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Well another bad week for me in the Westgate SuperContest ... but did hit a few Wagers on Sunday ... as I said before, it's much easier to make a few bucks
on Game Day ....

Would like to note my small wager on the LA Rams last week, and Thanks to my buddy who told me about all the action he was getting on TB, but the line was heading south.

Post what you like ... what stands out ... Leans, etc...


As Always ... I'll start off with What we learned last week in the NFL

First off we Learned that Desperate Teams will do whatever they can NOT to be the Worst team in the NFL... ala, Buffalo,Colts, Redskins and Miami
Not so much for the Saints, Bears and Jags

We Learned that Some teams that travel cross country come up Flat ... well maybe not some teams, but One team, the Cardinals ....

We also Learned that it doesn't really matter who the QB is for the New England Patriots, they just can't be beat !
Question this week is Who will start ??

We Learned that if you throw 6 ... count em ... SIX INT's ... you just can't win the game. Thank you NY J E T S
Man was that a Bad game .... I can't even remember how many times the Jets were driving down the field, just so Fritz could throw a pick. :hammerit

We Learned that you can bring in a wide receiver to QB the team.
But remember, Terrelle Pryor was a QB in college and a pretty good one ... just not a NFL QB..
note that Pryor had 144 yards receiving as well...

We Learned that the Green Bay packers are Not Dead ( I thought they were flat the first 2 weeks ) But they did still Blow a 31-10 half time lead
and blown Cover ( depending on when you bet )

We also learned that the Viking are for Real ... They went into Carolina and out played the panthers from both sides of the ball
Green Bay better watch Out !

We Learned that the Chargers are just not as good when they have Allen, Gates and Woodhead out there... and until one or two of them come back... I will either pass or go against them.

Ok so let's get to Thursday Night's game ...

The Bengals opened up as 7 point favorites and it has moved to 7.5 at almost all Books
The Total opened at 44.5 and it's about the same or at 45

Cincinnati hasn't looked good in any of their games IMO ... even when they beat the NYJ by a point, the Jets out played them.
Andy Dalton has not looked good under Center ... and I will give him a small break last week because he faced the Great Denver Defense ..
and the Broncos QB Trevor Siemian came to life throwing for 4 TD's and 132 QB rating.
But I also think A.J. Green isn't 100% as well ... guy has looked off

Well maybe what the Bengals need is to face a team like the Miami Dolphins .. who had trouble putting the Cleveland Browns away last week.
I did like what tannehill did last week, but he still makes a lot of mistakes.
the question now is how healthy is Jarvis Landry ?? who had 120 yards on 7 catches.
The question on Defense for Miami is with Koa Misi ruled out with a neck injury and OLB Jelani Jenkins doubtful... can the Bengals get a running game going ?

I have a feeling that they will find a running game against Miami. I also believe that A.J will get his ... and at 1-2 for Cincy ... their backs are against the wall

I'll go with Cincinnati -7 -120

Will be back to go through some of the other games this week, along with injury reports and some Capper picks and any good articles if I find them

BOL !
 

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Ive been a fins fan for a while. and watch almost every game. I had a pretty good read on last game... fins -10 and I was shocked. Right now, they dont deserve to be a favorite to any team face)(*^%... but thats besides the point.... Cinci has not been impressive either. I was wondering whats the update on Shawn williams? I think Miami Will actually have a decent game tomorrow. I don't think they could play much worse than last week against the browns. azzkick(&^... waiting on a few injury updates, but I am leaning towards the fins as of now. Great thread BTW, someone respectable last week posted the packers as a play in the thread. So, I used them in my teaser which cashed. Thanks to whoever that was!!!! Thats what makes a forum, a forum. Sharing knowledge and helping others. Good luck everyone!
 
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This is the Injury update that I have from SportsOptions

