Tex's Week 4 Picks

Thursday Night Game

49ers @ Rams (+3) – RAMS: So, last week, I am used my upset pick on the Thursday night game, and it worked out for me. As was evidenced in the pre-season, I picked the Rams to win this division. Now, as of yet, that doesn’t look too good, but this could be the start of their run to make Seattle nervous. I’m picking the Rams at home where they beat all the other NFC West teams a year ago. However, I am not as convinced this should be my upset pick when there is a far better one down the line.

Sunday Early Afternoon Games

Steelers “@” Vikings (+2.5) – STEELERS: WOW!!!! I am going to WASH this out so bad. The Vikings got owned by the Browns and their BACKUP QUARTERBACK!!!! The Steelers, oh the Steelers, how I LOVE to watch you suffer. I am thoroughly enjoying this horrific Steelers team. However, they have lost to some solid opponents that could very well be playoff teams. The Vikings lost to the Browns. Oh, did I mention this game is in London and that no one should care about this matchup out of principal? Seriously, London games are stupid, and they suck for 1 team’s fan base, who get gypped out of a home game. More on that later…

Ravens @ Bills (+3) – RAVENS: The Ravens showed some life last week, albeit on the defensive side of the ball, and I think that should provide some hope for Ravens fans, but watch out for this Bills team. I think they’re a season or 2 away from playoff contention, but boy do they look improved with a new regime and a new QB.

Bengals @ Browns (+4.5) – BENGALS: Vegas obviously got scared away because the Browns actually got a win, but I think the Bengals are going to run roughshod upon the Browns, and the Brian Hoyer Honeymoon will come to a screeching halt.

Colts @ Jaguars (+8.5) – COLTS: Oh, poor Dylan. Your team is so bad. Just, horrendous. Seriously, the only hope is that the owner is trying to play the football equivalent of moneyball. Colts are LOCKED up this week.

Seahawks @ Texans (+2.5) – SEAHAWKS: I am not about to doubt the Seahawks at this point. They have looked remarkable. It is only week 4, but they have dominated early on. That Panthers game just makes Carolina look better than we thought.

Cardinals @ Buccaneers (-2.5) – CARDINALS: There is no way the Bucs are winning with their backup. Especially considering that the Cardinals are better than their 1-2 record would indicate.

Bears @ Lions (-3) – DA BEARS: WHAT?!?!?!?! The Bears are 3-0 and have dominated. The Lions look blah. Why… what? Huh? UPSET

Giants @ Chiefs (-4.5) – CHIEFS: Who honestly thought at the beginning of the season that the Jets are the better team in New York? Come on. Raise your hand. YOU’RE A LIAR!!!! No one thought that, but boy do the Giants suck. It’s all the more entertaining with the stupid faces Eli “Derp” Manning makes and the way Tom “What?” Coughlin responds. Chiefs win and win big.

Sunday Late Afternoon Games

Jets @ Titans (-3.5) – TITANS: This might actually be an entertaining game, certainly it will be more exciting than most thought at the onset of the season. I’m picking the home team, though.

Cowboys @ Chargers (+2) – COWBOYS: This is probably a good line. The Chargers won last meeting despite a great game by Romo, but that was a December game, so it cancels out. I don’t think the Chargers are surprising anyone with their late-game collapses, but they do have a different swagger about them. They probably will get some good wins down the line.

Redskins @ Raiders (+3) – RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREDSKINS: Ha, I got you, didn’t I? Admit it, you thought I was going to pick the Raiders, didn’t you? Ok, the Redskins HAVE to get a win at some point, and beating up on the Raiders might be the way to get a streak going. By the way, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many visiting teams favored in a given week. This is game #8 that favors the visitors. Expect a weird week.

Sunday Night Game

Eagles @ Broncos (-10.5) – BRONCOS: I will not be picking against the Broncos often, and certainly not at home. They look good, but Peyton’s numbers have gone down. Most of that is because backups played a good amount of last week’s game, so look for Manning to have a resurgence against the open gate to the endzone that is the Eagles defense.

Monday Night Game

Dolphins @ Saints (-6.5) – SAINTS: The Dolphin have looked good.  They might give the Saints a run for their money, but the Superdome is insane to try to win in if you aren’t wearing Black and Gold. Who Dat nation will not be disappointed.