to be rescheduled at a later date this season. Hopefully the remaining 14 games (the Broncos and Jets played Thursday night) will go off without a hitch. But the NFL made the right call by pushing the game back to a later date and not trying to force the issue. The pandemic continues to dominate in 2020.
The New England Patriots (2-1) play the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) on Sunday afternoon in what looks to be the most anticipated game (since the Steelers-Titans game in canceled) of Week Four. The Chiefs blew out the Baltimore Ravens on the road last Monday night while the Patriots rolled past the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been brilliant so far this season and Pats QB Cam Newton has been doing his thing, mixing the run and pass in the offense. (Note- as of Sunday, October 4, this game has been postponed until either Monday or Tuesday, Oct. 5 or 6 due to Cam Newton testing positive for COVID-19 as well as a player for the Chiefs' practice squad.)
The Indianapolis Colts (2-1) travel to face the Chicago Bears (3-0) in what should be a close game. The Bears will be going with Nick Foles at quarterback after he came off the bench last week (throwing for three TD) is a huge comeback win at Atlanta. The Colts crushed the hapless New York Jets and will bring their balanced attack featuring rookie running back Jonathan Taylor and QB Philip Rivers leading the way.
The Buffalo Bills will be on the road, putting their 3-0 record on the line against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-1) who have been decent so far this season. The Bills blew a big lead last week against the Los Angeles Rams, but they rallied to win the game as QB Josh Allen threw a late TD pass to save the day. The Raiders feature a slew of fast wide receivers that QB Derek Carr has been using to help make the offensive attack fly high. This game could very well go down to the last possession.
The games for Week Four are featured in capsule style format and the picks for all 15 games follow up.
Arizona (2-1) at Carolina (1-2) - The Cardinals got a rude surprise last week in a home loss while the Panthers defense was the difference in a road win against the Chargers.
Baltimore (2-1) at Washington (1-2) - The Ravens got a big slice of humble pie last week. Washington has been competitive so far this season.
L.A. Chargers (1-2) at Tampa Bay (2-1) - The Buccaneers are playing well, especially on defense, while the Chargers have laid eggs in two straight games.
Seattle (3-0) at Miami (1-2) - Russell Wilson has 14 TD passes in three games. Can Miami slow the Seahawks down?
Indianapolis (2-1) at Chicago (3-0) - Toss up in this one.
Jacksonville (1-2) at Cincinnati (0-2-1) - The Bengals and rookie QB Joe Burrow should get their first win in this game.
Cleveland (2-1) at Dallas (1-2) - The Cowboys are angry after letting one get away last week. Browns are over .500 for the first time in six seasons.
New Orleans (1-2) at Detroit (1-2) - The Saints need to get it going and the Lions will not just lay down and roll over. Toss up.
Minnesota (0-3) at Houston (0-3) - Two winless teams going at it in this one. Texans should win, but one never knows in this strange year.
N.Y. Giants (0-3) at L.A. Rams (2-1) - Rams roll !
Buffalo (3-0) at Las Vegas (2-1) - Two old rivals battle it out in new surroundings. Toss up here.
New England (2-1) at Kansas City (3-0) - Chiefs should win, but the Patriots will likely keep things close.
Philadelphia (0-2-1) at San Francisco (2-1) - The 49ers and their defense should prevail.
Atlanta (0-3) at Green Bay (3-0) - The Monday night game in Lambeau Field. Packers should win without having to rally back against the Falcons, who cannot hold a big lead.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Four . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Denver over N.Y. Jets
Arizona over Carolina
Baltimore over Washington
Tampa Bay over L.A.Chargers
Seattle over Miami
Indianapolis over Chicago
Cincinnati over Jacksonville
Dallas over Cleveland
New Orleans over Detroit
Houston over Minnesota
L.A. RAMS over N.Y. Giants
Las Vegas over Buffalo
Kansas City over New England
San Francisco over Philadelphia
Green Bay over Atlanta
Last Week's Record - 7-8-1
SEASON RECORD - 31-16-1
Lock of the Week Record - 2-1
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