Quite a few games that can be put into the "toss up" category this weekend as that one was include the Green Bay Packers (1-2) taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) in Florida. The Philadelphia Eagles (2-1), fresh off their Monday night beating they suffered in Chicago, host the Los Angeles Rams (1-2), who are off to a slow start. The Denver Broncos are 2-1 and travel to play the San Francisco 49ers (3-0) in what should be another tight game while the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) face the Bengals (2-1) in Cincinnati. Another game that could be called a toss up is the battle in Texas on Sunday afternoon when the Houston Texans (0-3) host the Dallas Cowboys, who are 1-2 this season. Both teams are off to disappointing starts so far.
Other games that look to be too close to call are the Indianapolis Colts (1-2) and Washington Commanders (1-2) playing over in London, England on Sunday morning and the Monday night game in New Orleans as the Saints (1-2) take on their NFC South division rival Atlanta Falcons (1-2) in what is being celebrated as the 20th anniversary "Rebirth" game when the Superdome was re-opened after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the roof of that venue in August of 2005. The Saints reopened the Superdome on Monday Night Football in 2006, and they scored their first touchdown in dramatic fashion as Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011, blocked the Falcons punt and Curtis DeLoatch recovered it in the end zone.
The rest of the games are featured in the capsule style previews and the byes for teams don't start until next week, so there are 16 games this week. Only five teams are still unbeaten and there are also five winless teams through the first three games.
Tennessee (0-3) at Baltimore (2-1) - Take the Ravens.
New England (1-2) at Buffalo (3-0) - With a win in this one, the Bills have a shot at creating some big time distance in the AFC East division.
N.Y. Jets (1-2) at Chicago (2-1) - The Bears offense came back to life last week with third string quarterback Case Keenum in control. The Jets have been competitive so far this season, but will likely fall short in this game.
Arizona (1-2) at N.Y. Giants (2-1) - Two teams that have been competitive go at it here . . . another toss up?
Miami (0-3) at Minnesota (3-0) - This game looks to be a total mismatch on paper, but . . . on any given Sunday. Never mind - Vikings roll !
Kansas City (3-0) at Las Vegas (3-0) - The Chiefs and Raiders go at it in a battle of unbeaten teams. This game belongs in Oakland with that scenario. Take the Chiefs.
L.A. Chargers (0-3) at Seattle (2-1) - What is wrong with the Chargers offense? The Seahawks boast a strong defense, but they were lit up for 33 points by Washington last week. Go figure.
Detroit (2-1) at Carolina (1-2) - Sunday Night Football in Carolina for the first time in eleven years. Lions should win this one in what will be a high scoring game.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Four . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Cleveland over Pittsburgh
Indianapolis over Washington (game played in London, England)
Baltimore over Tennessee
Buffalo over New England
Chicago over N.Y. Jets
Cincinnati over Jacksonville
Houston over Dallas
N.Y. Giants over Arizona
L.A. Rams over Philadelphia
Green Bay over Tampa Bay
MINNESOTA over Miami
Kansas City over Las Vegas
Seattle over L.A. Chargers
San Francisco over Denver
Detroit over Carolina
New Orleans over Atlanta
Last Week's Record - 8-8
SEASON RECORD - 30-18
Lock of the Week Record - 2-1
