NFL Week 4 2018: Picks and predictions

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (-1.5)

Why would anybody take the Texans (0-3) right now? Houston couldn’t beat the Giants in its own building. Andrew Luck hasn’t played well, but the Colts (1-2) have proven a very tough out. It’s not hard to see them winning at home against one of the worst-coached teams in football.

Pick: Indianapolis 30, Houston 23

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (-7)

This is borderline Armageddon for the Patriots (1-2), who would fall three games behind the Dolphins (3-0) in the AFC East with a loss. New England has to find a way to get right at home even without much offense and a slow defense.

Pick: New England 27, Miami 24

New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars (-7.5)

The Jaguars (2-1) will struggle to move the ball in this game, which is why the line is too high. However, the Jets (1-2) are probably turning the ball over a few times due to Sam Darnold going against the league’s best defense.

Pick: Jacksonville 16, New York 12

Philadelphia Eagles (-4) at Tennessee Titans

This could be an ugly one. The Eagles (2-1) are still finding their footing offensively after so many injuries to start the year, while the Titans (2-1) haven’t mustered anything on that side of the ball. Ultimately, the pick is Philadelphia because Carson Wentz is good, and Marcus Mariota isn’t.

Pick: Philadelphia 24, Tennessee 19

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (-3)

Tough game to call. The Bears (2-1) are playing really well defensively, but Mitchell Trubisky is becoming more and more of a problem. As for the Buccaneers (2-1) is this a legitimately good team or is it about to become a pumpkin? Ride the home team.

Pick: Chicago 20, Tampa Bay 16

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