SneakerReporter NFL Week 4: Preview And Predictions

SneakerReporter NFL Week 4: Preview And Predictions

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons

The international series kicks off Sunday at 8:30 AM with the Jaguars taken on the Falcons in Wembley stadium. The Jaguars are coming off an upset loss to the Houston Texans last week. As for the Falcons they’re coming off a loss to the Lions.

Trevor Lawrence and company will need to get the fence rolling early has Trevor Lawrence passed for 279 yards one touchdown in one interception in last weeks loss. The Jaguars will really need to limit turnovers as the Falcons secondary will tempt them into a bad passes that could lead to turnovers.

Atlanta’s lost last week had no bright moments in it as the only points that they had came off to field goals quarterback, Desmond Ridder, passed for 201 yards on 38 attempts and rookie running back. Bijan Robinson only ran for 33 yards on 10 carries as the run game was not effective. Look for the Falcons to get the run game going early on Sunday morning and control the time of possession to help in favor of them winning the game.  

Score Prediction: Jaguars 28 – Falcons 24


Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders 

Last week the Eagles went into Tampa Bay and won 25-11 and another game dominated by rushing the ball. The commanders lost in a blowout to the Buffalo Bills, 37-3.

As Jalen Hurts, looks to try to get the air raid going this week in Philadelphia, the rush game will still be super effective. Hurt did have multiple turnovers in. He was accountable for 305 total yards D’Andre Swift continues a career year by rushing for another game over 100 yards.

The Commanders will look to try to stop a hot Philadelphia Eagles team, as there is not much of a bright side from last weeks game.

Score prediction: Eagles 27 – Commanders 13


Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins

Miami’s coming off a game they scored 70 points against the Denver Broncos as for the Bills are coming off a blow out win against the Washington Commanders.

Josh Allen only threw for 218 yards in the win against Washington, he had two total touchdowns in one interception. The Bills defense will have their first real test against a high score in Miami offense.

Miami won over Denver 70-20 last week in a game where Tua Tagovailoa, threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns. Raheem Mostert had three touchdowns, and 82 yards on the ground, and De’Von Achane had 203 yards and two touchdowns.

Score prediction: Bills 34 – Dolphins 38


Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos

A game that ultimately could end in a draw as for the way these two teams season has started. Denver’s blowout lost was a field goal away from allowing the most points of all time. As the Bears were beaten by the Chiefs last week 41-10

Chicago had high hopes in Justin Fields but he hasn’t lived up to the hype this year. He had only 99 yards last week and one touchdown and one interception. Justin Fields will need to trust his team this week as they could get their first win of the season. 

Denver is still trying to find a way to get Sean Payton’s first win as the coach of the Broncos. Last weeks loss was an ugly one as they allowed the most total yards in a game last week a total of 726 yards. The team needs to come together and try to leave Chicago with a win.

Score Prediction: Bears 13 – Broncos 17


Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens 

The Ravens are coming off a tough loss to the Colts by losing in overtime and the Browns are coming off a dominating win against the Titans. 

In what may have been Deshaun Watsons first game back from all the off field drama, he passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns, as the Browns are having to rediscover themselves after losing Nick Chubb for the season. 

Lamar Jackson combined for 303 total yards and ran for two touchdowns and had one fumble that was recovered by the Colts. 

Score Prediction: Browns 21 – Ravens 24


Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers

The Texans are coming off an upset win against the Jaguars last week, Stoud and Tank Dell chemistry is booming right now as those two cannot be stopped, the Steelers are coming off a win against the Raiders in a game that the defense was the star of the game 

C.J. Stroud passed for two touchdowns and 280 yards on 20/30 passing last week, and Tank Dell had 5 receptions for 145 yards and one touchdown as they becoming a dynamic duo. 

The Steelers defense forced three interceptions last week, Kenny Pickett passed for two touchdowns and 235 yards on 16/28 passing last week, they will need him to play another game like last week to leave Houston with a win.

Score Prediction: Texans 24 – Steelers 20


Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings 

The second matchup of two teams that are winless on this season. The Vikings are coming off a heartbreaker loss to the Chargers last week while the Panthers are coming off a loss in a game that the number one pick Bryce Young didn’t play in.

Bryce Young will be back this week after missing last weeks game with an ankle injury. The Panthers are still trying to get the number one pick into a groove so he can develop. This game could give him the push he needs to help his development.

