Forecaster Frank's Lessons From Week 4
Another mediocre week, posting a record of 8-8. Here is what we learned.
Thursday Night
Jax +7.5 (o/u 46)
My Pick Bengals 27 Jaguars 21
Score Bengals 24 Jaguars 21
It has been a grind so far for Urban Meyer, who saw his Jaguars jump out to a 14-0 lead before the Bengals came back and won on a last-second field goal. At least he found a way to relieve his tension.
Result: WIN
Sunday at 1
Atl +1.5 (o/u 48)
My Pick Falcons 20 Washington 17
Score Washington 34 Falcons 30
The officials had a terrible game as they made several mistakes that nearly gave the Falcons the win. However, ball don't lie, and the Football Team survived to get to 2-2.
Result: LOSS
Buf -16.5 (o/u 47)
My Pick Bills 41 Texans 13
Score Bills 40 Texans 0
It was ugly as I expected, with the Texans were trampled by the Buffalo Stampede as Davis Mills wishes he could have phoned home. Time to trade Deshaun Watson to Miami.
Result: WIN
Det +2.5 (o/u 42)
My Pick Lions 23 Bears 20
Score Bears 24 Lions 14
This week Matt Nagy stayed out of the way and allowed a new play-caller, which helped Justin Fields excel; the Lions meanwhile continued to get in their own way.
Result: LOSS
Dal -4.5 (o/u 50.5)
My Pick Cowboys 38 Panthers 17
Score Cowboys 38 Panthers 28
The Cowboys look like the real deal, as the Panthers played well but could not overcome a poor start, as Sam Darnold had an impressive second half.
Result: WIN
Ind +1.5 (o/u 42.5)
My Pick Colts 17 Dolphins 13
Score Colts 27 Dolphins 17
The Dolphins played a terrible game, as the offensive line struggled, and Jacoby Brissett had trouble getting the ball down the field. It is a giant mess in Miami.
Result: WIN
Min +2 (o/u 51.5)
My Pick Vikings 27 Browns 24
Score Browns 14 Vikings 7
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The Browns' defense is legitimate, as they shut down the Vikings. Kirk Cousins again was unable to win a close game, as the Vikings scored one touchdown in a game that was there for the taking.
Result: LOSS
NO -7.5 (o/u 42)
My Pick Saints 37 Giants 7
Score Giants 27 Saints 20 (OT)
The Saints had this game in their pocket but could not put the Giants away. This has to be a concern with Jameis Winston as the Giants using Saquon Barkley won in overtime.
Result: LOSS
Ten -7.5 (o/u 44.5)
My Pick Titans 34 Jets 10
Score Jets 27 Titans 24 (OT)
The Titans limped in with their receiving core banged up and limped out with a loss as the Jets landed in victory lane.
Result: LOSS
KC -7 (o/u 54.5)
My Pick Chiefs 44 Eagles 20
Score Chiefs 42 Eagles 30
The Chiefs bounced back from two losses and won as Patrick Mahomes was strong, but the defense remains a concern as the Eagles scored 30 points.
Result: WIN
Sunday Late Games
Rams -4.5 (o/u 54.5)
My Pick Rams 33 Cardinals 20
Score Cardinals 37 Rams 20
The Rams suffered a letdown as the Cardinals went into SoFi Stadium and came away with a statement victory.
Result: LOSS
Sea +3 (o/u 52)
My Pick Seahawks 31 49ers 27
Score Seahawks 28 49ers 21
The Seahawks got the win that they needed to get back on track as Russell Wilson had a solid game to get back to 2-2.
Result: WIN
Bal +1 (o/u 44.5)
My Pick Ravens 20 Broncos 16
Score Ravens 23 Broncos 7
The Ravens flew to victory, as the Broncos suffered their first loss, with Teddy Bridgewater getting knocked out of the game with a concussion.
Result: WIN
GB -7 (o/u 45.5)
My Pick Packers 30 Steelers 10
Score Packers 27 Steelers 17
Ben Roethlisberger's struggles continued as the Packers continued to rise in the NFC North, winning easily.
Result: WIN
Sunday Night
TB -7 (o/u 49.5)
My Pick Buccaneers 37 Patriots 17
Score Buccaneers 19 Patriots 17
Rain fell throughout the night, as Tom Brady seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the moment. However, he made the plays in the end as the Buccaneers got the win in Foxboro.
Result: LOSS
Monday Night
LV +3.5 (o/u 52.5)
My Pick Raiders 27 Chargers 24
Score Chargers 28 Raiders 14
The Chargers may have found a quarterback as Justin Herbert was impressive as the Chargers overcame the crowd and the Raiders to win on Monday Night Football.
Result: LOSS