Miami Dolphins Injuries
Updated Pos Player Injury Status GP Rec Yds/Gm Yds/Catch TD
09/26 WR Jarvis Landry shoulder Probable 3 8.0 104.7 13.1 1
3:00pm is probable Thursday vs Cincinnati.
Players listed as "?"
09/25 LB Spencer Paysinger neck "?"
10:14am missed last game, is "?" Thursday vs Cincinnati.
Players listed as Doubtful
09/28 LB Jelani Jenkins thigh Doubtful
1:14pm injured last game, is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs Cincinnati.
09/28 C Anthony Steen ankle Doubtful
1:01pm is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs Cincinnati.
Players listed as OUT
09/28 LB Koa Misi neck OUT
1:12pm is downgraded to OUT Thursday vs Cincinnati.
09/28 OL Mike Pouncey hip OUT
1:12pm is downgraded to OUT Thursday vs Cincinnati.
09/27 RB Arian Foster groin OUT
9:19pm missed last game, is downgraded to OUT Thursday vs Cincinnati.
09/26 TE Jordan Cameron concussion OUT
3:41pm left last game, is downgraded to OUT Thursday vs Cincinnati.
09/13 DT Earl Mitchell calf OUT
2:15pm IR.
Cincinnati Bengals Injuries
Updated Pos Player Injury Status
Players listed as Probable
09/25 LB Vontaze Burfict suspension served Probable
10:04am is probable Thursday vs Miami.
Players listed as "?"
09/26 S Derron Smith chest "?"
2:38pm injured last game, is "?" Thursday vs Miami.
09/25 CB Adam Jones leg "?"
1:17pm injured last game, is "?" Thursday vs Miami.
09/25 S Shawn Williams knee "?"
1:12pm injured last game, is "?" Thursday vs Miami.
Players listed as Doubtful
09/28 CB Dre Kirkpatrick calf Doubtful
12:39pm injured last game, is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs Miami.
09/28 TE Tyler Eifert ankle Doubtful
12:39pm missed last game, is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs Miami.
 

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ugh if jarvis is out.. then it will be pretty ugly for the fins! I will wait until tomorrow on the status of Shawn Williams. Thanks BAS!
 

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The Vikings are for real but remember Sam Bradford is the QB. I have a funny feeling he is due for a choke job!
 

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I'm with you on the Bengals -7. Miami looks like they play in slow motion to me this year. I don't like laying the points but I think Cincy knows they need to step up and win big here.
 

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BAS...........great info............maybe S.D.'s defense will hold a 4th qtr lead this week...........looking (hoping) someone will show up..........
BAS..........turn around week for your pick in the contest.............BOL with your action plays and contest.............indy
 

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Carolina Pass defense vs ATL pass game...think the Panthers get right this week after taking the Falcons too light in week 17 LY
 

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Dolphins are awful buts them or no play for me. Cin is definitely the more talented team. Miami is in a tough spot coming off an ot win and on a short week. It's possible the win was demoralizing given it was their home opened agains the worst team in the nfl on their 3rd string qb and without their starting oc and k and it still took ot and 3 missed fgs.

Jarvis Landry wI'll play and would be surprised if he doesn't look 100%. Bigger concern is Brandon Albert not practicing. Down to the 3rd oc. Mia dline has an advantage. Mia has 9 sacks while cin has given up 12 and the weak side of their line is where Suh and Wake lineup. Coming off the Achilles Wake doesn't close like ge used to but still very effective. Mia DC was also coaching cin ly and should know this team very well.
 
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Elvis Dumervil will make his season debut Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, confirming what his Baltimore Ravens teammate Terrell Suggs said Wednesday.


"I'm excited to get in front of our fans," Dumervil told reporters Thursday.


The veteran pass rusher underwent foot surgery this offseason after Dumervil had an increased workload following Suggs' season-ending Achilles tear last season. Prior to Suggs' injury, the dynamic duo combined for 29 sacks in 2014 alone.


Here are the other injuries we've been monitoring Thursday:



1. New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said wide receiver Eric Decker has not undergone an MRI and did not participate in practice Thursday. Bowles said the wideout is still receiving treatment on his shoulder.


2. Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (right thumb sprain) did not practice Thursday after he was limited Wednesday. Coach John Fox stressed that Cutler did not suffer a setback in his rehab, and the off day was part of the healing process. Look for Brian Hoyer to start again this weekend.


3. Buffalo Bills receivers Greg Salas (groin) and Sammy Watkins (foot), tackle Cyrus Kouandjio (ankle), safety Jonathan Meeks (foot), and center Patrick Lewis all were non-participants in Thursday's practice. Rex Ryan told reporters that there's a strong possibility Watkins doesn't practice Friday, but he's hopeful the receiver could play this weekend.


4. New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (thumb) was limited in practice. Defensive end Olivier Vernon (wrist) practiced in full.


5. Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas (elbow) is a game-time decision Sunday against the Colts. It appears defensive end Jared Odrick (triceps) will be sidelined for Week 4.


6. Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (illness) did not practice Thursday. Head coach Jay Gruden said he is not concerned about Norman's "flu bug"
Receiver DeSean Jackson (knee/ankle) was limited in practice, but Gruden said he will be "ready to go" on Sunday barring a setback.


7. Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson was limited in practice with a quad injury
 
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Ok so let's get to Thursday Night's game ...

The Bengals opened up as 7 point favorites and it has moved to 7.5 at almost all Books
The Total opened at 44.5 and it's about the same or at 45

Cincinnati hasn't looked good in any of their games IMO ... even when they beat the NYJ by a point, the Jets out played them.
Andy Dalton has not looked good under Center ... and I will give him a small break last week because he faced the Great Denver Defense ..
and the Broncos QB Trevor Siemian came to life throwing for 4 TD's and 132 QB rating.
But I also think A.J. Green isn't 100% as well ... guy has looked off

Well maybe what the Bengals need is to face a team like the Miami Dolphins .. who had trouble putting the Cleveland Browns away last week.
I did like what tannehill did last week, but he still makes a lot of mistakes.
the question now is how healthy is Jarvis Landry ?? who had 120 yards on 7 catches.
The question on Defense for Miami is with Koa Misi ruled out with a neck injury and OLB Jelani Jenkins doubtful... can the Bengals get a running game going ?

I have a feeling that they will find a running game against Miami. I also believe that A.J will get his ... and at 1-2 for Cincy ... their backs are against the wall

I'll go with Cincinnati -7 -120

Will be back to go through some of the other games this week, along with injury reports and some Capper picks and any good articles if I find them

BOL !

Well the game went almost the way I thought ... and I'll take the Win with a Big Smile
 
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Let's talk about the early game on Sunday ... Early because it is being played in LONDON ( 9:30 AM Start ) on the east coast ... or for you guys out on the West coast 6:30AM :)

This will be the Jacksonville Jags 4th time playing in London, where they are 1-2 winning last years match up vs. the Buffalo Bills 34-31
that after blowing a 27-3 lead at half time.

The Colts on the other hand are making their first trip across the Ocean ...

I think the Colts are the better team out of the two. and Luck finally made good on a come back win vs. the Chargers last week.
But I'm still waiting on the Improved Jags to show up this season and I really believe this is the game they Do.

Last season the Jags blew out the Colts at Home 51-16, yes it was a Home game ... but for the past few years London has become the Jags other Home IMO.
Plus they have come close 2 out of their first 3 games. and they kind of woke up last week against the Ravens

I see this game being either a SU win for the Jags, or a Heart breaking 1 point loss
So I will gladly take 2.5 points on the Jags

I Lean Over as well.

BOL !
 
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Sammy Watkins will miss his second straight game this weekend. Could he be out indefinitely?


The team announced their star receiver will not play against the New England Patriots on Sunday and coach Rex Ryan told reporters there's "major concern" with his foot injury going forward. The Bills wideout has been dealing with foot pain stemming from offseason surgery and has just six catches for 63 yards this season.


The Bills also announced receiver Greg Salas (groin) and offensive linemen Cyrus Kouandjio (ankle) and Patrick Lewis (knee) are out for Sunday's tilt with the Patriots. Tackle Cordy Glenn (ankle), however, was back on the practice field for the third straight day.


Here are other injury notes we're monitoring Friday:

1. As expected, Colts coach Chuck Pagano ruled out receiver Donte Moncrief (shoulder), offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison (illness) and defensive back Darius Butler (hamstring) for their game against the Jaguars.
The team also announced receiver Phillip Dorsett (ankle) is questionable for the London game.


2. The Jaguars announced linebacker Dan Skuta (hip) and tight end Julius Thomas (elbow) are officially questionable for Sunday.


3. Texans backup running back Jonathan Grimes suffered a cracked fibula against the New England Patriots and will be sidelined for about a month, the Houston Chronicle reported.



4. Jets coach Todd Bowles said Eric Decker has a partial tear in his rotator cuff and is out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Bowles said the receiver is "week-to-week" with the injury.
While offensive lineman Ryan Clady is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, Bowles said the tackle will play Sunday.


5. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett told reporters receiver Dez Bryant (knee) won't practice Friday, but has not been ruled out of Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Garrett also said if tackle Tyron Smith (back) practices Friday, it will be on a limited basis. The Cowboys coach also said cornerback Orlando Scandrick (hamstring) is "making progress."