Kirk had an almost perfect game until he threw an interception in the last 15 seconds of the game. He 367 yards and three touchdowns. Justin Jefferson continues to show why he is WR1 across the league with 149 yards and one touchdown in 7 receptions. 

Score Prediction: Panthers 16 – Vikings 27


Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Rams 

The Rams lost last week in a Super Bowl matchup from two years ago to the Bengals. The Colts are coming off a thriller win in overtime against the Ravens.

Anthony Richardson is back after missing last weeks matchup with a concussion. Gardener Minshew did just enough to leave Baltimore with a win. He passed for one touchdown and 227 yards on 27/44 passing 

Matthew Stafford threw for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the loss last week, Cooper Kupp’s return should be any week now and his presence is needed to try and compete in the NFC North. 

Score Prediction: Colts 20 – Rams 17

 

New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Both teams are coming off a loss from last weekend, the Saints blew a 17 point lead against the Packers last week. Baker came back down to earth last week in the loss to the Eagles. 

Going into the fourth quarter the Saints were up 17-0 and after Derek Carr went out with a shoulder injury Jordan love lead to come back. This week the Saints add back star running back Alvin Kamara, so I expect him to be a huge focal point of the offense.

Baker played a typical Baker style game by only passing for 146 yards one touchdown one interception on 15/25 passing. Tukey matchups to watch for would be Mike Evans vs Marshon Lattimore.

Score Prediction: Saints 17 – Buccaneers 21


Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans 

Cincinnati’s coming off a win against the Los Angeles Rams or the Tennessee Titans are coming off a blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns 

As Joe Burrow continues play through a calf injury his numbers aren’t looking good to start the season he passed for 259 yards in one interception in last weeks win against the Rams.

Not much to talk about in the Tennessee lost to the Browns as Ryan Tannehill only passed for 104 yards on 25 attempts. When will the Titans make the quarterback switch that has been needed for multiple years. 

Score Prediction: Bengals 27 – Titans 13

 

Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders 

A divisional matchup out of the AFC west. The Chargers are coming off. A thriller win against the Vikings as the Raiders are coming off a disappointing, lost to the Steelers, and again that lost them their starting quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo.

Justin Herbert had a huge day last week against the Vikings passing for 405 yards on 47 attempts with three touchdowns in zero interceptions. The receivers really had a field day last week as Keenan Allen had 215 yards on 18 receptions and Mike Williams who left the game with a torn ACL later reported had 121 yards with seven receptions. The Chargers are still in the waiting game with Austin Ekeler and when he will return.

The Raiders will be sending a back up into this matchup is Jimmy Garoppolo is out for the week, reports also came out on Saturday that they are releasing star defensive, and Chandler Jones, who was reported arrested on Friday for violating a restraining order. The defense really need to step up to try to keep in this game. If not, this game could get out of hand quickly 

Score Prediction: Chargers 31 – Raiders 10


Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots 

Dallas is coming off a disappointing loss of the Arizona Cardinals who upset them last week, and the patriots are coming off a lackluster win against the New York Jets. 

Tech Prescott threw for 249 yards one touchdown one reception on 40 attempts Tony Pollard Rush for 122 yards on 23 attempts Dallas this week played down to their competition but don’t expect that this week as they should work to get out to a hot start against the Patriots 

The Patriots defense will have to be strong and hold down as the offensive struggles. and if the patriots defense can lock down the run and their secondary can keep the receivers in front of them they have a good chance of upsetting Dallas as well this week. If not, this game could get out of hand very early on.

Score Prediction: Cowboys 27 – Patriots 17


San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals 

The Cardinals are coming off an upset win against the Cowboys, as you could see missing Trevon diggs was a huge blow for the Cowboys does Arizona was able to attack the deep ball, San Francisco continues, are hot play as they blew out the Giants.

Brock Purdy continues to play stellar as he had two touchdowns 310 yards on 37 attempts Christian McCaffrey accounted for 119 total yards in one touchdown in last weeks win against the Giants. 

Arizona is still playing the waiting game on win and if Kylie will make a return this year, Phil in quarterback, Joshua Dobbs had a near perfect game last week against the Cowboys as he threw for 189 yards one touchdown on 21 attempts the ground game was working all game as they ran for 222 yards in two total touchdowns in the game against the Cowboys, Arizona will have to score to keep up with the 49ers, they will need to have chunk plays not slow place has the 49ers have one of the best if not the best defense in the league.

