NFL Week 4 picks: Rams respond with win over undefeated Colts

My week 3 picks were a doozy; finishing 7-9 for the week. Notable losses came from the Rams, Ravens and Packers…three teams that very well could be in their conference’s championship game. I did not see the Falcons losing, not to mention getting skunked by…CAROLINA. I gambled a little bit on losses coming from Kansas City, Washington, and San Francisco because of sloppy offensive play thus far. But I will try to rebound for Week 4…

Week 3 picks: 7-9, Cumulative picks: 29-19

Week 4 Matchups & Predictions

(Thursday) Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 PM EST

The Cardinals struggled in a defensive battle against the 49ers last week. The significance though is that Arizona couldn’t pull out a win against a 49ers team quarterback’d by Mac Jones quarterback. The Seahawks have struggled to win in Arizona in the last 2 years but I think their defense is a top 10 unit and will get to Kyler Murray.

Pick: Seahawks win 26-18

Minnesota Vikings @ Pittsburgh Steelers, (Dublin, Ireland) 9:30 AM EST

The Vikings upgraded when they inserted Carson Wentz into the lineup for JJ McCarthy. The Steelers will need to slow down Minnesota’s run game while also finding a way to protect a 41 year old Aaron Rodgers from Brian Flores sending zero blitzes. I just like Mike Tomlin here too much as the underdog.

Pick: Steelers win 20-16

New Orleans Saints @ Buffalo Bills, 1:00 PM EST

My write up for this game simply could just be: Bills win. New Orleans struggled at Seattle. And they will struggle outside of the dome again. New Orleans will be picking top 3 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Book it.

Pick: Bills win 38-10

Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions, 1:00 PM EST

The Cleveland Browns snuck up on me. They played a close game with the Ravens for three quarters. And their defense is actually respectable. Detroit made a statement win at Baltimore with their running game. And they will continue to use that formula moving forward.

Pick: Lions win 30-17

Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots, 1:00 PM EST

Like I said, I didn’t expect that type of performance by Carolina last week. But after a “big” divisional win, I think they get humbled by Vrabel and the Pats.

Pick: Patriots win 23-14

Los Angeles Chargers @ New York Giants, 1:00 PM EST

The Los Angeles Chargers are a top 2 team in the AFC. They are sitting in a strong position with a 3-0 divisional/season record (yes, three divisional games to start the year)! Justin Herbert is climbing the QB hierarchy with impressive pocket presence, ability on the run, and off-platform throws.

Pick: Chargers win 33-7

Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 PM EST

The Eagles are 3-0, but they are a few plays away from being 0-3. Credit to them for making those but there are cracks in the armor for teams to expose. As much as the Bucs have given them trouble in the past,...