6. Lions receiver Marvin Jones (hamstring) returned to practice Friday after being limited Thursday, the Detroit Free Press reported. Linebacker DeAndre Levy (quad) and pass rusher Ezekiel Ansah (ankle) remained out.


7. Browns cornerback Joe Haden (groin), who was limited in practice Friday, is officially listed as questionable, the team announced.


8. The Titans ruled safety Da'Norris Searcy (ankle) and cornerback Cody Riggs (hamstring) out for Sunday. Tight end Delanie Walker (hamstring) is officially questionable and is a game-time decision.
Receiver Kendall Wright, who finally made his return to the practice field from a hamstring injury this week, had a good week, coach Mike Mularkey said.


9. The Panthers have ruled tackle Michael Oher (concussion) out for Sunday.


10. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's divisional tilt versus the Lions. Running back Jeremy Langford (ankle) is also doubtful. Receiver Alshon Jeffery (knee), who was limited in Friday's practice, is questionable. Offensive lineman Josh Sitton (shoulder) and cornerback Tracy Porter (knee) are also questionable.


11. The Redskins will be without cornerback Bashaud Breeland (ankle), guard Shawn Lauvao (ankle), defensive back Dashaun Phillips (hamstring) and wide receiver Josh Doctson (Achilles) against the Browns. Linebacker Trent Murphy (Achilles) and defensive end Kendall Reyes (groin) are questionable to play.


12. Andy Reid announced Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (knee) is questionable for their game against the Steelers. Reid also said tackle Jah Reid (knee, ankle) and running back Charcandrick West (ankle) are out for the game. Linebacker Tamba Hali (knee, hand) and defensive back Phillip Gaines (knee) are also questionable, Reid said.


13. The Steelers officially ruled out linebacker Ryan Shazier (knee), receiver Eli Rogers (toe) and safety Robert Golden (hamstring) for the Chiefs game.


14. Falcons linebackers De'Vondre Campbell (ankle) and Paul Worrilow (groin) have been ruled out for their game against the Panthers.


15. The Chargers announced defensive end Joey Bosa (hamstring), safety Jahleel Addae (clavicle) and cornerback Brandon Flowers (concussion) are out for their game against the Saints. Tackle King Dunlap (illness) and tight end Antonio Gates (hamstring) are doubtful. Offensive lineman Orlando Franklin (back) is questionable.
 
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[h=1]NFL Week 4 Cheat Sheet: Peter Schrager's picks for all 15 games[/h]
[h=2]The Patriots just keep getting harder to pick against[/h]
Week 3 gave us the Patriots and a third-string rookie quarterback winning by 27 points when they were home underdogs. It saw the Broncos go into Cincinnati and blow out the defending AFC North champions in their building. Sam Bradford, Matt Asiata, and the Vikings offense came storming into Carolina and knocked off the defending conference champions. Teams led by Carson Wentz and Trevor Siemian are undefeated. Let’s try to tackle Week 4.

Week 3 record: 23-9

2016 record: 30-18 Photo: Steve DelVecchio / Larry Brown Sports / Yardbarker

[h=2]Cheat Sheet trivia question of the week[/h]
Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder leads the team in sacks with four and wears No. 61. Only one player in NFL history wore 61 and made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who is it?



[h=2]Thursday night: Dolphins at Bengals[/h]
This is all about the return of ‘Tez. The Bengals get their heart and soul back on the field Thursday night with Vontaze Burfict returning from his three-game suspension. They need him. This isn’t the Cincinnati defense we’ve been used to, and with Sunday’s loss to Denver, there’s actual concern with the Bengals starting a season 1-2 for the first time since 2011. Adam Jones is ready. Sunday, he told reporters, "Can't wait till 55 gets here, and I don't give a (expletive) who don't like it, either. I'm calling him right now when I walk out of here." They’ll win. ’Tez will bring it.

The pick: Bengals 23, Dolphins 17 Photo: AP



[h=2]Sunday: Colts at Jaguars (London)[/h]
For what feels like the 33rd year in a row, the Jaguars were the team everyone wanted to crown as their “surprise” sleeper team of the preseason. Sure enough, they’ve slept through September for the fourth straight year. The Jags are now 0-3 for the third time in four years, and the losses have been of three different varieties. Now, they trek to London in “must-win” mode. I look at Blake Bortles and the young Jaguars and have to think there’s too much urgency in this one not to find a way against Andrew Luck and the Colts. Crazy stat of the week? Bortles has three career first-quarter touchdown passes. THREE!

