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The 2024 NFL season has thrown down the gauntlet, making it difficult to make the right picks and predictions. Favorites are letting us down in good spots, while bad teams are coming out of their pitiful play to pull off big, straight-up upsets.
The only thing to do is remain fearless with the forecast of professional pigskin prognostications.
Sundays Picks:
Falcons vs Saints
Falcons ML @8/13
This should be a heated NFC South showdown. New Orleans has protected Derek Carr well to this point, and the Eagles loss came down to giving up too many rushing yards. Bijan Robinson should get back on track in this game for Atlanta, and that will open the passing game for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Saints have won five of the past six meetings in Atlanta, so it’s a tough pick. Atlanta has proven it can play with Super Bowl contenders, including Philadelphia and Kansas City. That translates in this game.
Packers vs Vikings
Over 44.5 @10/11
The Vikings have a chance to take command of the NFC North race. Darnold and Justin Jefferson, who averages 19.5 yards per catch with three TDs, have been effective. The matchup between Jefferson and Jaire Alexander will be fun as usual. Aaron Jones, who averages 5.2 yards per attempt, will be the key against his former team. Love should return for this game, and the Packers need to generate a running game against a Vikings’ defense that allows 71.3 yards per game. These teams have split their series each of the past four years. Whose turn is it? or do we try and take the easy way out?
Colts vs Steelers
Steelers ML @8/11
The Steelers are one of the last unbeaten teams in the AFC, and they are doing it with the classic formula of a defense that allows 229.7 yards and 8.7 yards per game and conservative yet effective play from Justin Fields. The Steelers also are perfect against the spread, a product of lines that have been four points or less so far. Anthony Richardson will make a few plays, but the Colts are 31st against the run (179.0 ypg.). Fields will make a few plays with his legs, too.
Buccaneers vs Eagles
Eagles -1.5 @5/6
This is a rematch of last year’s NFC wild-card matchup, which Tampa Bay won 32-9 behind Baker Mayfield’s 337-yard, three-TD performance. So, why are the Eagles favored? Saquon Barkley is averaging 5.6 yards per carry, and that has given the Eagles balance around Jalen Hurts. Linebacker Zach Baun, who ranks second in the NFL with 37 tackles, had anchored an improved defense that has allowed 204.3 yards per game. Tampa Bay’s Week 3 flop also influences this pick a bit.
Panthers vs Bengals
Bengals ML @2/5
Andy Dalton will face his former team again. Dalton has faced Cincinnati with three different teams (Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans) since leaving, and he is 2-1 with a 100.8 passer rating in those games. The Bengals, however, should stay on track here with a pass rush led by Trey Hendrickson and a healthy connection between Joe Burrow and receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The Bengals are 6-4 ATS as a road favorite since 2022.
Cardinals vs Commanders
Over 49.5 Points @10/11
A couple of star rookies will shine in this game. Marvin Harrison Jr. averages 19.8 yards per catch with three TDs, and Kyler Murray should be able to connect for at least one more score here. Washington is coming off a short week, but the results with Jayden Daniels have been encouraging so far. This is a tricky line because the Cardinals are a favorite for the first time under second-year Jonathan Gannon.
49ers vs Patriots
49ers -10.5 @5/6
It’s a huge spread, and it’s key not to over-value last week’s performance by either team. The 49ers let a late lead slip, and they need stars Deebo Samuel and George Kittle to get healthy. There have been two NFL games with spreads of nine points or more this season, and the underdog has won straight-up both times. New England pulled that off in Week 1. This time, the 49ers pull away in the second half behind Brock Purdy, who averages 280.7 passing yards per game with a revolving-door supporting cast.
Chargers vs Chiefs
Chiefs ML @1/4
What does Jim Harbaugh add to the Chiefs-Chargers’ rivalry? Los Angeles will try to slow down the Kansas City offense with the running game, which was ineffective in Week 3 against the Steelers. Justin Herbert (ankle) will hopefully be healthier here, and the Chiefs have been scraping by with one-score victories each week. The Chiefs have a -2 turnover ratio. The Chargers are at -3. Los Angeles could pull off an upset here, but we will settle for a close game. Kansas City has won four games at SoFi Stadium by a combined total of 11 points. If the line ticks up, jump on the Chargers.
Ravens vs Bills
Ravens ML @4/6
The Bills are coming off a short week, and the Ravens avoided a 0-3 start with a victory at Dallas. Both are forever chasing Kansas City in the AFC race. How will Buffalo handle the tandem of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Together, they average 5.9 yards per rushing attempt. Buffalo has found a rhythm with Josh Allen and James Cook, and the Bills have avoided turnovers. Buffalo won 23-20 at Baltimore in 2022. Will Justin Tucker, who is five-of-eight on field-goal attempts, knock down the game-winning field goal as time expires?
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