Week 4 Predictions

Another week of finishing .500. Let's not blame the referees for some of the results (ugh)..let's get started on this week's predictions:

Cleveland Browns (0-3) vs Baltimore Ravens (2-1)

Browns come in off a loss last week to the Bills at home.  Cleveland is struggling hard to find its identity on offense and keeping opponents from scoring on defense. Rookie QB Brandon Weeden has thrown 3 TDs to 6 INTs already this season. This week he will be without WR Mohamed Massaquoi who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Browns defense has been giving up massive points and yardages each game and will need to find a way to hold it together at the end of games if they hope to win this season. Ravens come in off a close and controversial win against the Patriots at home last week. QB Joe Flacco completed 28 of 39 for 382 yds, 3 TDs & 1 INT. RB Ray Rice rushed 101 yds on 20 carries & 1 TD. Ravens have the #1 ranked defense in the league and it will be tough for the Browns to score against.  Prediction:  Ravens

San Francisco 49ers (2-1) vs New York Jets (2-1)

The 49ers come in off a shocking loss to the Vikings in Minnesota. QB Alex Smith threw his 1st INT of the season, but still managed to complete 24 of 35 for 204 yds & 1 TD. 49ers defense didnt play well last week, but has been dominant through the first few weeks of the season. Jets come in off a win against the Dolphins last week in Miami. QB Mark Sanchez struggled last week but finished with 306 yds, 1 TD & 2 INTs. The defense has played inconsistent and now is without CB Darrelle Revis who is out for the season with a torn ACL. This week will be a test for them. Prediction: 49ers

Seattle Seahawks (2-1) vs St. Louis Rams (1-2)

The Seahawks come in off an extremely controversial win over the Packers last week at home. Seahawks are a surprising 2-1 team but they're defense has been stellar through the first 3 weeks. Rookie QB Russell Wilson completed 10 of 21 passes for 130 yds and 2 TDs  both to WR Golden Tate. Rams come in off a loss to the Bears in Chicago last week. QB Sam Bradford had a very poor game last week throwing 0 TDs & 2 INTs. Their defense has been a disappointment in their losses. Seahawks can definitely get a win in St. Louis. Prediction: Seahawks

Carolina Panthers (1-2) vs Atlanta Falcons (3-0)

Panthers come in off a loss last week to the Giants at home. QB Cam Newton has thrown 5 INTs and only 2 TDs so far this season. His running game behind RB DeAngelo Williams has only scored 1 TD thus far and his defense has been a major disappointment. Falcons come in off a win against the Chargers last week in San Diego. QB Matt Ryan completed 30 of 40 for 275 yds, 3 TDs & 1 INT. RB Michael Turner had 80 yds on 14 carries and 1 TD. Falcons defense has been playing hard nose football and this team is hard to beat in the Georgia Dome. Prediction: Falcons

Minnesota Vikings (2-1) vs Detroit Lions (1-2)

Vikings come in off a shocking upset of the 49ers last week at home. QB Christian Ponder completed 21 of 35 for 2 TDs. Their defense has been the key factor in games, but they will need their running game to pick up this week. Lions come in off a surprising and controversial loss to the Titans last week in Tennessee. QB Matthew Stafford has thrown 4 INTS to 3 TDs so far this season so their &RB Kevin Smith has only rushed for 1 TD so their offense needs to get in the endzone desperately. Prediction: Lions

San Diego Chargers (2-1) vs Kansas City Chiefs (1-2)

Chargers come in off a blowout loss to the Falcons at home last week. QB Phillip Rivers had a terrible game last week finishing with 0 TDs & 2 INTs & RB Jackie Battle finished with a disappointing 55 yds & 0 TDs. Chargers signed K Nick Novak this week to play for the injured Nate Kaeding. Their defense was overmatched last week but should recover in KC. Chiefs come in off an upset win over the Saints last week in New Orleans. QB Matt Cassel has already thrown 4 INTs to just 3 TDs this season. RB Jamaal Charles had an outstanding game last week finishing with 233 yds on 33 rushes & 1 TD.  Chiefs defense finally made some key plays last week so could play spoiler this week. Prediction: Chargers

Tennessee Titans (1-2) vs Houston Texans (3-0)

Titans come in off a controversial win over the Lions last week at home. QB Jake Locker had a good game completing 29 of 42 for 378 yds & 2 TDs. Unfortunately his running game has yet to perform & they will need it desperately this week. Titans defense will need a stellar game to get the win. Texans come in off a win last week against the Broncos in Denver. QB Matt Schaub had his best game so far completing 17 of 30 for 290 yds, 4 TDs & 1 INT.  RB Arian Foster had 105 yds on 25 carries and received 1 TD. Texans defense is 1 of the toughest in the league and should have a good game this week at home. Prediction: Texans