The pick: Jaguars 31, Colts 27



[h=2]Sunday: Panthers at Falcons[/h]
Did the Broncos crack the code on how to beat the Panthers? Cam Newton was sacked eight times by the Vikings on Sunday and is on pace to be sacked 64 times this season. That’d be the fourth-most in NFL history for a single season. Atlanta’s defense hasn’t exactly been stout, but Matt Ryan does lead the league in passing after three weeks. We’re waiting for Carolina to “get right.” But I don’t see it happening Sunday.

The pick: Falcons 30, Panthers 24



[h=2]Sunday: Raiders at Ravens[/h]
Has there ever been a 3-0 team discussed less than the Baltimore Ravens? Yeah, their opponents have combined for just one win through three games. And sure, they just snuck by Jacksonville and Cleveland. But so what? 3-0 is 3-0, and that M&T Bank scene is a tough one for any visitor. Especially a squad as young as Oakland’s.

The pick: Ravens 26, Raiders 21 Photo: Jim McIsaac



[h=2]Sunday: Titans at Texans[/h]
The J.J. Watt injury is a horrible one, for certain. There’s no way to replace a Defensive Player of the Year, and the Texans won’t. That said, this was a defense that spent its entire training camp without Watt and has seen vast improvement in the play and impact of Jadeveon Clowney. Don’t write off the Texans just yet. They’re still playing in the AFC South — Watt or not. They’ll win Sunday.

The pick: Texans 27, Titans 19 Photo: Half Length/Tom Szczerbowski



[h=2]Sunday: Bills at Patriots[/h]
Rex Ryan is 1-9 against Bill Belichick and the Patriots since 2011, and New England is one win away from going 4-0 without Tom Brady. The key here will be how Josh McDaniels creates a new offensive game plan to suit his quarterback. I think it’ll be Jimmy Garoppolo, but don’t be shocked if there are some tricks up McDaniels’ sleeve. He’s dialed up all the right numbers this season thus far. Can’t pick against New England at home.

The pick: Patriots 24, Bills 17 Photo: Vincent Frank / Sportsnaut / Yardbarker



[h=2]Sunday: Seahawks at Jets[/h]
Seattle’s travelling across the country, playing at 10 a.m. local time, and likely will be going to battle with a quarterback who's seriously hampered by knee and ankle injuries. I like the Jets. I know Ryan Fitzpatrick threw six interceptions last week in Kansas City (he may have just thrown another one as you’re reading this), but I can’t ignore that Jets defensive line versus Seattle’s offensive line.

The pick: Jets 20, Seahawks 16 Photo: Jason Rowan / Sportress of Blogitude / Yardbarker



[h=2]Sunday: Browns at Redskins[/h]
Before the season started, I circled this one as the RG3 Bowl and thought it had the makings of the biggest revenge game on the schedule. Well, it’s not that. And I don’t think Washington lets Cleveland stick around long in this one. The Browns haven’t won in D.C. since 1988. Having lost their first two in their home park, I don’t see it happening again to Kirk Cousins, Jay Gruden and the Redskins in Week 4.

The pick: Redskins 33, Browns 22



[h=2]Sunday: Lions at Bears[/h]
Matt Stafford may be the most underappreciated player in the NFL. He’s playing behind the youngest Lions offensive line since 1979, he’s without Calvin Johnson, and he’s off to another torrid start. I saw a lot in Detroit last week. Down 31-3, they clawed all the way back and gave the Packers a game. It was a loss, but it was a building block for a road win in Chicago on Sunday.

The pick: Lions 27, Bears 20 Photo: Duane Burleson



[h=2]Sunday: Broncos at Buccaneers[/h]
The NFL is funny. You think things will go one way and they go an entirely different direction. That’s my feel on this one. Must-win game for Tampa Bay with Carolina on the schedule for Week 5 and a cross-country trip to San Francisco in Week 6. Tampa Bay needs to get a few scores early and hold on. Why? In the fourth quarter this season, Trevor Siemian has a passer rating of 146.9 (best in NFL) and the Broncos have outscored their opponents by 32 points (best in NFL). Redemption game for Roberto Aguayo. A game-winner. He’s been bad so far. Real bad.

