NFL Week 4 2019: Picks and predictions for each game

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 27: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks to hand off the ball during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals in action against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals (-3)

Joe Burrow has come so close to winning each of his first three games. This time, the Bengals (0-2-1) get it done against a plucky-but-lackluster Jaguars (1-2) team in the Queen City.

Pick: Cincinnati 23, Jacksonville 21

Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-7.5)

Everyone talks about Tom Brady and the weapons, but the Buccaneers’ (2-1) defense is the real star. Justin Herbert is a good-looking rookie, but the Chargers (1-2) will have a tough time getting going against coordinator Todd Bowles’ myriad blitz schemes.

Pick: Tampa Bay 24, Los Angeles 17

Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans (-3.5)

It’s crunch time for the Vikings (0-3) and Texans (0-3). Loser is completely washed up. Winner retains some hope for getting back into the postseason chase. At this point, give me the better quarterback at home.

Pick: Houston 27, Minnesota 24

New Orleans Saints (-4) at Detroit Lions

This is a must-win for the Saints (1-2). If they lose to the Lions (1-2) here, they may fall two games behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South. Yes, New Orleans could recover for a playoff spot, but home-field advantage prospects would be dimmed.

Pick: New Orleans 32, Detroit 26

Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) at Tennessee Titans

This game won’t be happening until Monday or Tuesday. Tennessee (3-0) couldn’t practice in the facility all week while the Steelers (3-0) are getting in their normal work. Hard to imagine this not benefitting Pittsburgh significantly.

Pick: Pittsburgh 30, Tennessee 19

Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) at Miami Dolphins

Almost want to go with a shocker here. Can’t do it, though. The Seahawks (3-0) are going cross-country to take on a Dolphins (1-2) team with three extra days rest. Still, Russell Wilson is the MVP through three weeks, and Miami’s defense isn’t exactly the ’85 Bears.

Pick: Seattle 38, Miami 28

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