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NFL Week 4: 5 best games on Sunday

By Matt Verderame

Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) intercepts a pass during the second half against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) intercepts a pass during the second half against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers

This is, by far, the best game of the week. While the Patriots are clearly the best team in the AFC, these two along with the Denver Broncos have a real claim of being the biggest challenger. Kansas City and Pittsburgh are both 2-1, and have some significant injuries coming into the game.

The Steelers might be without inside linebacker Ryan Shazier and guard Ramon Foster, while the Chiefs are certainly without Justin Houston and likely will not have Jamaal Charles. Still both squads have enough talent to get by and then some, making this Sunday night contest must-see television.

This game likely comes down to who can execute better in the red zone. Both teams should move the ball well, with Pittsburgh’s offense being tremendous and the Chiefs having dynamic playmakers in Jeremy Maclin and Travis Kelce.

Another facet to watch: who can get pressure on the quarterback? The Chiefs are without Houston and are averaging a measly sack per game. Incredibly, the Steelers have one sack on the entire season, showcasing a major lack of talent in the front seven. This game has major playoff implication.

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