Score Prediction: 49ers 38 – Cardinals 20

Oct 1, 2023 No Comments
Primetime Preview: Detroit Lions Vs Green Bay Packers (TNF Week 4)

Primetime Preview: Detroit Lions Vs Green Bay Packers (TNF Week 4)

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The Lions are rolling into Lambeau Field for a divisional matchup against the Packers. A battle of the top two teams in the NFC North. No one saw the standings shaking up the way they are at the end of week 3 with the Vikings and Bears both 0-3, while both Green Bay and Detroit are 2-1. 

Jordan Love and company were down 17-0 entering the 4th quarter, where they went on to score 18 unanswered points. Jordan Love did all he could passing for one touchdown and one interception while rushing for one touchdown as well for a combined 298 total yards. Christian Watson should make his season debut on Thursday but as for start running back Aaron Jones should be making his return from a hamstring injury. 

Detroit Lions won last week against the Falcons, were Jared Goff passed for 243 yards and a touchdown and one interception on 22/33 passing. Jahmyr Gibbs was the lead back last week for the Lions as he had 80 yards on the ground, if they can continue to involve him in the pass and run game he could have a good night against the Packers.

Score Prediction: Packers 17 – Lions 23

Sep 28, 2023 No Comments
Primetime Preview: Monday Night Football Doubleheader

Primetime Preview: Monday Night Football Doubleheader

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles 

Another Monday night where we’re blessed with two games. Eagles are flying into Tampa Bay to take on the Bucs who are coming of a win against the Bears. The Eagles are coming off a win against a struggling Vikings team. 

Baker will need to keep the heat on if they want to stay in this game against the Eagles. Baker passed for one touchdown and 317 yards on 26/34 passing. The offense will need to play clean and limit the possibilities of any kind of turnovers as the Eagles thrive off of them. 

The pass game hasn’t been as effective for the Eagles to start this year like it was last year. Expect Jalen to take plenty of shots early trying to get back into rhythm. The Eagles leaned on the run game against the Vikings while running for 259 yards last week. 

Score Prediction: Buccaneers 17 – Eagles 31


Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams


Week three comes to a close with a Super Bowl Rematch from two years ago. The Bengals have been stuck in mud to start the season, while the Rams are trying to stay afloat until Cooper Kupp comes back. 

Joe Burrow hasn’t played well enough to validate the new contract he just signed this offseason. He passed for 222 yards and two touchdowns and one interception on 27/41 passing. While losing to the Ravens last week. Joe Burrow and company are in desperate need of a win and will do anything to get back to their ways. 

The Rams lost by what should have been 10 points but kicked a last second field goal to cut the deficit to 7, Matthew Stanford passed for one touchdown and two interceptions with 307 yards on 34/55 attempts last week. The Rams will look to try and keep up with The 49ers in the NFC West by trying to sneak away with a win. 

Score Prediction: Bengals 24 – Rams 20

Sep 25, 2023 No Comments
Primetime Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders (SNF Week 3)

Primetime Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders (SNF Week 3)

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The Raiders are coming off a blowout loss to the Bills, as the Steelers are coming off a win against the Browns in a slow Monday Night game. 

The Raiders offense never got into groove last week in a game that they had three total turnovers. Jimmy Garoppolo had one touchdown and two interceptions on 16/24 passing. While Josh Jacobs was nonexistent as they had to play from behind from the start. 

The Steelers defense locked up the Browns in week two and had four takeaways against the Browns. They could very much so have the same luck again this week against the Raiders. 

Score Prediction: Raiders 13 – Steelers 20

Sep 24, 2023 No Comments
SneakerReporter NFL Week 3: Preview And Predictions

SneakerReporter NFL Week 3: Preview And Predictions

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Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts

The Ravens squeaked away with a win against the Bengals last week where Lamar Jackson passed for 237 yards and two touchdowns while running for 54 yards. Anthony Richardson had a great start against the Texans last week before leaving with a concussion, he passed for 56 yards and ran for 35 yards with two rushing touchdowns. 

Lamar should be able to put up some big numbers against the Colts defense that allowed 436 total yards of offense. The Ravens defense is without multiple players like Marlon Humphrey and Odafe Oweh and Marcus Williams. 

The Colts will be without rookie Anthony Richardson this week. Minshew will be the leading the team Sunday, expect a lot of running this weekend from the Colts. If the Colts want to stay in this game they will need to establish a run game to control time of possession. 

