{"id":367,"date":"2009-08-30T11:57:45","date_gmt":"2009-08-30T15:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.broadstreetbelievers.com\/?p=367"},"modified":"2009-09-04T09:42:13","modified_gmt":"2009-09-04T13:42:13","slug":"brys-week-by-week-nfl-preview-week-four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/broadstreetbelievers.com\/?p=367","title":{"rendered":"Bry’s Week-by-Week NFL Preview: Week Four"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well, we are through three weeks<\/a> and there is one more week with a full slate of games before the byes begin.\u00a0 There have been some surprises good (Green Bay 3-0) and bad (Chicago 0-3), but there is a lot of football left.\u00a0 So, on to Week Four’s action.\u00a0 (Winners in CAPS.)<\/p>\n

On Bye:<\/strong>
\nArizona (1-2)
\nAtlanta (1-2)
\nCarolina (2-1)
\nPhiladelphia (2-1)<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 4:
\n<\/strong>1:00 – Tampa Bay (0-3) at WASHINGTON (2-1)
\nThe Redskins continue to play well early in the season and should be able to handle Tampa Bay this week, at home.\u00a0 Again, I don’t think the Bucs are that bad of a football team, I just think they will lose a lot of games…honestly.<\/p>\n

1:00 – BALTIMORE (2-1) at New England (3-0) *
\nThe Ravens always <\/em>play New England tough.\u00a0 Add to the fact that they are never intimidated and they get after the quarterback, I see this as one of the big upsets in what could be a crazy Week Four.\u00a0 I do believe that the Ravens will go into New England and win the game, ending the ridiculous streak of 20 consecutive regular season games that the Pats have won with Brady as their starter.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Tennessee (2-1) at JACKSONVILLE (1-2) *
\nJacksonville usually plays Tennessee tough, and without Haynesworth in the middle of that D-line, Maurice Jones-Drew (one of the more underrated backs in the league) may have a big day.\u00a0 Don’t forget that Jacksonville’s offensive line was decimated last year by injury.\u00a0 Then again, I have this one going either way.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Oakland (2-1) at HOUSTON (2-1)
\nIf the Texans truly are going to compete, finally, they have <\/em>to win these types of games at home.\u00a0 I think they are ready to take the next step and it starts with Weeks Three and Four.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Cincinnati (0-3) at CLEVELAND (0-3)
\nIn a game I truly can’t wait to watch…oh wait…the Browns will beat the Bengals in Cleveland.\u00a0 Only 4 games in and the Bengals might be done.\u00a0 The Browns, on the other hand, probably have some life, if you look at their remaining schedule (not to foreshadow).<\/p>\n

1:00 – Seattle (2-1) at INDIANAPOLIS (2-1)
\nThe Colts, coming off a loss at Arizona should bounce back in a big way as they host a Seahawks team that they should outclass, especially at home.\u00a0 The Seahawks are coming off a nice win over the Bears, so they might have a bit of a letdown on the road.<\/p>\n

1:00 – New York Giants (2-1) at KANSAS CITY (1-2)
\nAnother big upset, as the Giants go into Kansas City and lose.\u00a0 The homefield advantage in KC is extraordinary and their biggest weakness (pass defense) will not really be tested by this sorry group of Giant receivers.\u00a0 I think Larry Johnson will be able to run the ball on the G-men, and the KC front 7 should be able to contain the Giants running game.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Detroit (0-3) at CHICAGO (0-3)
\nThis Week Four game is exactly what the\u00a0Bears are going to need after three tough games to start the season.\u00a0 They will finally get in the win column at home against the lowly Lions.\u00a0 Detroit has now lost 21 consecutive regular season games.<\/p>\n

4:05 – Buffalo (2-1) at MIAMI (0-3) *
\nIn a rivarly like this, you throw out the records.\u00a0 Which is probably the right thing to do anyway because the Dolphins are better than 0-3 and the Bills might not be as good as 2-1.\u00a0 Either way, I think that the Dolphins will right the ship and beat their hated rivals this week, especially since the Bills are coming off a nice win against New Orleans, so they may not be quite as hungry as the winless Dolphins.\u00a0 This was, however, a real tough game to predict.<\/p>\n

