Best NFL games of Week 4: Ravens, Steelers meet in AFC North grudge match

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks stays inbounds as he makes a catch to haul in the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter on a pass from quarterback Tom Brady during a game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sept. 24, 2017. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 24: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes against the Washington Redskins on September 24, 2017, at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. The Washington Redskins defeated the Oakland Raiders, 27-10. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos

The fact that this game isn’t on Sunday or Monday night is a disgrace. This AFC West matchup is going to make for the best game of the week. We’ve got two teams neck and neck in the division, fighting to stay right behind the Chiefs in the standings. This is the most competitive division in all of football right now and the road to the playoffs is going to be a tricky one, which is why a win Sunday is crucial for both parties.

Much like the Ravens and Steelers, both the Raiders and Broncos come off tough losses on the road. The best way to cure their sorrows is a win against their division rivals and that’s the opportunity they’ll have on Sunday afternoon.

I’m excited to see how Derek Carr and the Raiders offense matchup against the Broncos defense. Can the offensive line keep Carr clean in the pocket against Von Miller and the pass rush? I’m also looking to see how Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper match up against the best secondary group in the NFL. They were nowhere to be found against the Redskins.

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This is going to be a close game all throughout. It will ultimately get decided by the play of the quarterbacks. Whoever plays mistake free is going to come away with the win. It’s going to be a tougher task for Carr as he comes up against arguably the best defense in the NFL. The Broncos are virtually impossible to beat at home and I’ll take them in a close one on Sunday.