NFL week 4 predictions

Ok Folks, here we go, week 4 in the 2006-2007 NFL season.  This is
Garfield and here are my predictions for the upcoming week.

(the bolded teams are playing at home)

IND vs NYJ  -  Colts are favored by 8

The Colts are a tricky team, one week the defense allows a bunch of points, the
next week the offense cannot score enough to cover the points but I believe that
this week, it all clicks.  The defense will go on lock down and the offense
will be unstoppable.  Peyton will throw for three.

I say Colts over the Jets all the way.

score:  IND 30 - NYJ 19

SD vs BAL  -  Chargers are favored by 2.5

I expect this one to be a very tight affair.  Baltimore has always been a
defensive minded team and after that close shave last week will be looking to
shut down the Chargers.  The only problem though is that high charged,
electric bolt charger offense.  I am going to go with the Ravens for a few
reasons; the defense, Baltimore is home, the Chargers will be rusty for one
quarter after the week off, and I Baltimore is closer to home anyways.

score:  BAL 20 - SD 17

BUF vs MINN  -  Buffalo is favored by 1

I have been pulling for every other team than the Vikings every week for the
last three weeks, will that change this week?  I think not!

Da Bills...sorry Bears fans...Tha Bills!  All the way.

score:  BUF 23 - MINN 15

DAL vs TENN  -  Dallas is favored by 7.5

This one is a little tricky since Dallas is not the greatest road team.  I
suspect that the Titans have a bit of pride and will make a game out of this. 
I will still pick Dallas to win but not by that margin.

W/O spread Dallas

W/Spread Titans

score:  DAL 27 - TENN 20

KC vs SF  -  Chiefs  favored by 7

I am not a big fan of the Chiefs so I am going to call for the upset in this
one...SF all the way...oh wait, I forgot that I am not supposed to make
emotional decisions when picking the winners of these games...OK, KC to win but
not by a TD.

score:  KC 22 - SF 19

CAR vs NO  - Carolina favored by 7.5

The Saints are just not getting any respect and they haven't from me for the
last three weeks, but I will give it to them this week.  That Saints team
is for real, plus they are a lot of fun to watch play.  I say New Orleans
all the way!

Prediction:  NO 27 - CAR 24

ATL vs ARZ  - Atlanta favored by 7

Pride is a great motivator and after that embarrassment at the hands of the
Saints Monday night look for the Falcons to try to storm back.  The problem
though, is that with only 6 plays in their play book they will have to come up
with something special to beat that tough Arizona defense by 7.  The only
reason I would think they should win is that Warner may try a little too hard to
keep the starting job and throw a few INTs.

W/O Spread Atlanta

W/Spread Arizona

score:  ATL 19 - ARZ 13

MIA vs HOU  -  Dolphins favored by 4

Miami was supposed to contend for a playoff spot this year so the logical choice
would be to pick them...so I am.  Miami all the way.

score:  MIA 17 - HOU 14

STL vs DET  -  RAMS are favored by 6.5

Facing St. Louis at home is the worst possible place for the Lions to be looking
for their first win.  The Lions have looked inept this entire season and
there is no reason to believe that the noise that they will have to contend with
will not make bursting out of mediocrity an easy task.  Look for the Lions
not to roar but rather whimper as they sulk their way out of that stadium
whipped.

score:  STL 33 - DET 17

CIN vs NE  -  Bengals favored by 6

Brady or no Brady the PATS are in trouble.  The defense can only play so
many minutes and the offense can only do so much without a wide receiver and a
front line.  I look for the big cats to exploit every weakness and run up
the score in this one.

score:  CIN 40 - 28

JCK vs WAS  -  Jags favored by 2.5

This is going to be the toughest battle of the week  Washington looked good
in their last game but Jacksonville looked even better despite losing. 
With this pick you may as well flip a coin...ok here goes, heads the JAGS, tails
the Redskins...ok, heads, the JAGS.

score:  JAGS 23 - WAS 20

CLE vs OAK  -  Cleveland favored by 1.5

Somebody has got to win a game finally, but then again, it could end in a tie. 
NAH!  This game is almost as bad as the last one so I am going to pick the
RAIDERS.  Why?  Because I always pick the RAIDERS when I cannot make
up my mind.  GO Raiders!  And if you lose, Go away!

score:  OAK 21 - CLE 17

CHI vs SEA  -  Bears favored by 2.5

Wow, the Bears are favored, that's a bit stunning.  SA being out probably
has a lot to do with that but the Seahawks still have that core of receivers. 
I have to pick the Bears also though.  They have scored more points than
Seattle, they have allowed less points than Seattle, they are at home, and they
are healthier than Seattle.

score:  CHI 26 - SEA 23

PHI vs GB  -  Eagles are favored by 10.5

These odds are way off.  It's Monday night, nobody shines brighter, nobody
performs better on a Monday night than Favre.  He lives for the Monday
night spotlight.  The Eagles will win, but this one will come down to
whether or not Favre can pull of one more Monday night 4th quarter come from
behind victory.

score:  PHI 27 - GB 24

And so that's it folks.  The stats so far for this season are 34 wins vs
11 losses (7 of those losses in week 1).  Enjoy the games.