The pick: Buccaneers 20, Broncos 17 (OT)



[h=2]Sunday: Rams at Cardinals[/h]
I’ll be on the sideline in Arizona for FOX Sports this weekend and am curious to see just which Cardinals team will show up. The one that blew out the Buccaneers in Week 2? Or the squad that got blasted by Buffalo in Week 3? I’d rely on Larry Fitzgerald. Over the course of his Hall of Fame-worthy career, Larry Fitz has 153 receptions and 16 TDs against the Rams, the most in both categories against any team. The Cards get back on track at home.

The pick: Cardinals 30, Rams 20 Photo: Jeff Curry



[h=2]Sunday: Saints at Chargers[/h]
It sounds awfully bizarre, but this is Drew Brees’ first game in San Diego since he left the team for New Orleans in 2006. The last time the Saints played in San Diego, Aaron Brooks was the quarterback … and Brees (suiting up for the ‘Bolts) was the other. The Chargers have been bit by injuries. Too many to list. But that Saints defense is just putrid right now. Phil Rivers should have a field day.

The pick: Chargers 34, Saints 30 Photo: Wesley Hitt



[h=2]Sunday: Cowboys at 49ers[/h]
Fun nugget I read this week in the millions of Vin Scully articles on the Internet. His last football game for CBS was the 1981 NFC Championship game, and he was on the call for “The Catch.” Amazing. I don’t see this one having quite the same stakes, and I actually like the 49ers to get the best of the banged-up Cowboys in that FOX doubleheader late window. Carlos Hyde wins the battle of great Ohio State running backs over Zeke Elliott.

The pick: 49ers 16, Cowboys 13 Photo: Ezra Shaw



[h=2]Sunday night: Chiefs at Steelers[/h]
This is the only game of the weekend between two 2015 playoff teams, and I like Pittsburgh to get back on track at home. The fun wrinkle here is Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley going up against the team that fired him as its head coach during the 2011 season. Add in the running back coming back into the lineup, and it’s got Steelers all over it.

The pick: Steelers 30, Chiefs 20



[h=2]Monday night: Giants at Vikings[/h]
In the Vikings’ past six games, they’ve faced Aaron Rodgers twice, Eli Manning, Russell Wilson, Cam Newton and Marcus Mariota. They’ve handled each and every one of them. This Minnesota defense is playing at a 2015 Denver Broncos level and will be a nightmare to play in the new stadium. Especially at night. Sam Bradford finds a way.

The pick: Vikings 24, Giants 16
 
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[h=1]Swami Says: Chris Berman's Week 4 NFL picks[/h]
Chris Berman is taking his Swami Says NFL picks segment seen on SportsCenter to ESPN Chalk. Each week during the NFL regular season, he'll give his favorite picks against the spread here with a little further analysis.
Season record:14-3 ATS (last week: 4-1)

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Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars have made the trip to England before, but if they don't win this time, will they leave the team over in London? I'm predicting they'll come back to a heroes' welcome in the pool in Jacksonville. If not now, when does this team win? A divisional game against a banged-up Colts defense should do the trick: Jaguars by 3.
Score: Jaguars 23, Colts 20

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Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
Chicago's current favorite team (the Cubs) has won more than 100 games this season. Can't the Bears win one? Chicago is 1-8 at home since the start of last season, including a woeful 1-7-1 against the number. If they're going to go 4-12 this season, doesn't this have to be one of the four? This is a gut feeling, but I think they'll get a win in a home divisional game against a Detroit team that's sputtering a bit right now.
Score: Bears 24, Lions 23

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Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Houston -- hello? The Texans have had 10 days to figure out what happened in that 27-0 dud in New England, as well as plan life without J.J. Watt. If this team is going to win the AFC South, it has to win games like this. Texans get it done at home.
Score: Texans 24, Titans 17

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Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
The only game Carolina lost in the 2015 regular season was right here in Week 16. Atlanta looked awfully good on offense on Monday Night Football and will be riding that high, but the Falcons face a much stiffer defensive test here. Carolina will be fine in the long run, but they've been understandably jostled with everything that's happened in Charlotte, and I don't think they're back to their old selves just yet. Falcons win this one in an upset.
Score: Falcons 27, Panthers 26

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Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers played on the road the past two weeks against teams that were better than them, in Carolina and Seattle. Dallas just isn't in that same class. Dak Prescott isn't a mirage, but San Francisco has a game it can win here. I saw the 49ers at home in Week 1; they're a different team in Santa Clara. And by the way, has it really been 35 seasons since "The Catch"?
Score: 49ers 28, Cowboys 27
 
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  • Published: Oct. 2, 2016 at 10:44 a.m.
  • Updated: Oct. 2, 2016 at 11:42 a.m.