New England Patriots (1-2) vs Buffalo Bills (2-1)

Patriots come in off a close loss to the Ravens last week in Baltimore. QB Tom Brady completed 28 of 41 for 335 yds & 1 TD. The running game was paltry last week but the defense played well. They should recover quickly from the loss. Bills come in off a win last week in Cleveland. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick had his best game thus far completing 22 of 35 for 208 & 3 TDs. Their defense had a good game but both RBs Spiller & Jackson are injured and listed as questionable for the game which may play a big factor. Prediction: Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)

Bengals come in off a win against the Redskins last week in Washington. QB Andy Dalton completed 19 of 27 for 328 yds, 3 TDs & 1 INT. WR AJ Green made 9 catches for 183 yds & 1 TD while RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 1 TD. Their defense has been a liability and will need to get it together fast. Jaguars come in off a win against the Colts last week in Indianapolis. QB Blaine Gabbert completed 10 of 21 for 155 yds & 1 TD while RB Maurice Jones-Drew had 177 yds on 28 carries and 1 TD. Jags D had a better game but will need to find the rhythm the rest of the season. Prediction: Bengals

Oakland Raiders (1-2) vs Denver Broncos (1-2)

Raiders come in off a win last week against the Steelers at home. QB Carson Palmer had his best game so far this season completing 24 of 34 for 209 yds, 3 TDs & 1 INT. RB Darren McFadden had 113 yds on 18 carries, but is injured this week which may play a factor in this game. Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Texans at home. QB Peyton Manning completed 26 of 52 for 330 yds & 2 TDs though his receivers have been a major let down. Broncos defense is a disappointment thus far and will need to turn it around if they have any chance of having a decent season. Prediction: Broncos

Miami Dolphins (1-2) vs Arizona Cardinals (3-0)

Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Jets at home. QB Ryan Tannehill has completed only 1 TD with 4 INTs already this season & his running game behind RB Reggie Bush failed to produce last week. This team has go to improve dramatically and fast or this will be another long season. Cardinals come in off a win last week against the Eagles at home. QB Kevin Kolb completed 17 of 24 for 222 yds and 2 TDs with WR Larry Fitzgerald making 9 receptions for 114 yds and his 1st TD of the season. Cardinals are still searching for a consistent running game which may factor in games to come. Prediction: Cardinals

Washington Redskins (1-2) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-2)

Redskins come in off a loss to the Bengals last week at home. Rookie QB Robert Griffin III completed 21 of 34 for 221 yds & 1 TD & rookie RB Alfred Morris rushed for 78 yds on 17 carries & 1 TD. This team lost 2 key players on their defense which has been showing the last 2 weeks, but will need to find a way to win without them. Buccaneers come in off a loss to the Cowboys in Dallas last week. QB Josh Freeman had a disappointing game completing just 10 of 28 for 110 yds, 1 TD & 1 INT. Their defense has kept games close but failed to keep their opponents from scoring the winning points. This will be a tough game that could go either way. Prediction: Buccaneers

New Orleans Saints (0-3) vs Green Bay Packers (1-2)

Saints come in off a surprising loss last week to the Chiefs at home. QB Drew Brees completed 20 of 36 for 240 yds, 3 TDs & 1 INT with WR Lance Moore & TE Jimmy Graham each catching 1. The running game was shut down last week & their defense has been subpar. This team has been lost without their head coach and are headed for a long season if they don't find a way to win without his leadership. Packers come in off the most controversial loss of the season last week against the Seahawks in Seattle. QB Aaron Rodgers had a disappointing game failing to complete a single TD but RB Cedric Benson did rush for 1. Minus the controversial calls, the Packers defense played a good game and should be able to get a win this week against the Saints. Prediction: Packers

New York Giants (2-1) vs Philadelphia Eagles (2-1)

Giants come in off a win last week against the Panthers in Carolina. QB Eli Manning completed 27 of 35 for 288 yds & 1 TD with TE Martellus Bennett receiving it. RB Andre Brown had 20 rushes for 113 yds and 2 TDs. Giants have been dealing with major injuries on both sides of the ball. Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Cardinals in Arizona. The offense failed to score a single TD while the defense gave up ridiculous yards. They will need to turn it around fast to stay competitive in their division. Prediction: Giants

Chicago Bears (2-1) vs Dallas Cowboys (2-1)

Bears come in off a win last week against the Rams at home. QB Jay Cutler had a dismal game throwing 0 TDs & 1 INT, though RB Michael Bush did rush for 1 TD. Their defense has been consistent through the first few weeks. Cowboys come in off a win last week against the Buccaneers at home last week. QB Tony Romo failed to complete a single TD while throwing 1 INT. RB DeMarco Murray scored the lone TD of the game. Their defense is the bright spot on the team. Prediction: Bears