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5 NFL teams that must win in Week 4

By Mike Phillips

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Redskins QB Case Keenum (8) throws a pass during the Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins Monday Night Football game September 23, 2019 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Redskins QB Case Keenum (8) throws a pass during the Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins Monday Night Football game September 23, 2019 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 22: Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half of the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills on September 22, 2019, at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 22: Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half of the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills on September 22, 2019, at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Buffalo Bills

Unlike the other teams on this list, Buffalo doesn’t need a victory to salvage its season. The Bills are doing just fine right now, racing to a 3-0 start by taking advantage of an incredibly weak schedule to start the season.

Buffalo was on its way to losing its opener against the Jets, but New York choked the game away and handed it back to the Bills. Wins over the Giants and Bengals have brought the Bills to 3-0 on the season, but many view them as a paper tiger since they haven’t beaten anyone of note.

Buffalo is set to take a step up in weight class this week when they host the New England Patriots. The Pats are also 3-0 and have dominated their opposition, but they are vulnerable in this game due to injuries.

New England has issues along the offensive line, with the unit down two starters, and that could be an issue against Buffalo’s strong defense. Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman also left last week’s contest with injuries, so even if they play they could be banged up.

This provides a tremendous opportunity for the Buffalo Bills to make a statement they are for real by toppling the mighty Patriots at New Era Field. Bills Mafia should be a huge asset in this game, so Buffalo would be well advised to circle the wagons and pick up a huge victory that would put them in sole possession of first place in the AFC East.