Score Prediction: Ravens 27 – Colts 13 


Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans 

Nick Chubbs health going forward will be a big question after last weeks gruesome injury in the Monday night game. The Titans won a nail biter in overtime against the Chargers last week. 

Deshaun Watsons sloppy play has been a big question this season after what the Browns gave up to get him is beginning to be a head scratcher. Will Nick Chubb ever play another snap of football again? He went down with a knee injury that may have ended his career. 

The Titans played a textbook game against the Chargers that helped them win. Tannehill played an efficient game throwing for 246 yards on 20/24 passing, while Derrick Henry ran the ball 25 times and rushed for 80 yards with one touchdown. 

Score Prediction: Browns 20 – Titans 16


Miami  Dolphins vs Denver Broncos 

The Dolphins snuck out New England with a win last Sunday night. The Broncos lost on a failed two point conversion from a Hail Mary that the Broncos successfully converted at the end of the game against the Commanders. 

Miami is off to another hot start this year starting 2-0 Tua threw for 249 yards on 21/30 with one touchdown and one interception, Raheem Mostert ran for 121 yards on 18 carriers with two touchdowns. 

Denver is still trying to get Sean Payton’s first win as a Bronco head coach. The Broncos lost a game that they should’ve won against the Commanders but came up short on the two point conversion at the end of regulation. Russell Wilson threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 56 yards in the loss. 

Score prediction Dolphins 38 – Broncos 20 


New York Jets vs New England Patriots

The Jets high hopes for the season lie in the arms of Zach Wilson who couldn’t get anything going against the Cowboys last week. The Patriots start the season off 0-2 after a loss to the Dolphins in week 2. This game is a coin toss on who will win.

The Jets will be faced up against a strong and rough Patriot defense that will look to capitalize on Wilson’s mistakes. The run game for the Jets will be on full display as they will need to try and control the speed of the game. 

Mac Jones is coming off a 231 yards one touchdown game on 31/42 passing with one interception, in the loss last week. They will need to be more careful with the ball and limit their turnovers to stay in this game. 

Score Prediction: Jets 13 – Patriots 20


Washington Commanders vs Buffalo Bills 

The Bills had a bounce back win against the Raiders in what was almost perfect game by Josh Allen. The Commanders survived a late scare from the Broncos. 

The Commanders beat the Broncos on a failed two points conversion with all zeros on the clock. Sam Howell passed for 299 yards on 27/39 passing with two touchdowns, and Brian Robinson chipped in two touchdowns on the ground with 87 yards. Being 2-0 is a shocker as the team was supposed to be in a rebuilding mode. 

Josh Allen passed 274 yards on 31/37 passing with three touchdowns. The Bills offense got rolling early in the game and separated themselves from the Raiders. Buffalos defense came to play last week and be expecting them to keep the pressure on. 

Score Prediction: Commanders 17 – Bills 31


Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons 

The Lions are coming off a close loss to the Seahawks in a game that the trailed by two possessions going into the fourth quarter. The Falcons won off a walk off kick against the Packers from Younghoe Koo to take the team to 2-0

The Lions will look to bounce back against the Falcons but must take this game serious the Falcons have a good defense ready to take the next step and stay atop the NFC south. Jared Goff passed for three touchdowns and one interception and 323 yards on 28/35 completions. The Lions have still failed to get rookie Gibbs going. 

The Falcons were in a battle against the Green Bay Packers last week in a game. Rookie running back Bijon ran for 124 yards on 19 carries and had 48 yards receiving. 

Score Prediction: Lions 24 – Falcons 21


New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers 

A heart breaker loss for the Packers last week but the growth of Jordan Love is going well for the teams. The Saints start the season off 2-0 under new quarterback Derek Carr. 

In a game where Derek Carr throws zero touchdowns but running back Tony Jones Jr rushes for two touchdowns against the Panthers. The Saints will look keep the pressure on the Falcons and the Buccaneers for the top spot in the NFC south by trying to win against the Packers. 

Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns on 14/25 passing and 151 yards. Aaron Jones should be back these week to help carry the load of the offense. As they look to bounce back. 

Score Prediction: Saints 17 – Packers 21


Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans

Jacksonville will look to get back into the groove of things after a slow game the ended in a loss to the Chiefs. Stroud is living up to the hype that he had coming out of college. 

The Jaguars were held out of the end zone for 48 minutes last Sunday but don’t expect that this weekend as they go up against a young Texans team. Trevor Lawrence passed for 216 yards on 22/41 passing with one fumble. 