Jacoby Brissett will make his second career start Sunday when the New England Patriots host the Buffalo Bills
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the rookie will make the start and Julian Edelman will serve as his backup. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is officially inactive for the game.
ESPN first reported the news.
Signs indicated it would be an uphill climb for Garoppolo to play this week while dealing with a shoulder injury. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Sunday morning that Garoppolo needed a shot last week to practice and was limited to about 100 passes per day. The typical game day load is upwards of two passes.
It's not a question of toughness or pain tolerance for Jimmy Garoppolo. The strength just isn't there in his shoulder.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 2, 2016
Brissett is dealing with a thumb injury suffered in last week's win over the Houston Texans. The rookie was listed as questionable after being limited all week. We'll see how much the Patriots allow Brissett to throw Sunday against Rex Ryan's defense. Surgery is a possibility for Brissett's sprained thumb down the road, Rapoport reported.
With Brissett under center, LeGarrette Blount will see plenty of touches. Entering Week 4, Blount leads the NFL in carries (75), rushing yards (298) and tied for most rushing TDs (4). Blount didn't record his 75th carry last season until his seventh game last season.
After two weeks of uncertainty under center, the Patriots will welcome back Tom Brady in Week 5.
 
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[h=1]Injury roundup: Dez Bryant expected to miss 1-2 weeks[/h]
Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant isn’t expected to see the field Sunday, which is no surprise.


NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the receiver is expected to miss one to two weeks. Bryant was diagnosed with a hairline knee fracture, but Rapoport reported that the injury is commonly referred to as a bone bruise, per a source who has seen Bryant’s test results. There is no long-term risk.


Other injury news we are keeping an eye on Sunday:


1. Jacoby Brissett (thumb) will start for the Patriots against the Bills on Sunday. Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is inactive.


2. Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, the NFL's leading receiver, tweaked a hamstring in practice, but is expected to play against the Bears, per Rapoport. Jones is active. Teammate Eric Ebron (ankle) is active and expected to play.


3. Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) is active and good to go, while rookie running back Jordan Howard will make his first start against the Lions, according to Rapoport.


4. In the London game, Colts wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (ankle) is active and expected to play, while Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas (elbow) is inactive. Jaguars linebacker Dan Skuta is inactive and rookie Myles Jack will start in his place.


5. Saints wide receiver Willie Snead, who missed Monday's loss to the Falcons with a toe injury, is expected to play against the Chargers, according to Rapoport. Teammate Kenny Vaccaro (ankle) is also expected to play.


6. Titans tight end Delanie Walker, who missed last weekend's game with a hamstring injury, is expected to return against the Texans, a source tells Rapoport.


7. Ravens linebacker Elvis Dumervil (foot) is expected to play against the Raiders, per Rapoport.


8. Bills tight end Charles Clay (knee) is active and expected to play against the Patriots, per Rapoport.


9. Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (shoulder) is expected to play against the Cardinals, per Rapoport.


10. Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (knee, back) is expected to play while running back C.J. Prosise (wrist) is unlikely to play, per Rapoport.


11. Jaguars left tackle Luke Joeckel (knee) was ruled out for the second half after leaving in the first quarter. Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis suffered a hip injury and is questionable to return.
 
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Let's talk about the early game on Sunday ... Early because it is being played in LONDON ( 9:30 AM Start ) on the east coast ... or for you guys out on the West coast 6:30AM :)

This will be the Jacksonville Jags 4th time playing in London, where they are 1-2 winning last years match up vs. the Buffalo Bills 34-31
that after blowing a 27-3 lead at half time.

The Colts on the other hand are making their first trip across the Ocean ...

I think the Colts are the better team out of the two. and Luck finally made good on a come back win vs. the Chargers last week.
But I'm still waiting on the Improved Jags to show up this season and I really believe this is the game they Do.

Last season the Jags blew out the Colts at Home 51-16, yes it was a Home game ... but for the past few years London has become the Jags other Home IMO.
Plus they have come close 2 out of their first 3 games. and they kind of woke up last week against the Ravens

I see this game being either a SU win for the Jags, or a Heart breaking 1 point loss
So I will gladly take 2.5 points on the Jags


I Lean Over as well.

BOL !

With the Cincy & Jag Win ....2-0 on the week w-thumbs!^
 

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