4:05 – New York Jets (0-3) at NEW ORLEANS (1-2)
\nThe Saints, after losing in Buffalo last week, take out all their frustrations on the lowly Jets.\u00a0 They might score 60 points in this game.<\/p>\n

4:15 – St. Louis (0-3) at SAN FRANCISCO (2-1)
\nThis is a game where the Niners of old might slip up and lose it at home, but I have faith in Singletary to win the games the team is supposed to win.\u00a0 And, a home game against St. Louis is definitely one that they are “supposed” to win.<\/p>\n

4:15 – Dallas (3-0) at DENVER (2-1)
\nDallas is coming off back-to-back primetime home wins over excellent teams (Giants and Panthers), which means that a road game against an AFC team in a real tough place to play is just about the perfect setup for a typical Cowboy letdown.\u00a0 The Broncos are good enough to win this game at home, under any circumstances, but with the aforementioned factors working against Big D (and no good coach to override them), Denver will either win a very ugly game or cruise to an easy victory, depending on how well they are playing at the time.\u00a0 Either way, the Broncos win this game.<\/p>\n

8:20 – San Diego (2-1) at PITTSBURGH (3-0)
\nThe Steelers continue to roll in a great primetime tilt.\u00a0 The Steelers defense is good enough to contain San Diego, and the offense should get enough to points to win this one.\u00a0 The Chargers will go into their bye at a relatively disappointing 2-2.<\/p>\n

Monday, October 5:<\/strong>
\n8:30 – Green Bay (3-0) at MINNESOTA (3-0)
\nThe Showdown.\u00a0 Now, I hate Brett Favre; that’s no secret.\u00a0 But, he does always seem to step up in the big moments.\u00a0 And, Green Bay coming to Minnesota on a Monday night will definitely constitute a “big moment.”\u00a0 I think the Vikings win this game–maybe handily.<\/p>\n

To go to Week Five, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 4:<\/strong>
\nNFC EAST:
\n<\/strong>3-1\u00a0\u00a0 Dallas
\n3-1\u00a0\u00a0 Washington
\n2-1\u00a0\u00a0 Philadelphia
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 New York Giants<\/p>\n

NFC NORTH:<\/strong>
\n4-0\u00a0\u00a0 Minnesota
\n3-1\u00a0\u00a0 Green Bay
\n1-3\u00a0\u00a0 Chicago
\n0-4\u00a0\u00a0 Detroit<\/p>\n

NFC\u00a0SOUTH<\/strong>:
\n2-1\u00a0\u00a0 Carolina
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 New Orleans
\n1-2\u00a0\u00a0 Atlanta
\n0-4\u00a0\u00a0 Tampa Bay<\/p>\n

NFC WEST:
\n<\/strong>3-1\u00a0\u00a0 San Francisco
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 Seattle
\n1-2\u00a0\u00a0 Arizona
\n0-4\u00a0\u00a0 St. Louis<\/p>\n

AFC EAST:<\/strong>
\n3-1\u00a0\u00a0 New England
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 Buffalo
\n1-3\u00a0\u00a0 Miami
\n0-4\u00a0\u00a0 N.Y. Jets<\/p>\n

AFC NORTH:<\/strong>
\n4-0\u00a0\u00a0 Pittsburgh
\n3-1\u00a0\u00a0 Baltimore
\n1-3\u00a0\u00a0 Cleveland
\n0-4\u00a0\u00a0 Cincinnati<\/p>\n

AFC SOUTH:<\/strong>
\n3-1\u00a0\u00a0 Houston
\n3-1\u00a0\u00a0 Indianapolis
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 Jacksonville
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 Tennessee<\/p>\n

AFC WEST:<\/strong>
\n3-1\u00a0\u00a0 Denver
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 Kansas City
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 Oakland
\n2-2\u00a0\u00a0 San Diego<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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