C.J. Stroud 384 yards and two touchdowns on 30/47 passing, he will continue to have all the freedom they’ll allow this year and he should and will take advantage of all the opportunities that will come to him. Nico Collins hauled in 7 receptions for 146 yards and one touchdown last week, as he may have emerged as wide receiver in Houston. 

Score Prediction: Jaguars 27 – Texans 17


Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers 

Two teams that are off to sloppy starts as both are 0-2 and are in desperate need for a win. As the Chargers lost in overtime last week, and the Vikings lost their Thursday night matchup against the Eagles. 

Minnesota will have to establish the run game as the Chargers struggle to stop the run so expect them to lean on Alexander Mattison early. Kirk Cousins passed for four touchdowns on 31/44 passing and 364 yards but had four fumbles with one coming from star receiver Justin Jefferson on the goal line that costed them a potential touchdown. The Eagles ran down the throat of the Vikings defense. But shouldn’t have to worry about that with Austin Ekeler out of the game. 

The Chargers will look to get win number one on the season but will have to do it without star running back Austin Ekeler again. Justin Herbert passed for two touchdowns and 305 yards on 27/41 passing. Keenan Allen caught two touchdowns along with 111 yards on 8 receptions. 

Score prediction: Vikings 24 – Chargers 27


Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers 

Seattle almost blew a 10 point game late last week against the Lions. When will Bryce Young get his first career win in the NFL? It will have to wait a few more weeks as he is out with an ankle injury. 

Geno Smith had two touchdowns and 328 yards on 32/41 passing in last weeks overtime thriller against the Chargers. Kenneth Walker also ran for two touchdowns and 43 yards. The Seahawks defense had three takeaways against the the Lions.

The Panthers will be sending out Sam Darnold as Bryce Young hurt his ankle in the loss last week. The Panthers are continuing their rebuild but losing in week two. 

Score Prediction: Seahawks 34 – Panthers 13


Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys

Is Dallas the real deal this year? Their defense took a huge hit this week with Trevon Diggs going out for the year with a torn acl. Arizona Cardinals lost a close game to the Giants last week as they still are eying the number one pick next year. 

Arizona continues their struggles as they lost a game they led late against the Giants. Joshua Dobbs accounted for two touchdowns one on the ground and one through the air. 

Dallas blew out the New York Jets last week in a game that Dak Prescott pass for two touchdowns and 255 yards on 31/38 passing. The defense of the Cowboys had four takeaways last week and will most likely have another field day this week. 

Score Prediction: Cardinals 10 – Cowboys 38


Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears

The Chiefs have their pieces back that they were missing in week one and held their ground against the Jaguars. The Bears lost to the Buccaneers in a sloppy game played from Justin Fields. This game could get ugly fast if the Chiefs play their type of football. 

Patrick Mahomes passed for two touchdowns and 305 yards with two touchdowns and one interception on 29/41 passing against the Jaguars and ran for 30 yards. Travis Kelce was back and scored one touchdown in the win. 

Justin Fields was a favorite to win MVP this year and after week two his odds tanked after a disappointing week two loss to the Buccaneers. Fields had one touchdown and two interceptions on 16/29 passing and one fumble. DJ Moore 104 yards on 6 receptions. 

Score Prediction: Chiefs 38 – Bears 10

Sep 24, 2023 No Comments
Primetime Preview: New York Giants Vs San Francisco 49ers (TNF Week 3)

Primetime Preview: New York Giants Vs San Francisco 49ers (TNF Week 3)

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Week three starts with another matchup that could get lopsided really quick. The 49ers defense has started out this season strong by forcing 4 turnovers to start the season. While the Giants escaped Arizona in a nail bitter win. 

Brock Purdy had an efficient game where he threw for 206 yard on 17/25 passing with no touchdowns. The 49ers had three rushing touchdowns in the week two win against the Rams. Star running back Christian McCaffrey seems to have gotten back into rhythm with 116 yards on the ground and 19 receiving yards. Their defense will get to have a lot of fun with a struggling New York offense on Thursday. 

The Giants will be without star running back Saquon Barkley as he rolled his ankle in the week two win against the Cardinals. Daniel Jones pass for 321 yards on 26/37 passing and rushed for 59 yards and had three total touchdowns and one interception. All eyes will be on how Daniel Jones can play without running back Barkley in the backfield with him. 

Score Prediction 49ers 30 – Giants 17

Sep 21, 2023 No Comments