NFL Week 4: Trends which will decide each game

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) at Cincinnati Bengals (0-2-1), 1:00 pm

Jaguars: It’s little wonder that Doug Marrone’s team has dropped two straight games after that Week 1 surprise of the visiting Colts. The Jaguars are allowing exactly 28 points per game and the team’s defense has already allowed seven scores through the air. And a less-than-potent pass rush has managed only three sacks in as many games.

Bengals: Joe Burrow continues to impress despite the fact that the team has yet to win a game. He took a beating in Philadelphia via eight sacks and the rookie signal-caller has been dropped 14 times in three contests. But this offense could take advantage of a Jaguars’ team that has allowed a combined 64 points the last two games.

Cleveland Browns (2-1) at Dallas Cowboys (1-2), 1:00 pm

Browns: After being blown out in Week 1 at Baltimore while being limited to six points, the Browns have exploited Cincinnati and Washington the past two weeks for a combined 69 points. Cleveland’s defense has allowed 11 offensive TDs in three games and will be hard pressed to keep the Cowboys’ attack under wraps.

Cowboys: The defense continues to disappoint as the club has allowed 97 points. But end Aldon Smith has been a big surprise and can be considered an early candidate for NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors. The former first-round pick of the 49ers has four sacks –the same number of QB traps the Browns have allowed this year.