NFL: Week 4 previews and predictions

The Armchair Quarterback’s guide to the NFL: Week 4

Dec 1, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball as Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) and Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield (96) chase in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 4, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) runs the ball against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

This is an interesting match up between two teams that surprised people by starting 2-0 but are now coming off a loss last week. Both teams run the ball well. Both teams have limited QBs that rely on playmakers at WR to make the passing game work. The biggest difference I see is in their run defenses. The Bills are allowing a stingy 83 rushing yards per game and only 3.3 yards per carry while the Texans are giving up 141.7 rushing yards/game and 5.2 yards per carry. That’s why I’m predicting CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson will help Buffalo win the time of possession and ultimately a hard fought road win.

Bills 20
Texans 17

Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts

This game was the runner up for my “Survivor Pool Lock of the Week”. The Titans are struggling right now and having to go on the road to face Andrew Luck and the Colts isn’t a great way to get things turned around. Luck is 4-0 against the Titans in his first two seasons and while Tennessee has been good against the pass thus far, I just don’t see them walking into Indy and knocking off a Colts team that is focused on getting back to .500 after an 0-2 start.

Titans 20
Colts 31

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